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Star Wars Trading Post Won’t Follow Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Rules To Allow for More Generic Merchandise Assortment

February 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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When the Star Wars Trading Post opens at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, it won’t be tied to the same story constraints that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge enforces. In order to sell all sorts of different Star Wars items from an array of films and shows, they’ll be no strict adherence to story. … Read more

BREAKING: White House Considering Domestic Travel Ban for Florida with Rising U.K. Strain Numbers in State

February 11, 2021February 10, 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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According to various news reports, the White House is considering travel restrictions, and possibly even bans on domestic flights to and from the state of Florida. Outbreaks of the new variants — including a highly contagious one first identified in the United Kingdom, as well as others from South Africa and Brazil that scientists worry can evade … Read more

Media Recycling Old Ken Potrock Quote About Disneyland Resort Considering Morning and Afternoon Annual Passes in New Membership Program

February 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 some information that is resurfacing (I guess news is slow), people seem to have taken interest in what Disneyland President Ken Potrock said about considering “day-parting” the new Annual Pass/Membership offerings to the OC Register: There’s nothing off the table as we begin to think about things that are important for people. Whether it’s the … Read more

PHOTOS: Dinosaurs Return to Future World for “Prehistoric Garden”, Installed Ahead of Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2021

February 12, 2021February 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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Announced as a new offering for the 2021 Taste of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, the new Prehistoric Garden in Future World East was described as follows: (NEW!) Prehistoric Garden at Future World West – Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Entire Front Portion of Innoventions West Roof Now Removed at EPCOT

February 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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Innoventions West is rapidly vanishing at EPCOT. While we had just shared with you that the roof was mostly removed from the front portion of Innoventions West, as of today, it is completely missing. The portion over the Art of Disney and the back section of the building is still there. Once completed, this area … Read more

PHOTOS: The Incredible Hulk Coaster Closed for Mysterious Reasons, Repair Work Visible at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

February 10, 2021February 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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UPDATE: The Incredible Hulk Coaster has now reopened as of 12:15PM For unknown reasons, The Incredible Hulk Coaster did not open with Universal’s Islands of Adventure this morning. On top of the closure, a slew of managers and techs could be found around the attraction actively working this morning. Some workers were on a lift … Read more

PHOTO: Disneyland Paris Shares Better Look at “Cars-tastrophe Canyon” in Renamed Cars ROAD TRIP Attraction

February 10, 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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Disneyland Paris has now shared more details on Cars Route 66 Road Trip, which is set to debut in 2021 at Walt Disney Studios Park, taking over the former Studio Tram Tour. According to the release below, the attraction is now simply titled “Cars ROAD TRIP”. At Disneyland Paris’ new Cars-themed attraction, Cars ROAD TRIP, guests will … Read more

The Leave A Legacy Fence, Brightline to the Skyliner, Reflections Lakeside Lodge, and Vloggers Being at Fault Are Up for Debate Tonight on “Tom vs. Josh” at 10pm ET

February 9, 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 six topics tonight, including: Is the new Leave a Legacy an improvement? A good IP to put … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Disney Unveils First New “Leave a Legacy” Display at EPCOT

February 9, 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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Leave A Legacy has returned to EPCOT. With the transformation of the EPCOT main entrance area, the original Legacy sculptures have been removed, but Leave A Legacy lives on in a new setting just outside the park. You may recall that we showed you the supports for these some time ago. These newly designed panels are the … Read more

Four Flamingo Crossings Hotels Adding Disney Resort Guest Benefits Starting Today

February 9, 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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As of today, four new hotels will be added to the Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel collection: Residence Inn by Marriott at Western Entrance, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Western Entrance, Homewood Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance and Home2 Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance. All of these hotels are located at Flamingo Crossings. … Read more

RUMOR: Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland Park to Reopen March 14th, Exactly One Year After the Park Closed

February 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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With the announcement earlier today that Disney California Adventure will host a ticketed event starting in mid-March, it seems Disneyland Resort is recalling cast members to reopen a portion of Disneyland Park. According to cast members at the park, Disneyland will reopen Main Street U.S.A. (from the entrance up to Sleeping Beauty Castle) with limited … Read more

BREAKING: Disney California Adventure Ticketed Festival-Like Event Coming Mid-March Featuring Food & Beverage, Live Entertainment, and More

February 8, 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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In a letter that commemorates the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park today, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced directly to cast members that a new offering is headed to the resort, soon. A copy of that letter is below. Dear Cast Members, It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we welcomed our … Read more

“It’s Time to Remember the Magic!” NEW Limited Release Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Cake MagicBand Available Online

February 8, 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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While free MagicBands are no longer offered to resort guests, they can add MagicBands on to their resort stay at a “discounted” price through the Walt Disney World website. In fact, an exciting new option just dropped today… Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Castle Cake MagicBand – $20 Just in time for Walt Disney World’s … Read more

VIDEO: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Are Going to Disney World Following Super Bowl Victory

February 8, 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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After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay tonight, down the road, Walt Disney World Resort has illuminated Cinderella Castle in the Buccaneers’ colors and in blue for healthcare heroes, as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night. Immediately following the game as well, star players and long-time teammates … Read more

PHOTO: Walt Disney World Lights Cinderella Castle in Honor of Buccaneers Super Bowl Victory

February 7, 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 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay tonight, down the road, Walt Disney World Resort has illuminated Cinderella Castle in the Buccaneers’ colors and in blue for healthcare heroes, as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night.

Walt Disney World Will Not Host Annual Super Bowl Parade at Magic Kingdom in 2021

February 5, 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 Sunday’s big game kicking off just down the road, Disney, like many others, is gearing up for the excitement of Super Bowl weekend. That being said, Walt Disney World has announced that they will not host the annual Super Bowl parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park this year. Disney will continue the time-honored … Read more

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