PHOTOS: Jungle Green Pavement Expands at Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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The return of jungle green pavement to Adventureland has taken a leap forward at the Magic Kingdom. Since our last report, the work has expanded significantly, turning one strip of green pavement to a large patch outside the entrance to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The color is a throwback to how the land appeared … Read more

PHOTOS: More Jungle Green Pavement Laid in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom

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Adventureland is being restored to its 1970s appearance with jungle green pavement replacing the grey. This is just one of many pavement projects we’ve seen at Magic Kingdom as it approaches its 50th anniversary, with Tomorrowland’s “gears” and Fantasyland’s rockwork both recently replaced. The green pavement has been laid outside of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki … Read more

PHOTOS: Tortuga Tavern Reopens With Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Sandwich from Aunt Polly’s at Magic Kingdom

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Tortuga Tavern reopened this morning at the Magic Kingdom and debuted an updated menu. None of the items are actually new, but rather imports from other restaurants around the park. The delicious Peanut Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich from Aunt Polly’s is now available, as well as the Desert Pear Lemonade Pirate Slushy … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Green Pavement Returning to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom

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Many areas around the Magic Kingdom are getting a bit of a touch-up to look their best for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary this October. The pavement in Tomorrowland has been under refurbishment as it is pulled out piece-by-piece to be replaced with a new color scheme. Fantasyland had its rockwork pavement replaced in the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/21 (Brand New Scene Featuring Wild Chimpanzees Added to Jungle Cruise, New Jungle Navigation Co. Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we found ourselves exploring the many lands of Magic Kingdom. Join us today as we venture throughout the park to see just what lies in store. Let’s jump in!  Entering The Transportation and Ticket Center this morning, we found that all Monorail lines were down. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, & EPCOT 7/24/21 (Casey’s Corner Baseball Jersey and More New Merchandise Debuts, Adventureland Sign Updated In Light Of Cultural Sensitivity Efforts, New Structure Rises at TRON Lightcycle Run, and More)

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Welcome to another wonderful day at Walt Disney World! Join us today as we discover all of the many new happenings at Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and EPCOT. We start off our morning at Magic Kingdom, where we’ll venture through the many lands and see what awaits us! Let’s jump in! “Laughter is timeless. Imagination … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/25/21): All DINOSAUR Merchandise Removed, Adventureland Shields Removed, Another Pile Up on the Disney Skyliner, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, July 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Shields Removed from Adventureland Bridge as Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue at Magic Kingdom

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As cultural sensitivity changes continue around Walt Disney World, the large shields lining the Adventureland bridge at the Magic Kingdom have been removed. The tall shields were visible past the Adventureland sign, but they are no longer in place. Below to the left of the trash can, you can see one of the shields along … Read more

PHOTOS: Tribal Mask Removed from Adventureland Sign as Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue at Magic Kingdom

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Refurbishment has begun on the Adventureland sign in Magic Kingdom as part of Disney’s ongoing process of removing culturally insensitive elements from the parks. A headdress has been removed from the back right pole of the sign. The totem top of the pole has also been removed, leaving it plain for now. There have been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/23/21 (50th Medallion Installed On Cinderella Castle, Peter Pan’s Flight Sign Returns, New Americana MaDe Kiosk Designs, and More)

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Hello from another steamy day here at the Magic Kingdom! It was an exciting day here at the park, and well worth the heat for the news we found today. Let’s get started! On our way into the park this morning, we noticed that guests were being parked on the opposite side of the parking … Read more

PHOTOS: Spitting Camels in Adventureland Receive Makeover at the Magic Kingdom

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In more Adventureland news, the infamous Spitting Camels near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in the Magic Kingdom have received a bold new look after repainting. Previously, the camels were only gold. Now, the camel’s accessories are in shades of bright blue. The colors and designs match those on the sign for The Magic Carpets … Read more

PHOTOS: More Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) References Float Into Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom

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As part of the ongoing cultural sensitivity changes at the Jungle Cruise, “gnu” characters and story are expanding on the classic Magic Kingdom attraction. In addition to the office in the queue being stripped of nearly all props, new details were added to the crate under the tarantula near the dock. The crate now features … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Go Behind-The-Scenes With Imagineers as Jungle Cruise is Prepared to Reopen at Disneyland Park

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Disney Parks Blog has shared a fresh look at Disneyland Park’s Jungle Cruise, which will be reopening on July 16 after a series of cultural sensitivity updates. Among the new scenes on the attraction is the partially sunk Mekong Maiden, covered in mischievous monkeys. Just like in Florida, there will be a new version of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/25/21): Cast Members Go Maskless Indoors at Walt Disney World, Sign Removed From Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom, More Boo Bash Tickets Available, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Liki Tiki Statues Spring Back To Life in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom

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The Liki Tiki statues in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom are spraying refreshing water once again. Liki Tiki has been off for the past year to enforce physical distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19. A week ago, we noticed some mist coming from the tikis and the drum beats playing again. Guests were enjoying the … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Props Added to “Boats & Baits and Bites” Scene on Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

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During our ride on The Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom this morning, we spotted several more props that were added to the “Boats & Baits and Bites” scene. These changes are a part of Disney’s ongoing effort to refurbish the ride amid cultural sensitivity changes. Behind the menu sign on the far left, more fish … Read more