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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Brer Bear’s Tail Returns to Splash Mountain, More Fixed – A Maintenance Success Story

January 26, 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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Less than 2 weeks after WDWNT.com introduced the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report, we have a major success story to report. Brer Bear’s tail has been missing from this scene at Splash Mountain since at least the early 2000’s. Just days after we started the weekly maintenance report post, it has returned! Our story … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Returns to Disneyland with New Floats for “Get Your Ears On”

February 21, 2019January 26, 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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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is back at Disneyland Park for “Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration“. The parade added a new float featuring Goofy pulling a giant, vintage Mickey Mouse toy. This float may seem familiar if you have ever seen the now-retired Happiness is Here Parade from Tokyo Disneyland. Also new … Read more

PHOTOS: “Little Tokyo Travel Co.” Kiosk on Grand Avenue Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 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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The “Little Tokyo Travel Co.” on Grand Avenue opened today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new kiosk is a Disney Vacation Club sales location. The new booth is located along Grand Avenue, which will mostly serve as a queue for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will be the only entrance to the land for quite … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See All Seven Pairs of “Long Lost Friends” You Can Meet at Magic Kingdom During Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration

January 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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The “surprise” hit of Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at the Magic Kingdom has been the seemingly random pairs of characters you can now meet in Town Square. It turns out that there are seven tandems you can meet every week (subject to change of course) near the entrance of the park. Each day will … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/24/19) – The Price is Right, Around the Hub, WDWNT: The RPG, and More!

April 8, 2020January 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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Tonight! The Price is Right returns themed to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! 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. The show also utilizes … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Details Changes Coming to Sleeping Beauty Castle, More of Project Stardust

January 24, 2019January 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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The gateway to Fantasyland—and the symbol of all the magic of Disneyland park—is Sleeping Beauty Castle. An opening day landmark since 1955, Sleeping Beauty Castle has the distinction of being named after a Disney heroine nearly four years before Sleeping Beauty appeared in her title film role 60 years ago in January 1959. In fact, … Read more

Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Will Have a Single Rider Line in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

January 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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Those who wish to travel without anyone else they know aboard the Millennium Falcon will be in luck when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens later this year at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thanks to the rather odd seating configuration and the need for there to be guests in each seat to operate certain tasks (we … Read more

The Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (1/23/19): Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Pandora Added, Pirates Fixed

March 4, 2019January 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.

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. This week introduces “sections” to the report: Needs Repair and Repaired. The first section … Read more

New Concept Art Released for Disney Skyliner Station at Disney’s Riviera Resort

January 22, 2019January 22, 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 new details emerging for Disney’s Riviera Resort, now set to open on December 16th, 2019, we are also getting a new look at the Disney Skyliner station for the hotel with some premiering concept art. Note that the hidden Mickey design we showed you installed a few weeks ago is prominently featured here. We … Read more

Topolino’s Terrace Character Dining, Le Petit Cafe, Bar Riva Announced, First Look at Rooms for Disney’s Riviera Resort, Reservations Now Open

January 22, 2019January 22, 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 Riviera Resort is now accepting room-only and package reservations for stays beginning December 16th, 2019. This all-new accommodation coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and slated to be the 15th Disney Vacation Club resort, will immerse guests in the grandeur and enchantment of the European Riviera. The deluxe resort is slated to … Read more

VIDEO: Watch Us Eat Weird Ice Cream from Epcot, Preview 2019 at the Disney Parks, Cornac the Magnificent Return on WDW News Tonight

January 21, 2019January 21, 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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This week on WDW News Tonight… Cornac the Magnificent returns! We eat the “Weird World Showcase Food Item of the Week” “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments” presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society We preview 2019 at the U.S. Disney Parks Brought to you by “Buena Vista for Men” and more! You can also … Read more

VIDEO: Catch Up On “Get Your Ears On”, Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, and More on “News Today with WDW News Today”

January 21, 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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Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, “News Today with WDW News Today” covers all of the Disney Parks news of the day in a quick, matter-of-fact style, perfect for those who want to get their info fast. You can check out all of last week’s shows below: Be sure to subscribe to WDW News Today … Read more

REVIEW: Mickey and Minnie True Love Cheesecake from Skipper Canteen, Tony’s, and Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom

January 21, 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 part of Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration and the lead up to Valentine’s Day 2019, a special dessert is being offered at The Crystal Palace, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. The True Love Cheesecake will be available through February 15th, 2019 at all three locations. … Read more

REVIEW: Mickey Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Magic Kingdom

January 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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Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at the Magic Kingdom has begun, bringing with it an assortment of food, merchandising, and events. Over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, you’ll find a Mickey Cheeseburger. Mickey Cheeseburger – $15.97 With Mickey himself branded on the top of a buttered bun, this burger is topped with macaroni … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Monsters Inc. Experience Meet and Greet Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 21, 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 it didn’t quite get done in time for the scheduled January 18th debut, the Monsters Inc. Experience meet and greet inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios did finally open over the weekend. This meet and greet takes over the former space of the Star Lord & Groot and Moana meet and greets … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/17/19) – Weird World Showcase Food, Cornac the Magnificent, 2019 Disney Parks Preview, and More!

January 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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Tonight! We eat something weird from World Showcase, Cornac the Magnificent returns, and we preview 2019 at the Disney Parks! 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 … Read more

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