WDW News Tonight Returns January 11th, Now on FM Radio!

WDWNT on January 16, 2017

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WDW News Tonight, the revolutionary multi-media experience brought to you by WDWNT, is making the move to 105.5 in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, January 11 at 9pm EST. The only weekly radio show dedicated to Walt Disney World news, information and current trending topics will continue to air on AM 1520 but will now also be carried on AM 660 and 105.5 FM WORL. This move continues WDWNT’s unprecedented growth, expanding our reach to a greater population across Central Florida.

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For those outside the Orlando area, the show can be heard and watched via live audio and video streams at Listen.WDWNT.com and on WDWNT: The App (Free in your mobile app store). The show also utilizes interactive avenues for our audience, including live chat, call-ins, Twitter and live polling.

WDW News Tonight, in full and highlight form, will also be available for streaming and download the very next day at WDWNT.com. While this won’t offer the interactive features and excitement of listening live, it offers those who can’t catch the show on Wednesday night a chance be a part of the fun.

WDW News tonight airs live every Wednesday at 9pm EST and is hosted by Walt Disney World expert Tom Corless and long-time Orlando radio veteran Nick LoCicero (as well as announcer Michelle Wargo), but also features appearances by other WDWNT correspondents. The show combines popular elements from several past and present WDWNT programs including comedy, news, in-depth discussions, interviews, and games, and more as it continues to push the boundaries of what a show about all things Disney can be. Think of it as The Daily Show meets the WDW News Today Podcast.
About WDWNT
WDW News Today (WDWNT) is a daily-updated resource for news and information on the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Through pictures, video, and articles no other fan site brings you closer to the U.S. Disney Parks. WDW News Today has been recognized as a leader in theme park news for over 9 years, being featured on Fox News, CNN, ComingSoon.Net, the Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Business Journal, the Huffington Post, and many other major news outlets.

You can visit WDWNT.com for the latest news stories, reviews, programing information and more. Follow WDWNT on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About WORL
WORL 105.5 FM and AM 660 THE ANSWER serves Central Florida with national and local news talk radio. Coverage areas include the greater Orlando area, to Kissimmee to the South, Deland to the North, Titusville to the East and Clermont to the West.

About WBZW
1520 WBZW carries national and local business, news and local community talk shows. Coverage areas include the greater Orlando area and Seminole County.

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PHOTOS: New Security Screening Procedures in Place at the Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on January 16, 2017

With the move of the Magic Kingdom welcome to show to Cinderella Castle, it has allowed the park to move it security screening points out further and completely alter the way it screens guest entering.

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Upon entering the park this morning, we noticed that a single bag check table and metal detector were placed at the end of the path from Disney’s Comtemporary Resort.  While they did use the old security screening points before the park opened this morning, they were indeed using the new set up by the time we left around 9:30 AM.

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The new set up includes bag check tables ahead of the metal detectors. All guests are now being made to go through the metal detectors. This area has been used for security screening on select days over the last few months, but it appears it will now be a regular occurrence.

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What now has to be seen as a true Resort guest benefit, guests walking over from the Contemporary have their own private bag check table and metal detector with little to no wait. These guests can then proceed directly to the turnstiles for the Magic Kingdom after this screening.

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The center section of security checkpoints and metal detectors are now used exclusively for guests arriving via the monorail or Resort launches. Guests coming off of the ferry boat will have to go through the new security area over to the right. This method is only used once crowd levels rise to a certain point later in the morning. If you arrive early enough, all guests we’ll be going through the center security checkpoints.

Overall, this seems somewhat more efficient than the procedures that were already in place and I applaud the Magic Kingdom for trying their best to expedite the wait times of those coming into the park. Will it work? That remains to be seen, but only time will tell.

VIDEO: Golden Globe “Beauty And The Beast” TV Spot Released

WDWNT on January 16, 2017

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Hear Emma Watson sing a bit of “Belle” in this new TV spot that aired during the Golden Globes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ENUYTXlJg

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

Kermit the Frog Hot-Air Balloon to be Removed for Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios

WDWNT on January 16, 2017

The MuppetVision fountain at Hollywood Studios was temporarily turned into a planter to accommodate the Star Wars themed-land construction nearby, but it seems the galaxy far, far away will have a long-lasting impact on the look of the 1991 Hollywood Studios attraction.

The Kermit the Frog hot air balloon as it has looked since it was repainted in 2008 to remove references to the Jim Henson name.

The Kermit the Frog hot air balloon as it has looked since it was repainted in 2008 to remove references to the Jim Henson name.

It appears as if the iconic Kermit the Frog hot air balloon (which has loomed over the Muppets Courtyard for nearly 26 years) will be removed at some point over the next few weeks. Disney has not stated if the balloon will be reused somewhere else, but it doesn’t sound like the balloon will be returning as of this time.

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The balloon as it appeared from 1991 until 2008.

The balloon is being removed because it would be visible from inside of the Star Wars-themed land that is being constructed.

Hear Emma Watson Sing “Something There” From “Beauty And The Beast”

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

Disney has released an audio clip of Emma Watson singing “Something There” from “Beauty And The Beast”. This was a response to a leaked Belle doll being spotted early by some fans at Toys R Us, who also has Emma singing “Something There”. Unfortunately, both versions are 30 seconds but it gives us our first listen to Emma Watson singing as Belle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LwuFHik2Mk

Source: MovieClips Trailers; Just Jared

PHOTOS: Orange Bird Dress, AVATAR Pins, & Epcot 35th Items Coming in 2017

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

Disney today is previewing a number of items that will be released at the parks in 2017.

A little Orange Bird dress with the pattern above will be released soon.

Frontierlamd will be the next Disney Parks exclusive Tsum Tsum series, featuring some of the Country Bears and the Goat from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

In addition to the exclusive preview we gave you of some Epcot 35th Anniversary merchandise a few weeks ago, Disney is now previewing the mug and the license plate which will be available.

Two tea sets based on Pirates of the Caribbean and Cinderella Castle are coming to Disney Parks in 2017.

There is also a series of limited edition Pandora: The World of AVATAR pins based on the construction walls located outside of the area currently.

Further previews of these and other items can be found here.

Heartwarming Photo of Carrie Fisher And Mark Hamill On The set Of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

Oscar Issac posted a photo on his Facebook page of Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill taking some time out from filming on the set of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”. Hamill and Fisher became very close friends while filming the Star Wars Original Trilogy and I am sure it must be very difficult for Mark Hamill, Oscar Issac and those that worked closely with her.

Here is what Oscar Issac had to say:

Source: Oscar Issac; MakingStarWars.Net

REVIEW: Bacon and Blue Burger Joins the Ranks at Disney Springs’ D-Luxe Burger

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

Disney Springs undoubtedly won the dining war of 2016, introducing the Disney World to Blaze Pizza, Frontera Cocina, Homecoming, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., and of course, D-Luxe Burger (We’re going to pretend that the Daily Poutine doesn’t exist, ok?).

When D-Luxe Burger opened back in May, the chef there informed us that they would occasionally be adding burgers and seasonal milkshakes to the menu. While we have had a few different milkshakes to try out, we finally have a new burger on the menu. Thankfully, nothing from the original menu was removed to add this one, so our original review of the restaurant (which includes every dish, so you should read it if you haven’t) is still good.

So let’s talk about what is new…

Bacon and Blue Burger ($11.99)

This new burger is a “Signature Blend topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Bacon, Onion Jam and Bleu Cheese”. I’m not a fan of onion jam or bleu cheese, but they blend well on this and this burger works. I suspect anyone who enjoys bleu cheese will want this and I think they would be quite happy with it. Personally, I would still take the El Diablo, Barbecue Classic, Southern Classic, and Cluck Burger over this one though.

They already have a solid line-up at D-Luxe, and adding this kind of burger certainly only strengthens the existing array. If you haven’t been yet, be sure to make D-Luxe a must for counter service dining in 2017.