Proposed Magic Kingdom “Relaxation Zone” Mask-Free Locations Revealed

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As we near the official reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks, starting with Cast Member previews tomorrow and Annual Passholder previews starting on Thursday, new details are surfacing regarding various logistical components, such as Relaxation Zones for guests to remove their face masks. With Cast Members already training for the reopenings, we now … Read more

Take a Vintage Tour of The Happiest Place on Earth with this Summer 1957 Issue of “Disneyland Holiday”

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With Disney Parks around the world still closed, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Thanks to WDWNT reader Don Jones, we’re able to share this look back at The Happiest Place on Earth with the Summer 1957 issue of “Disneyland Holiday!” Note: This article … Read more

Find “Adventure in Disneyland” in this Richfield Oil Promotional Comic Book from 1955

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re heading all the way back to 1955 for a sneak peek at the park that started all with this Adventure in Disneyland by Richfield promotional comic … Read more

Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 2: Magic Kingdom – Quick Service

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Welcome back to another article where I deep-dive into the best Allergy-Friendly dining locations in Walt Disney World! In the first part of this series, I pointed out the best options when it came to Table Service dining in the Magic Kingdom. However, sitting down for every meal may not be your cup of tea, … Read more

Disneyland Files Permit for $200,000 Renovation of Frontierland Entrance Gates During Extended Parks Closure

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Just after the demolition and installation of a new Adventureland entrance arch at Disneyland, Project Stardust continues with the renovation of the entrance to Frontierland – The Frontiers of America. According to the OC Register, Disney is planning an expansive renovation of the Frontierland gate, coming in at $200,000 for the full project. A recent … Read more

Find Adventure in Disneyland’s Past With This 1957 Tom Sawyer Island Map

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Let’s head to Disneyland’s Frontierland in 1957 and explore Tom Sawyer Island just a year after it opened with this map! Note: This article will detail the map … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 5 – Disneyland

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With Disney Parks around the world closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re taking a look at the offerings on Disney+ that reminds us of the parks we love. Today, we’re traveling through the park that started it all: Disneyland! Naturally, each of these parks is covered in the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 1 – Magic Kingdom

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For Disney Parks fans, it’s been a rough week. All six Disney Parks across America are closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with everyone being urged to stay at home. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m already craving a Dole Whip right about now. It’s tough to not be able … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 3/13/20 – Last Day of Operation Before Temporary Closure Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

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As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, closed to guests the morning of March 14. We spent the entire day at Disneyland to enjoy the parks’ last day of operation until April 1, or further. There was a calm, but eerie atmosphere in Disneyland, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 1/10/20 (Roaming R2-D2 in Galaxy’s Edge, Mark Twain River Boat Refurbishment, and Alebrijes)

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We are back to Disneyland Park today! With the holidays ending and Rise of the Resistance opening in a little bit over a week, come look at the changes occurring inside Disneyland, including a roaming R2-D2 droid active in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Esplanade We arrived at Disneyland resort around 11:00 am today, and there … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/5/20 (Britto Mickey Cookie Jar, New Youth Apparel, TRON Update, and More)

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Hello from the “Most Magical Place on Earth”! We’re at Magic Kingdom today. Lucky for us, the holiday crowds have finally died down. We can actually walk down Main Street U.S.A. without bumping into people! Let’s see what’s going on around the park. At Box Office Gifts, we found the new Figment MagicBand slap bracelet. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/4/19 (“One Day at Disney” Book, New Incredibles Phone Cases, New Custom T-Shirt Kiosk in Tomorrowland, and More)

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Greetings princes, princesses, and Fairy Godmothers! Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. It’s a chilly and blustery day and we can smell delicious treats from the bakery all the way down Main Street. Let’s take a spin around the park and see what’s going on today! The park is crazy busy right at opening with a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/14/19 (TTC and Park Entrance Updates, New Lilo and Stitch Top, Wendell Gets a Treat, and More)

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Hello there! It’s a cool morning here at Magic Kingdom…cool as in 65 degrees…but that’s chilly in Orlando. We even had to put on a jacket! There’s a lot going on (especially with construction) around the park, so let’s get going. Before we even reached Magic Kingdom, we walked upon work underway at the Transportation … Read more

New Entertainment Coming to Disneyland’s Frontierland and The Golden Horseshoe

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New entertainment, including a magician and dueling piano players, are coming to The Golden Horseshoe and roaming Frontierland at Disneyland starting next week. From Disney Parks Blog: Since opening in 1955, Frontierland has played host to a wide range of variety acts, from heroes on horseback to comedians and can-can dancers. This fall, Disneyland park guests can look forward … Read more

REVIEW: New Coco Churro in Frontierland for Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland Park

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¡Bienvenidos! Today, we’re taking a look at the Coco Churro available near at the Frontierland churro cart near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park for Halloween Time 2019. Will we remember this churro fondly? Let’s find out! $6.25 will get you a cinnamon-dusted chocolate churro served with a spicy cocoa dipping sauce. The dipping … Read more

OPINION: Why the Country Bears Matter

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When sources inside the Disney company suggested that Country Bear Jamboree may be on the chopping block, fans went into an uproar. Emails were sent and twitter lit up to the point that Disney themselves felt the need to “reassure” fans that the Jamboree would be around through the Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary (though not … Read more