Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today

Disney Fans are 23

February 3, 2024March 10, 2009

Disney has made all available details public (including photos and a video) concerning D23: the Official Disney Fan Community: Oakland and Burbank, CALIF. – March 10, 2009 – Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company’s 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and … Read more

Robert Ashburn's 3/6/09 WDW Photo Report

February 3, 2024March 9, 2009

Our good friend Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with photos from his trip to the Walt Disney World Resort on Friday. Let’s take a look at some of his pictures:

Robert began the day at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park

More Star Wars Weekends 2009 Merchandise

February 3, 2024March 7, 2009

The official Star Wars website has posted a great many pictures of the latest Disney/Star Wars merchandise that will be available during Star Wars Weekends 2009 (and beyond) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The third series of Disney/Star Wars action figures features Goofy as Chewbacca, Mickey as an X-Wing Pilot, Minnie as “Slave” Princess Leia, Donald … Read more

'Ears to You Hollywood Studios

February 3, 2024March 6, 2009

The first picture of any merchandise that will be released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2009 has finally appeared. Of course, it’s an open edition pin that will be sold beginning April 28: A very cool logo to say the least. The only thing I find a little … Read more

D23.... Solved!!!

February 3, 2024March 5, 2009

It seems that Distant Creations has uncovered the following information about “D23” or “Disney 23” in a magazine put out early by accident at a book store: The mystery behind Disney’s “Are you 23?” viral question is quickly unraveling leading up to the March 10 reveal date. At least one Barnes & Noble store has … Read more

Tren-D Coming Soon-R Than Expected?

February 3, 2024March 5, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting the following: A boutique called TrenD is scheduled to open in Downtown Disney late on March 19. A Disney Web site describes the store as selling “edgy and up-to-date Disney fashions and accessories — plus exclusive merchandise from cutting-edge designers.” The 2,500-square-foot shop will be near Pin Traders and Once … Read more

More Details Emerge on "Stitch's Supersonic Celebration"

February 3, 2024March 4, 2009

Walt Disney World has finally provided us with a larger piece of concept art for the upcoming “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration” show at the Magic Kingdom, as well as an updated description of what exactly this Tomorrowland show is about: Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration is a musical stage show that celebrates Galaxy Day in the Tomorrowland area … Read more

General Motors Hitting the ABS Breaks on Test Track?

February 3, 2024March 3, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that General Motors may be terminating their 10- year sponsorship of Test Track at Epcot. This would bring about the end of an almost 27 year partnership between GM and WDW that dates back to the 1982 sponsorship of the World of Motion: One of Walt Disney World’s marquee sponsorship … Read more

The Summer Shapes Up at WDW

February 3, 2024March 3, 2009

Wondering if you should visit the Walt Disney World Resort this summer? Disney thinks that you should, and has put out a press release to tell you about everything new and upcoming at WDW: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From May through August 2009, summer simmers with exciting new attractions and events at Walt Disney World Resort. … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 83 Now Available for Download

February 3, 2024March 2, 2009

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Brian Martsolf, and Luke Manning for a variety show that celebrates the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. So what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate another week of Walt Disney World information and fun on the WDW News Today Podcast!!! … Read more

The Yanks Score Big at ESPN the Weekend

February 3, 2024March 2, 2009

BATTER UP!: New York Yankees pitchers C.C. Sabathia (left) and Joba Chamberlain (right) experience the “Toy Story Mania!” 3-D attraction March 1, 2009 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The two hurlers were at Walt Disney World Resort for “ESPN The Weekend,” a special event in the theme park. The Yankees conduct … Read more

American Idol Experience Fast Facts

February 3, 2024February 28, 2009

Here are some short factoids we have been able to gather on the new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The theater has the largest curved video wall at Walt Disney World measuring 35 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall The show uses 113 video screens and 105 audio speakers There are 735 … Read more

Disney's Night of Joy 2009 Information

February 3, 2024February 28, 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Multi-platinum Christian rock band P.O.D., currently on hiatus following a lengthy world tour, will make its 2009 concert debut as part of a 14-act lineup announced today for Disney’s Night of Joy Sept. 11-12 at Walt Disney World Resort. The musically diverse event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park also will … Read more

Car Catches Fire Near the Magic Kingdom

February 3, 2024February 27, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with some photos of a car fire that took place near the Magic Kingdom parking area earlier today:

The black smoke was visible from far away

Check-In Online.... Finally

February 3, 2024February 26, 2009

The new online check-in system for Walt Disney World Resort hotels we told you about many months ago is now finally up and running according to Disney: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2009) – Walt Disney World Resort launched a new Online Check-In Service today, designed to simplify and streamline guest arrivals. The new … Read more

Jose Eber's 2/24/09 Bay Lake Tower Update

February 3, 2024February 26, 2009

WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has returned with a fantastic high definition video of the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. As previously reported, all of the scaffolding is down and work on the interior is in full swing: