For a limited time this holiday season, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is performing twice daily at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade The parade is an exclusive offering at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a separately ticketed special event, during most of the season. Once the parties are done for … Read more
The popular Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket is now in stock at Magic Kingdom. Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket – $29.95 The bucket debuted for the 2024 holiday season at Disneyland in November before coming exclusively to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on December 5. On December 12, it became available … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom was originally slated to reopen on December 20 following a month-long refurbishment. However, with no word, it failed to open to guests, and now a new reopening date has been added. Swiss Family Treehouse Reopening Delayed Now, on December 21, Disney has quietly updated the operating hours calendar … Read more
Howdy! It’s another day in the Magic Kingdom, but with all the fog you could barely see it! I found lots of fun merchandise, saw a lot of construction and refurbishment work, and of course, rode the Monorail a few times. Foggy Start This morning, the fog was certainly aggressive. The ferryboats didn’t open at … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse closed on November 18, 2024, for a planned 1-month-long refurbishment. Today, it is still closed despite Disney’s expected reopening date of December 20. Swiss Family Treehouse Construction Green scrim is still prominently set up around the tree, blocking a significant portion of the lower levels from guest view. A rope blocks … Read more
Walt Disney World has released the showtimes for two entertainment offerings normally exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that will be offered during Christmas Week 2024: “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” ‘Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade’ Daytime Performances Starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 21, and running through Tuesday, … Read more
The December edition of the Bicoastal Adventures pin has arrived at Walt Disney World, taking inspiration from the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Limited Edition Pirates of the Caribbean Bicoastal Adventures Pin – $19.99 The pin features Mickey Mouse wearing a blue pirate outfit and a brown feathered hat. Surrounding the pin is a … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for the 4th edition of Tony Party, Rejected Disney Springs Tree Stroll Trees, and plenty of surprises. WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly … Read more
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom this morning will find that The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is temporarily closed, with multiple maintenance Cast Members on site. Unexpected Maintenance on The Magic Carpets of Aladdin We noticed maintenance crews on site this morning after Adventureland opened late to guests, around 9:30 a.m. EST. Cast Members entirely blocked off … Read more
Howdy! Today was a fabulous and exciting day. The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened, new limited edition pins were released, and I even checked in on the Fort Wilderness Campground and the Test Track refurbishment. Good Morning from Island Tower I started my morning before sunrise this morning. I was the first … Read more
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close in late January, likely to update the show following the inauguration of Donald Trump. Hall of Presidents Update Scheduled Though a closure notice has not been posted on the Walt Disney World website, the calendar lists no hours for The Hall of Presidents beginning … Read more
Howdy! Today EPCOT was full of monorail rides, fun creatures in The Seas, tiny village drama, and a new Kate Spade Tinker Bell collection. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from a beautiful day in EPCOT! It certainly did not feel like a winter day in Orlando this morning. It was a perfect morning for … Read more
The S’mores Ear Headband has officially joined the Disney Eats collection at Walt Disney World. Disney Eats S’mores Ear Headband – $39.99 We first spotted the ear headband at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. The S’mores December collection is the final installment of the Disney Eats collection for 2024. The ears are a rounded square shape resembling … Read more
During our recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the Guest Relations window located just outside the gates of the park is currently under refurbishment. Guest Relations Window at Magic Kingdom As pictured here the window on the side of the building is covered in a dark scrim and is unavailable to guests at … Read more
The Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom will close for a months-long refurbishment in the first half of 2025. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment The Tomorrowland ride will be closed beginning on January 13, 2025. Disney plans for Astro Orbiter to reopen in the summer of 2025. January 13 is also the day half of DinoLand U.S.A. will … Read more
Howdy! Today was all over the place, but it was an adventure like Disney days should be. I started my day in Magic Kingdom, where I found a ton of new merchandise, got to ride the Liberty Square Riverboat, and lost a battle against the Holiday Gingerbread Popcorn Bucket. Good Magical Morning I started my … Read more