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Lilo and Stitch Live-Action Remake Slated for Disney+

February 4, 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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According to the DisInsider, the live-action remake of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch is coming to Disney+ exclusively. You may recall that we told you about the live action remake back in October of 2018. Lilo & Stitch was released in 2002 as Disney’s 42nd animated feature film, it was written and directed by Dean DeBlois and … Read more

BREAKING: Major Power Outage Reported at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

February 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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UPDATE: As of 5:00 PM, guests are reporting that power has returned to the resort and is slowly being restored across the property. Guests at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside are sending in reports of a hotel-wide power outage that is currently taking place. The only things running on a backup generator are some emergency … Read more

Major Alterations Made to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Queue at the Magic Kingdom

February 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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Disney is in the process of building a better Tomorrowland with projects like TRON Lightcycle Run, the rumored Wreck-It Ralph attraction which should be under construction soon, and major aesthetic changes, but inside of the existing rides, changes are being made to improve the guest experience. You may recall the queue reconfiguration project at Buzz … Read more

Rick Moranis In Talks To Come Out of Retirement for New “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” Movie

February 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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According to The DisInsider, Rick Moranis is in talks with Disney to come out of retirement to be a part of a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids reboot/sequel titled “SHRUNK”. Moranis played Professor Wayne Szalinski in the original film series, also at the Disney Parks in “Honey’ I Shrunk the Audience”. His photo can still … Read more

Big Top Souvenirs Remains Closed for Carpet Replacement After Flood at the Magic Kingdom

February 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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First it was a fire, and now it’s a flood. What plague will strike Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom next? Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom is currently closed, reportedly due some flooding in the store a few days ago. The carpets are now in the process of being replaced, with the … Read more

New Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Art Shows Twister Scene Honoring The Great Movie Ride

February 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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“I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore…” If you haven’t been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a few years, you might feel like you’ve been dropped into a fantasy world when you return to find the park full of very different attractions from those you remember. One of those new rides will be Mickey and … Read more

PHOTO: Steamboat Minnie Mouse Black and White Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland February 6th

January 31, 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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Starting February 6, 2020 Disneyland Passholders can purchase a popcorn bucket inspired by the beloved 1928 cartoon short, Steamboat Willie (while supplies last)—and get refills for only $1.50 each through March 29, 2020. Starting February 6, 2020 stop by select popcorn cart locations throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park to buy a refillable … Read more

“The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” Will Return to the Magic Kingdom for President’s Day Weekend

January 31, 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 Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” will return to the Magic Kingdom Park once again for a limited time. The show will take place daily February 15 through February 17, 2020. Show times will be 10:05 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:05 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. Sadly, only the “Midnight Ride of Paul … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Look Inside Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway As WDW President is Trained by Cast

January 31, 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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Opening on March 4, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway invites guests to zip away on a zany adventure through a cartoon universe crammed with surprises. But before the train can leave the station, cast members need to learn how to operate in a world where mouse rules apply. Disney recently celebrated a TRAIN–ing milestone with trainers … Read more

UPDATE: Hong Kong Disneyland Closing Resort Hotel Restaurants in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

January 31, 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.

Despite leaving their resort hotels open while the park has been closed for a week now, Hong Kong Disneyland has decided to close the restaurants at said hotels as a precaution against the spread of the Coronavirus. The hotel restaurants will be closed beginning on February 1st, 2020. It remains unclear when operations might return … Read more

BREAKING: “Stuntronics” Spider-Man Robot Will Swing Above Guests When Avengers Campus Opens at Disneyland Resort

January 30, 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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Today, Disney has shared that guests visiting Disney California Adventure park in the near future may be able to catch a glimpse of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man himself swinging above the rooftops of Avengers Campus thanks to a “stuntronic” robot. Check out this video of the Spider-Man animatronic practicing some of his amazing acrobatic feats … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/30/20): Top 7 WDW Attractions That Should Close, Pyramid, Great Moments Puppet Show, and More!

January 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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Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, we discuss the very worst attractions currently at Walt Disney World, put on another puppet show, play WDWNT: The Pyramid, and more! … Read more

Mumbai Madness Poster Released for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 30, 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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Today, Disney is continuing their cartoon poster series to celebrate the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new art inspired by Mickey’s “Mumbai Madness” short. The newest poster features Mickey driving a jolly elephant on what appears to be a routine trip. However, in the video short, … Read more

PHOTOS: Miss Piggy Fountain Torn Down Once Again for MuppetVision 3-D Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 30, 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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It felt like it took forever to return the last time the MuppetVision courtyard fountain was torn down and rebuilt, and it wasn’t that long ago either. While MuppetVision 3-D is closed for refurbishment through February 8th, they have taken this time to once again rip apart the famous fountain topped by Miss Piggy dressed … Read more

REVIEW: Sebastian’s Bistro Goes From Forgettable Misstep To Hidden Gem Thanks To New Menu at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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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 Sebastian’s Bistro opened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort back in October 2018, we tried everything at lunch and even published a somewhat positive review, but by the time we went back for dinner that same night, it was all so forgettable that we didn’t really feel motivated enough to write a review. In the … Read more

PHOTOS: Baby Simba Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 29, 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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Bow to the new ruler of all popcorn buckets, baby Simba! Now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after first being released at Hong Kong Disneyland, Walt Disney World guests can now raise the ruler of the Pridelands up in celebration of their acquisition. They can also pop him open for a treat. The bucket may … Read more

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