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Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Entrance Arch Ornament Now Available

May 7, 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.

Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary merchandise continues to arrive months into “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. A new ornament has arrived depicting the famous entrance arch guests drive under into the resort, now in the color scheme that was introduced last year. Walt Disney World Entrance Arch Ornament – $29.99 The ornament is part of … Read more

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie Mouse Toy Figures Released

May 7, 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.

Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has marked the return of many classic pieces of merchandise, from the Vault Collection to Vinylmation. Now, the classic Mickey and Minnie plastic figures have returned in their “World’s Most Magical Celebration” costumes. I fondly recall having many of these larger-size toy figures of the Fab 5 in a bin … Read more

Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek Botches Walt Disney World Tagline During Indiana University Commencement Speech

May 7, 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.

Indiana University alumnus and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek, spoke during the IU-Bloomington undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 7, 2022, and without surprise, we have another interesting quote from the controversial executive. During his speech, Chapek mistakenly called Walt Disney World “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Of course those reading this site … Read more

Guests Using Disability Access Service (DAS) Will Still Need Boarding Group to Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

May 7, 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.

When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens to guests at EPCOT on May 27th, it will utilize a virtual queue system similar to what was required for a period at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. As with those attractions, guests using the Disability Access Service, or DAS, will need … Read more

Main Street Electrical Parade Wishables Now Available at Walt Disney World

May 7, 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.

Main Street Electrical Parade Wishables plush have finally arrived at Walt Disney World! Main Street Electrical Parade Wishables – $16.99 They are more expensive in Florida for some reason. The mystery set is comprised of Casey Jr., the turtle with glasses, the lightning bug, and the title drum. The series celebrates the 50th anniversary of … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Suffering from Significant Technical Issues, May Impact Passholder & DVC Previews This Month at EPCOT

May 7, 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 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to begin widespread guest previews tomorrow, May 8th, beginning with annual passholders, reports from media previews and those for Club 33 members indicate that the attraction is suffering from significant periods of unplanned downtime. While it is not uncommon for new attractions to experience some hiccups … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/5/22): Celebrating Sci-Fi Dine-In with DFB and ITM Headlines, Cornac the Magnificent, Orbiting Oreos Mixology, and More!

May 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.

Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Liquid Magic, “Who Wants to Win A Lot of Corbucks?”, Cornac the Magnificent, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/28/22): Ranking Disney World’s Hotels, Florida Man Responds to Reedy Creek Controversy, and More

April 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.

Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, a statement from Florida Man, and a ranking of all of Walt Disney World’s Resort Hotels! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program … Read more

‘Haunted Mansion’ Film Plot Details Revealed, Will Take Place in New Orleans

April 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.

Disney has now released officially released the logo and plot details for the new “Haunted Mansion” film, which will be released in theaters on March 10, 2023. Walt Disney Pictures’ “Haunted Mansion,” is based on Disney’s classic theme parks attraction and starring a star-studded ensemble cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield “Knives Out,” Tiffany Haddish “Bad … Read more

Disney Characters Dressed as Hocus Pocus Sisters Coming to Disney Cruise Line for Updated ‘Halloween on the High Seas’ in 2022

April 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.

A special character meet and greet inspired by the Sanderson sisters and other new experiences will debut on Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas sailings this year. Halloween on the High Seas will debut an all-new character meet and greet exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. While all characters on the ships will adorn Halloween … Read more

First-Ever Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion Event Announced

April 26, 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’s time to relive the “good-ol’ days” and celebrate a party for the decades at the first-ever Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion! Debuting on select nights this June at Disney California Adventure park, you can join in a reunion party filled with dancing, fun and plenty of nostalgia from graduation classes of the last six … Read more

New $69 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket Now Available to Florida Residents

April 26, 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.

Florida residents can now visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with a special 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket. As a reminder, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed at this time. The ticket is $69 plus tax for ages 10 and up, $63 for guests ages 3-9. For Florida resident tickets, Guests will need to … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disneyland Paris to Launch €90 ‘Disney Premier Access Ultimate’ to Skip the Lines at 12 Attractions

April 26, 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 rumor that Disneyland Paris would launch a €90 package version of Disney Premier Access for twelve attractions at the resort has now been confirmed. The pass could be used once per attraction. Last year, Disneyland Paris launched Disney Premier Access as their FastPass replacement. Since then, guests have been able to purchase access to … Read more

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course Closing Indefinitely May 9

September 28, 2022April 23, 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.

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will be dropping down to just 9 holes instead of 18 for a short period starting next week, but then the entire course will be unavailable for an extended period due to ongoing construction on World Drive near the Transportation and Ticket Center. Per The Walt Disney World Golf website: PLEASE … Read more

Face Masks Now Optional on Enclosed Disneyland Resort Transportation

April 23, 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 Resort has updated its face mask policy to say masks are optional in all areas, including on buses and shuttles. The experience updates page now states, “It is strongly recommended that Guests wear face coverings when indoors and in enclosed transportation. Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and older), regardless of … Read more

Guest Arrested with Gun Hanging Around His Neck While Ingesting Bag of Chalky White Substance Outside Magic Kingdom

April 23, 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.

Outside the Magic Kingdom, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies confronted Quincy Campbell who was caught with a gun hanging around his neck going through security, a report said. He was already in trouble. That’s when, the report said, Campbell pulled a plastic baggy from his pocket and thrust the contents in his mouth as deputies tried to … Read more

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