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Minnie Van Transportation Expanded to Pop Century Resort, Airport Service Expands to Magic Kingdom Area

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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While initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts, Minnie Vans have since rolled out to the Wilderness & Animal Kingdom Lodge hotels, as well as the Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, Contemporary, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, and Caribbean Beach Resorts due to popular demand. Starting today, guests … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/5/18 (TRON Coaster, Rock the Tots, Road Work, Club 33, ETC.)

July 14, 2018February 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park. Let’s check it out! Welcome to the Magic Kingdom For flu season this year, Disney has put out these Purel dispensers at all of the parks and even the resort hotels and Disney Springs. These letter … Read more

PHOTOS: First Support Beam Installed for the New Skyliner Gondola System at Walt Disney World

February 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Construction of Walt Disney World’s “Innovative New Transportation System”, the Skyliner, began many months ago, but we had still not seen any of the system’s trademark support beams installed yet. That all changed over the weekend when the first of these beams that will support the cable system were erected. The first support beam was … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Awesome New “4 Parks” 2018 Merchandise Released at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2019February 4, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

A few days ago, we showed you the very first items in a new “4 Parks” collection being sold at Walt Disney World. Well, now many more items have joined the assortment at multiple locations property-wide. We already showed you many of these items, but there’s plenty more still left to showcase. Like this magnetic … Read more

BREAKING: TRON Lightcycle Power Run Opening Date Revealed for Magic Kingdom, Construction Begins Next Week

February 2, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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According to a recent filing, work on the TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom is set to be completed just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. With construction starting February 6th, 2018, the filing claims the work will be complete by August 16th, 2021 (barring any delays). … Read more

RUMOR: Magic Kingdom Broadway-Style Theater Likely Delayed or Cancelled

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Despite being announced at the 2017 D23 Expo, Walt Disney World is now stalling (or possibly cancelling) plans to build a “broadway-style” theater in the Magic Kingdom. It seems that the project is at least delayed, if not cancelled, due to some unforeseen circumstances. Despite blueprints and permits already being finalized and filed, the theater … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot and More Announced for “Incredible Summer” 2018 at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2019February 2, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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This summer, beloved stories from several Disney films will come to life at Walt Disney World in the form of new attractions, entertainment, experiences and more at all four parks, setting up summer 2018 to be what Disney is calling “Incredible Summer.” Here’s what to expect at each Walt Disney World Resort location: The Incredibles … Read more

Jose and Panchito from the Three Caballeros Joining Discovery Island Carnivale at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 2, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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José and Panchito, Donald’s feathery friends from “The Three Caballeros,” join the fun of Discovery Island Carnivale at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting February 4th. Discovery Island Carnivale, which takes place nightly on Discovery Island, celebrates the beauty and harmony of all living things in the form of an exuberant dance party that features cheerful music … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Logo Apparel Released

February 1, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Some new logo apparel for Disney’s Hollywood Studios was released this week at the park. Adult T-Shirt, $24.99 The art features Toy Story Mania, the Pan Pacific Auditorium Entrance, the Animation Courtyard arch, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Fantasmic, and Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, as well as an X-Wing Fighter. Kids T-Shirt Adult hoodie $49.99

REVIEW: Friar’s Nook at the Magic Kingdom Now Serving Loaded Tots & Fried Twinkies

July 14, 2018February 1, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom introduced a new menu today, serving a number of “loaded potato tots” dishes and a fried Twinkie for dessert. The Friar’s Nook is located between Storybook Treats and the Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland, across from the castle wall. Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots ($9.49) The standout of … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 379 (02/01/18)

August 9, 2018February 1, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we have another edition of “Pressing Issues” covering the biggest news stories since the last podcast. All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week on the WDW News Today … Read more

PHOTOS: Logo Unveiled for Exclusive Club 33 at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2019January 31, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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With membership to the exclusive Club 33 expected to go on sale to the general public soon, some images of the logo for the Walt Disney World version of the society have started making the rounds… The logo is quite different from Disneyland, making sense as the theme in Florida will be the many world … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives Early

March 4, 2019January 31, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

With Animal Kingdom’s 20th anniversary still about 3 months away on April 22nd, it is a bit surprising to already be seeing 20th anniversary merchandise items hitting shelves, but here they are. The items were found in the Island Mercantile store on Discovery Island. This t-shirt retails for $29.99. This shirt retails for $34.99. The … Read more

Disney Dining Plan Can Now Be Used with Mobile Order at Walt Disney World

January 31, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Since launching last spring, guests who use the Disney Dining Plan have been wondering when they might get to take advantage of Mobile Ordering at counter service establishments. Well, the wait is over… Currently offered at 23 locations throughout the theme parks and Disney Springs, the mobile order service allows you to order meals and … Read more

PHOTOS: Wonders of Life Pavilion Facade Being Restored at Epcot

January 30, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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While the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot closed back in 2007, it has been home to the Festival Center for many an event since then. Sadly, very little work on the facade was done for any of these events, leaving guests to enter under a rather dirty and decimated golden dome. Recently, a restoration … Read more

“See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tonight with Cornac, Match Game, and More Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

January 29, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Tonight, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless airs as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For seven (yeah, seven) years, this “fake late night talk show” has been combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique comedy styling and characters in a LIVE, unpredictable, highly offensive, and interactive program. … Read more

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