Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has seen a number of new installations in Magic Kingdom, including a welcome banner, doors, and lighting. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Update At the yellow barn that acts as the entrance to Tiana’s Foods, the left side entrance has seen a few updates since being covered with white wood paneling. This entryway … Read more
Although we previously reported that the Jungle Cruise dock refurbishment seemed complete, construction walls are back in the queue of the Magic Kingdom attraction as more boards are replaced. Jungle Cruise Refurbishment Black scrim is behind the walls but we can easily see over and into the construction sites. The old wooden boards of the … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new ornament for everyone who considers the parks their “home.” We found it at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is located in Liberty Square, just off to the left when crossing the bridge from the Castle hub and directly across the way from Sleepy … Read more
Rolling planters around the new ticket booth are down and two new elephants are up for Smellephants on Parade. Smellephants on Parade Storybook Circus Ticket Booth A new Storybook Circus ticket booth has been revealed, after previously being behind rolling planters. A similar ticket booth was in the same location, but was replaced this month … Read more
Disney files a construction permit for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT, 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates and details announced, and the new “Star Wars” Will Gay Collection arrives at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/23/24 Walt Disney … Read more
Crystal Arts, the Arribas Brothers location in Magic Kingdom, has new D23-exclusive glasses. There are three types of glasses, all featuring the D23 logo frosted on one side. D23 Short Glass – $15 This glass is 14 ounces. A Disney trademark is below the D23 logo. Cooler – $17 The taller cooler is 15 ounces. … Read more
The new Frontierland train station entrance stairs are complete and open at Magic Kingdom as construction continues on the adjacent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Frontierland Train Station Stairs During the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Frontierland train station’s exit stairs were demolished and reconstructed. They then acted as the entrance while the original entrance staircase … Read more
A new ticket booth has been installed outside Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom for the upcoming Smellephants on Parade experience. Storybook Circus Ticket Booth The new ticket booth is in place but still behind rolling planters. It’s six-sided, like the old ticket booth, but otherwise has a completely new design. The … Read more
Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World, new Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark, and a world-renowned retired soccer player mobbed at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 22, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/22/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt … Read more
Two more Smellephants on Parade statues have been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. The new experience, sponsored by Scentsy, is inspired by the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence of “Dumbo.” Smellephants on Parade Statues This statue is located near the Lightning Lane entrance to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s inspired by a colorful … Read more
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, … Read more
An opalescent Mickey balloon sipper is now available at Walt Disney World. Opalescent Mickey Balloon Sipper – $24.99 The opalescent Mickey balloon sipper that we spotted in Disneyland last December has made its way to Walt Disney World. We found it among other sipper and water bottle options in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The … Read more
More horses have been cordoned off during the refurbishment of Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Refurbishment Progress on the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel refurbishment continues, as more horses have become unavailable to guests. On our previous visit to the attraction back in March, one row of horses was roped … Read more
A Florida teacher was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Disneyland has confirmed some details for their plan to change Autopia from gasoline to electric-powdered vehicles, and the first Smellephant on Parade statue has arrived at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 19, … Read more
The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade The new interactive “search-and-sniff” experience is presented by Scentsy, who began sponsoring Dumbo the Flying Elephant last year. Disney has teased the new experience with “debuting soon” signs where the elephant statues will be … Read more
Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue The new poles are taller than the lampposts installed in the last few weeks. … Read more