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].

Inside Look at Walt Disney Imagineering and Fantasyland Expansion

NASA held its first information technology summit this week. How does this apply to Walt Disney World? Speakers at the second day included Jack Blitch from Disney Imagineering, giving a lecture on how his company designs and implements it attractions, and some of its plans for the future. This video includes a look at 3-D models … Read more

WDWNTunes presents “Super “See Ya’ Real Late” Sunday”

When the WDWNT Network announced a late night Disney talk show concept back in May, many questioned if Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, Jose Castillo (and the Soundboard Band), and the rest of the WDWNT crew could carry out the project. Could they combine interviews with the Disney online community with a comedy show that was … Read more

WDWNTunes presents “Super “See Ya’ Real Late” Sunday”

When the WDWNT Network announced a late night Disney talk show concept back in May, many questioned if Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, Jose Castillo (and the Soundboard Band), and the rest of the WDWNT crew could carry out the project. Could they combine interviews with the Disney online community with a comedy show that was … Read more

Disney Releases More Details on Hacienda De San Angel

From the Disney Parks Blog: We caught up with Richard Debler, the president of San Angel Inn LLC, and Executive Chef Ernesto Zendejas, in charge of the big changes at the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. The all-new La Hacienda de San Angel and La Cantina de San Angel are on schedule for a mid-September opening, taking reservations for … Read more

Tickets for D23 Expo 2011 On Sale Tomorrow

BURBANK, Calif. – August 18, 2010 – The first-ever D23 EXPO in 2009 left Disney fans asking when there would be another.  On Thursday, Aug. 19, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club begins ticket sales for the next adventure – an incredible three-day event that brings the entire world of Disney under one roof at the … Read more

Video of “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom” Show

WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul brings us to yet another special event as part of “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here is the fan film of epic proportions known as “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom”: Video of “Hyperspace Hoopla” and photo reports from “Last Tour to Endor” & the final … Read more

“Symphony in the Stars” Fireworks Video

WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul brings us to the one-time-only showing of the Star Wars fireworks spectacular “Symphony in the Stars” during “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Video of the extra-large “Hyperspace Hoopla” and “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom” coming shortly, so stay tuned!

Star Tours Shut-Down Video

WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul brings us to the shut-down ceremony for Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during “Last Tour to Endor” (don’t worry, the attraction doesn’t actually lose until September): More videos from “Last Tour to Endor” are on the way, so stay tuned to WDW News Today!

Star Wars Celebration V – Day 1 Coverage (8/12/10)

While it isn’t Walt Disney World, Star Wars Celebration V is in Orlando and it’s pretty hard to ignore, especially with the large Disney presence. WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth is on the scene and here’s a pictorial re-cap of day 1:

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Follow R2-D2 to Celebration V!

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Disney Releases Star Tours II Preview Video

From the Disney Parks Blog: Last year, Disney Parks fans learned that “The Adventures Continue” with the return of a new Star Tours attraction in both California and Florida in 2011. Earlier today at the Star Wars Celebration V fan event, Star Wars fans caught a first glimpse of a new video that will appear in the queue area … Read more

Recap of Disney & Star Tours II Presentation

From 3 PM-4 PM ET today, Disney had the floor at Star Wars Celebration V’s Behind-the-Scenes stage, where they used the opportunity to give us more details on Star Tours II, Last Tour to Endor, and more! Here’s the rundown of what happened at the presentation: Live Updates from Star Wars Celebration V Disney Presentation: … Read more

What Disney Fans Shouldn’t Miss at Celebration V

In case you have been living under a rock, Star Wars Celebration V is coming to Orlando, and as expected, the event has quite a few seminars, presentations, exhibits, and events for Disney/Star Wars fans to drool over. Here’s an overview: Last Tour to Endor -Official description: When Darth Vader moonwalks and Donald Duck sports … Read more

Epcot Welcomes Via Napoli Ristorante E Pizzaria

The grand opening ceremony and media event for the new restaurant in the Italy pavilion, “Via Napoli”, was held yesterday at Epcot and Robert Ashburn was there to cover all of the excitement for WDWNT. Let’s take a look at the festivities, beginning with some Disney provided photos:

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Mickey Mouse; Dan Cockerell, Vice President of Epcot; Clay Shoemaker, Walt Disney World Ambassador; Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group; Joachim Splichal, Founder and Chairman of Patina Restaurant Group; and Minnie Mouse celebrate Aug. 5, 2010 during the grand opening of Via Napoli in the Italy pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

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