Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today - Page 54 of 342

BREAKING: Docking Bay 7, Ronto’s Roasters, Kat Sakas’s Kettle Restaurants Revealed, Full Food & Drink Menus for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Author

by

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.

900w 600h 022719 galaxys edge announcements 3 6

The following information was released on D23.com: Oga’s Cantina If you’re like C-3PO, who thinks “space travel sounds rather perilous”—or if you simply want to unwind after a daring day of wandering through Black Spire Outpost—look no further than Oga’s Cantina, where even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. Run by an … Read more

PHOTOS: Tails Return to Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Trains in Toy Story Land, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Author

by

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.

751F4254 6C33 4BBA BCBE 9F7E287800FF

This morning, guests arriving at Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were in for a surprise: Slinky Dog’s tail has returned to all of the trains on Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land. You may recall that the tails were removed a few months back amid some safety concerns. We’re grateful that the … Read more

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to Open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Magic Kingdom Location Expansion Confirmed

February 26, 2019

Author

by

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.

lwyegfbhj4785 1

A new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location is set to open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this summer in order to provide more royal transformations than ever before. The new boutique – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World – will be located inside what’s currently the Ivy Trellis Salon, which will relocate … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The History of If You Had Wings, Delta Dreamflight, and Buzz Lightyear Rides Airs at 9:00PM ET Tonight

February 26, 2019

Author

by

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.

BTTFdreamflight

It’s time to go back! Take a flight through history, far-away lands, and even space tonight at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of If You Had Wings, Delta Dreamflight, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate 30 … Read more

Something Silver and Sublime Stores Closing at Disney Springs

February 26, 2019

Author

by

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.

IMG 2357 001 L

The Something Silver and Sublime stores at Disney Springs will be closing soon. Something Silver opened on the West Side back in 2011. Owned by the same company, the Sublime kiosk near Paddlefish already closed yesterday. It opened in 2014. No date has been announced for the closure of Something Silver.

REVIEW: New Taste of the Magic Kingdom VIP Tour Is Mostly Stale

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Author

by

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.

102B84EE 2147 47B5 B935 D7CC1D62AFB3

Today marked the first “public” offering of the Taste of the Magic Kingdom VIP Tour. It officially started yesterday, but the first one was pre-sold to Golden Oak residents and Club 33 members, which is pretty much how everything at Walt Disney World goes now. Anyway, here’s how Disney describes the offering: Discover how food … Read more

Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (2/22/19) – Big Repairs at the Jungle Cruise, Dirty Pooh, and More!

March 4, 2019February 22, 2019

Author

by

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.

195A3681 8A9D 4C85 B6F5 A14C7AE14ABC

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

BREAKING: Height Requirement Revealed for Rise of the Resistance, Ride Features “A Swift Drop” for Guests in Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 22, 2019

Author

by

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.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Due to the ride reportedly ending with a “swift drop”, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will have a minimum height requirement when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens later this year at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The information comes to us from the ride’s warning sign which will be located outside of the … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (2/21/19): Tony’s Town Squares, Weird World Showcase Food, and “First-of-Its-Kind” Stuff of Some Sort

February 21, 2019

Author

by

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.

Tonight83

Tonight! Tony’s Town Squares returns, phone line issues resume, and we continue promoting the hell out of Stage 89! 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 watch and chat along. … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Commences on Club 33 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 19, 2019

Author

by

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.

AA598379 0ECC 45A3 A6A5 8CFBA94744A4

With the other three locations now open (Captain’s Quarters at the Magic Kingdom, Spotlight Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Constellation Club at Epcot), work is finally commencing in earnest on the Disney’s Animal Kingdom location. Located in the vicinity of Festival of the Lion King (somewhere to the left of it on an elevated … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Ice Cream Cups Replace Generic Disney Parks Design at Magic Kingdom

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019

Author

by

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.

291F481F EB89 4783 B40E D4BF2A4D013E

If you order a cup of ice cream at the Magic Kingdom, you’ll now be receiving it in tiny cups representing the clothing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse! The new cups debuted today at Aloha Isle and many other Magic Kingdom locations. One features Mickey’s trademark red pants and yellow buttons, while the other is … Read more

CONFIRMED: Ron Jon Surf Shop to Open New Location at Disney Springs

February 15, 2019

Author

by

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.

Ron Jon Surf Shop Cocoa Beach Florida 001 crop

COCOA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Ron Jon Surf Shop is proud to announce plans for a new store that will open late 2019 at Disney Springs. The 10,000-square-foot Ron Jon location will be situated in Town Center at Disney Springs, the shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort. Ron Jon Surf Shop … Read more

RUMOR: Ron Jon Surf Shop, Mac and Cheese Food Truck Coming Soon to Disney Springs

February 15, 2019

Author

by

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.

Ron Jon Surf Shop Cocoa Beach Florida 001 crop

Disney Springs will reportedly soon be adding a Macaroni and Cheese food truck, as well as a Ron Jon Surf Shop to its lineup soon. While we don’t know a location yet, Disney is expected to announce the imminent addition of a Ron Jon Surf Shop location at Disney Springs. Ron Jon Surf Shop is … Read more

Maria and Enzo’s Extends 40% Discount for Passholders at Disney Springs

February 15, 2019

Author

by

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.

Enzo's Hideaway

Adjacent to The Edison and run by Patina Restaurant Group (who also runs Via Napoli and Tutto Italia over at Epcot), Maria & Enzo’s is an Italian restaurant featuring large portions and a cool Art Deco interior. As part of a special promotion for Disney Annual Passholders, they’re now offering a 40% discount at lunch, … Read more

Disney Fairy Tails 2019 Pin Trading Event Dates Announced for Epcot

February 15, 2019

Author

by

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.

DldkvJTXgAE DRh

Walt Disney World’s annual pin trading event for 2019 is approaching, and now we know when it will happen. Join us as we celebrate the endearing and enduring stories that our furry, hooved, feathered and scaled companions tell—be they imaginary or real—through the magic of Disney. We hope you will be able to bolt, trot, … Read more

BREAKING: Grapefruit Garage Opening at Disney Springs Delayed Once Again

February 15, 2019

Author

by

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.

disney springs parking garage new traffic patterns

After many delays, it seemed like the third garage at Disney Springs, named Grapefruit, would finally open this month. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it has been pushed back once again. The new garage was supposed to open last year, but that deadline came and went. Disney then stated that the garage would officially open … Read more

→←