Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today

BREAKING: Theme Park Reservation System Launches April 12th for Disneyland Resort, Additional Ticket Info Released

April 6, 2021

As announced, Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park plan to reopen on April 30, with limited capacity. When the two theme parks reopen, Disney will have enhanced health and safety measures, and will limit capacity through a new theme park reservation system that requires all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Theme park … Read more

BREAKING: Guests May Take Mask-less Outdoor Photos at Walt Disney World Starting April 8th

April 6, 2021

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As of today, Walt Disney World has updated their website to reflect an upcoming change in the face mask policy: Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except … Read more

BREAKING: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Opens June 10, 2021 at Universal's Islands of Adventure

April 6, 2021

After many months of anticipation, we finally know when we will get to ride the Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure: June 10th, 2021! Universal made the announcement with the following video, featuring on-ride POV footage and more from the attraction: VelociCoaster will be Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster. This all-new species … Read more

UPDATE: Construction Work Visible in Galaxy's Edge Likely Docking Bay for Guests Staying at Upcoming Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

April 5, 2021

A gate leading to a backstage area that has been used to house a physically-distanced queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is now blocked off with a themed scrim at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. While yesterday we assumed that this area was being worked on since it is regularly used as overflow queue, we have … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/1/21): "In The Year 2071", Bad MagicMobile Passes, Top 7 Funniest Attractions, and More!

April 1, 2021

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, the debut of “In The Year 2071”, bad MagicMobile Pass ideas, the Top 7 funniest Disney attractions, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is … Read more

BREAKING: Concept Art Revealed for Disney Village Overhaul Project at Disneyland Paris

April 1, 2021

Not long after revealing the layout of the proposed expansion and remodeling of the Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, OutsideEars is at it again, this time showing us concept art for the long overdue makeover of the shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Well, that or it’s a very elaborate April Fool’s joke… As mentioned previously, … Read more

BREAKING: Blue Bayou Will Become Second Disneyland Establishment to Serve Alcohol

March 31, 2021

Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland park will soon offer new beverage options that elevate the culinary experience. This guest-favorite spot will open after the theme parks reopen, and Disney will share that date “soon”. The enhanced offerings fit right in with the story and spirit of the Blue Bayou and reflect what many guests have requested. … Read more

Disney Drops "Taste of", EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 Begins July 15

March 31, 2021

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Disney has announced that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 begins July 15 at Walt Disney World Resort! This year’s event will kick off with Global Marketplaces, including the return of many favorites – Canada, Greece, Germany, Hops and Barley, Appleseed Orchard and others. Even more marketplaces will join the international smorgasbord as the festival continues on … Read more

EXCLUSIVE PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: Heritage Auctions' "Art of the Disney Theme Park" Lets Bidders Take Home a Piece of Walt Disney World History

March 30, 2021

DALLAS, Texas (March 29, 2021) – From turning beloved fairytales into timeless animated classics, and transforming orange groves into magic kingdoms, the power of Walt Disney’s unique brand of storytelling knows no bounds. Harnessing artistic vision and technological innovation, the Disney theme parks have continued this legacy for more than six decades to everlasting delight of … Read more

Disney MagicMobile Service Now Rolled Out to Guests, Allowing Phones to Act as MagicBands

March 30, 2021

After only a short period of testing with cast members, Disney has rolled out the MagicMobile service to guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. Those with Apple devices may already access the service via the menu in the MyDisneyExperience app and set up their digital ticket. The service allows a guests mobile device to … Read more

Production Begins on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Star Wars Series for Disney+, Cast Announced

March 29, 2021

“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the new Disney+ special event series starring Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi Master, will begin shooting in April. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker … Read more

PHOTOS: The Main Street Cinema Reopens as Temporary Candy & Sweets Shop at Magic Kingdom

March 29, 2021

With The Confectionery now closed for a few months to be remodeled and expanded into The Chapeau, guests shopping on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom can get their candy fix at the Main Street Cinema. Despite what the sign says, it’s a candy shop now. Formerly an Art of Disney location, the shop … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/25/21): March Madness Tournament of the Greatest Disney Parks Backstories, Disneyland's Weird Expansion, and Cornac the Magnificent!

March 25, 2021

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 and the conclusion of our second March Madness tournament for 2021 – Disney Parks Backstories! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Announces Plans for Theme Park Expansions and More

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Disneyland has unveiled plans for a theme park expansion, as well as new retail, hotel, and parking projects. “DisneylandForward” is Disney’s effort to work with the city to grow the Disneyland Resort post-pandemic. Disney will be asking the city to approve plans to add a mix of theme park, hotel, retail, dining and entertainment on … Read more

Disneyland is Extending Unused Single Day and Multi-Day Ticket Expiration Dates Ahead of Parks Reopening

March 25, 2021

With Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure set to reopen on April 30th, Disneyland Resort has issued an update on unused single day and multi-day tickets: Unused non-promotional single day tickets that expire on December 30, 2021 or March 31, 2022 will have the expiration date extended to December 30, 2022. Wholly unused, non-promotional multi-day … Read more

Walt Disney World Announces Magic Kingdom Enhancements Ahead of 50th Anniversary, "The World's Most Magical Celebration"

March 25, 2021

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Today, the Disney Parks Blog teased a series of ongoing Magic Kingdom enhancements in time for the park’s monumental 50th anniversary celebration beginning October 1st, 2021. By the time “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins, many existing park offerings will have a new sparkle. Whether it be a freshly painted castle turret being adorned with 50th … Read more