Bear Closes Nearly Half of Magic Kingdom for Hours Before Being Captured, Luminous Delayed Due to Disappointing Musical Score, & More: Daily Recap (9/18/23)

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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 Monday, September 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Moves to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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Chip ‘n’ Dale took on a futuristic appearance to meet guests in a new location today, September 18. The rambunctious chipmunks had their meet and greet moved from its usual Fantasyland home to Tomorrowland on Monday, and whether or not this is a permanent residency is not yet known. According to a Cast Member whom … Read more

REVIEW: Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, Chicken Sesame-Ginger Noodles & More Land at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park for Fall 2023

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New fall foods have landed at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park, along with a returning dish from holiday 2021. How did it all turn out? Read on for our review. Alien Pizza Planet Chicken Sesame-Ginger Vegetable Noodles – $12.99 grilled chicken and stir-fried vegetables served over noodles, tossed with sesame-ginger sauce and garnished with … Read more

UPDATE: Space Mountain Reopening Date Announced for Disneyland Park

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Last month, we reported that Space Mountain would be closing for refurbishment at Disneyland Park starting September 18. As of today, September 14, a reopening date has been announced. Space Mountain Refurbishment Space Mountain will close for what we expect to be general maintenance and refurbishment starting September 18, and is scheduled to reopen on … Read more

New Sign Next to TRON Lightcycle Run Test Seats Warns Not All Guests May Fit

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A new sign has been added next to the test seats near the entrance of TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom, warning guests that the seating may prevent some guests from riding and encouraging everyone to confirm they can fit in the seat. Before the attraction opened to guests, Cast Members attending previews reported issues … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Billboard Replaced With Storybook Circus Sign at Magic Kingdom

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TRON Lightcycle Run had its grand opening in April of this year, but according to a billboard on the Walt Disney World Railroad route, it was still “programming.” The TRON billboard has now been replaced with a Storybook Circus billboard, which guests see as they take a train out of the mini land and into … Read more

New Lenticular Jack Skellington Loungefly Mini Backpack Materializes at Magic Kingdom

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A new Jack Skellington Loungefly mini backpack with a lenticular Jack face has arrived at Walt Disney World, just in time for the spooky season. We found it at Star Traders in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, though you can also order it online from shopDisney. Jack Skellington Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 The mini backpack … Read more

Space Mountain Closing for Refurbishment Beginning September 18 at Disneyland Park

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Space Mountain at Disneyland Park will be closed for refurbishment beginning September 18 and currently has no re-opening date lined up as of the time of publishing. Space Mountain Closing for Refurbishment We expect that this refurbishment is for general maintenance and care of the iconic Tomorrowland attraction. The timing is right for a potential … Read more

Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream and Other Stitch Snacks at Shanghai Disneyland For a Limited Time

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Guests visiting Shanghai Disneyland this summer can now enjoy a unique assortment of Stitch-themed sweets and savory snacks, including teriyaki roasted chicken, sweet potato ice cream, and more. Stitch Snacks in Tomorrowland These new offerings are available at Spiral Snacks, located in the Tomorrowland section of Shanghai Disneyland, between the Jet Packs attraction and TRON … Read more

VIDEO: Squirrel Invades Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom AGAIN

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For the second time this month, a squirrel made an unannounced appearance in Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. In a set of videos from the occasion, sent to us by Instagram user @xx_djkitty_xx, the squirrel dashed across the stage in the pre-show scene, before the curtains opened. This happened before the show had actually begun, … Read more

Enhanced Space Mountain Onboard Photos Introduced at Magic Kingdom

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Onboard photos at Space Mountain have been updated with a new style at Magic Kingdom. New Onboard Photo Design Aboard Space Mountain The old style is pictured in the sample above, while Twitter user Brooke Geiger McDonald shared a look at this new graphic design below, which can now be accessed by any guest with … Read more

New ‘Starry-O-Phonic Sound’ Space Mountain Shirt Available at Magic Kingdom

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A new Space Mountain shirt has rocketed in to Magic Kingdom for all enthusiasts of this 1975 coaster classic. Space Mountain Shirt – $39.99 This new item is available at the Tomorrowland Launch Depot, which was recently rebranded and refurbished from its old state as the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. to serve the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Boulder Repainting Reaches Tallest Peak at Magic Kingdom

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Repainting continues at Magic Kingdom to bring the Tomorrowland boulders back to their former glory, but there is still much work to be done. Tomorrowland Boulders Being Repainted On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we finally noticed some substantial progress on the repainting of the Tomorrowland boulders since our last update. The three main … Read more

VIDEO: Fight Breaks Out in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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Social media captured a fight that occurred today in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Fight Breaks Out in Tomorrowland TikTok user ParisDivi originally shared a video of the fight but it was later removed. Twitter user @GeneralOrhan also posted the video. The fight took place in the walkway between Tomorrowland Speedway and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. … Read more

Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and PeopleMover All Down This Morning at Magic Kingdom

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It’s a rough morning for guests hoping to ride some of their favorite attractions early today, as Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover were all temporarily closed at Magic Kingdom this morning. The PeopleMover recently came back to life, and Peter Pan’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Tomorrowland Boulders Nears Completion at Magic Kingdom

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Work continues on repainting the Tomorrowland boulders that mark the entrance to the land at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Boulders Being Repainted This set of rocks to the left of the entrance (when approaching from the Castle Hub) still has a patch of gray that has yet to be covered with the updated dark blue paint. … Read more