The Simpsons Removed from Disneyland, Major Tom Announcements

[@wetasaurus]

Eric was a genius hire choice - his expertise and personality is so good for the channel.

[@janalamarca8980]

I also want to commend Eric for a great job hosting News Today! Loving the Shanghai vlogs and your honesty is appreciated, Tom! Looking forward to your breakdown of the D23 news and excited about the return of my favorite comedy show, News Tonight! Great job to everyone at WDWNT!

[@jjmazzolini]

I agree Eric has done a phenomenal job of hosting during your time overseas, Tom. Looking forward to having you back, too. Safe travels!

[@PoweredLaces]

He is incredibly professional, direct and has a great presence on screen. He could be an actual news reporter.

[@ErikaEmody]

agreed - Eric held it down like a PRO

[@kristinfonte]

I love, love the Tokyo and Shanghai vlogs. I’m so happy to hear that the vlogs will be ramped up. Tom in the wild is what we want to see. ❤😂 thanks!!

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Adequate? I think Eric and everyone has gone above and beyond, I love listening to the podcast with him and Nick, the last episode with the accents was a riot! 😂

[@PoweredLaces]

I don’t like the idea of skipping the room where Rey recruits you, and the transport. 9:16

[@jayokee714]

More episodes!!!

[@KnuckleDude24]

It's possible that Disney didn't like the cameos because of brand integrity and/or felt it didn't make sense for The Nightmare Before Christmas to have those cameos. Like, what would Jangles and Krusty have anything to do with the film it's based on even for a holiday re-theme.

[@jaytoser5212]

Greetings to Katie and the Team! Before I retired, I was always a techie in theater (carpenter, follow spot, etc.) Tom said, "You have no idea how long . . ." Well yes, I do. It is so rare for the 'behind the scenes' folk to be mentioned. I am glad that Tom has taken the time to mention you all!

[@taratravia9464]

Eric’s been awesome! Exciting news about the live Today shows!!

[@jgkidd82]

Eric has done an amazing job on these news casts. Looking forward to all the d23 news from Anaheim! ☺️

[@bdchiaccio]

You guys have provided so much wonderful content, behind the scenes info and humor, that it has been a joy to behold even over this last year!

[@jenw3246]

Thank you Tom for sharing your overseas adventures! I’ve enjoyed watching all of your videos.

[@fattestedtravel]

Eric has been amazing. You chose well. Look forward to seeing you on the 15th! WDWNT has the strongest content TEAM in the game.

[@nish221100]

"You chose wisely"..... :) (Cue Indy music)

[@chrishintz1077]

@@nish221100 ah yes. Or was it : “you chose (interminable, suspenseful pause) wisely.”? Phew. That was close. ;). Lovely how the guardian of the cup or keeper of the flame brotherhood guy had been waiting there all those years. This Indy episode had so much heart. Tons of faith. Especially poignant bc Indy himself was not what one would call a true believer. The whole thing with his father keeping his notebook over the years. Nice writing. Nice touch. Thanks for the memorable reference. Now I’m reliving that whole scene. “Elsa!, give me your hand, honey!”.

[@steveharrison9901]

Nobody? Nobody? That headline? Ok. I’ll do it. Ground Control to Major Tom… I accept cash. 😆😆

[@CaramelAppleonMain]

DANG IT! I just did it! LOL

[@sandychampion216]

Eric has done an amazing job!! Really enjoyed his perspective. Hope to be able to come watch a taping. Welcome Back, Tom.

[@Rifftraxfan]

I am just one guy so it's only 9 views on the Shangai vlogs but they meant more than I can say. I was aprehensive about visiting Shanghai Disney but this has changed my mind. I will absolutely go. Thank you, Tom. And I look forward to new vlogs, they were all very fun

[@kingdoo21]

I'm stoked for the Hong Kong vlogs!

[@WDWNT]

That means so much, thank you for the support!

[@averyeml]

Yay! Anything that encourages people to get out there and see things is a positive. There’s a lot to love about Shanghai Disney, even if there are a lot of weird bits too 😂

[@maryjesch8841]

Eric has been just spectacular! Thank you, Eric!

[@rosem3240]

Funny how you mention the hotel cuz I work in a copper wiring production facility and about 2 weeks ago we got an order for housing/ commercial building electrical wires with disney company on the customer information. The exact adress lead to the disney construction company building specifically.

[@ThemeParkAngel]

They really took the themeing in liberty Square to a whole new level. Combining the two lands is a crazy idea 😂

[@ErikaEmody]

Welcome Back, Tom - what a journey! Looking forward to the next News Tonight!

[@jay6389]

I don’t think Disney is allowed to have any Simpsons references in Disneyland because of the Simpson lands in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando resort.

[@WDWNT]

But why not Inside Out?

[@jay6389]

@@WDWNT that I have no idea

[@luiscomic5138]

I personally haven't watched the blogs as much but I do see them as very comforting to leave in the background and see how the parks are doing. Eric and the team have done an amazing job for sure! I've been enjoying how they've been handling the show. Wouldn't mind the show alternating between Tom and Eric!

[@MatecaCorp]

The first thing I said when I saw the Krusty reference was “that’s not gonna last long”

[@MoiveGuy24]

I didn’t even know The Simpsons were at Disneyland lol, there was also some kind of sewage leakage on July 30 at magic kingdom which was my birthday actually lol it smelled really bad like sewage and throw up 🤮

[@suecoppola1081]

I love these vlogs…….there are parks that I will never get to and I love seeing them!

[@SebTH1Games]

16:11 My only guess is for the simpsons, that Universal probs would have a legal grounding over theme park rights? Im unsure if Disney has them fully. The inside out one, idk maybe Pixar had an issue or someone higher up.

[@ghosty4]

Stop it! Before I clicked on this video, I was like, "There are no Simpsons in Disneyland?". It's WILD that they put references to Inside Out and The Simpsons in a Nightmare Before Christmas themed attraction, and just thought that was OK!

[@rayay9581]

That wasn’t a sewage spill. That was just the brown pathway.

[@lisacraze1]

Good to see you Tom. Hope the packing/travel goes well. And shout-out to your new video editor. They're doing a wonderful job!

[@jhillestad]

Please no more DVC !

[@Zachery_]

Another lounge you say? 😂

[@francisnguyen6349]

Eric has been very amazingly. You look forward about 15th Anniversary of WDWNT for Tom.

[@AmusementLabs]

I dont think the SR lone for rise will be a thing. If ive learned anything over the years is that the moment people hear 'shorter wait' that family of 6 and everyone else pack themselves into the SR line. (And then also complain when they get split up) Personally i think it should be done through the app letting only 1-2 party members go at a time. SR lines are ripe for abuse.

[@RositaKleineIsFine]

It will be great to have you back, Tom. Though Eric always does a great job. Looking forward to all the great content to come. Have fun at D23. Be safe. 😊🫶

[@billybatson22]

As Tom is talking all I hear in my head is Phil Collins singing "Take Me Home." Looking forward to you returning state side. Can't wait for what's to come for WDWNT (and cannot WAIT for the return of News Tonight.) The vlogs have been amazing, Eric and Nick were great on the podcasts but time for Tom to re-enter the studio like Ultimate Warrior did at the end of WrestleMania VIII!!

[@_peachbeach]

Ground Control to Major Tom announcements🎶

[@alimarie3269]

I love the vlogs of Tokyo and Shanghai, I am so sad they're finished 😭 can't wait for Hong Kong!

[@WDWNT]

I have more Japan ones, they’ll keep coming

[@alimarie3269]

yay!!

[@fifthrider]

I just assumed Tom was going to announce "That's it, I'm staying here, I'm never coming back." At least Imagineers brought a little more life to the park by making Liberty Square's "brown river" interactive. I guess they didn't think slapping decals on everything was the lowest they could go. Well done.

[@IndyAmi]

Have enjoyed your Tokyo vlogs! Can’t WAIT to see live vlogs from WDW! Always enjoyed those in the past! Will be looking forward to your thoughts after D23 Horizons… Eric and Jason did a SUPERB job on the auction! Got some fun items! Safe travels to Anaheim… going to watch your Shanghai series now! 😄

[@RoseMiller-rj4dj]

I've watched all the blogs so far and they were all entertaining and was amazed that Tom could accomplish so much. I don't usually comment but have to say Tom's reports from Japan and Shanghai didn't only show what's offered at the parks -- they showed families in those countries enjoying their visits and I found that even more enlightening!

[@JeanMBotero]

oh man if you guys do the live audience in the studios in December when we go down I am coming for sure!!!

[@jh1-o9o]

Thank you Tom for clarifying that Disney did, in fact, not eat Instagram 🤣🤣🤣

[@QuatroAtYale]

Good news segment with interesting stuff. Mad man? Crazy dude? Ah, yes, Tom is a maniac when it comes to Disneyana collectables. Wishing you lots of extra shelf space somehow. Looking forward to your Disney Treasure trip to give me the lowdown.

[@Ihartwalrusguy]

Figures they removed the Krusty Reference since Disney won’t get the Simpsons theme parks rights from Universal until 2028z

[@theamazingDrBob]

I’ve always wanted to watch news today live. I won’t be back up in the area until the first week of December though. Also if you’re looking for a substitute presenter or announcer let me know, I’ve been in the radio business for 15 years.

[@iamsailormoon]

“Earth below us, drifting, falling, floating weightless, calling home…” - my brain upon reading the video title 😂

[@dano8080]

Where’s Eric?!

[@WDWNT]

At home

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

Oh, Please, Disney! You Really Gotta Finish the Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge! The Hotel looks so Pretty and I Heard that one of the Rooms will be Themed to The Fox and the Hound (1981), so You Really Gotta Finish that Hotel.

[@adamp2384]

It probably won’t be reflection Disney Cancel Cultured it because it had Pocahontas in it and like everything on planet earth that’s apparently insensitive so it will just be another Marriott looking hotel I am sure

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

@@adamp2384 Well that's what they told me about

[@NathanSpies]

The Simpsons were at Disneyland?

[@ItzAdrian02]

Easter egg in haunted mansion briefly

[@codenameu.arctos3747]

Was worried that the Major Tom announcement would have been like the other youtube Disney channel's announcement of a major part of the show leaving.

[@jarrettc7215]

Absolutely love the Japan vlogs. Watching Tom get wet and giggling is hilarious. Can’t wait for more and also desperately awaiting the return of the Thursday show!!!!

[@Floridapanthers2020]

More vlogs from Walt Disney world, Disney land and BEYOND??? Is that what I think that is going to be?

[@AlbyMarz]

100% agree on the Reflections site

[@traciecombs7030]

Are you going to do a podcast and share your overall experience of living abroad this summer??🤞

[@WDWNT]

Yes

[@ErikaEmody]

+6:35 "Pump Trucks" - never a phrase one wants to hear. Now when I walk past the Christmas shop, I will think of PUMP TRUCKS. Thanks, Disney hahaahahha

[@averyeml]

So weird they got rid of the clowns! Don’t get me wrong, I hate the media conglomeration that brought The Simpsons to Disney but like… who’s really hurting lol I mean either way it’s a tiny Easter egg and I’m not losing sleep over it but let them do the cute little things!

[@ghosty4]

It's a Nightmare Before Christmas attraction. You can't just put Fox and Pixar references in it!

[@engima2913]

I was sweating. I was worried you’d miss “the best part is their concierge services are 100% free, so book today” 😂

[@ginadoyle4089]

Oh I despise these terrible tower hotels.

[@CaramelAppleonMain]

Sound control to Major Tom Announcements..... Sing it with me now...

[@PoweredLaces]

I can’t just comment about Eric. … Tom I’m really proud of you for not just going for work and parks, but also for expanding your own Horizons, and truly taking a risk going East. You are incredibly well spoken and honest/direct etc to your audience, and the risks you take, like Stage 89, and the museum, that is incredible work by you and the staff. Enough sucking kneecaps. Get home in one piece!

[@trevorandre746]

Tom, looking forward to your return.

[@imtired1696]

I always liked the Reflections plans. Sue me. ❤

[@tonycourant9771]

Shanghai vlogs were great. Good job bro

[@yedliw]

If you buy DVC resale, you won't be able to use points at the new resorts unless they change the current direction.

[@WDWNT]

Why do I need those?

[@MrChrisDanger]

That´s not insane it is because Universal owns the useage of Simpsons characters since the creator Matt Groenig have done exclusive Deals with them back than. Therefor Disney aren´t allowed to use any images of the Simpsons in the Parks (even when not everyone would have seen those during the ride). And not sure why Inside out couldn´t stay ????

[@ethanshackleton]

Probably didn’t want a mismatch between the two. They’ll unwrap them again in a few years when universal’s contract expires.

[@MrChrisDanger]

@@ethanshackleton yeah maybe but I rather hoping Universal and Matt will extend the contracts re-new them since I think they better fit in Universal in Orlando they have a massive Areal and in Hollywood it isn´t much smaller either with couple of Food options and a nice cool Ride. Even when I wished to Ride BTTF Ride rather than theirs but it was funny anyways and cool. Honestly I don´t want to see them as Characters or Ride Shows or so in the Disney Parks only because Disney has having them it would be strange and weird if the Characters coming instead of in the Universal Studios rather than appearing in the Disney Parks no thank you don´t see this coming and wont want to happen. Sorry but they aren´t Disney with their tones and jokes and such we don´t need representations from all the IP´s that would be too far and they already testing the borders with Deadpool but at least it refresh Avengers Campus in Anaheim and Paris (even when it is hard to understand the gibberish of french and lightly english that they speaking more or less clearly there). We don´t need the Simpsons or Blues lurking strolling disturbing around the Parks no thanks sorry but not sorry nope bring Disney there are plenty Characters well deserving to finally seeing rather than forcing strange figures only because of possession than what next Aliens, Predators planet of the apes Figures Invasion sorry no chance in hell.

[@michellee1190]

Haunted Mansion Bar, Doctor Strange Bar... I'ma gonna need to eat nothing but ramen for the rest of my life to take DCL trips...

[@robertjones1729]

Thank you Tom and Wdw fir your content. I have a question...if you have a sewage leak or issue at the MK...does it effect the Utilors?

[@seanstein8313]

Shanghai Vlogs are the best

[@adamkehoe7405]

Will the Hong Kong Disney vlogs cover how to get from the airport to central station, and to the parks? Will you also visit the Disney store in the airport, and showcase what that store has to offer, if different from the on-site shops? Will you do a Resort Hotel visit of all on Disney property, as I would think all would have unique merchandise / pins etc?

[@WDWNT]

Some of this :)

[@invisible77777777777]

Wow, getting bought by InsideTheMagic. Did not seeing that one coming.

[@ajtemple8601]

Someone misread the memo about putting in a new Winnie the Pooh ride at Frontierland.

[@LMC_CD]

Eric did a sterling job!

[@pamnicholson3887]

Wasn’t the original schedule showing WDWNTTV returning in May?

[@WDWNT]

No we originally were coming back in July, I pushed back to D23

[@trentsmith4525]

Hopefully reflections please build it pleas

[@betttrbeth]

Ground control to Major Tom…

[@EveryCrazyDay]

I think I made a comment a few years ago about how I wanted more time with Eric as host. Love Tom always but we’re just getting more awesome content while Tom gets to “live the dream” let’s be honest.

[@neko-chan6145]

Eric has been great!

[@Florescent6Muffin]

First! Hope you’re doing well, Tom!

[@Jarvel5]

Wow. I can't believe Tom is pregnant.

[@Delundon]

Tom, congrats on becoming an imagineer! (probably)

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Referential Easter Egg de potential Krusty! No less. And no more!

[@chuckoneill2023]

There may, indeed, be a lot of announcements during D23. So? Haven't we all learned that those are meaningless?

[@WDWNT]

Plenty have been meaningful, not sure we should all hang our hats on things lost to COVID

[@Coolnesski]

Disney has no business owning Simpsons

[@thedude1636]

Disney would do a helluva a lot better job on a Simpsons ride than that piece of crap in Universal City, California.

[@Atyomommahouse-p2m]

Never got the donkey Kong mine kart madness preview 👎🏽

[@WDWNT]

Nope, it’s very delayed.

[@Atyomommahouse-p2m]

@@WDWNT dangit. I go in sept.

[@juanitajones6900]

Which Disney park has the Simpsons?

[@unbanmekoil]

Is the plan to make the channel less “company” and more “personal” in terms of the content? The vlogs are good, but I think you could do good watching some classic KZbin bloggers like Casey N or even other popular Disney vlogs to see how you can better your shots and editing style. (Which would help make them palatable to a larger audience.)

[@WDWNT]

I have my own style and it is what it is.

[@unbanmekoil]

@@WDWNT I feel you. I’m an idiot anyway not sure what right I have to say anything. In any case, they’ll only get better and better.

[@jeremydegeytere8385]

I have zero faith in Bob Iger/Josh D'amaro and the Horizons panel at D23, live down the street and refuse to go. Going to Disneyland and seeing tomorrowland rot away like chernobyl for 25 years hasn't been pleasant. They have had so many opportunities to announce something or even acknowledge it but they refuse. Maybe you know something we don't but it sounds like this D23 will be focused on DCA for the DLR...

[@WDWNT]

It won’t be focused on just DL :)

[@jeremydegeytere8385]

@@WDWNT agreed! I’m talking about the California parks portion specifically. I believe that most if not all announcements will be for DCA and not Disneyland.

[@adamp2384]

@@jeremydegeytere8385 even over here at the WDW side if anything is announced it is either cut out or they budget cut it so it is just a cheap version of what it could have been. I want this D23 to be a time where they announce solid plans and stick to them 100%, but Disney past track record recently is all about budget cutting and pulling back spending, they can stand up and say all they want about how much they are investing but I am waiting for them to put their money where their mouth is

[@GWM9930]

Does Tom use a IPhone or Galaxy phone to record these videos?? Or is he using something else??

[@WDWNT]

DJI Pocket 3

[@GWM9930]

@@WDWNT Thank you

[@Meatball2022]

That visual chapter thing is terrible.

[@WDWNT]

The what

[@Meatball2022]

@@WDWNT if I want to go to a spot in the video, it doesn’t list chapters like it used to - it’s got a thumbnail and a barely partial caption next to each chapter. Because of the thumbnail the caption is so abbreviated you can’t see 2/3 of the verbiage.

[@guntherflume7129]

Who is Tom ?

[@WDWNT]

Probably the guy talking

[@kevindrake4529]

I feel like Tom has abandoned this channel. Maybe he has fun in Japan but if he wants to be there all the time then just shut this channel down and live in Japan then.

[@WDWNT]

I’m literally coming home, calm down lol

[@mikemoore7297]

D23 is going to be a load of BS announcements. They'll battle Epic Universe by opening something in 10 years from now.😂

[@WDWNT]

Epic is going to be battling themselves…