The classic Magic Kingdom park icon, Cinderella Castle, is getting a makeover inspired by the animated classic, Cinderella, just in time for the film’s 70th anniversary. Disney has shared the image of the prospective new look for the castle, which will feature golden touches and more royal blue turrets, while still keeping with the regal … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 10–16! Walt Disney World Price increases have hit the resort again: Park Hopper ticket add-on … Read more
Good morning from a very crowded Present’s Day weekend at Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a walk around! As we entered the park we noticed one of the posters was missing off the wall. We’re looking forward to see what returns here! Ahoy, mateys! The new “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Pirates of the Caribbean collection … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Magic Kingdom! On this day of love and romance, we’re bringing you some sweet treats and great gifts from the park, as well as the attraction and construction updates from the Most Magical Place On Earth! At the Main Street Confectionery, there is no shortage of Valentine’s Day treats, and … Read more
The popular new Ink & Paint line of merchandise continues to grow, with new youth merchandise revealed this morning. First up we have a girl’s t shirt, featuring high-low hem, and a fun Mickey Mouse head silhouette and a smear of rainbow paint. It retails for $24.99. Next we have a girl’s dress featuring Mickey … Read more
Good morning from The Most Magical Place on Earth, Magic Kingdom! Let’s see whats happening today. It was cloudy this morning, but the beauty of Cinderella Castle shines through! City Hall is still covered by scrim as it gets polished up. These Host a Ghost jars are going to be around forever, aren’t they? Happy … Read more
It’s been 80 years since Walt Disney’s masterpiece Fantasia first filled the big screen with fantastical animation set to classical music. In honor of this important anniversary, new spell-binding Fantasia merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, including a collection of Dooney & Bourke bags and a new dress. Let’s take a closer look at these magical new … Read more
In celebration of the film’s 80th anniversary, a wave of Fantasia-inspired merchandise has hit Walt Disney World. Fantasia introduced the world to the now beloved character of Sorcerer Mickey. The new magical merchandise starring Sorcerer Mickey includes a jewelry collection and a line of Dooney & Bourke bags. Now, a new Dooney & Bourke Fantasia MagicBand has appeared! … Read more
According to reports from local Orlando news station WFTV, a teenager has been arrested in connection to the police manhunt that occurred on Reams Road behind Magic Kingdom yesterday. Yesterday’s police activity in the area, which included multiple police vehicles and helicopters, disrupted cast member transportation to and from Magic Kingdom. 18 year-old Andy Mendez … Read more
Work is coming along on the pathway that will allow guests to walk from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look and see what’s been happening! Now that one of the drawbridges between the resort and the park has been tested in the “closed” position, work on connecting the bridge … Read more
UPDATE: Further updates from the Orange County Sheriff (as of 5:26 PM) have linked the police activity to vehicle theft. The suspect is reportedly armed and dangerous. There's a large law-enforcement presence at Ficquette Road and Summerlake Park Boulevard, near Reams Road. @OsceolaSheriff is in charge of the case: pic.twitter.com/gYE8eleXj4 — Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) February … Read more
Work on expanding the Magic Kingdom parking lot continues to progress. In addition to the new paving that is being prepared, new drainage lines are also being installed for better water flow in the area. Today, we stopped by for a look at the site. From the monorail, we can see were several sections of … Read more
Good morning from Magic Kingdom! It was a foggy start to the day, but it burned off just in time to be greeted by some friends! We should start every day with fireworks! Splash Mountain is still closed down for refurbishment. It’s still so weird to see the track without any water! This beautiful display … Read more
As part of the overall refresh of Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, the vertical supports lining the top half of the PeopleMover are slowly being returned to their former concrete forms, and painted white to match a crisp new take on futurism. In addition to the upper supports’ transformation, the bottom half is also being … Read more
We really have been seeing a lot of merchandise items in the new “Ink and Paint” collection, which has been bringing color and artistry to the parks this month. The set has been featuring classic Disney characters from the early movies, really brought alive with fun splashes of color, inspiring artists young and old to … Read more
Disney has adjusted park hours at the Magic Kingdom for April 2020. As a result of the adjusted hours, Extra Magic Hours in affected days have also been adjusted. April 2020 April 1 – 4: Park Hours Extended to 10 PM (Previously 9 PM) As a result of the adjusted hours, Extra Magic Hours on April … Read more