Tom Corless 
Leave A Legacy has returned to EPCOT. With the transformation of the EPCOT main entrance area, the original Legacy sculptures have been removed, but Leave A Legacy lives on in a new setting just outside the park. You may recall that we showed you the supports for these some time ago. These newly designed panels are the … Read more
As of today, four new hotels will be added to the Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel collection: Residence Inn by Marriott at Western Entrance, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Western Entrance, Homewood Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance and Home2 Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance. All of these hotels are located at Flamingo Crossings. … Read more
With the announcement earlier today that Disney California Adventure will host a ticketed event starting in mid-March, it seems Disneyland Resort is recalling cast members to reopen a portion of Disneyland Park. According to cast members at the park, Disneyland will reopen Main Street U.S.A. (from the entrance up to Sleeping Beauty Castle) with limited … Read more
In a letter that commemorates the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park today, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced directly to cast members that a new offering is headed to the resort, soon. A copy of that letter is below. Dear Cast Members, It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we welcomed our … Read more
While free MagicBands are no longer offered to resort guests, they can add MagicBands on to their resort stay at a “discounted” price through the Walt Disney World website. In fact, an exciting new option just dropped today… Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Castle Cake MagicBand – $20 Just in time for Walt Disney World’s … Read more
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay tonight, down the road, Walt Disney World Resort has illuminated Cinderella Castle in the Buccaneers’ colors and in blue for healthcare heroes, as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night. Immediately following the game as well, star players and long-time teammates … Read more
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay tonight, down the road, Walt Disney World Resort has illuminated Cinderella Castle in the Buccaneers’ colors and in blue for healthcare heroes, as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night.
With Sunday’s big game kicking off just down the road, Disney, like many others, is gearing up for the excitement of Super Bowl weekend. That being said, Walt Disney World has announced that they will not host the annual Super Bowl parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park this year. Disney will continue the time-honored … Read more
Tonight! It’s the 5th anniversary of WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, rejected Disney California Adventure attractions, “Opening Day DCA or Stuff We Made Up?”, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest … Read more
Starting Friday, Feb. 5, guests can once again enjoy outdoor dining at Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, with its seasonal menu and unique dining environment on Buena Vista Street, an extension of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining invites guests to unwind with flavorful, Mediterranean-California fare, like tortilla soup with … Read more
Tonight at 10pm ET, tune in for another battle of the bloggers on “Tom vs. Josh”! Our own Tom Corless will do battle with Josh of easyWDW for 60 minutes of fierce conversations. Tom and Josh will cover six topics tonight, including: Is Josh D’Amaro to blame? What is the future of the Walt Disney … Read more
Following the addition of the marquee, the raptor figures above the entrance to the VelociCoaster are now being unwrapped. “Jurassic World VelociCoaster” is displayed above the ride’s future entrance, between the looming raptor statues. The paint job on the figures doesn’t look complete (at least from this distance), so hopefully someone is going to go … Read more
Outdoor dining is returning to Disney California Adventure! Disney has announced that some of their own eateries will be reopening this week. Starting February 5th, outdoor dining returns to Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining on Buena Vista Street, plus Smokejumpers Grill and Award Wieners. Of course, Buena Vista Street and these eateries returned in November, but they were forced … Read more
Star Wars Trading Post will open in its new location (replacing the Rainforest Cafe) on February 19th, and WonderGround Gallery also re-opens that day, now featuring a unique collection of housewares and fashion items at Downtown Disney District. Guests can also commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure park with a limited assortment of merchandise, including t-shirts with … Read more
Walt Disney World is once again moving its theme park leaders around, bringing new Vice Presidents at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and one still to be named at EPCOT. Current Magic Kingdom Vice President Jason Kirk is being promoted to Senior Vice President Operations, a similar role to that occupied by Jim MacPhee (who … Read more
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, a Voodoo vs. Everglazed Donut Death Match, our dream nap spots at Disney Parks, a discussion of the changes coming to the Jungle Cruise, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a … Read more