Howdy Hey from Magic Kingdom! I found something exciting today involving a certain MerDaddy! There’s also new scaffolding in Magic Kingdom and more fun moments from the day.
Princess Parking
Today I was given Princess parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which is always a good start. The security box tower has returned to its spot.
Resort Monorail
Once I was through security I got in line for the Resort Monorail to get to Magic Kingdom and to see how the Polynesian DVC Island Tower construction has progressed since my last visit. Stay tuned to our website for the latest updates.
Scaffolding near City Hall
There is now scaffolding and scrim near the City Hall restrooms. The two walls along either side are covered in scrim and scaffolding surrounds the tree in the center. Stay tuned to our website for more updates, but it’s likely this is a basic refurbishment.
Splash Mountain References Remain
The classic Walt Disney World draw-string bag has been restocked in Emporium. Brer Rabbit is seen on the front right near Cinderella and Pinocchio.
Pumpkin Spice Confectionery
One of my favorite parts of fall in Magic Kingdom is the strong smell of Pumpkin Spice scent. It is magical.
Uptown Updates
The Dooney & Bourke Sketch ears have been restocked in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street. It also appears that Pandora has a new case to display their merchandise.
Halloween Popcorn Buckets
The refillable Halloween popcorn bucket is now available during regular park hours at kiosks in Walt Disney World parks. We have spotted them in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT so far.
Adventureland Themed Pavement
The Adventureland pavement theming has stretched past the Swiss Family Tree House entrance. Be sure to keep up with our updates as work progresses. I can’t wait to see how the land looks when Disney has the pavement completed.
The concrete cuts in the gray pavement indicate that more themed pavement is on the way.
Liberty Square Doll
When I passed by the Liberty Square Doll it was still so early that the window she lives in was covered in condensation. I’m happy that she is in the air conditioning, but she still hasn’t moved since my last photo report.
Loud Speakers
You’re not supposed to see where the atmospheric music is coming from! My arrows point to to two very noticeable speakers in Magic Kingdom. The left picture is from the Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. The right image is from the Peter Pan’s Flight queue across from the “Tangled” restrooms.
King Triton Returns!!!
After 339 days, King Triton’s statue has returned home to Fantasyland with a fresh coat of paint. I love the attention to wood grain that Disney added.
To say I’m excited is an understatement, as I have been tracking Triton’s disappearance for almost a year. Welcome home Merdaddy.
Storybook Circus Poster
My new gripe with Disney World is their lack of ambition in fixing washed-out and bleached posters. Fantastic photo opportunities that are disappearing. This one is located in Storybook Circus near the train exit.
This is very similar to the billboard at Voyage of The Little Mermaid.
TRON 40-Minute Standby
The morning crowds were pretty low, like most Magic Kingdom party days. The TRON standby line was only a 40-minute wait. Typically it sits closer to 50 minutes
New DTech “Up” Options
In Tomorrowland Launch Depot, the exit shop from Space Mountain, I found some new “Up” themed iPhone cases.
Stitch Roaming
You know it’s a low-crowd day when Stitch gets to roam around Tomorrowland and isn’t strapped to his garage door. I love watching the character attendants interact with the character they are helping. It’s so pure.
Boat Ride
I took a nice boat ride over to the Polynesian from Magic Kingdom. I love sitting on the sides of these boats taking in the views.
Grand Floridian Dock Reopened!
I was surprised but happy that the Grand Floridian Dock has reopened from its brief refurbishment.
Polynesian DVC Island Tower Construction
Ever so slowly small additions have been added to the Polynesian DVC Island Tower. Today I noticed some very cool murals, more painting, and some roof work.
We will continue to provide detailed updates as construction continues.
Polynesian Entrance Sign
On my way out, I saw that the scrim had been removed from the Polynesian Village Resort entrance sign. It certainly looks cleaner than it did previously, but no major changes.
Are you as excited as I am to have King Triton back in Fantasyland? Let me know in the comments below!
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Lovely to have King Triton back. No love for Animal Kingdom lately? Would love to see a new photo report from that park. It is the first one I’ll go to this Friday when I’m back at my Florida snowbird home for 8 months. And then Epcot and a Mickey Halloween party, maybe a half day at Hollywood Studios – can’t wait!