PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/11/19 (Haunted Mansion Merch, Construction Updates, Summer Crowds, ETC.)

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We’re back at it again at Magic Kingdom! We’re here for another walk around the Most Magical Place on Earth, lets get started and check in on what’s new! I’m getting used to this view of the Tomorrowland bridge without the sign. It’s a nice, unobstructed view of Cinderella Castle from the PeopleMover. But honestly, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/9/19 (Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Fun, Construction Updates, and More!)

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It’s a beautiful (albeit muggy) morning at the Magic Kingdom today. There were a few fun things planned for today, as it’s the 50th anniversary of the original Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland. Let’s take a look! Our version of the Haunted Mansion actually turns 48 in October, but that won’t stop us from celebrating … Read more

PHOTOS: New Railings Installed Along Expanded Cinderella Castle Pathway at the Magic Kingdom

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As work continues on the Cinderella Castle pathway widening project, we’ve spotted a series of changes and updates along the past few days. During our last update, we saw the front end of the pathway getting paved and leveled out, with additional brickwork added to the wall facade as well. Let’s take a look at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/31/19 (Pathway Brick Work, Sleepy Dumbo Dream Friend, Disappearing Water Stations, ETC.)

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Things never stop moving forward in the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, so we are here at Magic Kingdom again for another park walk and photo report! Let’s get started! One of my first stops in the Magic Kingdom is always walking through the Emporium to see what’s new. Usually in the flood of … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project Update 7/21/19 (Walkway Leveling, Wall Painting, and Return of the Bench Alcove)

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Another day in Magic Kingdom, another day closer to the pathway widening construction by Cinderella Castle being completed. We stopped by on our walk around the Magic Kingdom to check in on the progress. We first caught a view of some construction workers painting the top edge of the wall along the previously existing edge … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/15/19 (Castle Pathway Construction, Astro Orbiter is Down, Turkey Sandwich at Pinocchio Village Haus, and More!)

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Welcome to another summer day here at the Magic Kingdom. It’s an overcast morning, so the weather is just a little cooler. Let’s hope the rain holds off! The new windbreakers are available at the Emporium, although they aren’t displayed too well. We were disappointed to find that Astro Oribter was closed. We were told … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/11/19 (The Tomorrowland Sign is Gone, Castle Pathway Progress, Forky Plush Recall, and More!)

View from the PeopleMover with the Tomorrowland Sign Missing

It’s a busy day here at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s get the day started. It looks so empty heading into Tomorrowland. The entrance sign has been removed and it feels so strange to walk over the bridge now. Boxes stand in place of the missing sign. From the PeopleMover, we can feel the loss even … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/9/19 (Low Crowds, Character Sightings, Construction Updates, New Merchandise, and More!)

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Welcome to another gorgeous morning here at the Magic Kingdom! So, what do you wanna do today, Ferb? Let’s head to Tomorrowland. Thankfully, some umbrellas from the Tomorrowland Speedway have been added to the Buzz Lightyear extended queue. While on the PeopleMover, we spotted some real heroes in action. A Toy Story 4 Ducky plush … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Progress Update (7/9/19) at the Magic Kingdom

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The pathway that runs along Cinderella Castle seems to be making some progress since our last visit. We took a little time to check out the recent changes, and spotted what appears to be brackets or clamps installed along the wall closest to the castle. We can see the fresh “stones” in the wall. More … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/27/19 (New Water Fountains at Cosmic Ray’s, Drink Cozies, Miner’s Cove Picnic Table, and More!)

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Welcome to the latest photo report from the Magic Kingdom! There’s never a dull moment around here, so we’re ready for anything. Even in the insane summer heat, the Magic Kingdom is still a fantastic place to be. At Uptown Jewelers, we found the Toy Story 4 Dooney and Bourke bags and dress available. Let’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/15/19 (Cinderella Castle Pathway Update, Crowds, Mermaid Compact Mirror, and More!)

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Welcome to the latest update from the Magic Kingdom! Everyone seems to be in good spirits this morning, and ready for a beautiful day. Seriously, the sky is perfect for castle photos. We started our morning with a sample of the Mickey cinnamon roll from the Main Street Bakery. This was a nice little surprise … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/14/19 (Construction in the Park, New Imagination Pink MagicBand, ETC.)

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Welcome to a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! The sun is out, the sky is blue, and we’re ready to see what the day has in store for us! While on the PeopleMover, we can’t help but stare at that beautiful Tron track. There was a lot of movement happening on the site this … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom – 6/10/19 Update

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The path that runs along the side of Cinderella Castle has been closed for a few months, and we’re eagerly awaiting the reopening. We’ve been watching the progress from the bridge during our visits, and today we noticed some interesting changes. You can see a lot more of the outline for the new widened pathway. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/4/19 (Main Street Surprises, Construction Updates and Fun Aladdin Ornaments!)

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Summer is finally here at the Magic Kingdom, as well as everything that comes with it: crowds, heat, and as usual a few surprises. Let’s see what’s in store for us today! Main Street U.S.A. Look who was wandering around Main Street this morning: Mary Poppins! A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/16/19 (Main Street Vehicles, Retro Junk Food Apparel, Tomorrowland Speedway Final Touches, ETC.)

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It’s a beautiful morning at Magic Kingdom! Let’s see what’s going on in the most magical place on earth today. Merchandise As I was strolling down Main Street U.S.A, I noticed that the recently-released line of Toy Story 4 merchandise has made it to the Emporium. It’s not quite as big of a display as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/14/19 (TRON Construction, Cinderella Castle Pathway Updates, New Cuban Spring Rolls, ETC.)

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The heat and humidity is officially back for the season around the Walt Disney World Resort, so let’s get this photo report started before things get too heated. Welcome to another day at Magic Kingdom! One of my first stops of the day was a trip around Tomorrowland on the PeopleMover. The PeopleMover is one … Read more