Walt Disney World has extended the bounceback offer that started last fall, water from “Frozen” attractions around the world was added to Frozen Ever After at Disneyland Paris, and Universal has teased a mystery one-day “Jaws” offering for Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 19, 2025. Walt … Read more
Howdy! Today was particularly hot, and I am now up to wearing three fans to stay cool while walking through Magic Kingdom with a purpose. Today was rather uneventful, but as usual, I find my ways of having fun, including finding a drooling camel, an unwrapped Big Thunder Mountain Train, and other fun things around … Read more
The ongoing refurbishment of the Emporium in Magic Kingdom is almost complete, as another check-out counter has been removed. Emporium Refurbishment The counter used to be along this wall in the Emporium room closest to Town Square. In our June 14 construction update, the registers at this counter had been removed, but the counter was … Read more
Crews have almost finished replacing the cobblestone pavement of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. The Haunted Mansion Pavement Replacement After a few weeks of work, the pavement in The Haunted Mansion’s exit queue was completely replaced. Work then moved to the curved cobblestones in front of the mansion’s entrance archways. The cobblestones are not … Read more
There is no better way for Disney Parks fans to scare up some fun for the Halloween season than by attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World! However, these separately-ticketed events can get expensive. Thankfully, we have a way for you to save on admission! Unlocked Magic, powered by our friends at Be … Read more
Crews have started outlining a new foundation for Cool Ship (or whatever will replace it) in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship Construction Site Crews have placed some small strips of wood in the dirt area that was formerly Cool Ship. Short pieces of rebar stick out of the ground around the new frame. There’s … Read more
After almost four months of being missing, the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe sign has returned to its usual spot in Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Reinstalled The hanging sign by this entrance was removed from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in February, soon after Disney filed a permit to “install signage” at the store’s location. … Read more
Construction walls have come down from the center room of the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, revealing another check-out counter was demolished. Emporium Refurbishment The Emporium has been going through multiple stages of refurbishment as the store is reimagined with a new layout and color scheme. The back half of this room was blocked by construction … Read more
It looks like King Arthur has finished his vacation and returned the Sword in the Stone to its refurbished anvil in Magic Kingdom. Sword in the Stone Refurbishment WDWNT reported on Thursday that the sword had been removed from the stone and there was a tarp around the anvil. It’s now clear the removal was … Read more
The former Prairie Outpost candy store located in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is now reopening as a hat store. Prairie Outpost Located in between Country Bear Musical Jamboree and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Prairie Outpost and Supply used to be home to confections and other treats such as candy apples, Mickey Rice Krispy … Read more
The water wheel at the Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom has returned to full operation. Swiss Family Treehouse Water Wheel The Swiss Family Treehouse closed for refurbishment in November. It later partially reopened, but the refurbishment didn’t wrap up until May. When all the scaffolding came down last month, the water wheel was spinning. … Read more
Crews have returned two freshly refurbished themed carts to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — the first large props to return to the Magic Kingdom attraction during its refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbished Carts The first cart is among the rocks in front of the ride’s queue building. It’s near some brown tarps, where several props … Read more
Following its release at Disney Springs late last month, the new Walt Disney World Marquee jewelry collection by CRISLU is now available at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Marquee Jewelry Now at Magic Kingdom We spotted the entire collection for sale in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. CRISLU Walt Disney World Marquee Jewelry The … Read more
The Disneyland 70th anniversary Funko Pop figure featuring Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney on the fire engine is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. The figure was first released at Disneyland Park when the 70th anniversary celebration began in May. Mickey Mouse & Walt on Fire Engine Funko Pop – $49.99 The Funko Pop! … Read more
Howdy! I had a wonderful hot morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I found new merchandise and checked in on our animal friends. I then ran over to Magic Kingdom and devoured the returning waffles at Sleepy Hollow. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This morning was very warm, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is notoriously … Read more
Just in time for V.I.Passholder Summer Days at Walt Disney World, Joffrey’s has debuted five new beverages alongside a special redemption card for guests who purchase all five. Joffrey’s V.I.Passholder Summer Days Drinks Disney has announced that V.I.Passholder Summer Days is scheduled to run from May 14 to July 31. To celebrate Walt Disney World … Read more