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Back to the Future LIVE! – The History of Flight to the Moon, Mission to Mars, Alien Encounter, and Stitch’s Great Escape Airs Tonight at 9PM ET

January 15, 2018 Tom Corless

It’s time to go back! Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable encounter tonight at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of a seemingly cursed space in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more on some of the most controversial theme park attractions of … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Claims Stitch’s Great Escape Will Return at the Magic Kingdom

January 9, 2018 Tom Corless

Despite internal documents stating otherwise, Disney World has apparently decided not to permanently close Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom just yet. Rumors indicate a much needed refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Speedway later this year will facilitate the final reopening of the Tomorrowland theater-in-the-round attraction, changing the attraction closure plans we originally reported. We … Read more

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape Will Close Forever Next Month

December 13, 2017 Tom Corless

Having been on a seasonal operating schedule for quite a while now, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will be open again December 23, 2017 through January 6th, 2018. However, it will never open again following that. Disney is expected to make the announcement shortly, but the final day of operation for the Tomorrowland … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/13/17 (Alien Encounter, Passholder Lines, Splash Mountain Closure, Etc.)

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 Tom Corless

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for Fall weather and the lighter crowds of the season. I’m of course joking, it has been above 90 degrees everyday and the parks have been super crowded, but we went anyway… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder entrances don’t seem to be leaving … Read more

PHOTOS: Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting Opens Replacing Great Escape at Magic Kingdom

October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 Jose Castillo

When a sign mysteriously popped up at the former Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom, we speculated that the new Alien Encounter Character Greeting would temporarily replace the often-panned Tomorrowland attraction. Well, today, that new experience opened to guests. Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting uses the queue from Great Escape, eventually leading to a … Read more

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape at Magic Kingdom is Now “Alien Encounter” Character Greeting

September 30, 2017 Tom Corless

Apprently Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom is no more, replaced with the yet-to-open Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. No further details are available as of yet, but it seems likely that guests will be able to meet Stitch here starting soon (purely speculation on our part). Stitch’s … Read more

VIDEO: A Trip to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017

August 27, 2017 Jose Castillo

On Friday night, we made our way over to the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the season and we have some great footage from the event including Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade, Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular, Moana Meet and Greet, and Stitch’s Great Escape Trick or Treat Trail. Mickey’s Boo To … Read more

VIDEOS: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017

October 28, 2018August 27, 2017 Jose Castillo

We made our way to the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the season to bring you some excellent videos, reviews, and photos. Mickey’s Boo To You Parade Hocus Pocus Villian Spelltacular Moana Meet and Greet at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Stitch’s Great Escape Trick or Treat Trail

Stitch’s Great Escape Will Reopen for Summer 2017, Stitch Meet & Greet Moving at Magic Kingdom

May 19, 2017 Tom Corless

The seasonal attraction Stitch’s Great Escape will return to operation this Summer at the Magic Kingdom, meanwhile, the Stitch meet and greet will relocate to Tomorrowland from Main Street. The Stitch’s Great Escape attraction will be open daily from May 27th until August 19th, 2017 from 10am-6pm before closing again for the Fall. The Stitch … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 1/2/17 (“it’s a small world” Merchandise, Tomorrowland Improvements, ETC.)

December 8, 2017January 2, 2017 Tom Corless

Our first photo report of 2017 brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see the latest adjustments and merchandise additions around the park. Let’s jump right in, shall we? Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Good morning Magic Kingdom! They have slowly been repaving the area outside of Mickey’s Philharmagic over the last few weeks. … Read more

Rumored New Disney World Attractions That Could Be Announced Soon – Tom’s Top 7

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Tom Corless

Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? STOP ASKING! Anyway, the first two times we counted down, we visited the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. I decided this week it might be time to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/4/16 (45th Anniversary, Stitch Closes, Space Mountain, Electrical Parade, ETC.)

October 4, 2016 Tom Corless

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom on its 45th anniversary weekend, but changes in the park certainly didn’t stop for the festivities. Rapid progress on the look of Tomorrowland continues, Stitch’s Great Escape has closed, and OK, we have some duck pictures. Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary A special commemorative map was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/26/16 (45th Anniversary, Stitch Closing, Tomorrowland Rocks, ETC.)

September 26, 2016 Tom Corless

Our latest photo report takes us to the Magic Kingdom to see the latest goings on. The 45th anniversary is looming, with several attractions in the park being refurbished, or in some cases preparing to close for a while. Oh, and there’s refillable popcorn still… The Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Merchandise On Thursday, stores around … Read more

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape To Operate Seasonally, Permanent Closure Imminent

September 21, 2016 Tom Corless

Starting October 2nd, 2016, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will change to a seasonally operating attraction. The show will return for the busy 2016 holiday season for two periods, November 19th-26th, 2016 and December 17th, 2016 through January 2nd, 2017. Walt Disney World has not offered a seasonally operating attraction in many years, … Read more

Adam Roth’s 12/26/11 WDW Photo Report

December 28, 2011 Tom Corless

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth recently visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom and took a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so strap in for a lengthy look around Walt Disney World: Adam caught the Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special inside the ABC Sound Studio, former home of Sounds Dangerous In case you … Read more