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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Be Allowed to Hold Only 3 Disney Park Pass Reservations at a Time

June 19, 2020June 19, 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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UPDATE: While Disney had originally said it would only be 2 reservations at a time for annual Passholders, an update to DisneyWorld.com indicates that it will be 3 at a time. The story below has been updated to reflect the new information. According to the latest information from Disney, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Pass Reservations Will Go Live at 7AM Eastern Time

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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It appears Disney has released the time at which Park Pass Reservations will become available starting on June 22nd: The Disney Park Pass system will be available soon to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans. Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select hotel Guests with valid theme park admission can … Read more

BREAKING: Guests with Walt Disney World Hotel Reservations for Around July 11th Reportedly Being Asked to Upgrade to Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Full Price

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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UPDATE: The following story has been confirmed with a handful of guests and was run with multiple reports from those in this situation, but we have been told by many more readers that they were, in fact, offered a complimentary upgrade or move to a DVC resort. If you beat Disney’s shutdown of the hotel … Read more

CONFIRMED: Park Hopping Will No Longer Exist at Walt Disney World, For Now

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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We knew that it was likely coming, as we’ve been talking about how unlikely the ability to “park hop” would be under the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System, but today Disney officially confirmed the news: Please note, park reservations are limited in number and subject to availability. Availability can change until the reservation is … Read more

Booking Dates Revealed for Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservations; First Pick Goes to Resort Guests, Followed By Passholders and Other Ticket Holders

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 formal announcement of the Disney Park Pass System, dates when certain guests can start booking these reservations have been revealed: Booking Dates for Park Reservations The Disney Park Pass system will be available soon to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans. Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select … Read more

Bookings Open for 2021 Walt Disney World Vacations on June 28th; Tickets and Hotels for Remainder of 2020 On Sale Later This Summer

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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If you don’t currently have a Walt Disney World vacation booked and you want one for next year, you’ll be able to book your trip starting June 28th. These new details were announced today along with the Disney Park Pass Reservation System: By June 28, all guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort … Read more

BREAKING: Complimentary MagicBands for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Being Discontinued in 2021

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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On top of the announcement of the new theme park reservation system, Walt Disney World slipped in this interesting tidbit about the future of MagicBands: As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic – particularly now as the use of phones and … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Announces Details on Theme Park Reservation System for Walt Disney World

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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Walt Disney World has FINALLY announced how its new Disney Park Pass System will work for guests looking to attend any of its theme parks starting July 11th: Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will begin a phased reopening on July 11—with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15. To … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Emails Passholders with Important Update on FlexPay Monthly Payments Resuming

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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Universal Orlando Resort has begun to email annual passholders with an important update regarding monthly payment plans (or FlexPay): Dear Passholder, Thank you for your patience as we worked through the important details related to our temporary closure and the impact to your Annual or Seasonal Pass. As a reminder, your FlexPay monthly payments were … Read more

Disney World Provides Full List of Cancelled Tours, Dessert Parties, and Special Experiences Ahead of Reopening of Parks

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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In addition to the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the advent of the Taste of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and the cancellation of H2O Glow Nights, Disney has released a comprehensive list of special offerings that are being cancelled and/or modified upon the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort: Unique Tours The … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/18/20): Rejected Chicken Guy Sauces, The Pyramid, and Disney’s Most Crowded Spots! Promoted Tweet

June 18, 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 most crowded places at the Disney Parks, we reveal Chicken Guy sauces that never made the cut, and we’ll play WDWNT: The Pyramid! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/11/20): Splash Mountain Closing, Tony’s Town Squares, and Bad Theme Park Social Distancing Ideas!

June 11, 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 on the political incorrectness of Splash Mountain, bad theme park social distancing ideas, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, … Read more

A Guide On How to Use the NEW “Virtual Line” System for Attractions at Universal Orlando Resort

June 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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With the reopening of the Universal Orlando Resort last week came a new way of waiting for your favorite attractions: Virtual Line. While the parks are back open, the need for social distancing has brought about the advent of a way to control how many guests are allowed into a queue at the most popular … Read more

Limited Edition Merchandise Releases Cancelled for Foreseeable Future, Disney Pin Trading Will Continue at Walt Disney World

June 6, 2020June 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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Walt Disney World has announced a number of new merchandise policies ahead of their reopening in a few weeks time: Merchandise Locations In merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, Guests will continue to discover favorite Disney items, with some modifications to the shopping experience that will help us manage capacity and foster physical distancing. … Read more

PHOTOS: More Roller Coaster Track Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 5, 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.

The Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure has been both thrilling and terrifying guests for over two decades. Now, just as the movie franchise has received a spin-off, the lone-thrill attraction of Isla Nublar is being joined by an all-new, roller coaster attraction just next door. That being said, you wouldn’t know this … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/4/20): Universal Orlando Reopens, Disney Parks Pursuit, and Ranking Animal Kingdom Music

June 4, 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 report on the reopening of Universal Orlando Resort, the Disney Parks Pursuit, Disney’s Animal Kingdom background music gets LEVELED, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it … Read more

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