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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo, Kyle Duffield, Kelly Russo, Lee Scott and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this “shop till you drop” edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 64, we’ll have a discussion of our favorite places to shop at the Walt Disney World Resort. This proves to be one of our craziest and funniest discussions ever and we hope you can find some useful information inside (or at least a few chuckles).

Finally, Town Square Talk is back this week, highlighting the hottest topics around our WDWNT Network of websites. First up, Luke Manning is here to highlight our video download site, the WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at www.wdwntube.com. Jose Castillo will also update us on some upgrades to the WDW News Today Community Forums. I’m also making some Town Square Talk this week, with upcoming segments for this show and the newest staff member to join WDWNT.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

A special thanks to Jose Castillo and Luke Manning for helping edit the show this week (you may hear some stuff that gives it away). Without them, it might have come out late again!!!

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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo, Kyle Duffield, Luke Manning, and John Corigliano for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this "goodbye to John" edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 63, we have all the news and rumors from the last week to discuss in our Walt Disney World Resort News and Rumor Report. This time around, we’ll be telling you about a famous piece of Magic Kingdom merchandise that will be changing, the 2009 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, and the future of Innoventions.

Following that, “It’s Time to Go Back” as our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week on the WDW News Today Podcast. On this journey, we’ll be discussing the long and storied history of the Fantasyland Lagoon, traveling 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and around the world to Orlando, Anaheim, Tokyo, and Paris. We hope you enjoy this trip through time to look at the controversial location and the slimy and furry characters that have inhabited.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast of many for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this "While I'm on Vacation at WDW edition" of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 61, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from 2 weeks ago to discuss. This time around, we’ll be talking about a classic Magic Kingdom attraction closing, the 2009 Disney Pin Celebration, and two new Disney Vacation Club Resorts coming later next year.

After that, we'll have a discussion of our favorite things about Pleasure Island, which is especially timely with the closure of the remaining 6 nightclubs earlier this weekend. It should be an interesting discussion which should bring back some fond memories of the now extinct Downtown Disney district.

Finally, John Corigliano has another edition of his popular Ear To the World live-audio segment. This time, we'll be listening in on a showing of Disney's Hollywood Studios nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic!

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, John Rick,  Jose Castillo, John Corigliano, Jeff Arauz, and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this "What will You Celebrate?" edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 60, we have a simulcasted preview of the 2009 "What Will You Celebrate?" Disney Parks campaign. In this segment, we will let you know how you can celebrate your most special occasions at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts next year. We'll also fill you in on how you can get into a park for free on your birthday!!!

After that, we have the debut of our newest segment, "What were they thinking?", where we will examine the sometimes confusing decisions of Walt Disney World management. For this inaugural edition, we will take a look at the Disney Dining Experience membership, it's purpose, and why the name of the plan has been changed to "Tables in Wonderland".

Following that, “It’s Time to Go Back” as our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week on the WDW News Today Podcast. On this journey, we’ll be discussing the long and storied history of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. Join me and a very special crew to take an in-depth look at one of the world's most famous structures.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo, John Corigliano, Chris Lastrapes and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this back to school edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 59, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from the last week to discuss. This time around, we’ll discuss some changes to the Disney Dining Experience card, a new CD you can pick up, the next Disney Pin Celebration at Epcot and much more!

After that, we have the second edition of our newest WDWNT game show, “Where in the World is Tom Corless?”. For this second episode, I invited a number of staff members to play and we’ll determine who wins bragging rights as our next champion. Who will win and where am I? Listen in to find out!!!

Following that, John Corigliano returns with his segment, “Your Ear to the World”. This is a be a bi-weekly segment with live binaural audio from the Walt Disney World Resort. In this edition, John brings us to a rather comical showing of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Be sure to use headphones if you wish to fully enjoy this hilarious, one-of-a-kind experience.

Finally, Town Square Talk is back this week, highlighting the hottest topics around our WDWNT Network of websites. First up, Luke Manning is here to highlight our video download site, the WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at www.wdwntube.com. Jose Castillo will also update us on John Corigliano's Ear to the World, and you can find out more about that project by going to eartotheworld.net. I’m also making some Town Square Talk this week, with info on the winners of our Magical Memories contest and to discuss the future of the Disneyland News Today Podcast and Website.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns, you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

Enjoy the Show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jose Castillo, John Corigliano and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this back to school edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 58, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from the last week to discuss. This time around, we’ll discuss some changes to Sunset Blvd. in Disney's Hollywood Studios, new halloween decorations at the Magic Kingdom,a new image for Pixar characters in the parks and much more!

“It’s Time to Go Back” as our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week on the WDW News Today Podcast. On this journey, we’ll be discussing the long and storied history of the Exposition Hall on Main Street U.S.A. Join me and the usual crew (minus Jason Diffendal) to take an in-depth look at this rarely visited Magic Kingdom building.

Finally, Town Square Talk is back this week, highlighting the hottest topics around our WDWNT Network of websites. First up, Luke Manning is here to highlight our video download site, the WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at www.wdwntube.com!!! I’m here with info on the voting for upcoming segments on the show, and Jose Castillo will give us more information on John Corigliano's Ear To the World Podcast.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

Enjoy the Show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jose Castillo, Brian Martsolf, Jeff Arauz and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this laugh-out-loud edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 57, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from the last week to discuss. This time around, we’ll discuss some changes to the Fastpass system, more changes to Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a new policy for Extra Magic Hours, and much more!

After that, we have the discussion you voted for, as we discuss Walt Disney World's Best Parades. Learn all about our favorite moving spectaculars, including long lost favorites. We also discuss a few we didn't enjoy as much, in what we hope you'll find an entertaining segment.

Following that, John Corigliano returns with his segment, “Your Ear to the World”. This is a be a bi-weekly segment with live binaural audio from the Walt Disney World Resort. In this edition, John brings us to "Countdown to Fin", a group ride extravaganza from WDWCelebration's "A Wild Decade" event back in April. Be sure to use headphones if you wish to fully enjoy this hilarious experience.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

Enjoy the Show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including John Corigliano, Jason Diffendal, Chris Lastrapes, Jose Castillo, and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this jam-packed edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 56, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from the last two weeks to discuss. This time around, we’ll discuss some upcoming special events, updates on Toy Story Midway Mania, a new interactive experience at Epcot, and much more!

“It’s Time to Go Back” as our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week on the WDW News Today Podcast. On this journey, we'll be discussing nighttime spectaculars at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Join me and the usual crew (minus Justin Heyman, but with Chris Lastrapes added in) to take an in-depth look at explosive Hollywood blockbusters.

Following that, John Corigliano returns with his segment, “Your Ear to the World”. This is a be a bi-weekly segment with live binaural audio from the Walt Disney World Resort. For this special edition, John brings us to a showing of Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. Be sure to use headphones if you wish to fully enjoy this experience.

Finally, Town Square Talk is back this week, highlighting the hottest topics around our WDWNT Network of websites. First up, Luke Manning is here to highlight our video download site, the WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at www.wdwntube.com!!! I’m here with info on the voting for upcoming segments on the show, as well as the winner of our contest. Lastly, John Corigliano will join us to fill everyone in on what project he's currently up to.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

Enjoy the Show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including John Corigliano, Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Chris Lastrapes, Kelly Russo, Denise Hafto, John Rick, Lee Scott, Jose Castillo, Steve Swanson, and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this late edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 55 of WDWNT, we have the discussion you voted for, as we discuss Disney’s Character Dining options at the Walt Disney World Resort. Learn all about these amazing eateries, including tips and information that will help you in choosing the right character meal for you.

After that, we have the debut edition of our newest WDWNT game show, "Where in the World is Tom Corless?". For this first episode, I invited a number of staff members to play and we'll determine who wins bragging rights as our first champion. Who will win and where am I? Listen in to find out!!!

Finally, John Corigliano returns with his segment, “Your Ear to the World”. This is a be a bi-weekly segment with live binaural audio from the Walt Disney World Resort. For this special edition, John brings us to the final show of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire-Play It at the then Disney-MGM Studios. Be sure to use headphones if you wish to fully enjoy this experience.

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums.

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Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Luke Manning, Justin Heyman, and Jason Diffendal for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this edition of the WDW News Today Podcast.

To kick off episode 54, we have all Walt Disney World news and rumors from the last week to discuss. This time around, we’ll discuss changes to the Hall of Presidents, the re-opening of the Adventureland Veranda, very cool new Imagination T-shirts, and much more!

“It’s Time to Go Back” as our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week on the WDW News Today Podcast. On this journey, we tip off our hat to the Sorcerer's Hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Join me and the usual crew (minus John Corigliano, but with Luke Manning added in) to take an in-depth look at this controversial "weenie".

Town Square Talk is back this week with WDWNT Community Forum administrator Justin Heyman highlighting the hottest topics around our family of websites. Check out the new redesign and additons and be sure to get in on exciting discussions by heading over to www.wdwnewstoday.com/forums (../../forums)!!! Luke Manning is here to highlight our video download site, WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at www.wdwntube.com (http://www.wdwntube.com/)!!! I'm here with info on the next edition of WDWNT Live, as well as voting for the next WDWNT podcast. Lastly, Jason Diffendal of WDW Celebrations (www.wdwcelebrations.com (http://www.wdwcelebrations.com/)) is here with the latest on their next event, World Wide Weekend!

If you would like to contact us with any questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns you can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail message at (206)-666-2982.

Be sure to discuss this show and vote for the segments you want to hear by going over to the WDW News Today Community Forums at www.wdwnewstoday.com/forum.

Enjoy the Show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!