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RUMOR: Disneyland Paris May Build ‘The Lion King’ or ‘Avatar’ Themed Lands to Replace ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ in Expansion Plans

September 6, 2022

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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.

After many, many months of speculation, Disneyland Paris executives confirmed that they were likely not moving forward with plans to build a version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” in Walt Disney Studios Paris as part of the parks ongoing overhaul and expansion plans. Speculation has run rampant since that was stated as to what could … Read more

RUMOR: EPCOT’s Play Pavilion Will Not Be Mentioned at D23 Expo, Attraction Either Cancelled or Scaled Back

September 5, 2022

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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.

The reimagining of EPCOT was highly anticipated for many years, so when it was mostly unveiled at the 2019 D23 Expo (and honestly in small chunks in the years leading up to that on this very website), many were excited to finally see the park get the much needed love it deserved. Flash forward to … Read more

“Elevated” Mixed Cocktails with Liquor Will Be Served Inside Magic Kingdom Restaurants Starting September 13th

September 1, 2022

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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.

While beer and wine have been a staple of Magic Kingdom table service restaurants for almost a decade now, it seems they will finally be serving mixed cocktails with liquor beyond the basic sangrias and the like starting this month. The “elevated” beverage options joining cocktail menus at some Magic Kingdom table service restaurants starting … Read more

Disneyland Replacing Grass with Artificial Turf on Haunted Mansion Lawn and Mickey Mouse Floral Planter at Train Station

September 1, 2022

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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.

Thanks to the OC Register, we have an answer as to what is going on with the lawn of The Haunted Mansion and at the famous Mickey Mouse floral planter at the entrance of Disneyland. New artificial turf around the Mickey floral planter at the Disneyland Park entrance and the Haunted Mansion front lawn will … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge Coming As Part of Disneyland Tomorrowland Overhaul

September 1, 2022

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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.

Today, it was shared that Disney Vacation Club is now developing its first Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort in California. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station” and anticipated to open in the first half of 2023, the new lounge will be located in the heart of Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, in the space on the second … Read more

‘Disney Dreams of Christmas’ Replacing Illuminations, Food Festival Booths Coming to Fantasyland, and More Announced for Christmas Season 2022 at Disneyland Paris

September 1, 2022

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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.

Disneyland Paris has announced the full lineup of their Christmas 2022 season offerings: A Dazzling Christmas, and an Unparalleled Atmosphere! As soon as they enter Disneyland Park, Guests will be entranced by the majestic glittering tree that stands 24 meters high! With Christmas music, garlands and snowflakes flying in the air… an enchanting atmosphere will … Read more

Ron Logan, Disney Legend Behind IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Fantasmic, and More, Passes Away at Age 84

August 30, 2022

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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.

A man who was responsible for so much incredible entertainment that we have seen at the Disney Parks and beyond has sadly passed away today. Ron Logan, former executive Vice President of Walt Disney Entertainment, was 84 years old. Growing up in Leavenworth, Kansas, Logan studied trumpet, violin, piano, and dance. He began performing professionally in … Read more

PHOTOS: Mystery Rigs Appear Once Again on Time Rover Vehicles in DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

August 29, 2022

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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.

Once again, Disney has attached a mystery apparatus to ride vehicles (The CTX Time Rover) at Dinosaur in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On the back of some of the EMVs, a mysterious rig is set up. When first installed on one Time Rover in 2019, the rig had three devices attached, all pointing down towards the … Read more

NEW Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Bellhop Keychain “Drops In” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 29, 2022

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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.

A new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror item has come through the 5th Dimension and into Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We found this keychain at Celebrity 5&10 on Hollywood Boulevard during our latest “check-in”. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror “Hollywood Tower Hotel” Bellhop Keychain – $14.99 Like the latest strain of merchandise, there is no mention … Read more

Full List of Every Halloween Treat at Disneyland Resort in 2022

August 29, 2022

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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.

This Halloween season at Disneyland Resort, which runs from September 2 through October 31, you’ll find goodies that have been concocted by Disney chefs and mixologists just for the spookiest time of the year. Disneyland Park Alien Pizza Planet (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available) Supernova Pizza Special: Spicy blush sauce, Italian sausage, … Read more

BREAKING: Vaccinated Guests Will No Longer Be Required to Take COVID-19 Tests to Sail on Disney Cruise Line

August 29, 2022

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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.

Since returning to service last summer, Disney Cruise Line has required even vaccinated guests to take a COVID-19 test before sailing. Starting in just a few weeks time, these regulations will be changing. Beginning September 23, 2022, for sailings aboard the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish and Disney Wonder and beginning November 7, 2022, … Read more

Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper Revealed for Disney World & Disneyland, NEW Mickey Mummy and Zero Popcorn Bucks Coming for Halloween 2022

August 29, 2022

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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.

Despite being announced weeks ago, we are finally getting our first look at the adorable Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper guests will be able to buy at the US Disney Parks this Halloween season: The sipper will be available at the following locations in Walt Disney World starting in early October (Available during regular park … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Minnie’s Dine’ at Hollywood & Vine Character Buffet Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Better Than Ever

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022

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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.

This morning we reviewed the returning breakfast buffet at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, and we were just crazy enough to go back to the lunch/dinner buffet at (what is currently in the seasonal rotation) Minnie’s Halloween Dine! Mind you that the food options won’t change seasonally, just the theme, character … Read more

The Canopy of TRON Lightcycle Run is Already Getting Staining & The Ride Isn’t Even Open Yet

August 27, 2022

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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.

The TRON Lightcycle Run saga continues into its 5th year with still no opening date for the Magic Kingdom attraction announced as of yet, but a new problem has arisen. The large canopy over the outdoor portion of the ride, one of the few completed elements of the attraction, is already showing signs of weathering. … Read more

Man Attempts to Surf in Water Fountain at Disney Springs

August 27, 2022

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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.

It has been a weird few years of guest behavior at Walt Disney World, but things just keeps getting weirder… It appears a man was approached by Disney Security after attempting to “surf” in a water fountain in front of the Ron Jon Surf Shop and the Lime Garage at Disney Springs. It’s unclear what … Read more

15-Year-Old Boy Found Carrying a Handgun Between Juice Boxes and Candy Bars at Walt Disney World

August 18, 2022

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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.

A 15-year-old trying to enter Disney’s Animal Kingdom caught the attention of park security and law enforcement this summer. In a green Gucci backpack containing candy bars and juice boxes, authorities found a stolen gun. At Walt Disney World, people are regularly in trouble for bringing guns on to Disney property when they don’t have … Read more

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