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PHOTOS: Limited Edition Silver Disney Dollar Released at Art of Disney Locations in Walt Disney World

August 5, 2019August 5, 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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Yes, Disney Dollars were retired a few years ago, but the Art of Disney has been trying to find ways to continue to sell the now-defunct Disney-exclusive currency. At different points, you could have bought uncut sheets of the retired Mickey cash, or even bought one retired bill mounted to a metal figurine. Well, now … Read more

“it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom Adding Disney Characters to the Attraction for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

August 5, 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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With Walt Disney World closing in on its 50th anniversary in 2021, many classic Magic Kingdom attractions are set to go through some changes and refurbishments before the big celebration kicks off. The long-rumored addition of Disney film characters to “it’s a small world” will apparently come to fruition just ahead of the golden anniversary … Read more

PHOTOS: New Entrance Area Revealed as Work Wraps Up on Disney’s Hollywood Studios Security Checkpoint Expansion

August 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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As we get closer to the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (although we have already been inside), we notice many of the current construction projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are moving along quickly in an effort to be ready in time. The new security checkpoint expansion is showing a lot of progress, in … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/1/19): 3-Hour 100th Episode Celebration, Live Audience, New Games, Cornac, and More!

August 1, 2019August 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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Tonight! It’s the 3-hour 100th episode of WDW News Tonight, for the first time ever with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando! Join us at a special start time of 8pm Et for new games, Cornac the Magnificent, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your … Read more

CONCEPT ART: First Look at Ant-Man Microbrewery & Restaurant Coming to Marvel Land at Disney California Adventure

July 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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You’ve seen the Spider-Man ride vehicles. You’ve seen the W.E.B. Suppliers Spider-Man shop. Now it’s time to shrink down and head on over to the Ant-Man Microbrewery at Disney California Adventure’s Marvel-themed land. That’s right, the bugs are back in town. As you explore The Avengers’ California Campus, there’ll be but one area to find … Read more

CONCEPT ART: First Look at W.E.B. Suppliers, Spider-Man Shop Coming to Marvel Themed Land at Disney California Adventure

July 29, 2019July 25, 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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While Disney has said they will reveal a lot more about the Marvel themed-lands coming to Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort at the D23 Expo, we won’t have to wait much longer to at least get a feel for the land’s design and layout. In fact, just yesterday we brought you the grand reveal … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Ride Vehicle Revealed for Disney’s Spider-Man Ride at Disneyland Resort & Disneyland Paris

July 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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While Disney has said they will reveal a lot more about the Marvel themed-lands coming to Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Studios park at Disneyland Paris at the D23 Expo, we won’t have to wait until then to see the grand reveal of the ride vehicle for the much-anticipated Spider-Man … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Queue Walkthrough and POV Ride on Soaring Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea

May 14, 2021July 23, 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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Tokyo DisneySea’s very own version of Soarin’ opened today (well, technically last night), located in the Mediterranean Harbor section of the park. The 4th version of Soarin’ to open worldwide, “Soaring Fantastic Flight” is based on the popular attraction “Soarin’ Around the World”, except after having ridden it, it’s safe to say that you can … Read more

Debut Month Revealed for “HarmonioUS” Nighttime Spectacular at Epcot, Permanent Illuminations Replacement Show

December 31, 2019July 19, 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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After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney recently announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will have its final showing on September 30th, 2019. We now know that “Epcot Forever”, its limited run replacement, will debut right after on October 1st, 2019… but what of the often-forgotten permanent … Read more

“Black Box” Interchangeable “Flex Ride” in Development for 2022 Opening at Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 19, 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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We are in an age of abundant projection-heavy, screen-based attractions at the Disney Parks and there’s no sign of turning back anytime soon with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the new Spider-Man attraction coming to Disneyland Resort. Well, beyond these announced attractions, Disney has plans to build a ride in what they call a … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/18/19): Celebrating Disneyland’s Birthday, Playing Pyramid, and Disrespecting the Family of Your Founder

July 18, 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! We celebrate Disneyland’s 54th… I mean, 64th birthday, we play The Pyramid for fabulous prizes, and we insult the remaining members of the Disney family! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube). You can also use WDWNT: … Read more

New Limited Edition Pins No Longer Being Sold at Downtown Disney, Guests Must Enter Parks to Purchase New Releases at Disneyland Resort

July 16, 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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Guests looking to buy new limited edition pins at the Disneyland Resort will need to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure park to do so effective immediately. For many years, guests without park tickets have been able to get new release limited edition pins at the Disney’s Pin Traders shop in Downtown Disney Anaheim. As … Read more

Citricos Signature Restaurant Set to Become “Victoria and Albert’s Bistro” as Part of “Lobby-Gutting” Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

July 15, 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 second-floor signature restaurant Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will reportedly be converted into “Victoria and Albert’s Bistro” as part of a continued re-imagining of the resort. The first of the major changes to the lobby is already underway, a conversion of Mizner’s and Commander Porter’s into a Beauty and the Beast … Read more

Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom Remains Closed for 3rd Straight Day Due To Unscheduled Maintenance

July 14, 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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On Friday, something happened during the routine start-up procedures of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The ride never opened that day and didn’t operate all-day Saturday either. Today, the attraction remains closed for the third consecutive day. The unplanned maintenance, not announced months in advance, is a rarity for Walt Disney … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/11/19): Gran Destino Tower, World Famous Jumble Cruise, and Nick Gets Replaced

July 11, 2019July 11, 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! The first review of Gran Destino Tower from someone who paid to stay there, we play the Jumble Cruise, and we replace Nick with a new audio-engineer! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube). You can also … Read more

WDWNT Celebrates 12 Years Online Today; Join Us for Our 12-Hour Live Show Starting at 12PM!

July 8, 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.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Every year, as this website grows older, we reflect upon the accomplishments, impact, and incredible growth of WDWNT. It has now been 12 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

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