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BREAKING: Steakhouse 71 Restaurant Announced to Replace The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

August 20, 2021

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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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Disney has finally announced the replacement of The Wave… of American Flavors restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Steakhouse 71 will be a casual dining concept that gets its name from the resort’s opening year. It is an East Coast companion to Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel, which ironically has just been closed permanently. You … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/19/21): Guess What Attraction Randy Newman Is Singing About, Our Dream “Fab 50” Statue List, Ticket Book Budgeting, and More!

August 19, 2021

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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, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for the latest news, our dream “Fab 50” Character Collection list, ticket book budgeting in 1971 and today, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Removing Face Mask Requirements for Outdoor Rides, Queues, and Attractions

August 18, 2021

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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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Since May, face coverings have been optional for Guests in outdoor common areas, and beginning Thursday, August 19, face coverings will also be optional for Guests in outdoor attractions, outdoor queues and outdoor theaters at Walt Disney World Resort. As a reminder, face coverings remain required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, … Read more

Disney Hotel Occupancy Rates Dropping Fast as Guests Cancel Walt Disney World Vacations Due to Florida COVID-19 Cases

August 17, 2021

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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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Just a few days ago, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated the following about the impact of the Delta variant on their theme park business: “In terms of the Delta variant, we see strong demand for our parks continuing.” Disney CEO Bob Chapek Despite this claim, Walt Disney World is seeing a definite impact from cancellations … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/12/21): 483rd Birthday Celebration of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.), The Map Game, Liquid Magic, and More

August 12, 2021

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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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Tonight, join the members of S.E.A. for their annual birthday celebration of the society! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for news from civilization, The Map Game, Liquid Magic, and much more! KUNGALOOSH! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending … Read more

REVIEW: Disney After Hours BOO BASH at the Magic Kingdom is No Party

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

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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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On Tuesday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours BOO BASH event of 2021 at The Magic Kingdom. Disney After Hours events have existed at The Magic Kingdom for a number of years, and then expanded to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios a while ago. The Villains After Hours version … Read more

Dining Package and Dessert Party with Parade Viewing Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure

August 10, 2021

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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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Get ready to make your experience during Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park extra special with the addition of a dining or dessert package. The ghost hosts of this not-so-scary spectacular are inviting you to join in the festivities with a supernaturally scrumptious meal or dreadfully delightful dessert buffet, followed … Read more

Sebastian and Flounder Statue Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Part of “Disney Fab 50” Character Collection

August 10, 2021

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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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In an Instagram post today, Walt Disney World confirmed a character statue featuring Sebastian and Flounder will be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. This announcement aligns with our rumored list of characters to be featured. The Disney Fab 50 is part of the celebrations for the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: 2021 Disney After Hours BOO BASH Map Unveiled for Magic Kingdom

August 10, 2021

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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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It’s really not so scary! Especially when you know where to go in the midst of the spooky haze. The spirits have received our sympathetic vibrations and bestowed upon us the map for Disney After Hours BOO BASH! Disney After Hours BOO BASH Map & Guide The map/guide tells guests what attractions and such will … Read more

Character and Treat Locations, Full Entertainment Schedule Released for Disney After Hours BOO BASH at Magic Kingdom

August 10, 2021

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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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Tonight marks the first evening of the Disney After Hours BOO BASH hard-ticket event at the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know for this new offering: Wristband Distribution The event begins at 9:30pm with admission to the Magic Kingdom starting at 7pm for those with tickets. Wristband distribution will … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/5/21): Riding Mission: SPACE After Drinking Around the World, Biggest Tokyo Disney Unboxing EVER, Bad Orlando Billboards, and More!

August 5, 2021

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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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Tonight! You’ve read WDW News Today, so it’s time for WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the week’s news, Bad Orlando Billboards, our biggest Tokyo Disney unboxing EVER, drinking around the world and then riding Mission: SPACE, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News … Read more

A Stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Guarantees Entry to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Front of Line Access to Both Galaxy’s Edge Attractions

August 4, 2021

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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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While Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance still requires guests to obtain a Boarding Group to ride the newest attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it seems guests staying aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will have guaranteed access, and likely even a shorter wait to ride. Here’s what the official Galactic Starcruiser website has to … Read more

Add-On “Captain’s Table” Dining Experience Among Full List of Food Offerings Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

August 4, 2021

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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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Disney has now announced the full array of dining that will be available aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcrusier hotel, including an add-on Captain’s Table dining experience: Eat in style while aboard the Halcyon starcruiser at the welcoming Crown of Corellia Dining Room—known throughout the galaxy for its first-class cuisine and unique live musical entertainment. Dinner On … Read more

PHOTOS: Main Street Train Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad Being Uncovered for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

August 4, 2021

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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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It looks like the entrance of the Magic Kingdom will be all it should be when October 1st rolls around. The train station at the front of Main Street U.S.A. is finally nearing completion of the refurbishment project it has been undergoing for the last year. The scrim started to come down in earnest a … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring Orlando-Based Walt Disney World Reporters

August 2, 2021

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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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As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for additional local Reporters to expand our Orlando-based staff. WDWNT’s Orlando Reporter staff visit the Walt Disney World parks several days a week during the morning and afternoon to report on new developments in construction, food and beverage offerings, merchandise, and more. Please note that this position … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/29/21): Live Feed from Magic Kingdom Guest Relations, Disney Death Match, Win a Trader Sam’s Barrel Mug, and More!

July 29, 2021

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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! You’ve read WDW News Today, so it’s time for WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, Disney Death Match, WDWNT: The Dream Sequence – Olympic Edition, a live feed from Magic Kingdom guest relations, rejected “Fab 50” statues, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick … Read more

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