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PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Decorations Arrive, More Incredibles Props on Pixar Avenue

January 17, 2019January 17, 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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It seems the 30th anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will kick off tomorrow with the grand debut of the anniversary logo, Pixar Avenue featuring “An Incredible Celebration”, and the return of the Monsters, Inc. meet and greet. Ahead of tomorrow’s big debut, the logo is featured on new banners that have gone up on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Mickey’s Mix Magic, Disneyland’s New Nighttime Spectacular

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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The new nighttime fireworks and projection show, Mickey’s Mix Magic, is coming to Disneyland Park on January 18, 2019 with “all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park.” Disney is now giving us our first look at the show in action ahead of … Read more

CONFIRMED: Valentine’s Month Celebration Coming to Disneyland Park January 22nd, 2019

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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A few weeks ago, we told you that Disneyland Resort was gearing up to add another celebratory season to the calendar: an entire month of Valentine’s Day offerings. Those additions were finally announced today. From January 22nd through February 18th, 2019, Disneyland Resort will celebrate the love of Minnie and Mickey for Valentine’s month. As … Read more

Opening Date Announced for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 24, 2019January 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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Today, Disney has shared some electrifying news about Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. This new show experience speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open on March 31st, 2019! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will welcome guests inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing them face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. You’ll be part of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Exclusive “Mickey Through the Years” and “Four Parks” OtterBox Phone Cases Released at Magic Kingdom

January 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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The latest Disney Parks exclusive phone cases from OtterBox have arrived at Walt Disney World! The first features Mickey in classic costumes from his most famous cartoon and theme park appearances. We’re particularly fond of Captain Mickey from Tokyo DisneySea and the Rainbow Spacesuit from EPCOT Center. This art can also be found on some … Read more

Introducing the Walt Disney World Maintenance Report: A Running List of Broken Effects, Damaged Items, and More from the Parks

March 4, 2019January 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 a new, weekly WDWNT.com feature – the 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. Surely, someone will comment that an article like this is mostly negative in nature. While that … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Signage Up on New Grand Avenue Kiosk, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 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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The “mystery structure” on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no longer a mystery as signage went up on it today… The Little Tokyo Travel Co., what is supposed to be a business you might find in current day Los Angeles, wills serve as a new Disney vacation Club sales location. Despite being themed … Read more

PHOTOS: Edna Mode Billboard, Bakery Signage, and More Decor Added for “An Incredible Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 16, 2019January 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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Ahead of its January 18 debut, more new show elements have been spotted around the “An Incredible Celebration” area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We showed you the first two a few days ago, as you might recall. Two smaller billboard are up on either side of the entrance gate to the former Pixar Place. A large … Read more

REVIEW: Revolutionary New Lunch Menu Debuts at Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom

January 16, 2019January 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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With its serene setting and solid menu, it’s no surprise that Liberty Tree Tavern is a regular on the WDWNT rotation of Magic Kingdom lunches. A few months ago, they introduced weekly specials, of which we got to sample a fantastic Chicken Pot Pie. One of those weekly specials was a burger topped with lobster, and it … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Icon Luggage, Bags Debut at Walt Disney World

January 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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Yet another new line of luggage and bags has been released at the World of Disney store just days after the last, and this collection is perfect for those who want to show a little more love for the theme parks! The new collection is covered in icons from the parks, such as Space Mountain, … Read more

PHOTOS: Bay 2 Floor Completed, Sonny Eclipse Remains MIA at the Magic Kingdom During Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment

January 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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A few days ago, we told you about a floor replacement project happening at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café at the Magic Kingdom. Sonny Eclipse has taken a well-deserved vacation after the holidays and while he’s temporarily out of this world, the main dining room will be getting a much-needed refurbishment. Work on Bay 2 is … Read more

Dates Announced, Tickets Already on Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom

January 15, 2019January 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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At the earliest date ever, tickets are already available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Usually we don’t even know what dates the event will take place until a few weeks from now, but you can start planning your ghoulish gathering as of today. Event dates are: August 16, 20, 23, 27 … Read more

BREAKING: New Credit Card Payment Policy for Disney World Resort Guests Begins February 27th, 2019

January 14, 2019January 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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Beginning on February 27th, 2019, the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will implement a new payment card policy for guests who wish to put a payment card on file at check in. This new policy “better aligns with hotel industry practices.” Under the new policy, Disney Resort hotels will place incremental authorization holds on the payment card … Read more

VIDEO: Catch Up Quick with the Latest Disney Parks Happenings on “News Today with WDW News Today”

January 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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Last week, WDWNT.com launched a brand new YouTube series called “News Today with WDW News Today”. Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the show 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 … Read more

Alice at the Mad Tea Party is the Next Funko Pop Limited Edition at Disney Parks

January 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 next Funko Pop exclusive for the Disney Parks features Alice at the Mad Tea Party, a classic Fantasyland attraction! The piece will be released on January 26th, 2019 at the following locations: Disneyland Resort: Wonderground Gallery, Downtown Disney Le Petit Chalet, Disneyland Park Disneyana, Disneyland Park Walt Disney World Resort Big Top Souvenirs at … Read more

VIDEO: Watch Tony’s Town Squares, Bob Iger Names Attractions, and Get Envy Green on the Epic Return of WDW News Tonight

January 12, 2019January 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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This week on WDW News Tonight… Potion Purple, Envy Green, and Burnt Sienna wage war for Disney Parks color supremacy Nick sprays everyone with battery acid We reveal other attractions that Bob Iger didn’t know the names of “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society We play Tony’s Town … Read more

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