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].

BREAKING: Universal Studios Theme Park Planned for Saudi Arabia

A large blue globe with the word "UNIVERSAL" is surrounded by people taking photos at Universal Orlando. The globe is part of an outdoor display under a partly cloudy sky, reminiscent of scenes from your favorite attractions like Spongebob Squarepants.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Universal is in the early planning stages of building a theme park in Saudi Arabia. The report indicates that the park will likely be financed by a Saudi government-backed entity as part of a licensing deal with Universal, which is not out of the norm for themed entertainment projects … Read more

Tony's Jollywave Night Christmas Special Airs TONIGHT!

Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for Tony’s Jollywave Night 2025 Christmas Special! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vacation topics, games, and in-depth discussions … Read more

EDITORIAL: Disney Should Build an Attraction for Taylor Swift

Guests are waiting in line at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for something unexpected. Not a popcorn bucket, a meet-and-greet, or even a ride or show, but instead they’re forming a line just to look at a display. Inside that window at Hollywood Studios is a display of costumes from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. When was the … Read more

New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Show Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios Summer 2026

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live stars perform on a colorful stage with a Mickey Mouse backdrop for the audience.

When Disney announced the new The Magic of Disney Animation attraction for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they stated that the updated Animation Courtyard area would also be home to a new Disney Jr. show. They have confirmed today that the new show will be “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” and it will debut in the … Read more

6 New Character Meet & Greets Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in "Off The Page!"

A lively crowd, families, and children gather near an animation studio with a large sorcerer’s hat and Pluto mascot.

Opening in the latter part of the summer in 2026, “The Magic of Disney Animation” will invite guests to step inside the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has promised that guests of all ages can discover animated characters as they leap from their portraits, explore a playground inspired by … Read more

Disney Research Unveils Aquatic Robotics, Possibly Sea Creatures for New Avatar Land

In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney Research Imagineers revealed prototypes of aquatic robotics, which open up a number of possibilities for the new Avatar themed land on the horizon for Disney California Adventure. Aquatic Robots One prototype is directly inspired by the Ilu a.k.a. jiaolong or sirens, plesiosaur-like creatures that heavily … Read more

Self-Walking, "Living" Animatronic Olaf Coming to Both World of Frozen Lands

As previewed in the teaser to the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney has unveiled a self-walking, living character of Olaf the snowman from Frozen, all brought to life through cutting-edge animatronics technology. New Olaf Animatronic The Olaf living character is the latest entry in the now decades-long history of walk-around robotics characters … Read more

NEW Attraction Poster Debuts at the Magic Kingdom Inspired by Disneyland Classic

Attraction posters are among the most beloved staples of the Disney castle parks around the world, so it’s always exciting when a new one joins the ever-growing collection. Seemingly at random, a new poster for Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbiter attraction has debuted at the Magic Kingdom. Guests can see the new poster as they enter or … Read more

Lyft Driver Pepper Sprays Woman, Has EPCOT Cakes and Hands Thrown at Him

A very short Lyft ride ended with cakes thrown, pepper spray sprayed and one woman in jail. Woman Throws EPCOT Cakes After Lyft Driver Assault Jaleen Vargas, 25, of New York, was arrested for battery and assault, which are both misdemeanors. The incident unfolded Oct. 29 as a Lyft driver was called to pick up … Read more

BREAKING: Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Park Entrance Hotel and Disneytown Expansion

Aerial of Shanghai Disney Resort’s hotel at night, fireworks overhead and busy crowds—no central castle like other Disney parks.

Shanghai Disney Resort has shockingly announced the construction of a 4th resort hotel, while the 3rd remains under construction and is still without a name. Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel Construction In an Instagram post, Shanghai Disney Resort shared the following along with the new art above: We’re once again expanding the fun! #ShanghaiDisneyResort is building … Read more

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