UPDATE: Real Bear in a Tree Reportedly Causes Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square to Fail to Open With the Park

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After this morning’s delayed opening of three Magic Kingdom lands at Walt Disney World, it now appears that a bear inside the park is reportedly the cause of the issue. Bear in a Tree at Magic Kingdom According to WDWMagic, unconfirmed reports state that a bear is in a tree located near Big Thunder Mountain … Read more

Adventureland, Frontierland, & Liberty Square Fail to Open With the Park at Magic Kingdom

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The entire west half of Magic Kingdom — meaning Adventureland, Liberty Square, and Frontierland — are all experiencing a delayed opening at Walt Disney World this morning. Magic Kingdom Delayed Openings Guest Experience Team Cast Members were out helping guests wanting to enter Adventureland. Jungle Cruise Cast Members were lined up outside the land. We … 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

Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and PeopleMover All Down This Morning at Magic Kingdom

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It’s a rough morning for guests hoping to ride some of their favorite attractions early today, as Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover were all temporarily closed at Magic Kingdom this morning. The PeopleMover recently came back to life, and Peter Pan’s … Read more

Merida Meet and Greet Moves to Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom

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Merida (from the 2012 Pixar film “Brave”) has relocated to a new home in Liberty Square after her final meet and greet at Fairytale Gardens yesterday. Merida in Liberty Square Merida’s new home is located at this Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square, behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Here she is on the map of … Read more

New Haunted Mansion Hand Fan, Apparel, and More Merchandise Now Available at Walt Disney World

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A slew of new Haunted Mansion merchandise has appeared all across Walt Disney World recently. The Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Hand Fan – $12.99 We found this Madame Leota hand fan in World of Disney at Disney Springs. The ribs of the fan are a metallic purple color. The leaf of the fan is black, … Read more

Pride Mickey Cake Pop Returns to Magic Kingdom for Pride Month

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A Pride Mickey Cake Pop has returned to Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom for Pride Month. Pride Mickey Cake Pop – $4.99 This Pride Mickey Cake Pop features a Mickey-shaped confetti cake dipped in white chocolate and is striped with blue, pink, and white to represent the Transgender flag. The Pride Mickey Cake Pop first … Read more

REVIEW: Happy Haunts Milkshake Returns from the Grave to Columbia Harbour House for Halfway to Halloween 2023 at the Magic Kingdom

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While the 50th Anniversary only just left us less than a month ago, one of its treats has come back from the dead already for Halfway to Halloween 2023 here at the Magic Kingdom. Just for this event, you can try the Happy Haunts Milkshake when you stop by Columbia Harbour House for the next … Read more

Construction Walls and Scrim Split Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Half at Magic Kingdom

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Construction walls and scrim now block the middle of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom, effectively splitting the store in half. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe can be found in Liberty Square. One of the usual entrance doors at the center of the shop is closed. Inside, red and tan construction walls block access through … Read more

Giant Christmas Tree and More Decór Arrives at Magic Kingdom

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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

REVIEW: New Haunted Mansion Grave Digger Milk Shake, Tightrope Walker Chilling Chamber Pop, and ‘Hocus Pocus’ Worms & Dirt Funnel Cake Arrive for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

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If you’re looking for a spooky snack while visiting the Magic Kingdom during the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, we suggest heading over to Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, which has two exclusive party treats! Grave Digger Milk Shake – $7.99 Coconut and matcha blended soft-serve topped with whipped cream, Grave Digger shovel, and chocolate … Read more

Amos from Walt Disney’s ‘Ben and Me’ Character Statue Added to Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom

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As the 50th anniversary of the park continues, the Magic Kingdom is seeing a lot of new decor added to give it more character and personality. It all began with a Figaro statue added to Pinocchio Village Haus, and has continued with teapots and cups outside the Mad Tea Party, Dalmatian puppies in the firehouse, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Now Greeting Guests During The Day At Magic Kingdom

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Santa Claus has been greeting guests at Magic Kingdom during Disney Very Merriest After Hours for the past few weeks, but guests can now see him outside of the ticketed event during the day. Santa can be found behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. He appears in the gazebo, which is decorated with … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: All of the Character Sightings at Disney Very Merriest After Hours in the Magic Kingdom

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Nothing puts us in the holiday spirit like spending time with the ones we love, and with Disney Very Merriest After Hours is underway at the Magic Kingdom, some dear friends have come out to wish guests season’s greetings with character sightings around the park! Town Square Theater The Main Mouse is available for distanced … Read more

Full List of PhotoPass Magic Shots and Props Coming to Walt Disney World for Disney+ Day 2021

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In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/21/21 (Monorail Coral Returns to the Tracks, New Partner Statue Scarf Arrives at Emporium and More)

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! We are joining our favorite Disney Characters and exploring Magic Kingdom today. Let’s get started. Refurbished Monorail Coral is out of the shop and back on the tracks. We had the privilege to take a closer look at the refurbishments. Fairy Godmother waved us ‘Good Morning’ and wished up on our way down Main … Read more