The WDW News Today Podcast - without News Today

Join Tom Corless and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, and Jose Eber 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 spring-action edition of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 41, Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, and Jose Eber join me in discussing the Walt Disney World News and Rumors. This week, we discuss two interesting incidents occurring at Walt Disney World recently, as well as a complete spoiler report and review of the new Toy Story Mania attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week, as we talk about the history of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress and the carousel theater of The Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland. Join us as we jump into the classic show to see its progression from the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, to Disneyland, to its latest location inside Walt Disney World. We'll also talk about what we hope and expect for the ground-breaking attraction in the future.

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 42 (5/11/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Disney Don’t Forget the Lyrics, and Town Square Talk.

Join host Tom Corless 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 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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Join Tom Corless, Luke Manning, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, John Rick, Nick McLamb, and Lee Scott 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 wild edition of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 39, Jason Diffendal and John Rick join us in discussing the Walt Disney World News and Rumors. This week, we discuss Toy Story Mania, upcoming changes to Innoventions, Animal Kingdom's 10th anniversary, and much more.

Next, it’s the latest edition of Disney Don’t Forget the Lyrics, as staff member Nick McLamb takes on reigning champion Luke Manning. This is another entertaining edition of our game and should have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Finally, in honor of Animal Kingdom's 10th anniversary this Tuesday, John Rick, Jason Diffendal, and Lee Scott will join us in rating each of Animal Kingdom's attractions, in our latest huge round-table discussion!

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 40 (4/27/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, and a look back on WDW Celebration's Commemorative Event, A Wild Decade!

 Take a journey through Episode 38 and Disney's Animal Kingdom's greatest audio from the last "Wild Decade". Includes audio from It's Tough to Be a Bug, Pizzafari, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Festival of the Lion King, Kiliminjaro Safaris, Dinoland U.S.A., DINOSAUR, Journey Into The Jungle Book, Tarzan Rocks, Finding Nemo The Musical, and Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade. Happy 10th Anniversary to Disney's Animal Kingdom!!!

Note: News and Rumors as well as Disney Don't Forget The Lyrics and our discussion on Disney's Animal Kingdom park will air next week on episode 39. Enjoy this special early show, as the WDWNT staff heads out to the special "Trade Till You Fade" pin trading event that John Rick and the Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders are putting on this weekend.

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns, please email us at [email protected] or leave a message on our voicemail at (206) 666-2982.

Join Tom Corless, Luke Manning, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Nick McLamb, Jose Castillo, and John Corigliano 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 wild edition of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 37, Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo and Justin Heyman join us in discussing the Walt Disney World news and rumors. This week, we discuss Toy Story Mania, upcoming changes to Pirates of the Caribbean, and the possibility of a revamped Imagination pavillion at Epcot.

Our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns this week, as we talk about the history of Animal Kingdom shows that have performed inside Dinoland U.S.A.'s Theater in the Wild. Join us as we jump into the wild to see The Journey Into the Jungle Book,Tarzan Rocks, and Finding Nemo the Musical spectacles.

After that, we have the latest discussion in our dining series, as we discuss table and counter service dining locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You may be surprised at just how many great offerings this decade-old park has to offer.

Our newest segment, Town Square Talk, is back this week with WDWNT community forum administrator Justin Heyman highlighting the hottest topics being discussed this week. Be sure to get in on these and other exciting discussions by heading over to http://wdwnewstoday.com/forum!!! We also higlight our new video download site, WDWNTube, featuring tons of great Disney Parks videos. Be sure to check that out at http://wdwntube.wdwnewstoday.com!!!

Finally, we welcome a rare occurrence to the show, as Luke and I answer a listener email. As always, we invite you to send in your questions by email to [email protected] or leave a message or comment on our voicemail at (206) 666-2982.

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 38 (4/13/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Disney Don't Forget the Lyrics, and, continuing a great tradition on this show, the Greatest Audio in Animal Kingdom History.

Join Tom Corless, John Corigliano, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Nick McLamb, Jose Castillo, Sparky LD, Rick Astley and Luke Manning 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 April Fools episode of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 36, Jason Diffendal, Adam Roth, Luke Manning and Carmine Torchetti join us in discussing the Walt Disney World news and rumors. This week, we discuss the "partners" statue, more details on Toy Story Mania, and the possibility of a revamped Beastly Kingdom at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Adam Roth finally returns this week to present Expedition Everoth, a look into the hottest happening around the Orlando theme parks. This week, Adam tells us about some character changes and the 2008 Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot.

We then have a WDWCelebrations (www.wdwcelebrations.com) update, as Jason Diffendal and Adam Roth fill us in on the group's next two events, "A Wild Decade" and "World Wide Weekend".

Next, it’s the return of Disney Don't Forget the Lyrics, as staff member Adam Roth takes on reigning champion Luke Manning . This is another entertaining edition of our game to date and should have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

To end this week’s show, we have the latest discussion in our dining series, as we discuss table service dining locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You may be surprised at just how many offerings the smallest gate at WDW has to offer for a full-meal.

As a special added segment, we have Rick Astley joining us for an April Fool's spectacular as we present some of our favorite WDW News Today podcast bloopers.

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. In addition, I would like to send out a special thank you to Brian Sommer for once again providing new voice-overs we will be using weekly on our program. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 37 (4/6/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Back To the Future, a discussion about dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and a look at some hot topics in the WDW News Today Community Forums.

Join Tom Corless, John Corigliano, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Nick McLamb, Jose Castillo and Luke Manning 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 episode of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 35, Jason Diffendal and Justin Heyman join us in discussing the Walt Disney World news and rumors. This week, we discuss an upcoming customizable ear hats, details on Toy Story Mania, and the possibility of a revamped Tomorrowland Speedway at the Magic Kingdom.

Our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns, as we talk about the history of Magic Kingdom attractions inside what is often referred to as the Tomorrowland Metropolis Science Center. Joining us in our 360 degree time travel this week is Justin Heyman, as we jump from "time to time" to visit America The Beautiful, Magic Carpet Round the World, American Journeys, The Timekeeper and Monsters Inc. The Laugh Floor attractions.

Our newest segment, Town Square Talk, debuts this week with WDWNT community forum administrator Justin Heyman highlighting the hottest topics being discussed this week. Be sure to get in on these and other exciting discussions by heading over to wdwnewstoday.com/forum!!!

To end this week’s show, we have the latest discussion in our dining series, as we discuss counter service dining locations at Disney's Hollywood Studios. You may be surprised at just how many offerings the smallest gate at WDW has to offer for a quick bite.

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. In addition, I would like to send out a special thank you to Brian Sommer for once again providing new voice-overs we will be using weekly on our program. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 36 (3/30/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Disney Don’t Forget the Lyrics, a discussion about table service dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a look at some new additions to Innoventions with Adam Roth.

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal and Luke Manning 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 episode of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 34 we take a short look at two pieces of news coming out about temporary dining changes at the Magic Kingdom and the long awaited debut of Block Party Bash at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Next, it's the return of Disney Dont Forget the Lyrics, as listener Brian Martsolf takes on reigning champion Luke Manning to win a fabulous Disney prize package. This is certainly our most exciting edition of our game to date and should have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Finally, we welcome a rare occurrence to the show, as I answer a listener email. As always, I invite you to send in your questions by email to [email protected] or leave a message on our voicemail at (206) 666-2982.

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 35 (3/16/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Expedition: Everoth returns for a discussion on new Innoventions exhibits, we discuss counter service dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we go Back To the Future to visit The Timekeeper and other Cirlevision 360 films at the Magic Kingdom.

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including John Corigliano, Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman and Jose Castillo for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between you and the World. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the Walt Disney World news, information, and fun we have to offer on this episode of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 33 Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo and Justin Heyman join me in discussing the Walt Disney World news and rumors. This week, we discuss an upcoming Primeval Whirl refurbishment, the end of a long running parade at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the possibility of a revamped Hall of Presidents coming to the Magic Kingdom.

Our Walt Disney World history segment, Back To The Future, returns, as we talk about the history of Magic Kingdom attractions inside what is often referred to as the Tomorrowland Interplanetary Convention Center . Joining me in our time travels this week are Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman and John Corigliano as we take a interstellar journey through the Flight to the Moon, Mission to Mars, Alien Encounter, and Stitch's Great Escape attractions.

To end this weeks show, I have an interview with Disney Dream Job CMO finalist Patrick Hurd on to discuss his entry video, how he created it, and his love for all things Disneyland. While this interview is very lengthy, I think it provides us with a great story you can not learn in a one minute long video.

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 34 (3/16/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Disney Don't Forget the Lyrics, Expedition: Everoth returns for a discussion on new Innoventions exhibits, and we discuss counter service dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including John Corigliano, Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Luke Manning and Adam Roth for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between you and the World. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the Walt Disney World news, information, and fun we have to offer on this episode of WDWNT.

To kick off episode 32, John Corigliano, Jason Diffendal, and Justin Heyman join me in discussing the Walt Disney World news and rumors. This week, we discuss an upcoming Jungle Cruise refurbishment, updates happening at the new wing of Disney's Contemporary Resort, and the possibility of a new ticketing system coming to the theme parks.

To end this week’s show,we have the first REAL edition of Disney Don't Forget the Lyrics, as listener Chris Nolin faces off with champion Luke Manning for a fantastic prize package. Who will win this epic showdown, tune in to find out!!! We are still looking for more participants in this fun-filled game show, so please contact us if you would like to know more about being a part of Disney Don't Forget the Lyrics.

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. Enjoy the show!!! See Ya Next Week!!!

Coming up on Episode 33 (3/9/08):

Walt Disney World News and Rumors, Information on the Disney Pincast, and we go Back to the Future once again to see some Magic Kingdom futuristic favorites and not so favorites.