PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/13/21 (“it’s a small world” Colorful Paint Job Continues, Liberty Square Bridge Receives New Stain, Multiple Decorative Panels Are Mounted at Disney’s Polynesian Village Monorail Station, & More)

Kayla Pareti

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/13/21 (“it’s a small world” Colorful Paint Job Continues, Liberty Square Bridge Receives New Stain, Multiple Decorative Panels Are Mounted at Disney’s Polynesian Village Monorail Station, & More)

Good morning from a magical day at Cinderella Castle!

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Starting our day off with a stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center before boarding the monorail to Magic Kingdom, more “royal” blue paint has been added to poles around the ticket booths. A new bus sign greets you as you head back into the parking lot. We also have a first look at what each booth will look like in their new golden anniversary attire!

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More scrim has been removed from the left entrance-facing side of the Main Street Train Station as we begin to see it returned to its former glory.

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Taking a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., before the park officially opened, we can see the new window panes above The Emporium after the dedication earlier this week.

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While there are no spooky treats available during the daylight hours at Magic Kingdom outside of Boo Bash, Main Street Bakery did add some festive orange icing to its Mickey cinnamon roll to celebrate the upcoming season!

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Heading into Adventureland first, more jungle green pavement has arrived in front of the Enchanted Tiki Room.

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We noticed a furry friend (Brer Rabbit) missing from one of the windows at Splash Mountain’s old gift shop. As it turns out, he was sold to a guest by request as the last piece of Briar Patch merchandise on property!

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Frontierland construction continues as the boardwalk under Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe removes its old boards to make way for new ones.

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The large tree in front of Frontierland Mercantile has been removed. Scrim covers where the tree previously stood.

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Two of the new Limited Edition Postcard pins for the 50th anniversary celebration can now be found at Frontier Trading Post in addition to at Pin Traders in Disney Springs.

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The bridge connecting Liberty Square to the hub is receiving a new coat of stain to freshen it up.

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Columbia Harbour House is missing its hanging anchor on the facade facing Haunted Mansion. We’re surprised this restaurant hasn’t floated away without it.

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“it’s a small world” continues to receive a colorful overlay of shades of varying paint colors — today shades of blue — following its recent refurbishment.

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Canopy work at TRON continues. For our most recent update, check here.

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New Muppets phone cases made their way into the MaDe kiosks in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. store at the exit to Space Mountain.

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The phone cases feature Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal, The Muppet Show logo, and a group of Muppets including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Animal.

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Back on Main Street, U.S.A., before heading out, we caught the Dapper Dans in their fall best vests.

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Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, many signs led to quite a few leaks, including this one over the stairs and escalators near Outer Rim and Chef Mickey’s. Check here for our most recent update on the resort’s ongoing refurbishment.

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At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, more decorative panels were added to the exterior monorail station as the renovation moves forward.

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Thanks for following along as we made our way through a sunny day around the Seven Seas Lagoon!

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