On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the Sea Serpent topiary that has been patrolling the grounds near the Hub since opening day in 1971 has been refurbished, and a feature that has not been present for many years has returned to this magnificent verdant beast. Sea Serpent Topiary Refurbished The sea … Read more
While leaving Universal Orlando Resort during a recent visit, we spotted new signage posted for Volcano Bay featuring the water park’s new logo. New Signage Featuring Updated Logo Universal Volcano Bay The new logo is displayed on new signage pointing in the direction of guest transportation to the water park on the first floor of … Read more
The giant Christmas tree has been installed at Magic Kingdom, along with other decór for the holiday season. Town Square Peppermint sticks and toy soldiers line Town Square. Christmas Tree In the center is the giant Christmas tree, decked with gold for the 50th anniversary. It’s topped with a golden star. The tree is tethered … Read more
The temporary stage around the Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom has been expanded to include more levels. The top of the stage is also now an EARidescent blue, with gold trim around each short level. The Partners Statue is still clearly visible. The area is blocked off from guest access, but pictures of the statue … Read more
A small stage has been set up around the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle for Disney+ Day filming. (Editor’s note: While Cast Members informed us on November 9 that the stage was for Disney+ day filming, we have since learned it is for filming for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade.) The stage … Read more
Signs throughout the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom have been updated to advertise “Disney Enchantment” instead of “Happily Ever After.” “Happily Ever After” signage was fully removed by October 5, almost a week after its final performance. The new signs feature the “Disney Enchantment” logo, with “Fireworks Spectacular” and “Presented by … Read more
Two new platforms were erected on the Cinderella Castle stage in Magic Kingdom a few days ago. Gold railings have now been added to the platforms’ staircases. The gold railings match the gold on the castle and the 50th anniversary decorations. Some planters cover up unfinished areas around the platforms. The platforms are slightly different … Read more
The Mickey and Minnie statues in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection have been switched with the Goofy and Pluto statues. For reference, here is where Goofy and Pluto used to be. You can see Mickey and Minnie in their original spots in the background on the right. Here is where Mickey and Minnie stood, … Read more
Yesterday saw the addition of new Mary Blair-inspired banners around Cinderella Castle, and today more new banners have been added to the hub. New dusty rose banners have been added to some of the lampposts around the hub. The new banners have a touch of the 50th anniversary colors with a stripe of gold and … Read more
It might not feel like fall yet in sunny California, but it is definitely Halloween season all throughout the Disneyland Resort. With Mickey and his friends already in a festive mood, we were able to catch a viewing of Disneyland’s Happy Halloween Character Cavalcade. The cavalcade made its way along Main Street, U.S.A. before coming … Read more
As of yesterday, every character in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection was announced, and as of today, the gold statues have arrived at Walt Disney World! Here’s a look at the statues that can now be found at Magic Kingdom. Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Chip, and Dale can be found in the … Read more
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 Friday, September 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Yesterday, Br’er Rabbit’s bronze statue was removed from the hub of Magic Kingdom. Though we thought this was just part of the continued effort to remove references to Splash Mountain and Song of the South from Disney Parks, it turns out all of the bronze statues were being removed. The statues and their pedestals are … Read more
While no official closure date for Splash Mountain has been announced for the Magic Kingdom, it seems one of its characters is already losing representation in the park. The bronze Br’er Rabbit statue has been removed from the park’s Hub, where a number of Disney characters have been immortalized. The film the character comes from, … Read more
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 Saturday, August 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
As the old saying goes, “every dog has its day.” And with today being National Dog Day, it’s only fitting that Pluto has officially been revealed to be part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection at Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse’s beloved pooch will have his statue featured at the Magic Kingdom in the … Read more