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].

Magic Kingdom Guest Experience Team Made Permanent Offering, Now Coming to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

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Back in December, we reported on Guest Experience Teams that were to be stationed throughout Magic Kingdom to assist guests with booking, modifying, and recovering FastPass+ selections, navigating the My Disney Experience app, and deactivating/reactivating MagicBands. As this was originally a test, the experience was only supposed to last from December 16 until mid-January, but it was … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greets, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

As we previously reported, automated PhotoPass cameras are being introduced at select Walt Disney World meet and greet locations. These automated cameras will take your picture instead of PhotoPass photographers once activated. The camera will be positioned in the room to take photos throughout the duration of the interaction with the characters. We recently showed you … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pixar Luxo Ball Plush Pillow for Sale at Disney Parks

If you love the bouncing Pixar Luxo ball found in so many of the beloved shorts and films from the animation studio, then you may want to cozy up to this new knick knack we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found this plush “Luxo Ball” pillow at Municberg Gifts, the former Pixar Place which … Read more

BREAKING: New Walt Disney World Ticket Price Increases Go Into Effect Today, New Preferred Parking Tiers As Well

Some interesting Walt Disney World theme park ticket price increases have gone into effect beginning today. Disney has altered some of the existing prices in their “date-based tickets and pricing” model, which helps them spread attendance throughout the year. With this in mind, some busier holiday weeks are now more expensive, but the cheapest one-day tickets remain … Read more

Introducing the Weekly Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report (3/10/19) – A Lot of Dead Lights, Immobile Mater, and More

Welcome to a new, weekly WDWNT.com and DisneylandNewsToday.com feature – the Disneyland Resort Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Disneyland Resort theme parks, hotels, and the Downtown Disney district. This list was asked for by hundreds of you … Read more

Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open

In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise … Read more

BREAKING: Rise of the Resistance Ride Won’t Open with Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Requires Reservations to Enter, Disney World Offering Extra Magic Hours

Minutes ago, Disney shared an exciting announcement many of you have been waiting to hear – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening ahead of schedule on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. That’s right – it’s debuting early because of high guest interest in … Read more

REVIEW: Hanami – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019

Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Hanami, which is located adjacent to the Japan pavilion on the World Showcase Promenade. Hanami first appeared at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in 2013, … Read more

REVIEW: Fleur de Lys – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019

Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Fleur de Lys, located on the World Showcase Promenade across from the France pavilion. Fleur de Lys premiered at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in 2014, and … Read more

REVIEW: Refreshment Port – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019

Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. The Refreshment Port is a year-round kiosk location at Epcot, serving the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup from the nearby Le Cellier Steakhouse, as well as poutine and ice cream. For the … Read more

REVIEW: The Citrus Blossom – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on The Citrus Blossom, located between Showcase Plaza and the Canada Pavilion, across from Refreshment Port. The Citrus Blossom makes its premiere at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival … Read more

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