PHOTOS, VIDEO: Preparations Continue at the Magic Kingdom Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

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We’re back at the Magic Kingdom today to check in on more Hurricane Dorian preparations around the park. On our last visit, we spotted some of the initial hurricane prep, and even more has been tied down and removed around the park since then. Do keep in mind that if you are planning on visiting … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/30/19 (Hurricane Dorian Preparations, No Crowds, 80 Years of Marvel MagicBand, and More!)

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It’s a blustery day here at the Magic Kingdom. Everyone in Florida has been preparing for Hurricane Dorian, even Mickey. As soon as we arrived at the park, we spotted the first signs of hurricane prep. A crew is hard at work rolling up and securing the scrims around the construction. Banners have been wrapped … Read more

VIDEO: Initial Preparations Underway at the Magic Kingdom Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

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We reported earlier today on some of the steps the parks are taking to prepare for Hurricane Dorian. With the predicted high winds, there’s no surprise that they want as many things tied down and removed around the parks as possible. We’re talking banners, construction materials, tarps, recently-installed Fall decor, and even roller coaster parts. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Light-Up Themed Show Elements Installed Along Track of TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

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We were at the Magic Kingdom early this morning and noticed some big things happening on the site of TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom. First, we noticed crew installing something covered in a tarp. We weren’t too sure what was going on at first, but when we checked back later, we saw an … Read more

REVIEW: Cruella’s Hide-A-Way in Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Should Remain Hidden at Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party”

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Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom and I have a strange relationship. In my early years of visiting, my family would regularly go to Tony’s. It was a different time, where most table service restaurants in the park weren’t very good, but neither were the counter service options. It was a landscape filled … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Sundae and Pumpkin Milk Shake Arrive at Auntie Gravity’s in the Magic Kingdom

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As soon as we flip our calendars from July to August, we know pumpkin spice everything can’t be far behind. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies knows what we really, really want: more pumpkin spice! Two new pumpkin spice treats are now available and we’re all about it. Give us all the pumpkin spice soft serve. The … Read more

REVIEW: New Monster Brownie Sundae is a Monster of a Deal at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom

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It’s snack time here at the Magic Kingdom! It’s a hot day, so some cool refreshing ice cream sounds good right about now. We strolled down Main Street, U.S.A. to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and discovered a brand-new Monster Brownie Sundae on the menu. Is that my stomach growling, or is it the ice … Read more

“it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom Adding Disney Characters to the Attraction for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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With Walt Disney World closing in on its 50th anniversary in 2021, many classic Magic Kingdom attractions are set to go through some changes and refurbishments before the big celebration kicks off. The long-rumored addition of Disney film characters to “it’s a small world” will apparently come to fruition just ahead of the golden anniversary … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/3/19 (Fried Pickle Hot Dogs, New Haunted Mansion Merchandise, Souvenir Tiki Bowls, Construction Updates, and More!)

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Welcome to another busy day here at the Magic Kingdom! It’s August, which means it’s basically Halloween time here at Walt Disney World. Preparations for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party seem to be underway. The bench has moved to the other side of the street near City Hall. The Haunted Mansion awning has returned! … Read more

PHOTOS: Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowls Arrive at Aloha Isle Refreshments in the Magic Kingdom

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We were making our way through Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom earlier today, when we noticed something new at Aloha Isle Refreshments. Dole Whip is now available in souvenir tiki bowls! Uh oa, we’re in trouble. If you thought we were gonna cruise by without getting one, then you’d be in denial. Aloha Isle serves … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/28/19 (Castle Walkway Construction, Steamboat Willie Ear Hats, Disney Ducks, and More!)

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Welcome! The Magic Kingdom is an ever-changing park with new things happening each and every day. Today, we spotted new Disney Parks Designer Collection ear hats on Main Street, Cinderella Castle walkway expansion over in Fantasyland, and TRON construction in Tomorrowland! We start in the hub where our favorite group of ducks is sunbathing during … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/21/19 (Castle Pathway Refurbishment, Haunted Mansion Queue Update, New Merchandise, ETC.)

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To all who come to this happy place, welcome! During this week’s Magic Kingdom photo report, we take a look at some ongoing construction around the park, some new merchandise, and more! Crowd levels have been pretty low recently, so we figured this would be the perfect day to take a stroll around the park. … Read more

PHOTOS: Structural Framework Installation Underway for TRON Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom

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Welcome! During our last Tron Roller Coaster construction update, the track that is now in place was still being installed. Other supports and framework had just started getting staged. Now we’ve spotted huge advancements in the framework, stretching past even the tallest point of track! Let’s take a look at all the latest changes to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/19/19 (Entrance Construction, Haunted Mansion Queue Refurbishment, Disney Parks Play App Pins, and More!)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom. It looks like the first phase of the entrance enhancement is underway. We’re greeted by construction scrims and fake bushes once we arrive at the park. It’s only a matter of time before the Walk Around the World bricks are removed. Be sure to check … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Begins on “Arrival Experience Enhancements” in the Entrance Area of Magic Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World Resort is currently enhancing the overall guest arrival experience at all its theme parks. From the parking lots to the theme park entrances, nearly every step in between those points is being reconfigured, including walkways and transportation loading and unloading zones, and the Magic Kingdom is no exception, with most “Disney’s Walk … Read more

Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom Remains Closed for 3rd Straight Day Due To Unscheduled Maintenance

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On Friday, something happened during the routine start-up procedures of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The ride never opened that day and didn’t operate all-day Saturday either. Today, the attraction remains closed for the third consecutive day. The unplanned maintenance, not announced months in advance, is a rarity for Walt Disney … Read more