Just the other day, we showed you the first pictures of the coaster track supports that have been installed for the upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom. Yesterday, we took a trip out to the site to get a better view. A bit has changed since our last update. Standing on top of 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 April 29 – May 5! Walt Disney World Read up on the special merchandise, … Read more
Greetings, programs! We’ve got a new look at the construction of the TRON coaster at the Magic Kingdom. Let’s rez in and take a look, shall we? The big change from our last update is that the supports have gone vertical. These columns will likely support the coaster track that will take guests through the … Read more
Earlier this week, Disney announced a number of new and returning treats coming to the Magic Kingdom this month, available through June! (Make sure you check them out! See the full list here.) We decided to navigate out to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in the Magic Kingdom for the new Mickey Milkshake (available May 1- June 30). … Read more
On a tour around the Magic Kingdom this morning, we noticed that walls were up around Tortuga Tavern. While no official refurbishment is listed on the Walt Disney World website, it appears they may be doing some work on the outside patio and possibly the interior. While Tortuga Tavern is technically seasonal, it seems to have … Read more
While on an early morning visit to the Magic Kingdom, we spotted a lot of activity taking place on the Tomorrowland Speedway. A lot of people are hard at work to get the track ready to reopen soon. Painting, track repairs, and landscaping were all well underway on our visit. “Tomorrowland Speedway” has always been … Read more
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful spring day, so let’s take a walk around! First thing this morning, everyone in the hub was engrossed in the saga of this duck and her fifteen ducklings walking down the street. A cast member was ushering them along, trying her best to get them off … Read more
As previously reported back in March, shoppers can now purchase a personalized “Disney’s Walk Around the World” commemorative brick via shopDisney.com. Originally installed near Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, these personalized hexagonal bricks are currently in the process of being removed. Having only been promised to remain until 2011, they’ve stuck around … Read more
Get ready to let your inner baddie out this summer, because tickets to Disney Villains After Hours are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at this link. With the start of ticket sales, we’ve learned the full listing of dates for this hard-ticket event at the Magic Kingdom: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th … Read more
Disney is chugging away full steam on the project to expand the path on the west side of Cinderella Castle. It seems like every time I’m here, there’s a noticeable amount of progress. Let’s see how it’s going so far! The wooden framing for the foundations seems to be fully in place now. You can … Read more
Disney has just confirmed our earlier announcement of a brand-new Halloween fireworks spectacular coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park! The spooky fun event, that happens on select nights from August 16 to November 1, will feature returning favorites along with all-new experiences, including the debut of an incredible new fireworks spectacular. As … Read more
Yesterday, we learned that a new set of Alex and Ani bangles themed to Sleeping Beauty Castle had arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Today, we’ve found out that there’s a matching set themed to Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle, and they’re now available at the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium. Like the Sleeping Beauty Castle set, they … Read more
Grim, grinning ghosts come out to keep your toes warm. We spotted this amazing new pair of socks at Memento Mori and we’re just dying from how cute they are. Check them out below, plus the special bonus arrival of the Madame Leota statue at the Magic Kingdom at the end of the post. One … Read more
As part of the ongoing refurbishment (and overhaul) of Tomorrowland in preparation for the opening of the Tron Lightcycle Power Run that’s set to open just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, new paint is showing up all over Tomorrowland. There’s new paint on the Speedway, pops of orange and teal … Read more
The upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom (or as it’s known in Shanghai, “Tron Lightcycle Power Run”) is a massive undertaking that won’t be finished until 2021 at the earliest. Looking at the size of the construction site, you can see why it takes so long. Let’s see what’s developed since our last update. … Read more
We haven’t stopped by The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom in a hot minute, but there’s a new sandwich on the menu that we had to try for you. Read on for our full review! The new Carved Roast Beef Sandwich features a seedy Kimmelweck roll topped with fennel and sliced roast … Read more