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Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Now Casting for Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 13, 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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Internal casting has begun for off-stage roles at Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show has been dark since March 2020, but some characters from the show performed in the short-lived Disney Society Orchestra and Friends before Disney unceremoniously dumped the long-time musicians. While internal casting has begun, … Read more

BREAKING: Face Masks Optional In Most Locations Starting June 15th at Walt Disney World

June 11, 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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Starting June 15, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in most areas at Walt Disney World Resort. Face coverings will still be required for all Guests on Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and the Disney Skyliner. They will not be required on boats and ferries. While Disney will not require proof of vaccination, they … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney World Bringing Back Fireworks in Early July 2021

June 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 the question everyone has asked since the reopening of the parks last summer: when will fireworks return to Walt Disney World? Well, the rumblings are that there should be nighttime spectaculars lighting up the skies by July. According to cast members at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, they have heard that fireworks would be … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Skyliner Has Had Yet Another Accident

June 8, 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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Here we go again… Coming our way via twitter, user @camerondudeck has sent us photos of yet another collision on the Disney Skyliner, once again taking place in a station. This time, the contact was made at the EPCOT Station upon reentry. We would assume no one was hurt as the Cast Members at the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Boats & Baits and Bites” Shack Replaces Pygmy Hut on Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

June 6, 2021June 6, 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 has been an exciting week on the Jungle Cruise with the debut of the new “Trapped Safari” scene, but yet another new addition has made it out into the jungle. Now replacing the Pygmy hut that was ripped out a few weeks back, “Boats & Baits and Bites!” is yet another business nestled on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Trapped Safari” Scene Debuts, First Reveal in Magic Kingdom’s Major Jungle Cruise Overhaul

June 7, 2021June 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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A bit of a surprise, the first new scene aboard the World Famous Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom has debuted this morning. One of the scenes disclosed to us at the first announcement of the “inclusivity” changes, the updated Trapped Safari scene is now out for guests to see on the classic ride. A … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New “Trapped Safari” Scene Debuts on the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

June 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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Starting today on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom, guests will get to see an entirely new cast of characters aboard the World Famous attraction’s “Trapped Safari” scene: While guests at Disneyland will have to wait until July 16th, the Walt Disney World attraction is open while slowly changing out scenes as part of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Images from Inside WEB SLINGERS – A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

June 3, 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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When Avengers Campus opens tomorrow, June 4 at Disney California Adventure park, you will have the opportunity to live out your Super Hero dreams! You will discover what it’s like to sling webs and have super powers on WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Today we’re giving you a closer look inside this action-packed attraction: At the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – … Read more

Club Level Reopening at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on June 4

June 3, 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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Club Level rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are now available for Guests arriving beginning June 4, 2021. All Club Level rooms feature the amenities included in Guest rooms, plus some additional special touches. All Club Level Guests can bypass the Front Desk and check in for their stay on the Club Level. … Read more

Club Level Resort Lounges Reopening at Disney World Hotels Later This Year, Full List of Return Dates Released

June 3, 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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Disney will be reopening Club Level Lounges at Walt Disney World Resort, with sales for Club Level rooms and suites beginning on June 4 with the following phased opening plan: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Royal Palm Club – Sept. 16, 2021 Disney’s BoardWalk Resort – Sept. 23, 2021 Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Sept. 26, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Captain America (Sam Wilson/Falcon) Meet and Greet Character Will Appear in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

June 3, 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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With tonight’s grand opening ceremony for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, we did get one surprise. Anthony Mackie, who has played Falcon and Captain America in the MCU films and on the Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, was on hand to introduce the new Captain America who will greet guests in … Read more

VIDEO: Tour MARVEL Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, First On-Ride Footage of WEB SLINGERS Spider-Man Ride

June 2, 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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Prior to tonight’s livestream of the the opening ceremony for MARVEL Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, Disney offered a full tour of the land, including a first look at on-ride footage of WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Take a look: Avengers Campus will officially open to guests on Friday, June 4th.

PHOTOS: New Toy Replica Spaceships, Darth Vader Marionette, and More Crafted at Toydarian Toymakers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 30, 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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A recent trip to Toydarian Toymakers revealed a new assortment of exclusive goods for Star Wars fans to add to their hauls while shopping at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you take the time to dig through Zabaka the Toydarian’s collection you can discover some all sorts of handcrafted and artisanal items, … Read more

Disney World Opts for 50th Anniversary Celebration with Zero Nostalgia

May 28, 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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You no doubt have seen the new commercial for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. If you somehow missed it, here it is: The commercial shows banners and the “Beacon of Magic” lighting we have been promised for the event, but not much else. The song choice is “A Whole New … Read more

BREAKING: New Jungle Cruise Will Open at Disneyland Park July 16, Work Will Be Completed at Magic Kingdom Park This Summer

May 26, 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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Jungle Cruise will reopen July 16, 2021 at Disneyland park, with an updated experience that welcomes new characters from around the world. At Magic Kingdom, you can continue to enjoy the Jungle Cruise while updates are being made, and all changes will be completed this summer. Progress continues at both parks as Imagineers build on the original story with new adventures … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Map Released for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

May 24, 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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Recruits, it’s almost time for you to gear up for the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure! To assist you in planning your mission, Disney has shared a first look at the Avengers Campus map. As you can see, there are three entrances into the new 6-acre land where you can join the action with the … Read more

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