Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Gets New Staircase and Paint as Refurbishment Continues

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Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom has seen a number of upgrades as it undergoes refurbishment. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment The side entrance, which is to the right of the main entrance has gotten a fresh coat of paint, as we noted during our previous visit. This area, and the back side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Ceiling Repainted Around Generic Lamps on Columbia Harbour House Facade at Magic Kingdom

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Crews have cleaned up the ceiling around the generic Home Depot lamps installed on the exterior of Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom earlier this month. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment The refurbishment of the Columbia Harbour House facade began in September 2023 on the Magic Kingdom side of the restaurant. It has since moved to … Read more

New Magic Kingdom Lands Pin Set Featuring Big Al and Stitch

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Walt Disney World has a new pin set with four pins inspired by four of the Magic Kingdom lands: Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland. Missing from the set are Main Street, U.S.A., and Fantasyland. We found the pin set in Disney Clothiers at Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Lands Pin Set – $34.99 The pins … Read more

PHOTOS: Wall Painted and Tree Planted at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom

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While the Home Depot lights remain outside Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom, the restaurant’s façade has received a few good touch-ups, as well as more scaffolding. Columbia Harbour House Construction A tree and some shrubbery have been planted outside this alcove. Before construction, there was a larger tree here, but it was removed during … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Moves to Front of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom

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Refurbishment work has moved to the front of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom. Scrim went up on the back of the shop in late December. These are now gone, with scrim blocking the small courtyard in front of the store instead. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment Scrim and rolling planters were previously in … Read more

PHOTOS: Most Scrim Removed From Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom

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Most of the scrim has been removed from Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom after a months-long exterior refurbishment. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment Since our last refurbishment update, scrim has been wrapped around the bridge that crosses over the walkway between Columbia Harbour House and Memento Mori, The Haunted Mansion gift shop. Inside the bridge … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removal Begins at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom

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Flower boxes have been installed on the Columbia Harbour House façade in Magic Kingdom during its ongoing refurbishment. The refurbishment work began on the Fantasyland side of Columbia Harbour House in September and has continued to include the other end of the restaurant in Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House Construction Scaffolding, scrim, and construction walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Rolling Planters and Scrim Go Up at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom, Store Still Open During Apparent Refurbishment

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After getting a new coat of paint late last month, rolling planters and scrim have gone up around one side of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Construction Heading around to the right side of the main entrance, we spotted rolling planters set up. Coming around the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Meet and Greet for 2023 Holiday Season at Magic Kingdom

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A Santa Claus meet and greet is now available during the day at Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom for the 2023 holiday season. Santa Claus also meets guests during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Santa Claus Meet and Greet Santa appears in the decorated gazebo behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. He meets guests periodically between … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Scaffolding, Scrim Installed Outside Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom

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Additional scaffolding and scrim have been installed outside the Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom as the quick-service restaurant’s exterior refurbishment continues. Renovation work began in mid-September when coverings were added to the side of the restaurant facing the Peter Pan’s Flight building. Construction walls went up in early October, and much of the building … Read more

PHOTOS: Cobblestone Walkway Broken Again at Haunted Mansion Due to Months-Long Water Leak at Magic Kingdom

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There appears to be a leak underground at the exit of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, which is causing cobblestones to become loose and wobble when stepped on. Underground Leak at Haunted Mansion Over the past few months, Haunted Mansion Cast Members have noticed the cobblestones becoming loose. When we checked over the area, … Read more

PHOTOS: More of Columbia Harbour House Building Blocked by Construction Walls for Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom

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The Columbia Harbour House construction work has extended down another side of the building in Magic Kingdom. Work started in September when some scrim was placed on the side of the restaurant’s façade facing Fantasyland. This month, construction walls went up, also on the Fantasyland side. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment More scrim and scaffolding went up behind the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scrim Covers Columbia Harbour House Facade as Refurbishment Continues in Magic Kingdom

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More scrim and scaffolding now cover a section of the Columbia Harbour House façade at Magic Kingdom. About a month ago, we noticed the start of refurbishment work on the side of the façade facing Fantasyland. Then last week, construction walls went up. The quick-service restaurant remains open. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment The scaffolding and … Read more

PHOTOS: Some Scrim Removed During Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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At Magic Kingdom, some of the scrim has been removed from the exterior of Columbia Harbour House, which is undergoing a small refurbishment. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment We first reported on the scrim a week ago. It covered a section of wall and windows on this side of the Liberty Square restaurant. The scrim covered … Read more

Columbia Harbour House Exterior Being Refurbished at Magic Kingdom

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We noticed some scrim on the exterior of Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, suggesting the façade is being refurbished. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment We first noticed the scrim on Monday, September 18. It’s on the side of Columbia Harbour House facing the Peter Pan’s Flight building. The brown scrim matches the … Read more

CONFIRMED: Black Bear Being Relocated From Magic Kingdom by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

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After this morning’s failure to open three of the lands in Magic Kingdom, it has now been confirmed that a black bear was spotted in a tree, causing the delayed openings. Black Bear in a Tree at Magic Kingdom According to Scott Gustin on X (formerly known as Twitter), The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation … Read more