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PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Items (Sunglasses, Keychain, and More) Materialize at Walt Disney World

January 11, 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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Last summer, we saw dozens of new Haunted Mansion items released at the Disney Parks. Many of those items have stayed, but some new haunts have materialized at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom… The talking Doom Buggy toy is back, now at $19.99 rather than $14.99. A new, light-up Doom Buggy keychain has also … Read more

PHOTO: First Look at Figment Annual Passholder Magnet, More AP Special Offers for Epcot Festival of the Arts 2019

January 11, 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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Walt Disney World Passholders can take advantage of a number of special offerings during this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts, which will take place January 18th through February 25th, 2019. On a passholders first visit to the festival, they can receive a complimentary Passholder magnet that will feature Figment for the first time. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Aerial Images Show Progress on Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 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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Thanks to our friends at Nearmap, we have an aerial look at the latest progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, set to open Fall 2019. The photos were taken in November of 2018, so they are a few weeks old, but it still gives you a pretty good idea of what’s … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/10/19) – The Return, Tony’s Town Squares, Bob Iger Tries to Name Stuff, and More!

January 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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Tonight! WDW News Tonight is back with a vengeance, we have some nondescript segment somewhere that maybe is funny or whatever, and we’ll play Tony’s Town Squares for the very first time! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Dole Whip Rug, Mickey Ice Cream Bar Popsicle Molds, Mickey Pizza Pillows, and Even More New Disney Parks Snack Items Released

January 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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Just hours after most of the line hit the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, we’ve found even more amazing Disney Parks snack items at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here’s what we found this morning at the Marketplace Co-Op: Items include nods to the Dole Whip, churros, Mickey waffles, pretzels, ice cream bars, and more! We found … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Snacks Housewares Collection Debuts at Disney Springs, Decorate with Dole Whips, Churros, Mickey Waffles, ETC.

January 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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New in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, guests will find a collection of housewares themed to Disney snacks and treats! Items include nods to the Dole Whip, churros, Mickey waffles, pretzels, ice cream bars, and more! We found this backpack at Hollywood Studios, but it does match the collection! So, what will you be … Read more

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!” Ride Opens March 31st at Hong Kong Disneyland, New Preview Released

January 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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It was announced today that Ant-Man and the Wasp Nano Battle will open at Hong Kong Disneyland on March 31st, 2019… Celebrating a new chapter of the multi-year expansion of #HongKongDisneylandResort (#HKDL), the newest #Marvel attraction “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle” will debut on March 31, 2019!#Disney #DisneyParks #MarvelStudios #hkdisneyland #SHIELD #AntManandTheWaspNanoBattle pic.twitter.com/m4luW139be — … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Monorail Debuts at Disneyland Resort

January 7, 2019January 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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With the “World’s Biggest Mouse Party” about to kick off soon at the U.S. Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort has turned Monorail Blue into the ”Mouseorail”. The design features a paintbrush and pie-eyed Classic Mickey in different poses. We assume the other monorails will get wraps as well, perhaps featuring different versions of Mickey from throughout … Read more

New Details, Logo Revealed for Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris

January 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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On January 6, 2019, Disneyland Paris unveiled the logo of the new Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, during an epic celebration of the resort as it is heading into its ambitious renovation. Opening summer 2020, it will infuse the dynamic, inspiring art world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Rolls Out Monumental Ticket Price Increases Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening

January 6, 2019January 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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We knew it was coming at some point this year, but Disneyland Resort has floored us with one of (if not the) largest ticket price increase in their nearly 64 year history. While one-day tickets costs have jumped by over 10 percent, some annual passes are up a whopping 23 percent in price. Here’s the breakdown… … Read more

Bob Iger Makes Negative Comment About Expedition Everest, Takes to Social Media, Quote Then Changed by Media Outlet

March 4, 2019January 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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In an interview published yesterday with Barron’s, Disney CEO Bob Iger provided a rather interesting quote: The quote seemed to be referring to Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as “some nondescript coaster somewhere, that maybe is [themed like] India or something”. This quote and others in the story that seemed to disparage the creation … Read more

New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Details – Guests Will Haggle with Animatronic Merchants, Buy Blue Milk, and Likely Stand at Oga’s Cantina

January 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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Thanks to a new piece from Barron’s, we have some interesting new tidbits to tide us over until the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later this year at Disney Parks. As far as the open air markets of Black Spire Outpost (inspired by those of Morocco and Istanbul)… Building exteriors in Galaxy’s Edge are … Read more

New Magnet, Dining Discounts and Events for Annual Passholders in January 2019 at Walt Disney World

January 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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January 2019 is full of annual passholder perks and events you’ll want to know about at Walt Disney World… The first Walt Disney World Passholder event of 2019 will be the Purple Potion Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. At this event, you can be … Read more

BREAKING: Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Train Tails Removed Due To Safety Concerns at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 3, 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 6 months after opening, another problem has arisen in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This morning, the tails on the back cars of the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster trains were removed due to safety concerns. The bouncing, springy tails are gone from each back car, but the ride remains operational. … Read more

TONIGHT: “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless features Cornac the Magnificent, Dreamfinders, and More Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

January 2, 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 eight 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

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Now Closed To Accommodate TRON Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019January 2, 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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The Tomorrowland Speedway closed today to make room for the necessary construction of the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The roadways will be wide open for a few months. Barricades are being erected to keep cast and guests away from the construction site. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed now through May 18th, … Read more

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