Last time we stopped by Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom we came across some new merchandise, including a neat pair of Haunted Mansion-inspired sunglasses. On our most recent trip to the Emporium at Magic Kingdom we spotted four new pairs of sunglasses featuring nods to classic Disney Parks iconography. At $19.99 a pair, this … Read more
Earlier today, we giddily announced that Maleficent would be making her triumphant return to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom in this afternoon’s parade. Well, we had to be there to watch her in action. According to Disney Parks, while she still has her same Steampunk style and signature wicked smile, the Maleficent … Read more
Here are a few updates from around the Magic Kingdom this week. Several construction projects, major and minor, are underway at the moment. Let’s see how they’re coming. Construction Updates Sonny Eclipse is back in the house! His lounge had been closed last week for a floor replacement project. The vinyl flooring is nondescript and … Read more
Apparently everyone’s favorite villain, Maleficent, is returning to Magic Kingdom today to take back her rightful place in the Festival of Fantasy Parade. It looks like she’s had some work done… but we’re supportive of her glow up. Disney has even provided us a video to reassure us of her triumphant return: While she still has … Read more
With the resurgence of all things “retro” at Walt Disney World, it appears Disney’s caught on to the fact that pins are back on trend. (Many here at WDWNT *cough* Tom *cough* will argue that pins never went out of style.) While Disney pins are constantly being produced and released, actual dedicated Pin Trading events (save … Read more
The collection of Disney Pandora charms keeps growing with two new charms spotted Wednesday at Uptown Jewelers in The Magic Kingdom. A charm based on Cinderella’s carriage features the iconic pumpkin coach design in gold on top of a navy blue background. The Cinderella charm is selling for $90. The second new charm features the … Read more
As part of Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” at Magic Kingdom Park invites guests to dance with Mickey, Minnie, and their pals in front of Cinderella Castle. Instead of the contemporary music that is usually a staple of Disney street parties, live singers belt out new renditions of … Read more
With its serene setting and solid menu, it’s no surprise that Liberty Tree Tavern is a regular on the WDWNT rotation of Magic Kingdom lunches. A few months ago, they introduced weekly specials, of which we got to sample a fantastic Chicken Pot Pie. One of those weekly specials was a burger topped with lobster, and it … Read more
We were at the first Walt Disney World Passholder event of 2019 today: the Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park! The event ran from 5:00 – 7:00 pm as a special preview just for Annual Passholders. We got to check out all the new Potion Purple merchandise, including spirit jerseys, Loungefly … Read more
New Year’s Eve is the consistently the busiest day of the year at Walt Disney World. Let’s see what Magic Kingdom looked like this year. I walked in at about 8:00 am. The park had been open since 7 for resort guests. Surprisingly, the crowds at the TTC didn’t seem worse than normal. It was … Read more
Walt Disney World is full of adventure and magic (not that I need to tell a Disney fan that!), which is carefully created through many avenues; but most of the magic comes down to the thing that Disney does best- attention to detail. Whether it be in the customer service, the finishing touch on a … Read more
Starting Saturday, December 22, 2018, the Magic Kingdom will begin to offer its lineup of holiday entertainment during regular park hours. The schedule will run from Dec 22 – Dec 29, 2018. Guests will be able enjoy holiday magic usually only seen on Christmas Party evenings. The daily schedule of special holiday entertainment: Holiday Wishes – … Read more
After nearly a year in refurbishment, the Liberty Belle is once again sailing along Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America. The attraction has reopened with several changes, including a completely new boiler on board. The show scenes around the river have also been given a refresh, making it look clean and new. The foliage around the … Read more
We made our way over to the Magic Kingdom to see the three C’s… construction, crowds, and Casey’s! Construction Continues on Tron Coaster We wanted to check in on the construction for Tron first. It looks like things are starting to come along. We can see and hear the construction vehicles busy at work. The … Read more
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant in Magic Kingdom has introduced a limited time holiday menu to add some more festive offerings for guests to enjoy. Let’s take a look at what’s available. Holiday Ham Dinner – $15.99 Kids’ Holiday Ham Dinner – $8.99 Glazed Ham served with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Green Beans. Frozen … Read more
If you start to get hungry while exploring Tom Sawyer’s Island, now open after its refurbishment, look no further than Aunt Polly’s for a quick bite to eat! Aunt Polly’s, a seasonal quick service restaurant, is reopening Dec 22 through Jan 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Some of the limited time offerings include: … Read more