Magic Kingdom Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/7/19 (Christmas in Fantasyland, Holiday Main Street Trolley Show, New Toy Soldier Wishable, and More)

November 7, 2019

Hello all you Princes, Princesses, and Fairy Godmothers! Let’s fly around the Magic Kingdom and see what pixie dust has been sprinkled around since our last visit. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over Main Street! Garlands, wreaths, nutcrackers, ornaments, bows, and more are on every building. Christmas carols fill the park, … Read more

PHOTOS: Panels Added to New Security Screening Structures As Work Continues on Revamped Transportation and Ticket Center

November 5, 2019

Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), a large hub for catching transportation to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and monorail resorts, is in the midst of a major entrance rework. Today we noticed lots of work on a structure at the entrance that could be a new security screening facility. The structure went vertical … Read more

Guest Arrested for Allegedly Groping Princess During Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom

November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

UPDATE: According to an update from Spectrum News 13, the guest arrested is a registered sex offender. Records show he was convicted of sexual battery on a person under the age of 12 in 1991. A guest has been arrested over allegations that he groped a Disney Princess walk-around character at the Magic Kingdom, according to … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Parts Installed on Rotating Mechanism for Grand Floridian Walkway Bridge to the Magic Kingdom

November 5, 2019

If you’ve ever been caught in the massive crowds leaving the Magic Kingdom, you know the wait to get on a bus, ferry, or monorail can seem like forever. Some nights, I’ve even thought swimming would be a better option than standing with a mass of people waiting for the monorail back to the Transportation … Read more

Adjustments to Magic Kingdom Entertainment on November 9th and 10th Due To Disney Parks Holiday Special Recordings

November 5, 2019

If you’re planning on visiting the Magic Kingdom sometime this Veterans Day weekend, do keep in mind that due to Disney Parks Holiday Special recordings, adjustments are being made to Entertainment schedules in the park, including cancellations for many favorite shows. Segments for this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC, and other Disney … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Gaston Debuts New Look at Fantasyland Meet and Greet in the Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2019

Not a bit of him’s scraggly or scrawny, and now he’s got a new outfit, too. That’s right, no one dresses like Gaston, and today at the Magic Kingdom, he’s sporting new duds as his whole look has been revamped. We headed over to Gaston’s usual meet and greet by Bonjour! Village Gifts in Fantasyland … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Piece of Exterior Roller Coaster Track Installed on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2019

As programming progresses on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom, another link in the code is completed. The final piece of roller coaster track has been installed within the attraction’s outdoor canopy area, signaling a major milestone in construction. We saw the initial exterior track pieces go up in phases last week. Now, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Liberty Square Market Seating Area at the Magic Kingdom 11/4/19

November 4, 2019

We are back again at the Liberty Square Market to check out the latest progress on the brand new seating area. I never thought I would get this excited about pavement, but here we are. Since our last update for the seating area, we noticed another layer of cement had been laid over the previous darker … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: FuelRod Charges Reversed, Lots of Pumpkins, and The Holidays Have Arrived!

November 4, 2019November 3, 2019

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 October 28 – November 3! Walt Disney World New Annual Passholder discounts have been … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Shares a Sneak Peek of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Coming to the Magic Kingdom

November 8, 2019November 3, 2019

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off November 8 at Magic Kingdom Park with the debut of a magical new fireworks show that can be enjoyed from across the park. The skies above Magic Kingdom Park will sparkle to life this holiday season as visions of fireworks dance in the air during “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First “A Frozen Holiday Wish” Cinderella Castle Lighting Ushers in 2019 Christmas Season at the Magic Kingdom

November 3, 2019

The fan favorite Frozen Holiday Wish show at the Magic Kingdom has returned for its fifth year to ring in the Christmas season! We were there to catch this year’s very first showing today at 6:15. Every night, Queen Elsa uses her powers to magically transform Cinderella Castle into a shimmering ice palace for the holidays … Read more

PHOTOS: New Christmas Apparel and Accessories Bring the Holiday Spirit to the Magic Kingdom

November 3, 2019

It’s officially Christmas over at the Magic Kingdom! With pumpkins replaced with garland and ornaments, it’s only fitting that the Emporium is rolling out some new Christmas merchandise. Light Up Christmas Hair Bow – $14.99 You’ll sure to stand out late at night at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party wearing this bow. On top of … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Pavement Poured as Magic Kingdom’s New Arrival Experience Takes Shape

November 3, 2019

If you have traveled to the Magic Kingdom lately via monorail, then you may have been met with the sight of the park’s entrance being under construction. As soon as you exit the monorail, metal barriers guide you around fencing where the construction is taking place. Where you once could look out and see the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/2/2019 (New Holiday Treats, Christmas in Tommorowland, Trader Sam-ta, and More)

November 3, 2019November 2, 2019

Out with the spooky and in with the jolly! That’s right the Magic Kingdom finally switched over to Christmas decorations, so we hopped in our sleigh and decided to see what other new magic the kingdom had for us. Over at the Confectionary, they baked up some holiday goodies for us. Let’s see what sweetness … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Magic Kingdom Ceramic Tumbler Now for Sale

November 2, 2019

Now you can brew up your next cup o’ joe with a side of magic. A new Starbucks Park Icons Magic Kingdom ceramic tumbler has arrived at the Main Street Bakery. The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features symbols from such iconic Magic Kingdom attractions as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It’s a Small World, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Holiday Decorations of the Season Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

November 2, 2019

Hi, folks! Are you still working your way through that Halloween candy? Have you put your costume in the wash? Because at the Magic Kingdom, they’re already putting up the Christmas decorations. Yes, they’re hauling out the holly around Main Street, U.S.A. With the end of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday night, work has … Read more