PHOTOS: Galactic Gateway Stage Refurbishment and Repainting Continues at Magic Kingdom

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The Galactic Gateway stage is undergoing a refurbishment in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Galactic Gateway Stage Refurbishment The Tomorrowland entertainment destination has been home to dance parties and meet and greets. It can be found between Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and the Tomorrowland Joffrey’s Revive stand. The different structures of the area … Read more

PHOTOS: Center of Astro Orbitor Completely Reconstructed at Disneyland

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More decorative pieces have been installed on the central column of Astro Orbitor at Disneyland, which has been closed for refurbishment since November. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment In our last update, crews had installed the metal casing and planets of the column up to the small gold planet. The rest of the column has been installed, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Pieces Return to Astro Orbitor in Disneyland as Refurbishment Nears Completion

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More pieces of the Astro Orbitor have returned to Disneyland Park after being completely removed for the attraction’s refurbishment. The central structure of the ride returned earlier this week with a refreshed paint job in the same colors the attraction was before the refurbishment. Though the very top portion of the structure and some additional … Read more

New Magic Kingdom Lands Pin Set Featuring Big Al and Stitch

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Walt Disney World has a new pin set with four pins inspired by four of the Magic Kingdom lands: Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland. Missing from the set are Main Street, U.S.A., and Fantasyland. We found the pin set in Disney Clothiers at Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Lands Pin Set – $34.99 The pins … Read more

PHOTOS: Astro Orbitor Elements Receive Primer, Reopening Date Changed by One Week

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The reopening date for Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Park has been shifted as refurbishment work continues on the attraction. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment The Astro Orbitor webpage previously indicated the ride would reopen on March 8, 2024. There are now no operating hours listed for Astro Orbitor until March 15. The ride closed for refurbishment in … Read more

VIDEO: Guest Climbs From PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom By Herself

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A guest on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom evacuated from the ride when it stopped on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 — without Cast Member assistance. Guest Self-Evacuates From PeopleMover The woman was riding the PeopleMover at nighttime when it came to a stop. Rather than wait for instructions from a Cast Member, she … Read more

Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Reopening in March 2024 After Months-Long Refurbishment

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After closing for refurbishment in November 2023, we now know when the Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Park is set to reopen. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment The Astro Orbitor webpage on the Disneyland website lists operating hours for the Tomorrowland attraction beginning on Friday, March 8, 2024, which would mean an over three-month-long closure. Astro Orbitor was … Read more

Lunar New Year 2024 Merchandise Collection Featuring Spirit Jerseys, Minnie Ear Headband, & More Arrives at Walt Disney World

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While the actual date of Lunar New Year 2024 is still a few weeks away on February 10, a new merchandise collection celebrating the Year of the Dragon has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found everything available at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Star Traders is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Lunar New … Read more

REVIEW: Say “Ooooh” for the Green Alien Macaron from Alien Pizza Planet at Disneyland Park

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As part of the seasonal food and beverage offerings at Disneyland Resort, a regular version of the Vampire Green Alien Macaron from the Halloween season has joined the menu at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park. Green Alien Macaron – $7.99 filled with salted caramel buttercream, chocolate ganache, and brownie bits Alien Pizza Planet is … Read more

PHOTOS: New Bicoastal Space Mountain Pin Available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have launched a new “Disney Bicoastal Adventures” series of pins celebrating attractions that exist at both resorts. The first in the collection is a Space Mountain pin. The first version of the coaster opened at Magic Kingdom in 1975, and was followed by a second Space Mountain at … Read more

PHOTOS: Astro Orbitor Structure Completely Removed from Disneyland Park as Refurbishment Continues

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Just a few days after Astro Orbitor was completely deconstructed at Disneyland Park as refurbishment continues, the entire structure is now essentially gone. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment Astro Orbitor initially closed for refurbishment in November 2023, and is currently set to reopen sometime in “Winter 2024,” meaning likely sometime in January, February, or March. Currently, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Astro Orbitor Attraction Completely Deconstructed During Refurbishment at Disneyland

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Refurbishment is underway for the Astro Orbitor in Disneyland Park, and, in the latest update, much of the attraction has been removed. The vast majority of the attraction, including the ride vehicles, and the tower of planets at the center of the ride, has been removed for the refurbishment process. All that’s currently left of … Read more

PHOTOS: Planets and Other Themed Elements Removed From Astro Orbitor During Refurbishment in Disneyland Park

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Many themed pieces of the Astro Orbitor at Disneyland have been removed during the ride’s refurbishment. It closed in late November and will reopen sometime next year, but a date has not been announced. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment For reference, above is a photo of the attraction when it’s open, and below is a photo of … Read more

Tomorrowland ’94: Revisiting the Future of the Past

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Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland has been facing a crisis for some time due to its hodge-podge identity. Once highly cohesive and charming, the land has since been updated — without any actual full updates. With plans to overhaul the land scrapped, the best parts of Tomorrowland remain only as ghostly echoes of a bygone era, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Plaque on Astro Orbitor Construction Walls at Disneyland Park Contains Incorrect Dates, Information About Magic Kingdom Version of the Attraction

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An opening day land at Disneyland Park in 1955, Tomorrowland was conceptualized as an area that could capture the potential of ‘tomorrow,’ a place Walt Disney described as “a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come.” One ‘constructive thing’ that has been created since the land’s opening is the internet, which … Read more

Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Closed for Refurbishment Until 2024

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The Astro Orbitor at Disneyland is closed for refurbishment until 2024, with construction walls up around the Tomorrowland attraction. Astro Orbitor Closed Blue construction walls encircle Astro Orbitor, which is at the entrance to Tomorrowland in Disneyland. A sign on the walls reads: Departing flights will resume in winter 2024 Please enjoy our other Tomorrowland … Read more