Gun Confiscated at Magic Kingdom Security Checkpoint After Guest Forgot Weapon in His Bag

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A 35-year-old Missouri man was stopped at Magic Kingdom bag check after it was discovered there was a weapon in his bag. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the man and his wife told security at bag check that they had an unloaded pistol in their bag. This incident occurred on December 28, 2019, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Themed Digital Tip Board Installed in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom

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In the past few weeks, we’ve seen new themed digital tip boards go up across most of the Magic Kingdom, with village- and rustic-inspired tip boards debuting in Fantasyland and Frontierland (respectively.) The tip board located in Adventureland was… slightly themed with somewhat of an odd hula skirt gracing the pedestal of an otherwise bare … Read more

PHOTOS: City Hall Facade Refurbishment Now Underway at the Magic Kingdom

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Refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s City Hall is now underway. Our reporters noticed scrim up on the side of City Hall this morning. Work on the exterior seems to be limited to this one wall located near the outdoor meet and greet location. Work extends from the ground all the way to the roof of the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every New Piece of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress 45th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices) in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

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Tomorrowland invites guests to step into a land that celebrates humankind’s ability to innovate and discover new frontiers. Over the years, exciting Tomorrowland attractions have taken guests to the far corners of outer space and into the future, and today we’re honoring the 45th anniversary of two of its classics: Space Mountain and Carousel of … Read more

SHOP: New Tomorrowland Apparel Collection Celebrating Space Mountain and the PeopleMover Launches at shopDisney

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Space shuttle, this is flight safety: a new set of Tomorrowland apparel is “go for launch” on shopDisney! Whether you’re a fan of Space Mountain, the PeopleMover, or just Purple Wall purple, you can bring your look into the future! Space Mountain Fashion Tank Top for Women – $34.99 Blast off with a new Space … Read more

PHOTOS: New Commemorative Merchandise Debuting for 45th Anniversary of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom

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Tomorrowland invites guests to step into a land that celebrates humankind’s ability to innovate and discover new frontiers. Over the years, exciting Tomorrowland attractions have taken guests to the far corners of outer space and into the future. Disney has just given us a sneak peek at some special merchandise perfect for Tomorrowland fans! On … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/12/20 (Park Life Dooney and Bourke Bags, Six New T-Shirt Designs, Digital Tip Boards, and More)

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A big “hello” from the Magic Kingdom! It’s Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, so the park is filled with guests showing off their hard-earned race medals. Let’s see what’s happening around the park! The Christmas tree is still up on Main Street, U.S.A. We expect it will be taken down soon. While the tree is … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Space Age Vertical Support Restoration Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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At the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland is slowly getting a makeover fit for the 21st century. The last time Tomorrowland received an update was for the 1994 New Tomorrowland project, which transformed Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland into a “Tomorrow That Never Was.” The first major change that has happened since the latest refurbishment was announced was the … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Rise of the Resistance Issues, Disneyland’s Refreshed Tomorrowland, New 2020 Ticket and Resort Offers, Giant Millennium Falcon Snack Buckets, and Animated Movie Music Takes Over World Showcase

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 6–12! Walt Disney World A lot more 2020 booking offers went live this … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/12/20 (Citizens of Main Street Appreciation, New Watercolor Clothing Line, Busy Day, and More)

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Hello from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Come along with us on our trip around the park to see what all is new. At The Emporium on Main Street, we noticed some of the pricing for keychains and magnets has changed up. Usually, the “teal” price option is available for $7.99. But all of the … Read more

Magic Kingdom Park Hours Extended on Select Dates in February

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Park hours at Magic Kingdom Park are being extended throughout the month of February, including the popular Valentine’s Day weekend. Let’s take a look at the extended hours at the Magic Kingdom! February 2020 February 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27: Park hours extended to 9 … Read more

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starting August 13th at the Magic Kingdom

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For 2020, Halloween starts earlier than ever at the Magic Kingdom, with the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party taking place starting August 13th. This year’s party starts a full three days earlier than last year’s party, which began on August 16th. The party dates for August are as follows: August 13, 15, 18, 21, 25, … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Section of Wall Installed as TRON Lightcycle Run Show Building Enclosure Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s time to see what’s programming over at the TRON Lightcycle Run construction site in Tomorrowland. In the past month, we had the surprise reveal of an attraction sponsor, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, when a ride vehicle photo op appeared outside of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. We also saw the first section of wall installed on … Read more

Magic Kingdom Bus Loop Load Zones Changing Starting January 13

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To accommodate for construction in the area related to work on arrival experience enhancements and a newly refreshed walkway linking Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom, load zones for the park’s bus transportation loop will be changing starting January 13. Beginning Monday, January 13, load zones 1, 2, and 3 (the very first row … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Transportation and Ticket Center Entrance Enhancements (1/9/20)

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Work at Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) has been going on for quite some time now. In an effort to enhance the park entry experience, the area has seen a massive makeover, which will hopefully be completed soon. Entry to the TTC has been clogged and surrounded with green construction walls for … Read more

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Children’s Shoes and Shoelace Charm Accessories Step Into Walt Disney World

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Step into the new year! While touring the stores in the Magic Kingdom this morning, we spotted these adorable children’s sneakers, which seem to have been designed by Minnie Mouse herself! The shoes are classic red with a metallic sparkle, and glitter running through the laces. Minnie Mouse’s autograph decorates the side, and the thick … Read more