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PHOTOS: Beauty and the Beast Ride and Village Takes Shape at Tokyo Disneyland

March 30, 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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While visiting Tokyo Disneyland recently, we got a good look at the ongoing construction of the new Beauty and the Beast attraction and the massive Fantasyland/Tomorrowland/Toontown Expansion going on at the park. You can check out our last update on this construction project here. Here we see the Beast’s castle from across the park. This … Read more

REVIEW: New Blizzard Burger, Rice Bowls, Salted Caramel Milkshake, and Key Lime Pie at Lottawatta Lodge in Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

March 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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Disney’s Water Parks are back in action and they’re looking fresher than ever. Between refurbishments and new “Splash Pack” add-on offerings, they’re eager to draw in crowds. We’re here to tell you that dining at the water parks is totally underrated, and we’ve brought you a menu review to prove it. Need further convincing before … Read more

BREAKING: New Fireworks Show Coming to Magic Kingdom Halloween Party in 2019 Along with 3 Different Ride Overlays

March 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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Despite not being announced when tickets went on sale earlier this year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom will host a brand-new fireworks spectacular, as well as new overlays for existing park attractions. While no name for the show is known yet, the new nighttime spectacular will replace “Happy HalloWishes”, which debuted … Read more

Weekly Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report (3/17/19) – The List Grows, But We Add The First Ride Repairs

March 17, 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 to the Weekly Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Disneyland Resort in the hopes they will be repaired, or at the very least just track how long it takes for Disney to get around to … Read more

REVIEW: Pepe by José Andrés Brings Spanish Street Food to Disney Springs

March 18, 2019March 17, 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 bloggers, it is our duty to anxiously await the opening of every Disney restaurant, and Pepe by José Andrés is no exception. The restaurant is located on the front corner adjacent to the Jaleo entrance, and it’s the first brick and mortar location of the chef’s wildly popular Spanish food truck, which has been … Read more

Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (3/16/19) – More Peeling Toy Story Land Decals, But Lots of Progress Around the World

March 16, 2019March 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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Welcome to the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly 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 … Read more

REVIEW: New Cheese and Deluxe Stromboli Dinner from Pinocchio Village Haus at the Magic Kingdom

March 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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It’s pinkies up at Pinocchio Village Haus come dinnertime. Their new “Dinner Specialties” menu boasts two new Stromboli options for guests looking for something besides flatbread. You won’t find these two at lunch time, so come later in the afternoon to sample these specialties. Let’s check out the menu and dive right into the review … Read more

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios Set To Be Updated for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021

March 15, 2019March 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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So little has survived the purge on the road to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and its giant boulder have rolled on. Despite being cued up for demolition more times than we can count, this nearly 30-year-old show will be staying in the park, but … Read more

Magic Kingdom Guest Experience Team Made Permanent Offering, Now Coming to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

March 13, 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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Back in December, we reported on Guest Experience Teams that were to be stationed throughout Magic Kingdom to assist guests with booking, modifying, and recovering FastPass+ selections, navigating the My Disney Experience app, and deactivating/reactivating MagicBands. As this was originally a test, the experience was only supposed to last from December 16 until mid-January, but it was … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greets, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 12, 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 previously reported, automated PhotoPass cameras are being introduced at select Walt Disney World meet and greet locations. These automated cameras will take your picture instead of PhotoPass photographers once activated. The camera will be positioned in the room to take photos throughout the duration of the interaction with the characters. We recently showed you … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pixar Luxo Ball Plush Pillow for Sale at Disney Parks

March 12, 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 love the bouncing Pixar Luxo ball found in so many of the beloved shorts and films from the animation studio, then you may want to cozy up to this new knick knack we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found this plush “Luxo Ball” pillow at Municberg Gifts, the former Pixar Place which … Read more

BREAKING: New Walt Disney World Ticket Price Increases Go Into Effect Today, New Preferred Parking Tiers As Well

March 12, 2019March 12, 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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Some interesting Walt Disney World theme park ticket price increases have gone into effect beginning today. Disney has altered some of the existing prices in their “date-based tickets and pricing” model, which helps them spread attendance throughout the year. With this in mind, some busier holiday weeks are now more expensive, but the cheapest one-day tickets remain … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pixar Characters at Walt Disney World Refillable Resort Mug Released at Art of Animation

March 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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In addition to the recently released “Mickey Through the Years” resort refillable mug, another new design has dropped at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. It is available alongside the aforementioned Mickey mug. The new design features Pixar pals all around the Walt Disney World Resort. The art is completely new, but it does compliment the … Read more

PHOTOS: Miss Piggy & Kermit Mural and More Zany Thematic Elements Removed from MuppetVision 3-D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 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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Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios today are in for a sad surprise: the entire left side of the MuppetVision 3-D building has been painted over. This wall has been home to mural of Miss Piggy and Kermit since the attraction opened in 1991. The mural has been painted over now, matching the remainder of the … Read more

Introducing the Weekly Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report (3/10/19) – A Lot of Dead Lights, Immobile Mater, and More

March 11, 2019March 10, 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 to a new, weekly WDWNT.com and DisneylandNewsToday.com feature – the Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Disneyland Resort theme parks, hotels, and the Downtown Disney district. This list was asked for by hundreds of you … Read more

Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (3/9/19) – Andy’s Collapsing Toy Box, World of Disney Effects Off, ETC.

March 9, 2019March 9, 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 to the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly 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 … Read more

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