Joan Cusack Visits Jessie’s Roundup at Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom

Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 5, recently visited Magic Kingdom to check out the new show at Diamond Horseshoe, called Jessie’s Roundup. Jessie’s Roundup The official film description states, “Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today….electronics!” … Read more

Big Al’s at Magic Kingdom Now Behind Construction Walls

After permanently closing, the Big Al’s merchandise kiosk at Magic Kingdom is now surrounded by construction walls. It is expected to be demolished, to open up the Frontierland walkways as construction continues on Piston Peak National Park. Big Al’s Construction Walls The stand is completely blocked by walls that also run around nearby planters. The … Read more

Big Al’s in Magic Kingdom Permanently Closed for Piston Peak Construction

Big Al’s has officially closed at Magic Kingdom as Piston Peak construction begins to ramp up in Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates This morning, May 11, Big Al’s did not reopen with the rest of Frontierland. This lines up with the previous closing date we expected. The kiosk has already been removed … Read more

BREAKING: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opens at Magic Kingdom

After more than a year of refurbishment, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially reopened at Walt Disney World. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in January 2025. Disney did not initially share a reopening timeframe but eventually announced it would reopen in early May. After lots of testing … Read more

Likely Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates Revealed at Magic Kingdom

We now know when Big Al’s and Westward Ho in Magic Kingdom will likely close permanently. The two kiosks are closing for construction of Piston Peak National Park, a Cars expansion to Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates The Walt Disney World website lists no operating hours for Big Al’s after May 10 … Read more

Wall Construction Continues in Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom

Concrete work continues in Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars area, under construction at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction Crews were once again pumping concrete near the former Liberty Square Riverboat Landing. This time, the boom arm was positioned on the side of the landing closer to The Haunted Mansion. The landing … Read more

Construction Wall Erected Near Big Al’s at Magic Kingdom

Another construction wall has been erected along the Frontierland boardwalk in Magic Kingdom, near Big Al’s, which will soon be demolished. The work is related to construction of the new Cars-inspired Piston Peak National Park area. Piston Peak National Park Construction The new wall runs in front of a fenced-off flowerbed across from Frontier Trading … Read more

Piston Peak National Park Permit Signals Vertical Construction Coming Soon

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for construction at the Cars-inspired Piston Peak National Park addition to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction Permit The Notice of Commencement lists Balfour Beatty as the contractor for “General Construction” near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. Balfour Beatty is a general … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date Announced

Disney has announced the reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. The coaster has been closed for over a year. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date Disney shared a tongue-in-cheek video about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, highlighting all the comments demanding an opening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Ultimately, the … Read more

Dumpo the Flying Dumpster Spotted at Piston Peak National Park

Crews continue to extend the retaining wall in the Piston Peak National Park construction site at Magic Kingdom. We also spotted Dumpo, the flying dumpster, again! Piston Peak National Park Construction Additional sections have been added to the wall closer to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. There are two distinct sections, sticking out of the wall’s … Read more

Ducks of Disney Series 2 Mystery Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World

Second series of Ducks of Disney mystery pins now available at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World has released a second series of mystery pins designed to look like rubber duck versions of popular Disney characters. Ducks of Disney Series 2 Mystery Pins – $44.99 The front of the mystery pin pouch has a purple background with a Darkwing Duck rubber duck sitting in a bubble bath. Each pouch … Read more