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PHOTOS: Map Released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom

November 8, 2019

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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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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off today at the Magic Kingdom and we are getting our first look at the map for the event. A list of the rides that will be open during the event include the popular Jingle Cruise as well as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain. New this … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Pretzel from Thirsty River Bar is a Misleading Delight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 8, 2019

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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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The Thirsty River Bar in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is serving up a new spin on a Disney Parks classic… Say “season’s greetings” to the Pumpkin Pretzel! Well, we should call it the Pumpkin-Filled Pretzel. Maybe not even that… By the wrapper, we can tell that the pretzel was ordered from J&J Snack Foods … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/7/19): Disney Management Puppet Show, Weird EPCOT Food, Galaxy’s Edge Drinks, and More!

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

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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, a puppet show, weird food, Pyramid, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device … Read more

PHOTOS: Discover A New Starbucks Park Icon EPCOT Ceramic Tumbler

November 2, 2019

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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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Everything at EPCOT is seemingly being redone, even the Starbucks Tumbler… A new Starbucks Park Icons EPCOT ceramic tumbler has arrived at MouseGear (since the park doesn’t have a Starbucks location currently). The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features Spaceship Earth made up of park offerings such as Journey Into Imagination, the Seas with … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ceramic Tumbler Debuts

November 2, 2019

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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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Lights, camera, coffee! A new Starbucks Park Icons Disney’s Hollywood Studios ceramic tumbler has arrived at Celebrity 5&10 on Hollywood Boulevard. The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror made of park offerings such as Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, Fantasmic!, MuppetVision 3-D, Star Wars: … Read more

Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (11/1/19) – Bubbling Dinos, Millennium Falcon Lighting Issues, and More

November 1, 2019

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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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Welcome back to the Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort in the hopes they will be repaired, or at the very least just track how long it takes for Disney to get … Read more

New Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Opening Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival at Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion

November 1, 2019

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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 transformation of Epcot has begun, and with it comes tons of construction and demolition. Among the coming additions to the park will be new places to meet and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse himself! You may recall that the old Epcot Character Spot closed a few weeks back … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/31/19): Fairly Scary Halloween Party, Cornac, Scary Stories, Treat Trail, Costume Contest, and More!

October 31, 2019

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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 WDWNT’s Fairly Scary Halloween Party on 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, scary stories, a ghostly seance, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on … Read more

Lunar New Year and Food & Wine Festival Event Dates Set for Disneyland Resort in 2020

October 29, 2019

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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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Two highly anticipated events are once again returning to the Disneyland Resort in early 2020: Lunar New Year and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Lunar New Year Welcome another year of good fortune with 24 days of Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney California Adventure park, Jan. 17 to Feb. 9. This year … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Releases Preview of New “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” at the Magic Kingdom

October 29, 2019

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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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“Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” is a new nighttime spectacular that will debut November 8, 2019, as part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. The holiday extravaganza invites guests to experience the magic of Christmas by painting the sky with fireworks and transforming Cinderella Castle into colorful holiday scenes. The show replaces … Read more

Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Set to Reopen for Seasonal Operation Next Month

October 29, 2019

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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 November 24th, 2019, Primeval Whirl will resume operation in the Hester and Chester’s Dino-Rama area of Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for a few days at least… The attraction will only be open until December 1st, opening to handle higher crowds at the park due to the Thanksgiving holiday. It would appear that … Read more

PHOTOS: Strange New Poutine Apparel Now Available in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot

October 29, 2019

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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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Canada. Big, wide, and known for french fries covered in gravy. A series of new t-shirts celebrating poutine has arrived at the Canada Pavilion at Epcot, so go ahead and smother yourself in them like that brown sauce on potatoes. I “Maple Leaf” Poutine Canada World Showcase T-Shirt, $24.99 Clip art of poutine is accompanied … Read more

REVIEW: Disney Tests New Flatbread Pizza at Electric Umbrella, Oh My God It’s Slightly Better

October 27, 2019

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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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For years, the Electric Umbrella has been a go-to for guests looking for straightforward menu items in a park otherwise known for its wide variety of food options. For that same reason, however, it’s also been dragged for offering less-than-stellar renditions of classic theme park foods, like burgers and pizza. Basically, the only reason most … Read more

Gondola Stuck at ADA Load Station Led to Disney Skyliner Downtime Today

October 26, 2019

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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 been three weeks since the Disney Skyliner accident took place at Walt Disney World. As you probably are aware, multiple gondolas were seen crashed into each other and numerous guests were stranded in the air for over two hours, stuck inside of the gondolas. The fledgling transportation system has seen adjusted hours and a fair amount … Read more

REVIEW: Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Offers Ferociously Bad Breakfast Menu, Perhaps Disney World’s Worst

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019

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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 couldn’t tell from all of our baby giraffe photos on Twitter this morning, we’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and working up a ferocious appetite. With just two quick service options available during the early morning hours in the Africa area of the park, and the line at Creature Comforts (Starbucks) stretching far out … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/24/19): Top 7 Scariest Attractions Ever, Halloween Jumble Cruise, and More!

October 24, 2019

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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 another episode of 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, a spooky Halloween edition of the Jumble Cruise, a discussion of the scariest attractions of all-time, and more! The … Read more

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