PHOTOS: New Indiana Jones, Liberty Square, and Mad Tea Party MagicBands at Walt Disney World

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Three new MagicBands, two of which are limited releases, have been released at Walt Disney World. We found these in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Limited Release Indiana Jones MagicBand – $34.99 This MagicBand features the famous archeologist Indiana Jones. The orange and yellow Indiana Jones logo is above Indy. Icons from the films are … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Hat by Loungefly Available at Walt Disney World

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A new Loungefly baseball cap inspired by The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! figures has made its eerie arrival at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom. Memento Mori can be found near The Haunted Mansion and features merchandise based on the classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Hat by Loungefly – $34.99 We found the cap … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/26/21): Disneyland Parks Reopening to Out-of-State Guests June 15, New Jungle Cruise Opening at Disneyland Park July 16, Disney Skyliner Boarding Multiple Parties Per Gondola, Insane New Watermelon Dole Whip Treats Arrive Disney Springs, 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 Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Can Once Again Pose Live for Silhouette Art at Magic Kingdom

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Guests can once again pose live for a piece of silhouette or caricature art at the outdoor studio in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square. Since reopening, Cast Members have exclusively been using photos as references for their artwork but we noticed guests posing live today. Since silhouette cuttings are completed in under five minutes, guests may … Read more

PHOTOS: More Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game Plaques Removed From Magic Kingdom

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More plaques from the defunct Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game have been removed from Liberty Square, Adventureland, and Fantasyland. Plaques have previously been removed from Main Street, U.S.A., and elsewhere in Fantasyland and Liberty Square. A large red circle shows where this plaque used to be next to the Liberty Square Riverboat dock. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game Plaques Removed from Mickey’s PhilharMagic & Hall of Presidents Locations

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After finding that all of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game plaques have been removed from Main Street U.S.A., we discovered the absence of some others around the theme park. Outside of Mickey’s PhilharMagic sat a plaque used for Guests to stand on when interacting with the window portal as part of Sorcerers of … Read more

UPDATE: Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom Reopening on Friday Following Refurbishment

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Tom Sawyer Island will be reopening at Magic Kingdom on Friday, February 5. The island closed in October for a three-month refurbishment that was later extended through February. It seems refurbishment has finished early as Liberty Square Riverboat will be back this weekend. Initially, we were unsure about the status of Tom Sawyer Island, but Cast Members in … Read more

UPDATE: Liberty Square Riverboat Reopening Moved Up To This Friday at Magic Kingdom

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According to the Walt Disney World website, the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom will be reopening Friday, February 5. The riverboat closed last year for a three-month refurbishment that was later extended through February. With Rivers of America refilled last month, it seems refurbishment has finished early and the Liberty Square Riverboat will be … Read more

BREAKING: The Hall of Presidents Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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With Donald Trump’s last day in office, so too comes the end of the latest version of The Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom. The unannounced final day of operation for the latest version of the show was January 19th, 2021. With no announcement, fanfare, or word to the media, Disney has already closed … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Market Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom; Temporary Turkey Leg Cart Now Available

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Liberty Square Market has closed for a multi-week refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom… but turkey leg lovers don’t need to despair. The location, known primarily for serving snacks, has been covered with a gray scrim beneath its canopy. The scrim extends around the entire structure, with signage notifying of the closure. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Liberty Square Riverboat Refurbishment Continues with New Track Installation at the Magic Kingdom

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Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom has been drained for refurbishment. We spotted some construction workers by the Liberty Square Riverboat track a week ago, and today more work was being done. Water was drained so the Liberty Square Riverboat track could undergo refurbishment. A piece of track near Tom Sawyer Island’s docks was being … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Muppets Make a Surprise Return to the Magic Kingdom for Christmas 2020

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It’s been over a year since “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” came to an end, but the Muppets are back at Magic Kingdom greeting guests for Christmas this year! The Muppets are appearing in their old Liberty Square home, which is now decorated with Christmas banners. Different Muppet characters are appearing at … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Almost Completely Drained For Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are closed for refurbishment through the end of February. In preparation for the refurbishment, the Rivers of America has slowly been drained, and is now almost completely empty. There are some large puddles of water remaining, which ducks are happily still floating in. The Liberty Square Riverboat … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Now Closed for Three-Month Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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If you’re looking to sail on the Rivers of America or seek adventure in some island caves, you’ll have to wait until next year. Both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have closed at the Magic Kingdom for a scheduled three-month refurbishment. The Riverboat Landing is currently roped off, with an A-frame sign … Read more

PHOTOS: Moderate Wait Times and Ever-Increasing Crowds Today at the Magic Kingdom

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Good afternoon from Magic Kingdom! After noticing long wait times and crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re checking up on Magic Kingdom to see if wait times are getting longer as the holidays approach. The park was relatively calm when we arrived this morning. Some areas were almost empty. The wait time for Pirates of … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Walkway Refurbishment Begins at the Magic Kingdom

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Part of the walkway in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square has been roped off for what appears to be a refurbishment. The patch being worked on is located just off of the entrance to the Liberty Square Riverboat, which reopened earlier this week after its annual refurbishment. Luckily, trash cans are still accessible behind the … Read more