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Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (2/14/19) – Addition by Subtraction at a Crossroads of the World

March 4, 2019February 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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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

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Refurbishment Will Leave Attraction Open with Longer Waits This Spring, Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 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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Rather than close the entire attraction, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be undergoing a refurbishment that will reduce the ride’s capacity over the next few months. Starting this spring and running through summer 2019, the planned refurbishment will carried out in phases while the attraction remains open. A number … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (2/13/19): The Dating Game, 10 Cupcake Salute, Cornac the Magnificent, and More!

February 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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Tonight! WDWNT: The Dating Game returns, Cornac the Magnificent pays a visit, 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 … Read more

REVIEW: Lobster Fried Green Tomatoes, Kentucky Hot Turkey, and Steak from New Dinner Menu at The Plaza Restaurant, Magic Kingdom

February 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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The Plaza Restaurant is a table service restaurant located at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. This location is well-known for its classic 1970’s charm, bottomless milkshakes, and most recently, for its luxurious breakfast spread. We stopped in one of these chilly evenings for a bite, so read on to find out we … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Switches to Solo Cups to Battle Lidless Spills at Counter Service Restaurants

February 12, 2019February 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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A few months ago, most Disney counter service restaurants stopped their wide distribution of plastic lids for drink cups. According to many cast members who work in custodial or at these establishments, this has led to more frequent drink spills by guests. To better combat the issue, Disney has switched to Solo produced drink cups … Read more

PHOTOS: Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

February 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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The much needed refurbishment of Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at the Magic Kingdom has begun. The Storybook Circus/Fantasyland water play area will be closed through March 24, 2019. Funny enough, the coldest weeks in Orlando just ended and it’s a little warm again. Poor timing on Disney’s part. Walls encircle Casey Jr. and … Read more

PHOTOS: Robo-Newz and GCN Phone Booth Interactive Prop Areas Filled-In, Will Not Return to Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

February 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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If you’ve been following our weekly maintenance report, you know that the interactive Robo-Newz and GCN phone booth in Tomorrowland have been broken for some time now. Last week, the two props went missing and the holes left in the ground in their absence were covered with plywood. Sadly, those holes were filled in with … Read more

Dining Reservation Modification Removed from My Disney Experience App

February 14, 2019February 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.

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For some reason, Disney has removed the ability to modify an existing dining reservation through the My Disney Experience mobile app. Before the change, guests could modify a reservation via the app up to 30 minutes before the reservation. The app would allow you to move the reservation to another available date and time and … Read more

REVIEW: Early Morning Magic in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Backlot Express Breakfast

February 8, 2019February 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.

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There’s no shortage of add-on events at Walt Disney World these days and the hook of most of these offerings is the ability to see Walt Disney World without the ever-growing hordes of guests in your way. A relatively new offering is the Early Morning Magic event for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. … Read more

Lengthy Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Refurbishment Finally Scheduled for Magic Kingdom

February 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.

For well over a year now, Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom has been in need of a good cleaning, painting, and refurbishment of its moving parts. The much needed repairs are finally coming when the water play area closes to guests from February … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (2/7/19): The Map Game 1989, How Enjoyable are Disney Parks Today, Around the Hub, Thank You Notes, and More!

February 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! WDWNT: The Map Game returns, we talk about how enjoyable the modern Disney Parks experience is, and we start 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 … Read more

The Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (2/6/18): Way More Added Than Repaired, American Adventure Out of Sync

March 4, 2019February 6, 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

PHOTOS, REVIEW: New Drinks, 4 New Souvenir Mugs Released at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Disneyland Hotel

February 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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Today was a big day at the Disneyland Hotel. In addition to the reopening of the Tangaroa Terrace, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar unleashed two new drinks and 4 NEW SOUVENIR MUGS all at once! Tangaroa Cooler ($38 for drink and souvenir mug) The Tangaroa Cooler is a completely new drink and mug for Trader … Read more

PHOTOS: Planters Paths, and Speeder Bike Photo-Op Being Altered to Accommodate Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 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 just months to go until Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the park is getting ready by altering paths and planters on the road to Batuu. The famous Speeder Bike photo-op is now behind walls. That may be the latest victim of the park expansion. Walls wrap around to the Red … Read more

PHOTOS: Planet Hollywood Signage Removed, Legends of Hollywood Signs Go Up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 5, 2019February 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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Planet Hollywood Super Store closed on Saturday, but Disney is quick at work on expanding the Legends of Hollywood shop into this entire block of stores on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As you can see, all of the Planet Hollywood signage has been removed and signage has gone up for Legends of Hollywood. … Read more

TONIGHT: “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless features Maxwell Glick (mrcheezypop) and More!

February 4, 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, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless airs as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For nine years, this “fake late night talk show” has been combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique comedy styling and characters in a LIVE, unpredictable, highly offensive, and interactive program. Tonight, we … Read more

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