VIDEO: Cast Member Rescues Fallen Shoe from Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom

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After a shoe was somehow dropped into the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom, a Cast Member sprung to the rescue to remove it. Shoe Saved in Daring Rescue at Rivers of America The Cast Member, seen on the dock at the right side of the image above, used a hand-held skimmer to attempt to … Read more

PHOTOS: Peppers Return to Native American Village at Magic Kingdom With Possible Connection to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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Guests riding the Walt Disney World Railroad or Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom get a view of a Native American village along the Rivers of America. Recently, new pepper props were added throughout the village. Peppers actually used to be in the village but were removed about a decade ago. The new props are … Read more

Walt Disney World No Longer Handing Out Paper Straws & Plastic Lids, Disney Countersues CFTOD Board, & More: Daily Recap (8/18/23)

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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 Friday, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Closing for Week-Long Refurbishment This Month

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The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will close for a week-long refurbishment later this month. Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed from Monday, August 21 through Tuesday, August 29, reopening to guests on Wednesday, August 30. The attraction usually closes for a brief refurbishment at this time of year and we wouldn’t expect any … Read more

Liberty Belle Stuck on Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, Guests Evacuated

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The Liberty Belle got stuck on the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Some reports indicated that the boats couldn’t get off Tom Sawyer Island, either. A Tweet from ResortTV1 reported the incident, as seen below. The boat, which was evacuated, was left stranded between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. According to Twitter … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/25/22 (New Haunted Mansion Ear Headbands, Snow White Disney Designer Collection Doll, Disney Reflections Mystery Pin Set, & More)

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Welcome, Foolish Mortals, to Magic Kingdom. Today we are planning on doing some shopping and looking for all the new things we can find. Let’s get started! We’re waking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. Let’s do some shopping in the Emporium! We found two new Haunted Mansion ear headbands that are to … Read more

Chapek Says Theme Park Prices May Raise to Meet Consumer Demand, Genie+ No Longer Allowing Lightning Lane Selections Before Park Hopping Time, and More: Daily Recap (8/11/22)

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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 Thursday, August 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Closing for Refurbishment

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The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is closing for refurbishment on August 22. It is scheduled to reopen for guests on September 2. The Riverboat underwent a short refurbishment around the same time last year, indicating that this is likely for routine maintenance. If you’ll miss the boat while it’s closed, take a ride … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/7/2022 (New Guide Map, Gears Removed From Tomorrowland Light & Power, New 50th Anniversary Collectible Medallions, & More)

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Hey, howdy, hey! Welcome to Magic Kingdom. It’s time for our Sunday stroll through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for anything new, Disney ducks, and gorgeous views. Lace up those sneakers because we’re heading out. Slowly but surely, the fall and Halloween decorations are going up around Main Street, U.S.A. Today, we noticed wreaths … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/2/21 (Lightning Lane Replaces Fastpass+ Signage, Br’er Rabbit Bronze Statue Removed In The Hub, Main Street Clock Gets An EARidescent Gold Look, & More)

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Good morning from an EARidescent Magic Kingdom! A brand new 50th medallion and banner awaited us as soon as we got into the park’s gates! Just inside, the clock on Main Street also received an EARidescent makeover to match the castle. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant has had its sign replaced after a long hiatus. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Hollywood Studios 9/1/21 (All New Muppets Haunted Mansion Éclair Materializes, Wickedly Adorable Villains Wishables Debut, Loki Merchandise Slides Its Way Onto Hollywood Boulevard, and More)

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Good morning and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll journey through Magic Kingdom and walk the star-studded streets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to find out all of the latest happenings! We can’t wait, so let’s jump in!  Get ready to have a wickedly fun time with these brand new Villains … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/23/21 (Refreshed Shields Return to Adventureland Bridge, Ceramic Pumpkins Take Over The Emporium, New Pocahontas Mousse Kicks Off World Princess Week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, & More)

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Good morning from a spooky – I mean, gloomy – day at Magic Kingdom! It was cloudy and cool(er) all day which gave us a break from the heat! Even though all of the top part of the scrim has been removed from the Main Street Train Station, some new black scrim has appeared around … Read more

PHOTOS: The Liberty Square Riverboat Closes for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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The Liberty Square Riverboat, the Liberty Belle, has closed for its scheduled refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. The refurbishment will be short, with the Riverboat scheduled to be back in action on September 1. The Liberty Belle is a 47-foot steam-powered paddle wheeler. When the attraction is operating, the boat takes guests on a 17-minute … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/19/21 (Face Coverings Not Required on Outdoor Attractions, Railroad Station Fully Uncovered, Jungle Cruise Changes, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical morning at Walt Disney World! Today we ventured through Magic Kingdom, where there were definitely lots of surprises in store! Join us as we travel through the park and resorts and discover them together. Let’s jump in! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to find that all of the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/9/21): Rider Switch Policy Updated to Combat Misuse, Every Piece of Halloween Merchandise, First Look at “Muppets Haunted Mansion”, 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 Monday, August 9, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat Closing for Short Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment starting Monday, August 23. The refurbishment is expected to last through Tuesday, August 31, with the riverboat reopening on September 1. The Liberty Square Riverboat was closed for several months of 2020 and early 2021 as the Rivers of America were … Read more