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].

Robert Ashburn’s 8/5/10 Epcot Mini Photo Report

While we piece together our coverage of the grand opening of Via Napoli, here are some newsworthy pictures our good friend Robert Ashburn was able to take while at Epcot: Hacienda de San Angel is nearing completion The railings around the back of the Fountain of Nations is finally being replaced Stay tuned for coverage … Read more

Via Napoli Pictures and Review

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel brings us pictures from inside the new Via Napoli restaurant at the Italy pavilion inside Epcot’s World Showcase:

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8/1/10 “it’s a small world” Refurbishment Update

The refurbishment of “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom began August 1st and is scheduled to wrap-up on October 22nd. The only changes to the attraction we can confirm at this time include a queue reconfiguration and the moving of the attraction entrance back to its original location near Pinocchio’s Village Haus. The … Read more

Banks Lee’s 7/30/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday and has plenty of newsworthy photos from his trip to share with us:

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Hollywood Studios has had this “trendy” line of merchandise for a while now

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Rapunzel Coming to the Magic Kingdom? Small World Changes?

From the Disney Parks Blog: Before we dive into the weekend, there are a few quick updates to share out of Magic Kingdom Park to end the week. First is a new character experience — a “play and greet” with characters Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder at the park’s Fairytale Garden. Beginning Friday, October 15, you’ll be … Read more

All Signs Point to Golden Oak

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber provides us with pictures of the newly revealed signage that will welcome guests to the Golden Oak development at Walt Disney World:

Josh Siegel’s 7/29/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT’s newest reporter Josh Siegel visited the Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share in this report:

People look confused by the facade work at the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom

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School’s Finally Out, But Disney Channel Is In

From the Disney Parks Blog: Earlier today we announced the extension of Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World, and if that’s not enough good news for a Thursday, there’s also a fresh, new show coming to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort this Fall. A live, rock-concert style show will blast popular … Read more

HP “Gets in the Game” at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Walt Disney World Resort today announced an expansion to its long-term business relationship with HP, which now includes naming rights for the 165,000-square-foot fieldhouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Beginning today, the fieldhouse will be renamed with the HP brand and will feature several new high-tech elements designed to enhance the sports experience … Read more

Electrical Parade Not Ready to “Glow Away” Yet

Not surprising, but I’m sure many of you will be excited to hear this news from the Disney Parks Blog: Just as scores of you had hoped – we’re leaving the lights on and extending Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” at Walt Disney World. By popular demand, the parade at Magic Kingdom Park will continue an open-ended … Read more

WDW Monorail System Adds a “Line”

From the Orlando Sentinel: Walt Disney World is preparing to expand its iconic monorail system — at least a little bit. Disney said Tuesday it will build a 62-foot maintenance spur off of the system’s Epcot line to serve as a permanent staging area for one of the work tractors used by the resort to … Read more

Banks Lee’s 7/24/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a short trip over to the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday to check out the final Taste of Africa street party at Animal Kingdom and check progress on some projects over at Epcot:

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It was the final party in the initial test run

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