Tom Corless 
On January 6, 2019, Disneyland Paris unveiled the logo of the new Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, during an epic celebration of the resort as it is heading into its ambitious renovation. Opening summer 2020, it will infuse the dynamic, inspiring art world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, … Read more
We knew it was coming at some point this year, but Disneyland Resort has floored us with one of (if not the) largest ticket price increase in their nearly 64 year history. While one-day tickets costs have jumped by over 10 percent, some annual passes are up a whopping 23 percent in price. Here’s the breakdown… … Read more
In an interview published yesterday with Barron’s, Disney CEO Bob Iger provided a rather interesting quote: The quote seemed to be referring to Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as “some nondescript coaster somewhere, that maybe is [themed like] India or something”. This quote and others in the story that seemed to disparage the creation … Read more
Thanks to a new piece from Barron’s, we have some interesting new tidbits to tide us over until the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later this year at Disney Parks. As far as the open air markets of Black Spire Outpost (inspired by those of Morocco and Istanbul)… Building exteriors in Galaxy’s Edge are … Read more
January 2019 is full of annual passholder perks and events you’ll want to know about at Walt Disney World… The first Walt Disney World Passholder event of 2019 will be the Purple Potion Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. At this event, you can be … Read more
Less than 6 months after opening, another problem has arisen in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This morning, the tails on the back cars of the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster trains were removed due to safety concerns. The bouncing, springy tails are gone from each back car, but the ride remains operational. … Read more
Tonight, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless airs as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For eight years, this “fake late night talk show” has been combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique comedy styling and characters in a LIVE, unpredictable, highly offensive, and interactive program. Tonight, we … Read more
The Tomorrowland Speedway closed today to make room for the necessary construction of the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The roadways will be wide open for a few months. Barricades are being erected to keep cast and guests away from the construction site. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed now through May 18th, … Read more
It’s a new year and the Magic Kingdom is starting off right with a colossal new treat! Now available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street U.S.A., guests will find the Limited Edition Vanellope’s Ice Cream Sundae for $24.99. The sundae includes five scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, “fruity cereal”, chocolate candy, hot … Read more
Going under the radar for some time, there has been work happening quietly in one of the earliest scenes of The Haunted Mansion attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eagle-eyed guests may have noticed tarps hanging behind the existing changing portraits along the Doombuggy path, while the average tourist crept by not knowing that Imagineers were … Read more
“Free Dining” is back at Walt Disney World for 2019! Walt Disney World guests booking vacations between July 5th through September 30th, 2019 are eligible for the offer when purchasing a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and tickets with a Park Hopper or Park … Read more
Well, it’s finally here: 2019. It’s the year in which Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on both coasts. 2019 didn’t need any more than that to be important for the Disney Parks, but there’s a modest lineup of offerings on the way to the parks to accompany the game-changer that is the 14-acre planet of … Read more
While we already listed the 7 best things that happened in 2018 at Disney Parks, it was undoubtedly a rough year. While we left 2017 excited about what’s to come, 2018 leaves us with a lot of questions about the future. Maintenance woes, lackluster reception to the year’s biggest projects, and a slew of budgetary … Read more
The Odyssey at Epcot has been closed since the Epcot International Festival of the Arts earlier this year, but it returned to service today for the New Year’s Eve crowds with a very new look. From the outside, not much looks changed at this building nestled between Future World and World Showcase. Inside, things have … Read more
As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at some of the greatest moments in Disney Parks this year. While it wasn’t the most positive year for the parks in many ways, there’s still quite a few new things to be thankful for. So, in no particular order, here are the seven (yeah,…. seven) … Read more
Sunshine Seasons is a much-beloved quick-service restaurant in The Land pavilion at Epcot. It’s (or was) known for its fresh and innovative takes on fast food, including lots of vegan and vegetarian options, albeit heavy on Gardein brand mock meats. While it has had a series of hits and misses, we appreciate how often they … Read more