PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/21/20 (Bonjour! Village Gifts Reopens, Haunted Mansion Oven Mitt, Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Refurbishment, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom on a busy, and gloomy, November day. We’re a mere five days from Thanksgiving Day, and both the crowds and weather are reflective of the season. Despite the overcast and rainy conditions, we had many great character interactions and really embraced the Christmas festivities — let’s head in and see … Read more

PHOTOS: Makeshift Extended Queues, Hours-Long Waits and More as Holiday Crowds Descend Upon the Magic Kingdom

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As we enter Columbus Day weekend, we’re once again noticing bigger crowds and longer wait times at Magic Kingdom. In Fantasyland, The Barnstormer has opened an extended queue in the currently closed Fantasyland Station. Dumbo the Flying Elephant had reached a moderate wait time of twenty minutes. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little … Read more

SHOP: “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Collection Restocked on shopDisney

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The spirit of the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” can once again be purchased from your own home at shopDisney. These new Big Thunder Mountain Railroad themed Minnie Mouse merchandise items will bring your favorite character with a western twist to your next vacation. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Ear Headband for Adults – Big … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween 2020 Phone Cases and Magnets at Walt Disney World

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Decorate your car, fridge, and phone with these new magnets and phone cases at Walt Disney World. We found some of these pre-made and some available on MaDe kiosks. Pumpkin Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Sugar Rush” Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Tricks And Treats” Magnet – $14.99 Pumpkin Mickey Magnet – $14.99 “Happy Halloween” … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/23/20 (Splash Mountain Merchandise Restocked, Cinderella’s Royal Table Reopening, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary, and More)

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We visited Magic Kingdom today for the wildest 40th anniversary celebration in the wilderness and to see some new merchandise. Some surprises were in store for us as well. The Cadaver Dans perform from the Walt Disney World Railroad Train Station in the morning. One “Makin’ a Splash!” Splash Mountain print by John Coulter was … Read more

PHOTOS: Moderate Wait Times and Ever-Increasing Crowds Today at the Magic Kingdom

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Good afternoon from Magic Kingdom! After noticing long wait times and crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re checking up on Magic Kingdom to see if wait times are getting longer as the holidays approach. The park was relatively calm when we arrived this morning. Some areas were almost empty. The wait time for Pirates of … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s been 40 years since “the wildest ride in the wilderness” opened its station to visitors. Starting today, guests can commemorate this milestone by purchasing exclusive anniversary merchandise. Available at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland, guests can purchase 40th anniversary MagicBands, pins, magnets and t-shirts. MagicBand Priced at $24.99, this MagicBand brings the spirit of … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Rise of the Resistance Glitches, Fall Decorations, EPCOT Construction, Maskless Man, Mandalorian Emmys, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 14 to September 20, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Tour the Magic Kingdom with us … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/17/20 (Construction Updates, New maDe Items, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection, and More)

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Hello from a magically exciting day at the Magic Kingdom! The morning was bright, sunny, and perfectly beautiful, but the afternoon was quite stormy. Thankfully we got in plenty of fun before the weather turned. Let’s get started! We came into the park to Mickey & Friends greeting guests from the Train Station balcony, and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Limited Release Big Thunder Mountain Railroad “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Series Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Only a few weeks after the Dumbo the Flying Elephant series of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction arrived at Walt Disney World, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad series has also now appeared. When we arrived at Magic Kingdom this morning, Cast Members were restocking the series that guests were quickly buying up. Let’s take a … Read more

Permits Filed for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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With a large-scale refurbishment originally planned for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st, 2021, it seems some recently-filed permits may indicate the start of work on the project. So far, two separate permits have been filed, each listing the address of the Big Thunder … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of the Magic Kingdom

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For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Pressed Pennies Still Available at the Magic Kingdom

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It may be hard to find Splash Mountain merchandise at the Magic Kingdom following the announcement that the attraction is closing, but thankfully, there’s still one thing that’s very much in stock: Pressed Pennies! Guests can find six different designs themed to Splash Mountain, along with two other Frontierland favorites. From Splash Mountain, guests can … Read more

PHOTOS: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at the Magic Kingdom With Queue Modifications

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Howdy, partners! We are thrilled to be back at Disney’s Magic Kingdom during reopening previews and are continuing to share all health and safety precautions being taken in the wake of COVID-19. Next up, we are headed to Frontierland to experience the wildest ride in the wilderness: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Wait times have consistently … Read more

READER RESULTS: Favorite Attraction Queues at the Magic Kingdom

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I do not know about you but my countdown has begun for the Magic Kingdom re-opening on July 11th! I am so excited to walk down Main Street U.S.A and see the Cinderella Castle transformation up close, grab a Mickey Mouse cinnamon roll, and then head on over to my favorite attractions. We know that … Read more

PHOTOS: Van Eaton Galleries to Offer “Popular Culture and Disneyland” Online Auction Featuring Signed Marc Davis Art, Vintage Ticket Books, and More on May 9th

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Items from throughout the history of the Disney Parks, from the 1950’s to the 2010’s, are being featured in Van Eaton Galleries’ “Popular Culture and Disneyland” auction taking place on Saturday, May 9th. Whether you like parks signage, vintage publications, or Disney Legends, there’s plenty for fans to enjoy. (If you’re the lucky winner, that … Read more