VIDEO: Epcot Memories, Hurricane Irma Impact, The Map Game and More on WDW News Tonight

This week on WDW News Tonight…

    • Hurricane Irma’s aftermath
    • What Christmas will look like at DHS and Epcot
    • What Halloween will look like at DCA
    • Our fondest Epcot memories
    • “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society
    • We play WDWNT: The Map Game for great Disney themed prizes

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Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly, audio and video program presented on 105.5 FM, 660 AM, and AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, Florida, as well as online at WDWNewsTonight.com every Wednesday from 9-11pm EST. The show covers the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney news. The show combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vacation topics, call in games, and in-depth discussions to bring Disney fans a one-of-a-kind 2-hour program covering the Disney Parks. While the show is being live-streamed in both audio and video, listeners and viewers also interact via a live chat online. The show is also available on demand as an audio download, online audio stream and can be watched live or recorded on YouTube.

WDWCelebrations “Celebration 35” IllumiNations Dessert Party Almost Sold Out

This is just a reminder to those contemplating attending the WDWCelebrations Celebration 35 event, taking place Thursday – Sunday, September 28 – October 1, 2017.

Although registration for the event will remain open until September 27, the popular IllumiNations Dessert Party on October 1 has a limited capacity and is currently 75% sold out. Because the event capacity is dictated by Disney Park Operations based on the size of the venue, we cannot sell more tickets after we have reached full capacity.

In case you missed our previous post detailing what WDWCelebrations is all about, we’ve reprinted it below.

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In just a few weeks, WDWCelebrations will gather like-minded fans at the Walt Disney World® Resort to celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of the opening of EPCOT Center®, the theme park that broke the mold upon its debut in 1982. Exactly ten years after the historic Celebration 25 event that gathered over twelve hundred guests to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Epcot® in October 2007, WDWCelebrations aims to celebrate the past, present and future of the world’s most unique theme park once again! The WDWCelebrations organization was born from the response to Celebration 25, and since that time has hosted an additional eleven unique events, each celebrating the magic of the Disney Parks while raising money for charity.

Celebration 35, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event

It has been the privilege of WDWCelebrations to host guests from around the world for the past nine years, and it is a special honor to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary this October with Celebration 35, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event. This new event at the Walt Disney World® Resort will encompass four days of fun, friends, and surprises. As with previous events, this celebration will include WDWCelebrations’ signature offerings to complement the official activities offered by The Walt Disney Company.

The four-day event, set for Thursday – Sunday, September 28 – October 1, 2017, will celebrate the anniversary in a grand way. Planned activities will complement the popular Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival and guests will be able to share in a visit to Pandora, the World of Avatar, the newest offering at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Guests will enjoy their favorite WDWCelebrations signature offerings such as scavenger hunts, group rides, group meals, and, of course, a few very special surprises. Check out the WDWCelebrations web site for more details and a tentative schedule.

Celebration 35’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party on October 1

WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce the return of the Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party, a significant piece of WDWCelebrations’ history and a fan favorite for many years. As was experienced during Celebration 25 and Celebration 30 five years later, guests will once again have the chance to enjoy delectable dessert options on the water’s edge of World Showcase Lagoon with a premium view of the classic nighttime spectacular as it lights up the night sky. On previous park anniversaries, Epcot has added a special anniversary tag to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth that rivals, if not surpasses, the popular July 4th and New Years Eve tags.

How to Register for Celebration 35, Including the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party

WDWCelebrations charges a nominal fee to event attendees which covers organizational costs. Additionally, a significant portion of the registration fees are donated to the Give Kids The World Village, the WDWCelebrations Charity Initiative charity of choice for Celebration 35 and many previous events. Registration for Celebration 35 costs $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-15.  Guests also have the option to donate additional funds to this event’s Charity Initiative when registering. The IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party is an additional cost of $69.99 per person, and tickets can be purchased during the event registration process. Registration closes on September 27, 2017.

About WDWCelebrations

As Epcot® prepared to celebrate its 25th anniversary in October 2007, the online Disney community was in an uproar over the apparent lack of official acknowledgement of this historic park’s milestone. In response to the Internet furor, a group of individuals decided to step up and create a fan-based event – dubbed Celebration 25 – to properly celebrate the silver anniversary. Over 1200 like-minded fans registered to attend the event. The Celebration 25 event was officially embraced by Disney management and was given the rare privilege of working closely with the management and staff of Epcot® to provide in-park event check-in, group history walks, a press conference, and a private dessert party. At the end of the day, the attendees knew they had been a part of something special – and something they didn’t want to end. Out of this demand, an idea was born: to celebrate the many anniversaries, milestones, and bonds between those who share a love for Walt Disney World. WDWCelebrations was born. And since that time, each of their unique events have offered guests the chance to celebrate the magic of the Disney Parks’ past, present and future, together.

Last Chance to Register for WDWNT’s 10th Anniversary Event, Starts This Saturday!

We’re less than a week away from WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary Event, a special celebration of our Tencennial at the Walt Disney World Resort taking place September 22nd through the 26th, 2017.

 

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Tickets are almost sold out for our “WDWNT: The Breakfast Vol. 2” special event taking place inside the rarely seen Living Seas lounge!

The main event on Saturday, September 23rd is our incredible interactive game, “WDWNT: The Order of the Seven”. In this game, groups up to four in size will race around all of Walt Disney World competing for points in what has to be just about the craziest all-day adventure ever devised. The point of the game will be to reconnect the seven themes of EPCOT Center and restore the park’s original vision to stop an evil robotic force. I really can’t say much more at this time, but I do promise it will be a day you will never forget!

The event also includes many other group activities, including meals, attractions, and more (which you can see on the full schedule), and registration is required to attend any of the aforementioned offerings (and is of course open at Events.WDWNT.com). Registration is discounted by 33% if you are a member of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society.

 

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Join Us for an All-Day Game Across Walt Disney World, WDWNT: Order of the Seven

This September WDWNT brings you our most insane game yet – long, silly, infuriating, and fun, all at the same time. Be prepared to step into a world where Seven is a sacred number, representing the collection of the World’s (Walt Disney World’s) most powerful entities. An evil creature reigns over the land, and his robotic fury threatens the very foundation of time and space. Your team must work together to solve clues and complete tasks across Walt Disney World, in order to unite the power of the Seven, and save the day once and for all… or at least until the next D23 Expo…

WDWNT proudly presents WDWNT: Order of the Seven.

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This game is just one part of WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary, our celebration of 10 years of WDWNT, taking place September 22-26, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Resort. The winning team in WDWNT: Order of the Seven will receive an impressive prize package from WDWNT.com. Runner up teams will also receive prize packages.

Participation in WDWNT: Order of the Seven is open to everyone. You must register for the WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary event in order to participate in this game. Even if you will only be joining us for the game on Saturday, September 23, you must still register for the event, because there is no separate registration form just for the game. Registration is open now at events.wdwnt.com, where you’ll also find a schedule for the entire event.

SHOP NOW: Flash Sale at the WDWNT TeePublic Store, 25% Off Everything!

If you missed the last sale, now is your chance to get your favorite WDWNT designs on shirts, stickers, notebooks, and more, at a cool end-of-summer 25% off!

In order to activate the sale, you must use this special link: WDWNT 25% Off End-of-Summer Sale!

Checkout WDWNT’s Latest Designs

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Pay tribute to the closing of the Universe of Energy at Epcot with this cool design!

 

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Pay tribute to the closing of The Great Movie Ride with this take on our original “Make The Movie Ride Great Again” shirt.

 

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Are Figment’s days numbered (again)? Show your support with this call to action tee!

 

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Joining us at our 10th Anniversary celebration in September? Show your support with this shirt!

 

There are more designs, as well as notebooks, stickers, phone cases, and even coffee mugs, and all are 25% off at our end-of-summer sale! We’ll see you at the parks (wearing your awesome new shirts hopefully)!

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Join Us for A Celebration of Classic Epcot and WDWNT Inside The Living Seas Lounge

As part of our 10th anniversary festivities, we are hosting a special breakfast event inside the private lounge at The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion. WDWNT: The Breakfast, Vol. 2 will be held on Sunday, September 24 and is part of WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary, a four-day event at Walt Disney World taking place Saturday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 26.

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The Living Seas Lounge (more accurately called The Living Seas Salon) opened in 1986 with pavilion and has been almost untouched since then. The signage in the lounge still refers to it as The Living Seas.

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You can see more of the lounge in a photo and video tour from last year.

WDWNT: The Breakfast, Vol. 2 is scheduled to include:

  • Unseen Epcot Center – A special multimedia presentation featuring never-before-seen artwork from the park’s 35-year history, as well as relics from the park’s past appearing in-person
  • Live WDWNT games
  • Door prizes
  • A Commemorative WDWNT Gift
  • A few surprises
  • And of course, bacons (and other food that we haven’t butchered the name of)!

For more details on WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary, or to register to attend the event, check out http://events.wdwnt.com. The link to purchase tickets for the breakfast is also on that page. WDWNT: The Breakfast, Vol. 2 is open to registered attendees of WDWNT: The 10th Anniversary.

Wondering why we are calling the WDWNT: The Breakfast, Vol. 2? Back in August 2010, WDWNT hosted an event called WDWNT: The Weekend which included a private breakfast and live podcast recording session on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Of course, we called this first breakfast event “WDWNT: The Breakfast.” So now we’re on Volume 2, continuing our shared breakfast event universe.

APPLY NOW! – Become A Contestant on WDWNT: The Dating Game

The third time’s a charm…
WDWNT is looking for contestants who are looking for that special someone in their life. Sign up now for a chance at being a contestant on the upcoming edition of WDWNT: The Dating Game!
In the game, an eligible bachelor or bachelorette will get to ask questions to 3 eligible suitors. The eligible suitors have a :45 second time limit to finish their answer. At the end of the questioning, the bachelor(ette) must pick one person to go on a date at a restaurant at Walt Disney World paid for by WDWNT. The date would then be recapped on a future episode of WDW News Tonight.

Here are the rules and disclaimers:

  • All contestants must live in the Central Florida area or be willing to commute for a date.
  • All contestants must be 18 years old or older.
  • All contestants must fully complete the questionnaire below.
  • Potential contestants apply in general to appear on the game show. WDWNT LLC will choose who gets to be a suitor and who is a Bachelor(ette).
By applying, you are agreeing to the following:
  • You may appear on WDW News Tonight live via phone, Skype, Google hangout or in person on Wednesday, February 15, 2017
  • You may appear on at least one additional edition of WDW News Tonight.
  • You agree to go on one date at a restaurant of our choice at Walt Disney World paid for by WDWNT.
  • You agree to have the date recorded (audio and video) and release your image and likeness to be used by WDWNT LLC.
  • An interview to be conducted by a WDWNT staff member to validate your eligibility

Click here to enter!

And watch the last edition of the game here:

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Three – Episode 11 Is Now Available For Download

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In this week’s episode, the gang talk about:

  • Do we know who Snoke is now?
  • Is Ben Affleck stepping down as Batman?
  • We discuss the latest reveals from the San Diego Comic Con.
    • We discuss the leaked “Avengers: Infinity War” trailer!
    • Why we should be worried about “Thor Ragnarok”!
    • Captain Marvel is going back in time!
    • “Ant-Man And The Wasp” adds a Catwoman!
    • “Justice League” trailer 2. Snyder vs Whedon!
    • “The Flash: Flashpoint” movie. Is it too early?

Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy, Taylor Katcher, Matthew Diaz and Michael Battista!

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Three Episode 11 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programing  and iTunes!

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VIDEO: WDW’s Biggest Mistakes, Yunker, The Map Game and More on WDW News Tonight

Last night on WDW News Tonight…

    • Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy are closing
    • The Minnie Van launches
    • Weird World Showcase Food of the Week: Yunker
    • We discuss Walt Disney World’s Biggest Mistakes
    • “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society
    • Who’s Mad at Tom Now!?
    • We play WDWNT: The Map Game for great Disney themed prizes

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Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly, audio and video program presented on 105.5 FM, 660 AM, and AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, Florida, as well as online at WDWNewsTonight.com every Wednesday from 9-11pm EST. The show covers the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney news. The show combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vacation topics, call in games, and in-depth discussions to bring Disney fans a one-of-a-kind 2-hour program covering the Disney Parks. While the show is being live-streamed in both audio and video, listeners and viewers also interact via a live chat online. The show is also available on demand as an audio download, online audio stream and can be watched live or recorded on YouTube.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/9/17) – Jeopardy, Cornac, Goodbye Energy & Great Movie Ride, Imagineer That Returns, & More!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, Jeopardy & Cornac the Magnificent return, we say goodbye to the Universe of Energy and the Great Movie Ride, and We Imagineer a better replacement than a Mickey Mouse cartoon attraction…

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If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside of the Orlando area, the show can be watched via video stream at listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or mobile device. You can also use WDWNT: The App to watch and chat along. The show also utilizes a live chat and the ability to call-in to interact with the show. WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, but also features appearances by a number of other WDWNT correspondents.

Coming up on this week’s show:

  • A recap of the last week’s news (with a WDWNT comedic twist)
  • A visit from Cornac the Magnificent
  • Another edition of “Weird World Showcase Food Item of the Week”, where Tom, Nick, and Michelle try something strange from Epcot
  • An In-Depth Discussion where we Imagineer a an overhaul of The Great Movie Ride, rather than replace it
  • The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments
  • “Who Hates Tom Now?”
  • “Jeopardy: The WDWNT Edition” for prizes provided by WDWNT: The App
  • And more!

We hope that you will tune in tonight at 9PM ET for another episode of WDW News Tonight!

If you missed our last show, be sure to watch it: