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WDWNT Embarks on EPIC Expansion with Launch of Universal Parks News Today

June 2, 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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On June 7th, 1990, Universal Studios Florida opened its gates to the world. Over the past 30 years, we have battled giant sharks and apes, chased Biff and Dick Dastardly through time and space, gone web-slinging with Spider-Man, and cast many spells in The Wizarding World. We have been invited to “Ride the Movies”, “Escape” … Read more

Third Party Vendor Communications Indicate July 11th Reopening of Parks at Disneyland Paris

May 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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According to communications by a third party food vendor at Disneyland Paris, the Parisian resort is gearing up to reopen on July 11th, 2020, the same day as some of the Walt Disney World theme parks will return to service. The communications indicate that some cast members will be returning to work on June 3rd, … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/28/20): World of Disney Reopens, Hollywood Studios Music, The Dream Sequence, and More!

May 28, 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 World of Disney at Disney Springs, WDWNT: The Dream Sequence, Hollywood background music gets LEVELED, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but … Read more

“WDWNT Live” to Benefit The Cast Member Pantry Airs LIVE May 23rd at 9PM with Games, Auctions, and More!

May 22, 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 tens of thousands of Walt Disney World Cast Members affected by the COVID-19 closures, one Cast Member has stepped up to assist other “CMs” in need with The Cast Member Pantry, a donation-based pantry where employees can book a 15-minute window to stop by and “shop” free of charge. Cast Members can email Cast Member … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/21/20): Disney Springs Reopens, Jumble Cruise, Ranking EPCOT Music, and The Cast Member Pantry

May 21, 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 Disney Springs, the world-famous Jumble Cruise, EPCOT background music gets LEVELED, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Cast Member Team Roaming Disney Springs to Remind Guests to Social Distance and Keep Guest Spirits Up

May 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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There had been rumblings that guests would be greeted by some special team of Cast Members when Disney Springs reopens tomorrow at Walt Disney World. Well, the rumblings were true and we’re getting a first look at this reassigned team of Disney employees that will help keep guests safe while visiting the shopping, dining, and … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/14/20): Universal CityWalk Opening Report, Match Game, LEVELED – Magic Kingdom Background Music, and More!

May 22, 2020May 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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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 CityWalk, Match Game, the first edition of LEVELED, 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

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/7/20): Awkward Park Photos, Bad Disney Face Masks, “We’re Too Old For That”, Card Parks, and More!

May 7, 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, bad Disney face masks, your awkward theme park photos, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube). You can … Read more

Phil Holmes, Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Set to Retire August 2020 After 49 Year Career with Walt Disney World

May 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.

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Longtime Walt Disney World cast member and current Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Phil Holmes has announced that he will retire from the company in early-August 2020. Holmes started his career with Disney in 1971 when he delivered blueprints to construction sites. He also worked as an attraction host at The Haunted Mansion when … Read more

Disney Announces $900 Million Decrease in Capital Expenditures Mostly Due to Postponed, Cancelled Construction and Refurbishment Projects at Disney Parks Around the World

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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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During today’s Walt Disney Company Q2 earnings call, it was revealed that there will be a $900M decrease in CAPEX spending anticipated for FY20, mostly due to postponed construction and refurbishment projects during the closure of the Disney Parks around the world. This is obviously related to the ongoing construction delays and how much longer … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The Complete History of the Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Theater Airs Tonight at 9PM

May 1, 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 9pm ET on May 1st at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Backlot Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week! Journey from Beauty … Read more

Don’t Miss “WDW News Tonight – A SPECTACULAR JOURNEY INTO THE MOVIES” – Celebrating The Great Movie Ride TONIGHT at 9pm

April 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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Take a spectacular journey into the movies TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, The Fanly Feud – Bandits vs. Gangsters, and more as we celebrate the legacy and magic of The Great Movie Ride as part of WDWNT’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week 2020. The … Read more

Things I Miss (Retired Attractions, Shows, and Events) At Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tom’s Top 7

April 29, 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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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 1, 2018. Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Because any more and you’ll regret it… maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and … Read more

CONFIRMED: Star Wars Land Originally Conceptualized As Tatooine and Endor According to Former Disney Vice President Dan Cockerell

April 28, 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 a recent interview, former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell confirmed long-standing rumors that the original concept for the Star Wars themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios included Tatooine and more from the original Star Wars trilogy. The first plans to expand the Star Wars presence in the park included the Mos … Read more

WDWNT’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week Returns April 27th-May 1, 2020 with Presentations from Disney Legends and Imagineers, Great Movie Ride Special, and More!

April 26, 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 2016, WDWNT began to observe a new tradition called Disney’s Hollywood Studios appreciation day. In 2017, we extended the event into a whole week of special events, and this year will be no different! Why are we doing this? Well, because even as the Disney-MGM Studios, this park has never had the spotlight it … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/23/20): Best Disney World Bars & Lounges, Liquid Magic, Train of Thought, Bad Disney Tattoos, and More!

April 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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Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, pick out the Top 7 bars and lounges at Walt Disney World, show off some bad Disney tattoos, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also … Read more

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