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WDWNT LLC
Disney
EPCOT
Disney World
Disney Parks
Walt Disney World
Disneyland
Disneyland Paris
Magic Kingdom
Epic Universe
Universal Studios
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Disney Springs
Splash Mountain
Haunted Mansion
Tokyo Disneyland
Disney Cruise Line
Star Wars
Theme Parks
Pirates Of the Caribbean
Animal Kingdom

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes108Founded19 years ago
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Recent Guests

Jill Diffendal
Disney expert and content creator; co-host on WWNT-related shows
WWNT (Walt Disney World News Today)
Episode: Great Moments in Disney Attractions with Jill! – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 124
Ryno Clavin
Special guest, YouTuber focusing on theme park experiences
Episode: Creating a New Disney Lounge and More with Ryno – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 121
Josh Benish
Returning special guest
Disney fandom community
Episode: Previewing Our BIGGEST Event Ever! – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 118
Josh Benes
Special guest discussing Disney Quest and memorabilia
WDW News Today panelist
Episode: DisneyQuest: Disney’s Failed Regional Theme Park – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 113
Josh Benesh
Guest, observer/fan with Disney insider context
WDW News Today
Episode: Will The Carousel of Progress Update Work? – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 109
Bob Weiss
Former president of Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering
Episode: What’s New at Walt Disney World This Summer? – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 104
Piano Rob
Musician known for live performances at Disney locations
Independent Artist
Episode: Favorite Memories From 10 Years of WDW News Tonight – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 96
Jason Diffendal
Key contributor and performer on the show
WDW News Today
Episode: Favorite Memories From 10 Years of WDW News Tonight – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 96
Paul Osterhout
Former Disney Imagineer
Disney
Episode: Michael Eisner Stories with Imagineer Paul Osterhout – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 95

Hosts

Eric Morton
Tom Corliss

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 738 ratings
  • Less Eric

    Update: Eric also doesn’t have the deep Disney knowledge like other hosts and just wants to be bombastic to make himself sound important. Get this guy off the show. Eric doesn’t stick to relevant anecdotes, and I don’t want to know his life story when I’m listening to Disney talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CattyPaw$
    United States3 months ago
  • Audio problems

    I have tried to listen to the podcast several times for different episodes but its the same problem every time. You can hear Eric very clearly but when Tom talks its like he is to far from the mic. If I turn my volume up then Eric comes on and its way too loud.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    yellowstonewall1
    United States5 months ago
  • Hot garbage

    Smack the snacks a little more and hack into the microphone people just love hearing you eat and sniff Outstanding way to get more followers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    printstud
    United States8 months ago
  • Good, but too chatty

    Love the information but could do with a lot less of the personal chitchat.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gmaknu
    United States9 months ago
  • Love the format

    I really enjoy the banter between Eric and Tom, and at an age where you see so many complain about everything, … keep eating food near the mics, go off topic, make it personal, segway to something else. The dynamic is what makes the show special and now that it drops Saturday I enjoy it on my Monday AM travels. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JVal85
    United States10 months ago

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Some listeners find the personal tangents and off-topic conversation excessive.
Disney history, personal anecdotes, and detailed attraction discussions are recurring draws for fans.
Some longtime listeners miss the earlier emphasis on timely Disney news.
Listeners value the informal, long-form format, lively host dynamic, and candid opinions about Disney parks.
Eating and chewing sounds are a repeated complaint, alongside requests to improve microphone balance and audio levels.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Should Disney Celebrate Mickey’s 100th Birthday? – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 127
Q: When might Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune reopen at Disneyland Paris after its planned reimagining?
Tom says he has no inside information and expects the project to take a while. He hopes for summer 2028 but considers late 2028 or 2029 a more realistic estimate, given the ride's mechanical and structural work.
How Should Disney Celebrate Mickey’s 100th Birthday? – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 127
Q: What could Disney do to celebrate Mickey Mouse's upcoming 100th anniversary, and what should it do?
The hosts suggest a new daytime parade shared by Disneyland and Walt Disney World, a Mickey-through-the-years fireworks show, a Steamboat Willie addition to the Electrical Water Pageant, themed food, and decorating a park icon. They hope the celebration includes Minnie and becomes a major company-wide event.
Disney Rides That NEED To Be Updated – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 125
Q: How many days do we need to do the must-do rides in Disneyland and DCA, but also be able to slow down and catch a vibe?
The hosts recommend at least three days for a more relaxed first visit. They suggest two days for Disneyland and one for Disney California Adventure, while noting that park hours and seasonal entertainment affect how much visitors can fit in.
Is Iger to Blame for Chapek? – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 122
Q: What happened with Bob Chapek's leadership style and the board's reaction?
The hosts describe Chapek as strong operationally but weak in leadership presence and emotional intelligence, which, combined with board dynamics and Iger's influence, led to a strategic backlash and his ouster.
Josh’s INSANE Disney History – The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 119
Q: Why is the archival and behind-the-scenes work important to the fan community?
They reflect on how artifacts, sketches, and firsthand accounts bridge generations of fans, explain the creative process, and keep the memory and craft of Imagineering alive for new audiences while inspiring future creative work.

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Long-form conversations about Disney theme parks, attractions, cruises, food, history, and fan culture. Regular hosts Eric Morton and Tom Corliss mix detailed opinions and memories with playful tangents, listener questions, snack talk, and occasional guest conversations. Topics range from the design and upkeep of rides to Imagineering history, park planning, corporate decisions, and ideas for future experiences. Guests tend to bring personal expertise or deep involvement in Disney history, attractions, and fan communities. The conversational, often unscripted style sets these discussions apart from straight news coverage: expect strong opinions, nostalgia, insider anecdotes, and wide-ranging detours alongside substantial discussion of Disne... more

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2. Ryno Clavin
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