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 [email protected].

New Spiel on the Walt Disney World Railroad

With all of the changes coming to the Magic Kingdom in the coming months and years, it was only a matter of time before the recorded spiels on the Walt Disney World Railroad had to be changed. Well, they were changed on Thursday. There is a new voice and narration on the trains for the … Read more

A World of Ways to Ring in 2011

A visit to Walt Disney World is always the best way to ring in the New Year, and this year it is certainly no different. The parks are pulling out all the stops as far as live entertainment, so even if you’re stuck in a giant crowd of people, you can fill your day with … Read more

A Look Inside the Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

My FOX Orlando has posted some pictures taking an inside look at what the room interiors will look like at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: A look inside the Cars rooms, where guests are staying at the Cozy Cone Motel The Lion King rooms are themed to the “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” … Read more

DisneyQuest Rings in 2011 with a New Hard Ticket Event

Disney World has announced a new, hard-ticket New Year’s Event event taking place in addition to the usual festivities at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New Year’s Eve Special Event Come to Downtown Disney for a cyber celebration of New Year’s Eve at DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park. Ring in the New … Read more

Imagination Pavilion Lights the Night Sky Again

Long time visitors to Epcot may remember that the large glass pyramids of the Imagination Pavilion used to change between a variety of colors. In more recent years when major changes were made to the pavilion, the nighttime lighting was changed to an orange glow. Just this week, the original color changing lights were brought … Read more

More Art From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

More information on Disney’s Art of Animation Resort released today by the Disney Parks Blog: If our first peek at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort left you wanting more – take a look at what we’re sharing today. Our newest artist renderings give a better idea of the themes you’ll be able to see when the resort … Read more

The WDWNT Podcast Nominated for Best Travel Podcast!

Over the past 3 and a half years, the WDWNT Network has been blessed with a number of incredible accomplishments. The latest, and perhaps greatest, of them is the nomination of the WDW News Today Podcast for Best Travel Podcast in the 2010 People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Thanks to our incredible listeners visiting PodcastAwards.com and … Read more

Disney Confirms Toontown Fair Closing February 11, 2011

An important Fantasyland expansion update from the Disney Parks Blog: As many of you know, we’re in the midst of the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, which will nearly double the size of Fantasyland. In order to make way for this transformation, it’s important to let you know Mickey’s Toontown Fair will close in early February. … Read more

Video from the 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Filming

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee attended all of the filming for the 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade over the weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort and has videos from the festivities to share. All of these videos are embedded via our WDWNTube video site: Don’t forget to watch the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade … Read more

2011 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Celebrate Pixar and Pooh

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The heroes of “Toy Story 3” have left the toy box. Woody and Buzz Lightyear meet arch-enemy Lotso the teddy bear on the Future World playground for the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 through May 15, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular Disney•Pixar characters … Read more

“A Mouse Of Epic Proportions”: Epic Mickey Has Arrived!

The long awaited “Epic Mickey” for the Nintendo Wii has finally arrived! Why is this game worth a portion of your valuable holiday shopping budget? If you’re a Disney fan, this is the game you have been waiting for. Combining theme park references, classic Disney animation stars, and innovative gameplay; there is really nothing more … Read more

AMC Downtown Disney 24 Raises Curtain On New Refreshments

The renamed AMC Downtown Disney 24 (Formerly Pleasure Island) debuted a new lobby and refreshment area a few days ago, including gourmet popcorn, Coke Freestyle machines, and a vastly expanded menu:   This is only the beginning of changes for the AMC 24. In January, the entrance across from Planet Hollywood will close to be … Read more

The Disney Animation Legacy Gets “Tangled” for Number 50

While it doesn’t have much to do with the Disney Parks, we have always featured Disney film releases here on the site since we launched in 2007. We continue that tradition with the 50th Animated feature film, “Tangled”: Here’s a sneak peek at the new film: We usually try to keep opinions out of these … Read more

Book Opens On New Pooh Queue Overnight

From the Disney Parks Blog: After the last guest left Magic Kingdom Park one night last week, Walt Disney Imagineers unveiled some magic. While you slept, they removed construction walls surrounding The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and gave a first look at their amazing work. The queue and exterior façade for the classic Fantasyland attraction … Read more

© 2026 WDW News today

About Staff Advertise Newsletter Work with Us! Disclosure/Disclaimer/Privacy Policy TECHNICAL Support Contact
→←