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].

Add-On "Captain's Table" Dining Experience Among Full List of Food Offerings Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

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Disney has now announced the full array of dining that will be available aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcrusier hotel, including an add-on Captain’s Table dining experience: Eat in style while aboard the Halcyon starcruiser at the welcoming Crown of Corellia Dining Room—known throughout the galaxy for its first-class cuisine and unique live musical entertainment. Dinner On … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring Orlando-Based Walt Disney World Reporters

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As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for additional local Reporters to expand our Orlando-based staff. WDWNT’s Orlando Reporter staff visit the Walt Disney World parks several days a week during the morning and afternoon to report on new developments in construction, food and beverage offerings, merchandise, and more. Please note that this position … Read more

BREAKING: Yachtsman Steakhouse, Columbia Harbour House, Pizzafari, and Toledo Reopening Dates Announced for Walt Disney World

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More restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks! As we reported earlier today, Yachtsman Steakhouse will soon be stoking the flames of their oak-fired grills so we can again savor their premium, grain-fed steaks or the dry-aged Duroc pork chop served with heritage grits, broccoli rabe, and apple-cognac gastrique.  In … Read more

WDWNT.com is Hiring Editors!

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Walt Disney World fan? Do you have professional experience as a writer and/or editor? Are you looking for work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! WDWNT is looking for experienced writers and editors to help us maintain the WDWNT.com website. Please note that this position requires a strict … Read more

REVIEW: "Churro Gears" and Princess Madeleines from Maurice's Treats Are The New Snack Gold Standard for Disneyland Park

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Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland Park has reopened with some sweet new treats. We picked up a pair of “Churro Gears” and a trio of Disney Princess-inspired madeleines. Maurice’s Treats is across from the Royal Theatre, near Sleeping Beauty Castle. Churro Gears – 2 for $5.49 The churro gears play into Maurice’s nature of tinkering. They’re … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/15/21): "Florida Man" Correspondent, Throwing Cupcakes in the Trash, and Making a Better Backstory for Avengers Campus

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Tonight! You’ve read WDW News Today, so it’s time for WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, a special report from our “Florida Man” correspondent, the DFB Cupcake Game, and Build-A-Backstory – Avengers Campus Edition. Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Unveils First of "Fab 50" Character Statues to Be Scattered Across Walt Disney World for 50th Anniversary

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With just a few weeks to go before “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort begins, Disney shared that 50 fabulous characters will be cast in gold and displayed across the theme parks. Now, they have more details on the “Disney Fab 50” series, including a special reveal of the first sculpture – Mickey … Read more

Man Arrested for Climbing Berm and Sneaking Into Magic Kingdom Without Paying for Ticket or Parking, Made Quick Change at Tony’s

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One man managed to sneak into the Magic Kingdom without buying a ticket, although his visit to the theme park was short-lived. Taking the unorthodox, free route to see Cinderella Castle led to the man’s arrest, a recently released sheriff’s report shows. Johnny Tran, 31, of Orlando, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and … Read more

BREAKING: Reopening Dates Announced for All-Star Music, Sports, Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts

Walt Disney World has just shared that they will start accepting bookings on July 8, 2021 for the following reopening resort hotels: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort for arrivals beginning Sept. 16 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for arrivals beginning Oct. 14 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter for arrivals beginning Oct. 28 Disney’s … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disneyland Paris Retires Free FastPass Service and Introduces Paid "Disney Premier Access" for 8€ A Ride

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Disneyland Paris has confirmed our rumor that Disney Premier Access is coming to the resorts two theme parks, replacing free FastPass services with a paid offering. Today’s announcement also includes other new digital services for guests. Disneyland Paris is helping guests maximize the fun and minimize the wait with a host of digital enhancements on … Read more

Man Collapses and Later Dies After Riding Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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It was the first day of the Chancellor family vacation as they traveled from Mississippi to Disney World, reaching EPCOT by early afternoon during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The family rode just one attraction before tragedy struck, according to documents released this week from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Johnny Chancellor, 58, collapsed in … Read more

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