Castle Pyrotechnics Removed from Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire at Walt Disney World

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire was performed without its usual castle pyrotechnics, a modification to accommodate the Cinderella Castle repainting project that commenced today. Castle Pyrotechnics Absent from Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Performance Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire performance times have already been shifted later in the day to accommodate the painting work, and now we’ve seen … Read more

More Pavement Removed at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Most of the pavement in front of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom has been removed. Some pavement directly in front of the ride’s entrance was torn away last week. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction There’s now a large patch of dirt and mud extending from the entrance nearly to the construction … Read more

BREAKING: Cinderella Castle Repainting Begins at Magic Kingdom

Work has begun on the Cinderella Castle repainting project at Magic Kingdom. This project will be completed over the course of 2026. Cinderella Castle Repainting Part of the castle’s pink top half has been painted light gray. The fresh gray wall is visible between two towers. This could just be primer, and it may receive … Read more

Coordinating Throws and Pillows Arrive at Walt Disney World

Coordinating Throws and Pillows Now Available at Walt Disney World.

Several new coordinating throws and pillows themed to Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Minnie Mouse Bow Pillow – $39.99 This pillow is shaped like Minnie Mouse’s iconic red bow. The white polka dots are made of a different material than the pillow and protrude … Read more

Mickey & Friends Youth Jacket Arrives at Magic Kingdom

We found a new jacket starring Mickey and the rest of the Fab Five on a recent visit to Magic Kingdom. Mickey and Friends Denim Jacket – $79.99 This colorful new youth jacket features Mickey and friends just in time for the chilly season in central Florida. The collar and hem of the jacket, along … Read more

Pavement Torn Away in Front of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

The pavement has been removed from in front of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The entrance signs and archway were removed a few days ago. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see the pavement directly in front of the entrance doors has been removed, … Read more

More Scaffolding Installed for Haunted Mansion Façade Expansion

Additional scaffolding covered in green scrim has been added to the façade of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom for work on the exterior. This comes after Disney filed multiple permits for the mansion, installed some scaffolding in the graveyard, and cleared the front lawn of shrubbery. The Haunted Mansion Facade Construction The new scaffolding … Read more

Roof Removed From Pete’s Silly Sideshow During Refurbishment

After a themed scrim was added a few days ago, the roof of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent has been removed. The meet-and-greet venue in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Roof Removed The entire roof has been removed from the tent, which … Read more

Christmas Décor Comes Down at Magic Kingdom

We headed to Magic Kingdom on Monday, January 19 and found that all the holiday décor has been taken down from the park. It stayed up longer than usual due to filming for a Hallmark movie. Christmas Décor Removed Upon entering Magic Kingdom, the train station no longer has the garland hanging from the rails, … Read more

‘Let the Magic Begin’ Welcome Show No Longer Performing with Fireworks Due to Castle Repainting

In anticipation of the repainting of Cinderella Castle starting later this month, Disney is no longer running “Let the Magic Begin” with fireworks. Let the Magic Begin Every morning, Mickey and Minnie Mouse officially welcome guests to Magic Kingdom with the “Let the Magic Begin” opening ceremony, which takes place in front of Cinderella Castle … Read more

Aerial View of Piston Peak National Park Reveals First Concrete Forms at Walt Disney World

Recent aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X show the first concrete forms for the upcoming Piston Peak area in Magic Kingdom. The aerial photographer also shared some views of Villain Land and Big Thunder Mountain. Piston Peak Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is currently undergoing one of the resort’s largest expansions in history. … Read more