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More Details Released on New Backstory for The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Featuring Alberta Falls

March 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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Announced earlier this year, Disney is building on the original story of the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom, adding more humor, wildlife and skipper heart to the classic attraction, and as part of a much larger effort, this updated experience will welcome new characters from around the world. The alterations are all part of an … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/18/21): March Madness Tournament of the Greatest Disney Parks Backstories, Tiki Room Drama, and More!

March 18, 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, as well as the start of our second March Madness tournament for 2021 – Disney Parks Backstories! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Casa Della Tires Facade Hiding Backstage Building in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is Complete

March 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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Mamma mia! It feels like a lifetime ago, but we are finally back in Disney California Adventure for “A Touch of Disney”, and we’re happy to see that the new facade hiding a backstage facility from Cars Land was completed over the year in which the park was closed to guests. It seems Luigi and … Read more

UPDATE: Concept Art Surfaces for Moana Overlay of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Magic Kingdom

March 18, 2021March 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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A little birdie told us… well, it’s actually just from an artist’s online portfolio. In the online portfolio of Xavier Treto, we came across these two pieces of concept art with the following description: While at Disney Live Entertainment and other [sic] project I was a part of was to develop a meet and greet … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares First Look at New Spaceship Earth Lighting Being Installed at EPCOT

March 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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Zach Riddley of Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a first look at the new lighting coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT on Instagram: What Riddley refers to as one of the “points of light” is not yet installed permanently, but was hung as a test recently. Once fully installed, the entirety of Spaceship Earth should … Read more

REGISTER: Play Along for Prizes with WDWNT’s 2021 March Madness Tournament of Disney Parks Backstories!

March 17, 2021March 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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This year, we have picked 64 backstories from beloved lands, attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shops from around the world to battle it out for the honor of being named the greatest Disney Parks backstory ever told! Read on to see how our tournament works, how YOU can play along and win prizes, and even how … Read more

The Haunted Mansion Will Return at Disneyland with Enhancements and “New Magic”

March 17, 2021March 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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The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park was undergoing a major facelift just before the parks closed in March of 2020, but Disney has announced that the “new magic” they were working on for the attraction will debut when Disneyland reopens on April 30th, 2021. Classic and favorite attractions will begin to open at both parks—from … Read more

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Will Reopen April 29th at Disneyland Resort

March 17, 2021March 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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According to the official Disneyland website, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will plan to reopen on April 29, 2021. The Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel remain closed and will reopen at a later date. Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will plan to reopen May 2. No … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Will Reopen April 30th

March 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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After over a full year of closure, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will return on April 30th, 2021. Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced the reopening date today on CNBC. He had indicated that a date would be announced soon at a recent shareholder meeting. Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply … Read more

Summer 2021 Crowds, The Great State of Texas, and MagicMobile Are Up for Debate Tonight on “Tom vs. Josh” at 10pm ET

March 16, 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, tune in for another battle of the bloggers on “Tom vs. Josh”! Our own Tom Corless will do battle with Josh of easyWDW for 60 minutes of fierce conversations. Tom and Josh will cover a number of topics tonight, including: MagicMobile and using your phone on vacation FastPass+, the Disney Dining … Read more

VIDEO TOUR: First Look at the Characters, Food, and Fun of “A Touch of Disney” Event at Disney California Adventure

March 15, 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 Thursday, March 18th will bring about the first “A Touch of Disney” event at Disney California Adventure, Disney has released a preview video showing off many of the offerings that will greet guests: Disneyland News Today will be covering the first 4 of these events starting on Thursday, so don’t miss our extensive review … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/11/21): March Madness Decides the Greatest WDW Ride Vehicle of All-Time, Bad WDWNT Tournament Ideas, and More!

March 11, 2021March 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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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, as well as the conclusion of our Walt Disney World ride vehicle tournament for WDWNT March Madness 2021! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a … Read more

BREAKING: Disney MagicMobile Service Coming to Walt Disney World Resort, Allowing Guests to Enter Parks with Phones and Other Mobile Devices

March 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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As promised when Disney announced the demise of complimentary MagicBands for resort hotel guests, Disney will soon be debuting a new option for theme park entry and more: Disney MagicMobile service. Launching in phases starting later this year, Disney MagicMobile service is a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme park entry through … Read more

PHOTOS: First 50th Anniversary Decoration Placed on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom

March 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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The first actual decoration for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has been hung on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. The Castle is being transformed for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning October 1st, 2021, an 18-month long celebration. We got our first look at the decorations courtesy of Walt Disney Imagineering just yesterday. Let’s … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring a Weeknight Editor!

March 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.

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Walt Disney World fan? Do you have professional experience as a writer and/or editor? Are you looking for weeknight work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! WDWNT is looking for experienced writers and editors to help us maintain the WDWNT.com website on weeknights. Please note that this position … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring A Managing Editor!

March 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.

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Walt Disney World fan? Do you have professional experience as a writer and/or editor? Are you looking for work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! WDWNT is looking for experienced writers and editors to help us maintain the WDWNT.com website. Please note that this position requires a strict … Read more

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