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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Volcano Bay View Room at Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal Orlando

August 8, 2020

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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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Have you stayed in any hotels at Universal Orlando Resort? If not, we have you covered with our latest room tour. We spent a few nights in a Volcano Bay view room at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, so let’s see how we liked it. Before even getting to the room, Cabana Bay’s hallways gives … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Full Tour of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

July 30, 2020

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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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We were thrilled to be staying at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort for a bit of rest and relaxation in between our frequent visit to the Walt Disney World theme parks. Nestled within trees and nature, our cabin was cozy as can be. At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, guests can choose … Read more

TONIGHT on Season Finale of WDW News Tonight (7/16/20): Bad Billboards, Cornac, Duck Translator, Super Obscure Game, Death Match, Liquid Magic, and More!

July 16, 2020

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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! It’s the season finale of WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the debut of the Super Obscure Game Show, the return of the Disney Duck Translator and Cornac the Magnificent, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile … Read more

BREAKING: Current Disney World Hotel Guests Being Scammed Over Resort Room Phones for Credit Card Information

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

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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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We now have multiple reports emanating from guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort over the last several days regarding a phone scam. In all of the cases we have heard firsthand accounts, guests at these resorts are called back (in their hotel rooms typically) from someone claiming to be the front … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Clarifies Guest Relations Miscommunication Regarding Face Shields, All Guests Still Require Standard Masks

July 13, 2020

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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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Despite earlier reports from Guest Relations Cast Members stating that guests requesting alternative accommodations would be able to wear face shields in lieu of face masks (with some restrictions), Walt Disney World has issued clarification stating that all guests will still be required to wear standard face masks. Guest Relations Cast Members were informed of … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/8/20): Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Preview Reports, Match Game, and Bad WDWNT Segment Ideas

July 8, 2020

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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! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, a recap of the reopening of The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, WDWNT: The Match Game, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The Complete History of the Peoplemover Airs Tonight at 5PM

July 8, 2020

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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 time to go back! Time travel with us at 5pm ET on July 8th at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Peoplemover, from the Magic Kingdom, to Disneyland, and even to the Houston airport! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate … Read more

WDWNT Celebrates 13 Years Online Today; Join Us for Our 13-Hour Live Show Starting at 10AM!

July 8, 2020

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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.

Every year, as this website grows older, we reflect upon the accomplishments, impact, and incredible growth of WDWNT. It has now been 13 years since WDW News Today launched on July 8th, 2007. What was founded on the website you see before you and built on the back of daily news and information about Walt … Read more

EDITORIAL: Splash Mountain at The Magic Kingdom Should Be Turned Into “The Western River Expedition”

July 6, 2020

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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 I originally started working on this article, it was a plea for Disney to do something thematically consistent and for their most hardcore fans in replacing Splash Mountain. Then it happened… they announced that they would re-theme the beloved log flume ride to the animated film “The Princess and the Frog”. For Disneyland, this … Read more

RUMOR: Minnie Van Service Retired at Walt Disney World, Cast Members and Vehicle Leases Being Terminated

July 3, 2020

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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 has been a tumultuous existence for the Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World, a point-to-point transportation option owned and operated by Disney that launched back in 2017. A pet-project of now-CEO Bob Chapek, Minnie Vans were Disney’s response to many of their guests choosing not to use the provided, complimentary (and honestly, often … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/2/20): Disney Carpool Karaoke, Bad EPCOT Festival Ideas, The Best Pools, Fan-ly Feud, and More!

July 2, 2020

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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! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the debut of Disney Carpool Karaoke, rushed ideas for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, The Fan-ly Feud, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/25/20): We Overlay All Your Favorite Attractions with The Wheel of IPs, Cards Parks Returns, and Splash Mountain is Dead

June 25, 2020

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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! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, a discussion of the changes coming to Splash Mountain, the Wheel of IPs, and Card Parks returns. The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, … Read more

Some Walt Disney World Cast Members Voice Displeasure with Conditions of Return to Work

June 23, 2020

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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 issue of the Walt Disney World theme parks reopening is a complex one, especially at a time where confirmed COVID-19 cases are rising exponentially post-lockdown. Walt Disney World made the difficult decision to furlough tens of thousands of its Cast Members during the unprecedented closure, and now the company is calling back its workers … Read more

Walt Disney World Adding One Month to Annual Passes or Offering Partial Refunds or Cancellations to Make Up for Reservation System Limitations

June 19, 2020

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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 new Disney Park Pass Reservation system in place, Disney will be offering Annual Passholders some ways to offset the loss in value of needing park reservations to enter and no longer being able to park hop: Annual Passholders who paid in full for their tickets will automatically get an extra month added to … Read more

Walt Disney World Announces Annual Passholder Previews for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 9-10

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

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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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Annual Passholder previews of the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks will take place on July 9 and 10, 2020. Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview at Magic Kingdom park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Passholders will … Read more

Cast Member Park Preview Dates Announced for Walt Disney World, Taking Place Various Days July 7-14

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

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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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Cast Member preview dates for Walt Disney World’s theme parks have finally been announced. Eligible Walt Disney World, Florida site, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Cast Members and up to three (3) additional Guests (or the total number of eligible dependents on their Main Entrance Pass, whichever is higher), will … Read more

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