PHOTOS: New Beverage Holder Cozies Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

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Just in time for those summer barbecues, Disney has released a new collection of beverage holders. These fabric drink cozies are super cute and the perfect way to celebrate summer with an ice cold drink. Princess Beverage Holder Cozies – $14.99 These might be perfect for hanging out by the pool and relaxing (or just … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/27/19 (New Water Fountains at Cosmic Ray’s, Drink Cozies, Miner’s Cove Picnic Table, and More!)

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Welcome to the latest photo report from the Magic Kingdom! There’s never a dull moment around here, so we’re ready for anything. Even in the insane summer heat, the Magic Kingdom is still a fantastic place to be. At Uptown Jewelers, we found the Toy Story 4 Dooney and Bourke bags and dress available. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Water Fountains with Bottle Refill Stations Installed at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in the Magic Kingdom

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With temperatures rising, there’s no doubt that this is going to be one of the hottest and balmiest Disney summers we’ve seen in a while. Thankfully, Disney no longer abides by the old “they can drink Pepsi, but they can’t pee in the streets” mentality, and is making sure guests have plenty of access to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Clear D-Tech Phone Case Spotted at Sir Mickey’s in the Magic Kingdom

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With some of the cutest old-school displays around, we don’t need much of an excuse to window shop at Sir Mickey’s in the Magic Kingdom, and this morning during our tour of the park, we stumbled upon these cute new Minnie and Mickey phone cases we just had to show you! The cases are clear … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

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UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. … Read more

New “My First Disney Getaway Package” Now Available for Booking at Walt Disney World

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You gotta start ’em early. It’s time to pack up the kids, because Walt Disney World has released a new vacation package just for families to bring their little ones to the parks and experience the magic for the very first time. Beginning today, for $999, a family of three can share the magic of … Read more

REVIEW: New Loaded Tavern Fries, Lobster Fritters, Plant-Based Entrees, and Desserts for Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom

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A salute to all restaurants, but mostly Liberty Tree Tavern. That’s right, we’re back for latest menu change since the BELL Burger debuted back in January. New to the menu are some appetizers and a slew of desserts, plus we tried out some new-to-us entrees to round everything out. With its serene setting and solid … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Resort-wide Price Increases, Main Street Cinema Restored, and the Uncertain Future of the Country Bear Jamboree

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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 June 17-23! Walt Disney World A whole load of price increases were announced this … Read more

PHOTOS: Steamboat Willie Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Sails Into the Magic Kingdom

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If you were a fan of the Steamboat Willie balloon popcorn buckets that debuted as Annual Passholder exclusives in Disneyland back in February, today’s your lucky day. The popcorn buckets are now available at the snack cart stand (by where our beloved spring rolls are sold) near the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. The popcorn buckets … Read more

PHOTOS: New Enchanted Tiki Room and Mickey Mouse Club Printed Backpacks Arrive at Disney Parks

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If you saw our post about the printed backpacks that arrived at Disneyland earlier this week, but none of the prints filled you with pleasure and glee, well it’s showtime, you lucky people, you! Today at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, we spotted the line of printed backpacks on the east coast that we’d already … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/22/19 (Pathway Widening Update, New Tiki Room Backpack, Toy Story Treats, ETC.)

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It’s another beautiful day in Central Florida (re: it didn’t rain, the sun is shining, the tank is clean––THE TANK IS CLEAN) and we are here for another day in the Magic Kingdom! I have a pretty set routine in my loop around Magic Kingdom at this point. I always come in through the touch … Read more

Select Days at Magic Kingdom Receive Extended Hours in July and August

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Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has extended its hours for select days in July and August. Here are the following changes to be aware of: July 24 – Park Close at 11pm (Extra Magic Hours 11pm – 1am) August 2 & 3 – Park Close at 10pm Park hours are extended as Disney sees demand … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pavement Debuts for Mystery “Miner’s Cove” Project at the Magic Kingdom

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If you’re a fan of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom, then you might be familiar with Miner’s Cove, located near the exit of the attraction. This area was a smoking area in the back of Frontierland, located along the Rivers of America. Recently, we discovered the area tarped and closed off. On … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/19/19 (The Return of Philharmagic Mickey, New Hats, and More $1 Pressed Penny Machines)

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It’s a busy summer day at Magic Kingdom. There’s always something worth braving the crowds for, though. Let’s see what’s going on today! Mickey Returns Guess who’s back; back again. Mickey’s back: tell a friend! The Mickey figure on top of the Philharmagic sign is finally back in its rightful place! He’d been missing for … Read more

New Permit Points Toward Rumored Mickey’s PhilharMagic Digital Upgrades at Magic Kingdom

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It seems like PhilharMagic at the Magic Kingdom is one step closer to a rather large refurbishment. A permit was recently filed with Orange County that seems to back up the PhilharMagic refurbishment rumor we posted about last month. The general description of the permit states the following: Termination of installation of the A/V and … Read more

Annual Passholder Complimentary Ornament to be Distributed at Disney Villains After Hours Starting June 27

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Having experienced Disney Villains After Hours recently, we cannot recommend it enough if you’re already looking into After Hours events. You get the usual free snacks and refreshments, a unique Villains stage show, and some pretty fun ride overlays at Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. Lately Disney’s been trying to plus the event … Read more