The unplanned refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter has been extended through September 19, 2019. Originally closed in mid July, the issues plaguing the attraction seem to be more serious than previously thought. Astro Orbiter was originally scheduled to reopen today, but that obviously did not happen. Much like Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, … Read more
We’re back for another day at the most magical place on earth, the Magic Kingdom. Let’s get this photo report started! I think I’m either getting used to not seeing the Tomorrowland entrance sign there, or I might have just gotten over my shock of it missing, and I think I might actually kind of … Read more
Last 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 sixth consecutive day. And we’re up to Day 6… https://t.co/dy7TNXST6U — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) July … Read more
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
It was quite the busy weekend at Walt Disney World, so I managed to visit all 4 parks to see what was new and have a ton of newsworthy photos to share with you in today’s report: The Studio Backlot Tour closed forever on Saturday A Big Hero 6 exhibit can now be found at … Read more
Over the last few months, there had been some speculation that the new colors adorning Rocket Tower Plaza (home to the Astro Orbiter, Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover, and the Lunching Pad) would spread beyond the center of Tomorrowland and perhaps mean a new color scheme and look for the entire Magic Kingdom realm. Well, with … Read more
The Astro Orbiter has been undergoing a major refurbishment over the last several weeks and is now finally starting to take its very first test spins after being completely ripped down and reassembled. With testing now in full swing, we can get a look at now only the shiny new planets and rings, but also … Read more
WDWNT Reporter John Corigliano visited the Magic Kingdom one evening this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look: Another curb flattened, this time by Tony’s, probably having to do wioth the eventual pathway around the back of Main Street that will dump guests here … Read more
WDWNT Reporters Joe Hogarty and John Corigliano visited Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s animal kingdom over the last few days and have plenty of exciting pictures to share with us, so let’s take a look: Concept art for the changes at the Polynesian are decorating the walls that cover up the work … Read more