Tom Corless 
I know it’s only August 4th, but the Halloween season will be kicking into gear in just two weeks at the Walt Disney World Resort (and September 7th at the Disneyland Resort). With the start of the season upon us, new Halloween merchandise for 2018 has started to arrive at Disney Parks. The following pins … Read more
The Tangaroa Terrace counter service restaurant adjoined to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel will be closing in September for a multi-month refurbishment. Beginning September 4th, Tangaroa Terrace will be closed until December 2018. During this time, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and The Coffee House will offer select menu items from the … Read more
After debuting last fall on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, “Vampirina” has become one of the newest hit series for kids and families, ranking among the top five series on TV among girls ages 2 – 5. Now, the star of the show is making her way to Disney Parks, just in time for Halloween! … Read more
Join us Wednesday, December 5th – Sunday, December 9th, 2018, as WDW News Today celebrates the holidays with a five-day fan event at the Walt Disney World Resort! Highlights of the event include a private catered breakfast in the Dinosaur Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (filled with presentations and surprises), an interactive game throughout the … Read more
A few weeks ago, Disney announced Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the recent track record of character shows at Walt Disney World, there has been some concern that this would be yet another experience where characters simply appear, pose for pictures, and then leave. However, based on what Disney is constructing … Read more
Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages, including a delicious meal at Tiffins Restaurant that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage, followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney … Read more
Beginning Wednesday, August 15th, drivers traveling on northbound World Drive will be able to use a new overpass that will go over the lanes leading to the parking lot of the Magic Kingdom Park. Be sure to check out the following list to learn more about what will change and what will remain the same: … Read more
Due to concrete work on Main Street U.S.A. occurring overnight, some Magic Kingdom entertainment will be altered throughout the month of August 2018. On August 2nd, 20th, 23rd, 27th, and 30th, the Main Street Trolley Show will be using the Main Street Ranch Wagon instead of the Trolley, and the 11AM performance of Move It! Shake It! Dance … Read more
In honor of the release of Christopher Robin in theaters on August 3rd, guests can pick up a special button at Walt Disney World beginning August 2nd while supplies last. The free button will be available at select locations: The Magic Kingdom – guests will receive buttons as they enter the park. Additionally, guests with … Read more
Today, the first visible spaceship was installed at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ship is visible from Toy Story Land. You may recognize this ship as the one perched on top of the building in the model at Walt Disney Presents. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens Fall 2019 at the Walt … Read more
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park Friday, August 17, and this year, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up an event-exclusive game card inspired by Orange Bird! As the storyline behind the card goes: During one of his walks through the Adventureland, Merlin met the adorable Orange Bird. Merlin was … Read more
A brand-new art exhibit, “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art,” finally debuted at the American Heritage Gallery at Epcot. The display showcases 89 pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States. This map features a cool projection-mapping effect on it. A guest’s touch … Read more
The first ever V.I.Passholder Night at the Magic Kingdom will occur on August 5th from 10:00pm to 12:00am, and today we’re getting out first look at what will be available to the lucky preregistered guests attending. Wristband distribution will begin at 7PM at the Park Entrance, Tortuga Tavern and near the still-shuttered Stitch’s Great Escape. Here is … 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
Work has begun at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park to reconfigure the Enchanted Garden to accommodate a wheelchair accessible ramp. The work is related to larger changes brought about by the upcoming Tropical Hideaway restaurant next door in Adventureland. The left side (Main Street U.S.A. side) of the Enchanted Garden is currently … Read more
Beginning Tuesday, July 31st, 2018, guests walking to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from International Gateway at Epcot and the Epcot-area resorts will be directed through a temporary path through the new bus loop currently under construction at the Studios. The new bus loop is located northeast of the Skyliner gondola station under construction at the park, … Read more