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TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/1/21): “In The Year 2071”, Bad MagicMobile Passes, Top 7 Funniest Attractions, and More!

April 1, 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, the debut of “In The Year 2071”, bad MagicMobile Pass ideas, the Top 7 funniest Disney attractions, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is … Read more

BREAKING: Concept Art Revealed for Disney Village Overhaul Project at Disneyland Paris

April 1, 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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Not long after revealing the layout of the proposed expansion and remodeling of the Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, OutsideEars is at it again, this time showing us concept art for the long overdue makeover of the shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Well, that or it’s a very elaborate April Fool’s joke… As mentioned previously, … Read more

BREAKING: Blue Bayou Will Become Second Disneyland Establishment to Serve Alcohol

March 31, 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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Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland park will soon offer new beverage options that elevate the culinary experience. This guest-favorite spot will open after the theme parks reopen, and Disney will share that date “soon”. The enhanced offerings fit right in with the story and spirit of the Blue Bayou and reflect what many guests have requested. … Read more

Disney Drops “Taste of”, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 Begins July 15

March 31, 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 has announced that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 begins July 15 at Walt Disney World Resort! This year’s event will kick off with Global Marketplaces, including the return of many favorites – Canada, Greece, Germany, Hops and Barley, Appleseed Orchard and others. Even more marketplaces will join the international smorgasbord as the festival continues on … Read more

EXCLUSIVE PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: Heritage Auctions’ “Art of the Disney Theme Park” Lets Bidders Take Home a Piece of Walt Disney World History

March 30, 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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DALLAS, Texas (March 29, 2021) – From turning beloved fairytales into timeless animated classics, and transforming orange groves into magic kingdoms, the power of Walt Disney’s unique brand of storytelling knows no bounds. Harnessing artistic vision and technological innovation, the Disney theme parks have continued this legacy for more than six decades to everlasting delight of … Read more

Disney MagicMobile Service Now Rolled Out to Guests, Allowing Phones to Act as MagicBands

March 30, 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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After only a short period of testing with cast members, Disney has rolled out the MagicMobile service to guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. Those with Apple devices may already access the service via the menu in the MyDisneyExperience app and set up their digital ticket. The service allows a guests mobile device to … Read more

Production Begins on “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Star Wars Series for Disney+, Cast Announced

March 29, 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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“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the new Disney+ special event series starring Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi Master, will begin shooting in April. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker … Read more

PHOTOS: The Main Street Cinema Reopens as Temporary Candy & Sweets Shop at Magic Kingdom

March 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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With The Confectionery now closed for a few months to be remodeled and expanded into The Chapeau, guests shopping on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom can get their candy fix at the Main Street Cinema. Despite what the sign says, it’s a candy shop now. Formerly an Art of Disney location, the shop … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/25/21): March Madness Tournament of the Greatest Disney Parks Backstories, Disneyland’s Weird Expansion, and Cornac the Magnificent!

March 25, 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 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news and the conclusion of our second March Madness tournament for 2021 – Disney Parks Backstories! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Announces Plans for Theme Park Expansions and More

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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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Disneyland has unveiled plans for a theme park expansion, as well as new retail, hotel, and parking projects. “DisneylandForward” is Disney’s effort to work with the city to grow the Disneyland Resort post-pandemic. Disney will be asking the city to approve plans to add a mix of theme park, hotel, retail, dining and entertainment on … Read more

Disneyland is Extending Unused Single Day and Multi-Day Ticket Expiration Dates Ahead of Parks Reopening

March 25, 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 Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure set to reopen on April 30th, Disneyland Resort has issued an update on unused single day and multi-day tickets: Unused non-promotional single day tickets that expire on December 30, 2021 or March 31, 2022 will have the expiration date extended to December 30, 2022. Wholly unused, non-promotional multi-day … Read more

Walt Disney World Announces Magic Kingdom Enhancements Ahead of 50th Anniversary, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”

March 25, 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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Today, the Disney Parks Blog teased a series of ongoing Magic Kingdom enhancements in time for the park’s monumental 50th anniversary celebration beginning October 1st, 2021. By the time “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins, many existing park offerings will have a new sparkle. Whether it be a freshly painted castle turret being adorned with 50th … Read more

Disney Releases Details on Major Expansion of the Main Street Confectionery at the Magic Kingdom

March 25, 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 part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”, Walt Disney World has officially announced their plans for a classic Magic Kingdom establishment as the park approaches its 50th birthday. The Confectionery at the Magic Kingdom “will receive a fresh new look, expanded layout with more room to shop and interactive opportunities to customize your confections … Read more

Tom & Josh Answer Your Disney Parks Questions Tonight at 10pm ET, Including

March 23, 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 at 10pm ET,Tom & Josh answer Disney Parks questions you’ve sent in! Be sure to submit your questions every week via email to Tom@WDWNT.com or on social media using the hashtag #TomJoshDisney. Our own Tom Corless and Josh of easyWDW will answer questions relating to a number of topics tonight, including: Facial recognition park … Read more

“Cruella” Coming to Theaters and Premier Access, Pixar’s “Luca” Only on Disney+, and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Delays Release

March 23, 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 addition to today’s “Black Widow” announcement, Disney has revealed that “Cruella” will also now premiere on Disney Plus at the same time they open in theaters. “Cruella” is arriving as scheduled on May 28. Premier Access offers the film to Disney+ subscribers with a $30 rental fee. The scheduling shift for “Black Widow” means … Read more

WDWNT is Looking for an Experienced Social Media Director

March 21, 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.

As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for experienced individuals who can help us grow the reach of our content network, specifically on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, ETC.). Before applying, please be aware of the following requirements: The position will require over 40 hours per week, with flexible availability You must … Read more

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