REVIEW: Aunt Polly’s Has Perfected The Peanut Butter Sandwich at Tom Sawyer Island in The Magic Kingdom

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When we heard Aunt Polly’s Restaurant was extending its hours and throwing down fresh PB&Js, we knew we had to take a raft over to the famed, elusive establishment. We didn’t have a bad experience there last time they were opened (we tried their pork sliders and mud brownie). So we figured, why not try … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/21/19 (Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Animals, Disney Snack Dress, Crowd Control, and More!)

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After a long day in the real world, it was time for a visit to the Magic Kingdom. It was a beautiful evening, and we have just enough time before sunset to get some good photos. We made our way over to see the animals in Storybook Circus. Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak is getting … Read more

Two Separate Lawsuits Filed Over PeopleMover Collision Injuries at The Magic Kingdom

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With a maximum speed of about 7 mph, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom is quite possibly the slowest omnimover ride in all of Walt Disney World, but for two sets of guests, alleged issues with ride vehicles crashing into each other have caused injuries, and led to subsequent lawsuits. The Orlando … Read more

Aunt Polly’s Restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island Adds New Sandwiches to Menu, Now Open Through April 28

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Aunt Polly’s at Magic Kingdom will now be open daily through April 28th, despite initially planning on being open a few days in March. Guests visiting Tom Sawyer Island will be able to dine at this establishment from 11am to 3pm daily with the following menu available, including two new peanut butter sandwiches: Becky’s Buttery … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Fully Drained For Pathway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom 3/19/19

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We reported earlier this week about the beginning stages of the process behind draining the moat surrounding Cinderella Castle. On a tour through the park today, we caught the latest updates on the progress, featuring an almost completely empty moat. It doesn’t look quite as magical with all that gunk at the bottom. The moat is … Read more

PHOTOS: New Moana “The Ocean Connects Us” Alex and Ani Bangle Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney

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The ocean chose us… and we chose this bracelet! There’s an amazing new double-sided Moana Alex and Ani bracelet now available at the Emporium on Main Street and online on shopDisney and we can’t wait to add it to our collection. The silver-tone bracelet features Moana with her curly hair rippling in the wind. She’s … Read more

Walt Disney World Commemorative Brick Kiosks Now Open at Disney Springs and the Magic Kingdom

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As previously announced, Disney’s Walk Around the World bricks at the Magic Kingdom are set to be removed, but due to the design of these historical bricks, they cannot be removed individually. As part of a solution to this dilemma, Disney is providing Walk Around the World participants with vouchers to redeem take-home bricks at new Commemorative Brick … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. Limited Release MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World

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As fans of all things Trolley Show and Dapper Dans, we’re thrilled to have spotted this Limited Release Main Street, U.S.A. MagicBand 2 at Walt Disney World today! What at first might seem like your average grey MagicBand is actually covered with sweet Main Street, U.S.A. references. Let’s take a closer look! Right at the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/18/19 (Assorted Construction, Tomorrowland Speedway Update, Adorable Baby Ducks, ETC.)

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On a lovely Spring day, there’s nothing I love more than hanging out in the parks. Today at Magic Kingdom, we found lots of little interesting tidbits to share. Construction Outside the Park First of all, at the TTC, just next to the ferry boat dock, is this little construction project. There have been walls … Read more

REVIEW: New Cheese and Deluxe Stromboli Dinner from Pinocchio Village Haus at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s pinkies up at Pinocchio Village Haus come dinnertime. Their new “Dinner Specialties” menu boasts two new Stromboli options for guests looking for something besides flatbread. You won’t find these two at lunch time, so come later in the afternoon to sample these specialties. Let’s check out the menu and dive right into the review … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/15/19 (Tomorrowland Terrace, Animated Classics Apparel, Construction Updates, and More!)

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Good morning from another beautiful day at the Most Magical Place on Earth! The weather has been surprisingly pleasant lately (as far as Florida climate is concerned), which always makes for the best park days, so I made my way out for a walk around Magic Kingdom. The first thing I noticed was definitely the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/14/19 (Sisters Soiree Dance Party, Trolley Horse Appreciation, Construction Updates, ETC.)

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It’s a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a lap. If you’re in the hub at the right time, you can see the trolley all set up in anticipation of the trolley show. It gives you a rare chance to get up close and personal with the horse! Speedway Construction The Tomorrowland Speedway … Read more

REVIEW: Dumbo’s Magic Feather Brownie Lands at Storybook Circus in the Magic Kingdom

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What a time to be alive! Walt Disney World has been giving us a plethora of character themed cupcakes and ice cream lately. Well, you can now add the Dumbo Magic Feather Brownie to your Magic Kingdom snack list. Whether you’re excited about the new Dumbo movie, or just a fan of the animated classic, … Read more

Magic Kingdom Guest Experience Team Made Permanent Offering, Now Coming to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

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Back in December, we reported on Guest Experience Teams that were to be stationed throughout Magic Kingdom to assist guests with booking, modifying, and recovering FastPass+ selections, navigating the My Disney Experience app, and deactivating/reactivating MagicBands. As this was originally a test, the experience was only supposed to last from December 16 until mid-January, but it was … Read more

PHOTOS: Tron Coaster Construction Continues at the Magic Kingdom 3/13/19

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Most people’s focus might be on Galaxy’s Edge over at Hollywood Studios, but I don’t let that distract me from what’s next at Magic Kingdom. Construction has been underway in Tomorrowland on the upcoming Tron coaster, a replica of the attraction at Shanghai Disneyland. One of the best views from outside the park (without access … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Drained For Walkway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom

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We reported earlier this month that the narrow pathway behind Cinderella Castle that goes from Fantasyland to Liberty Square would be widened for better traffic flow in the area. Well, since the walkway borders the nearby Cinderella Castle moat, that area must also be drained. During a morning tour of Magic Kingdom today, we noticed … Read more