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Select Disney Skyliner Stations Set To Open Next Month at Walt Disney World, Date Just Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

July 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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Many guests are excited to take their first ride on the Disney Skyliner high above the Vacation Kingdom of the World, but also want to know just when that might be. While those adverse to heights, claustrophobic spaces, or perhaps those just afraid of the possible high temperatures inside of the gondolas may not be … Read more

REVIEW: JAWS Shark Cupcake Surfaces at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

July 7, 2019July 7, 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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Just when you thought it was safe to skip the often forgettable Everything POP Shopping and Dining, their culinary team has created a baked good that definitely can’t be mistaken for a dolphin. That’s right, there’s a new cupcake at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, one where you can get some revenge for Quint and actually … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/3/19): The Top 7 Premieres, America Sings, and an Unscrupulous 4th of July Celebration

July 3, 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! Get ready for an unscrupulous celebration of all nations, but mostly America! Even Mayor Beaverfield will be there! (talent subject to change) 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: The App to … Read more

REVIEW: New “The Lion King – Circle of Life” Menu and Live Entertainment at Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

July 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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Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for an intimate night out with friends or family. In an effort to bring life to this sometimes-overlooked signature … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Concept Art Reveals Layout, Benches, and Fountain Details for Epcot’s Remodeled Entrance

July 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.

In case you missed it over the weekend, we released new concept art for some Spaceship Earth manhole covers that will grace the re-imagined entrance area of Epcot when it is completed, also confirming the return to a classic style logo for the park: Today, we’ll take a look at some more previously unreleased art … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Silver Returns with A New Look as Walt Disney World Repairs Existing Fleet

October 5, 2019June 30, 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 no replacement in sight, Walt Disney World has been quietly spending a lot of money to repair the existing monorail fleet. Monorail Silver has just emerged from its makeover with a sparkling exterior and an interior that matches the color stripe on the outside. Monorail Silver recently received a makeover! Swipe to see photos … Read more

PHOTO TOUR: New Pixar Pals Parking Structure Now Open at the Disneyland Resort

July 1, 2019June 30, 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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Today marked the long-awaited opening of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort. While the crowds didn’t materialize for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the 5000 added spaces will undoubtedly be needed at some point in the future. With additional entry lanes and a new electronic inventory system, the new parking structure … Read more

Classic Epcot Logo to Return with Park’s Overhaul, Spaceship Earth Manhole Covers Coming as Part of New Park Entrance

June 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.

A little birdie told us about some new details of Epcot’s ongoing overhaul, including the return of the park’s classic logo font and more. The above concept art was created for use on the manhole covers located near the front of the park. The entrance area is currently being remodeled, in a project that should … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/27/19): We Discuss the Controversy, Play Tony’s Town Squares, and Cornac the Magnificent Returns

June 27, 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! A little birdie told me that we’ll be playing Tony’s Town Squares and that Cornac the Magnificent will return! See? “Threecan” play at that game. Wait… 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 … Read more

Who We Really Are at WDWNT.com – A Statement from Tom Corless

June 28, 2019June 27, 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.

As you probably are aware, the Disney Parks Blog decided to “debunk” a rumor yesterday by referring to this site as an “unscrupulous source”. Needless to say, there has been a lot of ill-will thrown in the direction of WDWNT.com since then, so I wanted to take a few moments to calmly and rationally look … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Denies Rumors of Tiki Room Overlay, Still Remains Silent on Country Bear Jamboree

June 26, 2019June 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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Okay, you can all breathe now. It appears Disney Parks Blog has decided to address today’s rumor on the Enchanted Tiki Room in a recent post: A little birdie told us there are some rumors flying around about our beloved Tiki birds at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re sorry that our fans are being fed incorrect … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

June 26, 2019June 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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UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. … Read more

REVIEW: New Loaded Tavern Fries, Lobster Fritters, Plant-Based Entrees, and Desserts for Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom

June 24, 2019June 24, 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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A salute to all restaurants, but mostly Liberty Tree Tavern. That’s right, we’re back for latest menu change since the BELL Burger debuted back in January. New to the menu are some appetizers and a slew of desserts, plus we tried out some new-to-us entrees to round everything out. With its serene setting and solid … Read more

REVIEW: New Limited Time “Toy Story 4” Carnival Funnel Cake at Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland

June 21, 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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Stage Door Cafe is the classic place to drop in for some funnel cake, and in celebration of all things Toy Story 4 at Disneyland, they’ve rolled out an amazing new funnel cake treat vaguely themed to… a Toy Story carnival? In any case, we moseyed on over to try it. Carnival Cake – $7.99 … Read more

REVIEW: New Limited Time Bonnie’s Boot Float and Loop-de-Loop Sundae at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland

June 21, 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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There’s a snack in my boot! (Yes, that’s the second time we’ve used that today. It’s too good not to.) In celebration of all things Toy Story 4 at Disneyland, they’ve rolled out some amazing new treats at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland and we moseyed on over to try them. Toy Story 4 Treats … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/20/19): #SaveTheJamboree, The Credits Are Right, and A Special Announcement

June 20, 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 try to save the Country Bears from an evil robot, we play a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge edition of The Price is Right, and Nick probably gets excited about playing with his Creature Stall toys during the show… The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but … Read more

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