Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today

Coming Attractions

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

Even though we are a few days removed from it, here are some interesting pictures taken from the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade of some new attractions on the way to WDW: Concept art of the “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party”, debuting in February 2009 The stage inside the Superstar Television … Read more

12/30 DVC Construction Updates

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

Everyone’s favorite photographer, Jose Eber, has returned with some photos of construction of the two latest DVC Resorts at Walt Disney World:

Construction continues on the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Registration for American Idol Experience AP Previews Now Open!

February 3, 2024December 29, 2008

You can now register for the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder previews of the new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by going to this link. You must have a valid Annual Pass to register and attend the event anytime from February 5-8, 2009. Space is limited, so be sure to register as … Read more

Two New Endurance Events in 2009

February 3, 2024December 29, 2008

Just a few weeks away from the 2009 Walt Disney World Marathon, Disney has released information on two new events coming next year: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Road-running enthusiasts will have new opportunities to run for fun at Walt Disney World Resort this spring as Disney’s Endurance Series introduces ESPN The Weekend 5K Feb. … Read more

Weekend News Round-Up

February 3, 2024December 28, 2008

Here are a few news items that have come up over the weekend: -In case you haven’t heard yet, the window for making Advance Dining Reservations for Walt Disney World table service locations has been set back to 90 days. It appears the days of calling up for reservations 6 months in advance are over … Read more

New Year's Eve 2009 Line-Up

February 3, 2024December 28, 2008

Here is the current line-up for New Year’s Eve entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A kaleidoscope of colors and elaborate light displays will decorate the skies on the final night of 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort. Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout the … Read more

Matt Paul's 12/27 Mini-Report

February 3, 2024December 28, 2008

Matt Paul was at Epcot yesterday for a very special reason and captured a few shots to share with us all along the way:

The large sign outside the Epcot 25th exhibit is now gone, but the timeline remains

Disney Design-a-Tee Shop Photo Report

February 3, 2024December 26, 2008

Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some photos of the updated Wonderful World of Memories store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, including the new Disney Design-a-Tee shop:

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The exterior has been updated with signs for the “Build Your Own Ear Hat” feature

The Other Parade From Yesterday

February 3, 2024December 26, 2008

It seems that the WDWNT Christmas Podcast Parade was not the only parade taking place yesterday :), there was of course the 25th annual Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade on ABC. Disey has put a number of clips from the parade and the holiday season on Youtube, so I thought I would share them … Read more

2008 Christmas Podcast Parade Now Available for Download

February 2, 2024December 25, 2008

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- If last year wasn’t enough to shake-up your holidays, the latest Walt Disney World holiday tradition will return Christmas Day 2008. While the 25th annual Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taped in early December airs on ABC this Christmas morning, another parade will be making its way down Main Street … Read more

Robert Ashburn's 12/21 Magic Kingdom Update

February 3, 2024December 23, 2008

Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some his trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Let’s take a look at some newsworthy items using this new gallery option: Space in Tomorrowland being prepared for Stitch’s Supersonic Dance Celebration that will debut in the Spring The old Skyway building is also … Read more

Brian Martsolf's December 2008 WDW Update

February 3, 2024December 21, 2008

Our good friend Brian Martsolf (of Big Brian’s Disney Page) has provided us with some photos taken during Mousefest 2008, so lets take a look:

The Viking play ship outside the Norway pavilion at Epcot is now completely gone

This is about the only remnant

Chris Lastrapes 12/19/08 WDW Update

February 3, 2024December 19, 2008

Chris Lastrapes from Disneyland News Today is now visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with some photos from his trip, so let’s take a look:

Tickets were available for the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on that evening, but are sold out for tonight’s final party.

The Magic Kingdom in it’s Holiday finest

The Magic Kingdom tree, which has actually only been in place for a few days now

The mystery food vendor that is replacing the old Frontierland Fry Cart continues to rise over the walls

25 Years of Parades on the 25th

February 3, 2024December 18, 2008

Walt Disney World is celebrating 25 years of the Christmas Day Parade this year and has released a small article about the milestone and this year’s edition: In a way, you could say that it really all started back in 1950, when Walt Disney was welcomed into homes around the country on Christmas Day, appearing … Read more

Back to the Future with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

February 3, 2024December 16, 2008

Even though I typically save the “Back to the Future” name for our segment on the WDW News Today Podcast, I thought it was a fitting title for a post relating to an interesting item I found yesterday. While cleaning through some papers, I found some pamphlets from the 1993 edition of the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas … Read more