Tinker Bell and Fawn are meeting in Animal Kingdom for Earth Day, Porto’s Bakery Construction at Downtown Disney is set to begin, and new souvenir popcorn bucket is available at Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, April 20, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt … Read more
Nearly every year at the Magic Kingdom, a special Easter pre-parade takes place before the Festival of Fantasy parade for the holiday weekend. 2025 Easter Pre-Parade Today, the parade kicked-off at 2:45 p.m., prior to the 3:00 p.m Festival of Fantasy Parade. Two Cast Members carry a banner to start the processional. They’re followed by hippos and … Read more
We posted several Epic Universe Ride POVs, guests cannot purchase alcohol after participating in the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, and a new permit has been filed for Big Thunder Mountain construction— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Disneyland … Read more
Disney has filed a new permit for “General Construction” at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction The Notice of Commencement doesn’t reveal any plans but contracts DPR Construction. The company has been listed on previous Big Thunder Mountain Railroad permits. The new permit expires in one year on April … Read more
A new gold-plated Pandora Charm resembling Cinderella’s carriage is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the charm at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella’s Carriage Pandora Charm – $135 The new Pandora charm is gold-plated, resembling the pumpkin carriage Cinderella traveled in during the animated film. The charm is shaped like a carriage … Read more
It seems even more refurbishment is taking place at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park, as new construction walls and a tarp have been added to a section of the attraction’s queue. Haunted Mansion Construction Walls and Tarp As we previously reported earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess animatronics inside the Haunted Mansion … Read more
Howdy! Today was a nice relaxing morning in the Magic Kingdom. There were tons of construction updates with Big Thunder Mountain and Lakeshore Lodge Resort, I found new chocolate bars with gorgeous wrapping, and more of my usual antics in the most magical place on earth. Good Morning from the Express Monorail Good Morning from … Read more
Visible tarps offer insight into construction of the new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom. Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Construction The transparent tarps peek above the construction walls outside Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar. There has barely been construction visible above these walls in the past several months. The tarps are taped … Read more
More construction walls have been added to the Emporium and new tile flooring has been revealed as refurbishment work continues in the Magic Kingdom shop. Emporium Refurbishment Green and white construction walls have been added to another section of the Emporium as refurbishment work continues. Signage on the walls directs guests to additional shopping on … Read more
A new Lilly Pulitzer collection inspired by the classic Disney animated film “Cinderella” is now available online at the Disney Store, as well as in the parks at Walt Disney World. Cinderella Etta V-Neck Dress for Women – $98 This dress features an all-over tropical print of blues, pinks, and greens and is inspired by … Read more
After initially releasing in the parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort-themed Starbucks Tumblers with mystery pin packs are now available online at the Disney Store. Magic Kingdom Starbucks Tumbler with Mystery Pin Pack – $49.99 This tumbler is created with a double-wall exterior and a translucent liner revealing screen art of the Magic Kingdom … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has extended theme park hours for multiple parks during the week following Easter. Magic Kingdom Theme Park Hours According to the official Walt Disney World website, Magic Kingdom will be open the following hours: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 … Read more
Howdy! Today was full of new merchandise, including new purses, new ornaments, and more. I started my day in Magic Kingdom, then hopped over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom before ending my day with a DOLE Whip at Disney’s Old Key West. Monorail Monday Like any efficient Magic Kingdom day, I started with the express monorail. … Read more
More track has been installed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom as the lengthy refurbishment continues. Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment Refurbishment work at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad continues to progress as crews are laying even more new track. Above the lift hill you can see the crane with a new track piece attached. … Read more
Two new Big Face tote bags featuring Pluto and Goofy are available at Walt Disney World. We found the tote bags at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Pluto Big Face Tote – $44.99 This yellow character canvas tote bag depicts Pluto’s face on the front. His black ears and pink tongue hang off the bag, … Read more
More merchandise from the “Fun in the Sun” collection including a throw blanket, lunchbox cooler, light-up Mickey Mouse lamp, adult and youth spirit jerseys, and more arrive in Magic Kingdom. Throw Blanket – $69.99 This throw blanket features a pattern of Mickey wearing teal swim trunks on a surfboard, Minnie posing in a teal dress … Read more