WDWNT Weekly Recap: Victoria and Albert’s Bistro, Disney Skyliner Dates, Unplanned Maintenance, and Fall Resort Offers

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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 July 15-21! Walt Disney World It was officially announced that the Disney Skyliner will … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project Update 7/21/19 (Walkway Leveling, Wall Painting, and Return of the Bench Alcove)

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Another day in Magic Kingdom, another day closer to the pathway widening construction by Cinderella Castle being completed. We stopped by on our walk around the Magic Kingdom to check in on the progress. We first caught a view of some construction workers painting the top edge of the wall along the previously existing edge … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/19/19 (Entrance Construction, Haunted Mansion Queue Refurbishment, Disney Parks Play App Pins, and More!)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom. It looks like the first phase of the entrance enhancement is underway. We’re greeted by construction scrims and fake bushes once we arrive at the park. It’s only a matter of time before the Walk Around the World bricks are removed. Be sure to check … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Lion King” 2019 Limited Edition MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney

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Walt Disney World is celebrating the premiere of “The Lion King” in a very big way, with themed overlays across the AMC at Disney Springs and park shops filled to the brim with Lion King merchandise. Just arrived at the Magic Kingdom and on shopDisney is this new, limited edition MagicBand themed to the new … Read more

Limited Time Disney DescenDANCE Party Coming to Disney Springs and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom

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If you’re a fan of Disney Channel’s Descendants, you’ll now have two ways to celebrate them across Walt Disney World. Over at Disney Springs, the Disney DescenDANCE Party will be rocking the Marketplace Stage for a limited time from July 26 – August 11, 2019. Over at the Magic Kingdom, the DescenDANCE Party fun will be taking … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/18/19 (Pathway Widening and TRON Construction Updates, Astro Orbiter Still Closed, ETC.)

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“To all who come to this happy place, welcome!” Walt Disney opened his dedication of Disneyland with that classic line, and it’s fitting that it kicks off this photo report from Magic Kingdom during Disneyland’s 64th Anniversary. Heading into Tomorrowland still feels incredibly empty without the marquee to walk underneath. I’ll miss the old design, … Read more

PHOTOS: Wearable “The Lion King” Simba Tail Prowls Into Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom

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What is this, Pandora? New wearable Simba tails have arrived at Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland and we just can’t wait to put one on. The tails are hung up by one of the stands. No lion cubs were harmed in the making of this awesome merch. Each tail features a stretchy band with a velcro … Read more

PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion Queue Awning Being Replaced During the Hottest, Rainiest Time of the Year at the Magic Kingdom

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Grim, grinning ghosts will be melting in the summer heat, but that doesn’t seem to be bothering Master Gracey. The awnings covering the queue leading up to the Haunted Mansion have been removed, leaving balmy souls at the mercy of relentless heat and summer storms. The awnings closer to the mansion remain, so you’ll only … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Begins on “Arrival Experience Enhancements” in the Entrance Area of Magic Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World Resort is currently enhancing the overall guest arrival experience at all its theme parks. From the parking lots to the theme park entrances, nearly every step in between those points is being reconfigured, including walkways and transportation loading and unloading zones, and the Magic Kingdom is no exception, with most “Disney’s Walk … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Vintage Ticket Book Charm by Pandora Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

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The latest Pandora charm to hit Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom is your ticket to Walt Disney World style! Recreating the ticket books of days of old, this charm offers the perfect touch of nostalgia to any Pandora charm bracelet. The charm is also available on shopDisney, so you can get your ticket charm … Read more

Astro Orbiter Closed for Refurbishment Through August 14th at the Magic Kingdom

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Last Friday, something happened during the routine start-up procedures of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The ride never opened that day and didn’t operate all day Saturday, either. Today, the attraction remains closed for the sixth consecutive day. And we’re up to Day 6… https://t.co/dy7TNXST6U — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) July … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/17/19 (Astro Orbiter, TRON Construction, Water Stations, ETC.)

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Another day at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and somehow, it never really gets old, does it? Come along for another walk around the Magic Kingdom! The Astro Orbiter remains closed for its sixth consecutive day. It’s unusual for attractions to spend multiple days down for maintenance without it being announced ahead of time, … Read more

REVIEW: New “Not So Secret” Menu Featuring Addictive Brazilian Cheese Bread Now at Skipper Canteen in the Magic Kingdom

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On a recent trip to Skipper Canteen at the Magic Kingdom, we’d originally gone to have some of our favorite go-to’s, namely the Shiriki Noodle Salad and the Perkins Thai Noodles. All seemed normal until our server whipped out a “Not So Secret Menu” featuring some new and old favorites. That’s right, in the spirit … Read more

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party Returning to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Reservations Available Now

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Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is making its way back to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. The party begins on November 8, 2019, and is available during every Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Beginning at 9:30 PM, guests can pop in and out at their leisure and indulge in hors d’oeuvres … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Road Connecting Floridian Way and Reams Road Near Magic Kingdom Now Open at Walt Disney World

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The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is officially open. From now on, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Floridian Place is a four-lane, two-way road connecting Floridian Way just north of the Grand Floridian … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/15/19 (Castle Pathway Construction, Astro Orbiter is Down, Turkey Sandwich at Pinocchio Village Haus, and More!)

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Welcome to another summer day here at the Magic Kingdom. It’s an overcast morning, so the weather is just a little cooler. Let’s hope the rain holds off! The new windbreakers are available at the Emporium, although they aren’t displayed too well. We were disappointed to find that Astro Oribter was closed. We were told … Read more