PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/7/21 (Dumbo Play Area Reopens, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closed For Refurbishment, Mint Color Trend Collection Arrives, and More)

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Hello from a hot and humid day at the Magic Kingdom! Despite the weather, we still had a good day checking out all the new things here, and we found some things to show you. Let’s get started! Though scoring and replacement of the pavement in Tomorrowland has been going on for some time now, … Read more

PHOTOS: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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As we reported it would last month, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is now closed for refurbishment. The entrances and exits are blocked off and a Cast Member stood outside to answer questions. According to signs, there’s been a mountain goat infestation at the mine. Thankfully, we know this infestation will be cleared … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/4/21 (Maskless Cast Members, New “Trapped Safari” Scene On Jungle Cruise, Tomorrowland Dress Arrives, and More)

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Hello from a grey but lovely day here at the Magic Kingdom! With the threat of thunderstorms looming overhead for the most of the day, we made the most of our time to check out what new things we could find at the park today. Let’s get started! As we parked, we noticed that the … Read more

PHOTOS: Extended Queue Markers Removed from Jungle Cruise, “it’s a small world”, and Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom

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Several more popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World have removed their extended queue markers in an effort to reduce physical distancing and overall line length. Take a look at our photos below. Jungle Cruise Many updates are happening to the Jungle Cruise daily now. The markers here look more like sun … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/19/21): EPCOT Skyliner to Close For Refurb in 2022, More DVC Villas Being Added at Grand Floridian, Big Thunder Closing in June, MagicBand Prices Increase, And More

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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 Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Close for Refurbishment in June at Magic Kingdom

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park will be closing for a short refurbishment in June 2021. This refurbishment is set to begin on June 7 and runs through to June 12, reopening to guests on June 13, 2021. For more news from Walt Disney World, follow WDWNT on Twitter.

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/2/21): Disney & Marvel Face Lawsuit Over Iron Man & Ant-Man Designs, FL Resident Discover Disney Tickets Extended, Disney’s Beach Club Resort Courtyard Refurbishment Complete, MCO Reduces Physical Distancing, and More

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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 Sunday, May 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens With Plexiglass & Physical Distancing at Disneyland Park

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Howdy, partners! We are excited to be back at Disneyland Park after it reopened on Friday. We headed to Frontierland to experience the wildest ride in the wilderness, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, taking note of the new physical distancing practices put in place. Cast Members adorned in face coverings greet Guests at the entrance, which … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/10/21 (Cinderella Castle Stage Update, Free “Haunted Mansion” Sticker, In-Park Filming, and More)

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Hello everyone! Welcome to another day at the Most Magical Place on Earth during one of the busiest times of the year — well except for maybe next week. This morning was a little different walking into the park, but we think it was because of a tent issue that had occurred, thanks to all … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/10/21): Changes to Park Pass Categories, EPCOT Booked for ‘Ratatouille’ Ride Opening, Main Street Confectionery to Close for Refurb, Rumored Plans for Expanded Disney Village in Paris, and More

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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 Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now Loading Every Row at Magic Kingdom

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With Walt Disney World getting ready for spring break crowds, two popular Magic Kingdom attractions have resumed loading every row. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has begun fully loading their vehicles. Previously, rows had been skipped to promote physical distancing between parties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plexiglass dividers have been added to the loading gates … Read more

PHOTOS: Rob Gronkowski Visits Walt Disney World Following Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Victory

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Yesterday the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Superbowl, and Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski both excitedly said they were going to Walt Disney World following the game. Today the Disney Parks Blog shared photos of Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski’s day in the parks. The football player looked like he had a blast at … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Conqueror of Mountains” Mug Available at Downtown Disney District

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If you love the mountainous attractions of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, then you’ll love this new mug available at Downtown Disney District. “The Conqueror of Mountains” Mug – $19.99 The mug features Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Beneath the mountains is a rocky banner that says “The Conqueror of Mountains.” … Read more

SHOP: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise, and EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 MagicBands Arrive on shopDisney

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Three MagicBands we’ve previously found at Walt Disney World are now available on shopDisney: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s 40th-anniversary MagicBand, a Jungle Cruise MagicBand, and the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 MagicBand. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary MagicBand 2 – Limited Release – $29.99 All aboard the wildest rides in … Read more

Build Your Own Paper Jungle Cruise Boat, Big Thunder Mountain Train, Astro Orbitor, and More with Walt Disney Imagineering’s “12 Days of DIY Ornaments” Printables

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Looking for something fun to do over the holidays? Love Disney Parks ornaments, but would love something less expensive? Walt Disney Imagineering has you covered! Disney Paper Parks is back for the holiday season with a new, three-part series launching today to help spread holiday cheer! Today’s set of printable activity sheets is complete with instructions on how … Read more

VIDEO: The Complete History of Disney’s Wildest Ride in the Wilderness – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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During our recent 65 hour marathon to raise money for The Cast Member Pantry, Tom and the WDWNT team circled the wagons for a special three hour episode of Back to the Future LIVE celebrating the 40th anniversary of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.