Summer may be gone, but temperatures remain warm and things are beginning to cool ever so slightly here at the Magic Kingdom. It was still plenty warm enough for Guests to enjoy a nice wet and refreshing ride on Frontierland’s Splash Mountain. Over in Liberty Square, construction continues on the new Liberty Square Market seating … Read more
Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of foreboding, almost as if you detect a new aroma… That’s right, the Haunted Mansion has its own fragrance, featuring that famed medium, Madame Leota. We spotted this bottle at Memento Mori at the Magic Kingdom. This 3.4 fl oz./100 mL bottle costs $39.99. We smelled the perfume, which … Read more
Jack the Ripper? No, silly! It’s Jack the Sipper! Finally in from Disneyland Resort’s Halloween Time festivities, the long-awaited Jack Skellington sipper that was advertised at the start of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is now available at the popcorn carts in the hub, by the Cinderella Castle. The sipper components remain the same … Read more
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 September 16-22! Walt Disney World In a video released earlier this week, Disney revealed … Read more
Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We started off bright and early today to try and get a glimpse of the new Tomorrowland sign since we last checked in on it, this time while it was still illuminated, it was still lit but daylight was setting in quick! Let’s head into the land… Look out Cool … Read more
Everyone’s favorite cosmic themed spinner attraction is back in operation. Astro Orbiter resumes normal operation after being closed for months for unknown reasons. Astro Orbiter at the Magic Kingdom is still closed for refurbishment. At this time, it is still unknown when they will reopen again, but seeing Cast Members around the attraction is hopefully … Read more
As the 50th anniversary in 2021 approaches, Walt Disney World continues its work of improving every corner of the Magic Kingdom. You can visit our last update for comparison. For now, here is the latest Magic Kingdom construction update. In Tomorrowland, work continues in returning The People Mover back to its original 1970’s look and … Read more
Astro Orbiter located in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort was scheduled to reopen today after a lengthy unplanned refurbishment. Originally closed in mid-July, Astro Orbiter has been down for unknown reasons that seem to still plague the attraction. Operating calendars show Asrto Orbiter with hours today, indicating the closure was not planned … Read more
We recently took a visit to Princess Fairytale Hall… where the machines have arrived. Yes, the automated PhotoPass cameras have arrived at this Princess meet-and-greet. (Boy, that sky does look ominous for this story, doesn’t it?) We saw them at the meet-and-greet areas for Cinderella and Elena of Avalor, though we expect they’ll be installed … Read more
Park hours at Magic Kingdom have been extended on certain dates in October and November. Guests planning on visiting the park on the affected dates should make note of the later closing time for the Magic Kingdom. October 2019 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, 28 – Park hours extended to 10 PM (Original park closing was … Read more
If you’re a fan of the Mickey Mouse Club, or even just 80’s and 90’s fashions, then we have found something for you! A new line of MMC apparel has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. We spotted this colorful collection in Mickey’s Star Traders, and we instantly fell in love. Let’s take a look! Mickey … Read more
Earlier today, an oversized truck passed through the Epcot entrance toll booth carrying some very precious cargo. Could it be a new Tomorrowland sign? From the way the pictures look (thanks to Sea Base Adam for the photos), it sure looks that way. Those two arches will be based on the ground, holding the circular … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is a personal favorite of mine, as well as a fan favorite for many passholders and guests, if you couldn’t tell from the increased wait times. (Back in my day, it used to be a constant walk-on!) Well, due to its increased popularity, it seems they’ve added it to the … Read more
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 September 9-15! Walt Disney World There’s a bunch of new Build-a-Band MagicBand upgrades for … Read more
Boo to you! And welcome to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’re delving into a night of ghoulish treats, spooky merchandise, and chilling spells. Trick, or treat? Let’s move on to the delectable snacks available across the Magic Kingdom throughout the night. We’re at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland for a beverage all about Oogie Boogie. Care to … Read more
This week has been especially busy for construction at the Magic Kingdom. They continue to improve the Park for the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. We begin with the completed Cinderella Castle moat. As of yesterday, the moat has been completely filled with water. All water barriers have been removed signaling … Read more