Tom Corless 
Work continues on the entrance of EPCOT as the second set of flags has now been installed in front of Spaceship Earth. The first set was erected just yesterday on the left side of Spaceship Earth. According to the concept art, the poles will hold flags with the EPCOT logo icon, but concept art isn’t … Read more
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 Orlando Pretzel Death Match, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vacation … Read more
Work continues on the entrance of EPCOT as the first set of flags has been installed in front of Spaceship Earth. A second set will eventually flank the right side as well, just steps away from the recently unveiled fountain. According to the concept art, the poles will hold flags with the EPCOT logo icon, … Read more
While there may not be a Garden Rocks concert series at the 2021 Taste of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, Disney has announced a replacement offering. New this year, each weekend offers a series of concerts featuring local bands from Orlando, also known as the “City Beautiful.” Friday through Monday evenings, these “City … Read more
The freshest flavors of spring – on the plate and in the glass – are showcased at Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Mar. 3 through Jul. 5, 2021. Below, we list all the sweet and savory bites as well as refreshing sips at the over 20 festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens. The newest Outdoor Kitchens are … Read more
Beginning March 18, 2021, “rediscover the magic of the Disneyland Resort through the sights, sounds and flavors you’ve been craving”. A Touch of Disney, a new ticketed experience within select outdoor areas of Disney California Adventure Park, will be making its debut beginning March 18, 2021—Thursdays through Mondays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets … Read more
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: The next IP ride at Animal Kingdom What ride do you … Read more
The next phase of Disneyland Resort’s re-opening has just been announced. Similar to the phased reopening here at Walt Disney World, the Disney Vacation Club section of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be reopening on May 2nd. The announcement was made via email to Disney Vacation Club members: Dear Member, Today I’m pleased … Read more
The refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom has been extended once again, now through April 3rd, 2021. The PeopleMover first closed in early March 2020, unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic closure. We have witnessed extensive testing of the attraction in the past few months, but the refurbishment has been extended multiple … Read more
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are pushing again for a state law change that would give beer companies more exposure and the parks potentially more revenue during the coronavirus pandemic recovery. According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, Universal and Disney are both lobbying for HB 73, which carves out an exemption … Read more
Ronald D. Moore is in the process of developing multiple TV projects at Disney Plus that will be set in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, according to Variety. The first such project will be “The Society of Explorers and Adventurers,” which Moore will write and executive produce. The series is loosely based on the fictional organization of the … Read more
Breakfast is back at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting March 22! Wave and snap photos of your favorite Disney Junior Characters while dining on a hearty à la carte breakfast. Start with a sharable pastry basket for the table and choose your breakfast entrée, such as the French toast stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread or all-you-care-to-enjoy pancakes … Read more
With the full reveal on Good Morning America today, Walt Disney World has showcased the glimmering nighttime looks of both the Tower of Terror and the Tree of Life for the 50th anniversary celebration beginning October 1st, 2021 as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, a warm light … Read more
Debuting today on Good Morning America, Disney has now shared a photo of the new character costumes for Mickey and Minnie Mouse in honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. As hosts of the event, the pair will be dressed for the occasion in custom-made fashions of EARidescent fabric with gold highlights. You may recall … Read more
Today on Good Morning America, Disney unveiled some of their plans for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which will include decor on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom for the festivities. As part of the celebration, Cinderella Castle at The Magic Kingdom will add to its royal makeover from last year. As you can see in this … Read more
At EPCOT, new lights will shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another and resembling stars in a nighttime sky. This permanent new lighting will continue beyond “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” as a defining feature of the park. You may recall that Imagineers talked about the new nighttime lighting briefly … Read more
