As a new addition to the Magic Kingdom character roster, Romeo McGrowl of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree is now meeting guests in Frontierland. Romeo McGrowl As we previously reported earlier this week, Disney posted a video of Romeo McGrowl as a roaming meet and greet character in Magic Kingdom Park. Romeo can now be … Read more
Benches have returned to the Jungle Cruise entrance at Magic Kingdom and there are new umbrellas in the area. Jungle Cruise Benches The benches are on the left before entering Jungle Cruise. There are four benches, all made of reddish-brown wood and black supports. They sit back-to-back, with two benches facing the rest of Adventureland … Read more
Crews have reinstalled the first piece of Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom after the attraction was disassembled for refurbishment. Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom The center column that controls the ride’s rockets is back on the platform above the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Crews have not yet installed any theming or the arms with the … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced that new candy containers inspired by the Main Street, U.S.A. trash cans are coming soon. Walt Disney World Trash Can Candy Containers These trashcan-inspired containers will serve as the new Bulk Candy Containers for Walt Disney World, available at six different locations: Parks: Resorts: Disney Springs: Available while supplies last, … Read more
The refurbishment of Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom is complete, and all scaffolding has been removed from the attraction. Swiss Family Treehouse The tree and treehouse in Adventureland are now fully visible again. Earlier this week, scrim and scaffolding still covered the lower half of the tree, including the water wheel. It originally closed … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful steamy day in the Magic Kingdom. There was a lot of construction in the park today, I found some teeny boxes that I can only imagine are for baby teeth, and more discoveries. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment I started my morning by walking from the Transportation and Ticket … Read more
Walt Disney World launched a webpage for The Beak and Barrel, a new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern opening at Magic Kingdom this year, confirming several details about the spot. The Beak and Barrel The Beak and Barrel is scheduled to open in late 2025, taking over the former Pirates League space in Adventureland. The … Read more
Disney Parks Blog announced the name of the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern coming to Magic Kingdom, and shared details of the bar’s backstory. The Beak and Barrel The Beak and Barrel will open “later this year” in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. It’s under construction next to the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop, … Read more
A crane behind construction walls at Magic Kingdom indicates crews are preparing to reinstall Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland. Astro Orbiter Construction Astro Orbiter closed in January for a major refurbishment, with almost the entire attraction dismantled and removed within weeks to be worked on off-site. Because of the height of the Tomorrowland attraction, it’s been … Read more
A new version of the Romeo McGrowl walk-around character, wearing his new Country Bear Musical Jamboree digs, is now appearing in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Romeo McGrowl Disney Parks posted the following video of Romeo showing off his new outfit and Elvis-style pompadour, as well as signing autographs. This outfit is from the Country Bear … Read more
A new A-frame sign at the Transportation and Ticket Center in Walt Disney World let guests know how long of a walk it is to their parking lot. New Transportation and Ticket Center Maps We first saw the sign on Monday morning, set up at the start of the walking path into the Transportation and … Read more
While new pieces of track continue to be installed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom Park, the latest construction involves repainting the town of Tumbleweed. Big Thunder Mountain Construction Update Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was originally closed for an extended refurbishment in January 2025. Brown construction walls continue to block the entire queue … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful, but busy day in the Magic Kingdom. I think I spoke too soon, the cheerleaders are still running around the parks. That didn’t stop me from my usual shenanigans of finding new merchandise and construction updates. I am really excited to see what comes of the Magic Kingdom area over … Read more
Construction walls have moved again, and crews have installed a new set of check-out counters in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Emporium Construction The Emporium refurbishment project began in January in the room closest to Casey’s Corner. Work has now moved all the way down Main Street to the first room closest to the park … Read more
As part of “Cool Kid Summer” at Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom will play host to two character-hosted dance parties — one in Storybook Circus, and the other in Tomorrowland. Cool Kid Summer Offerings at Magic Kingdom In Storybook Circus, guests can show off their dance moves at the Big Top Bash. This summertime … Read more
Howdy Hey! This morning I started my day in Disney’s Grand Floridian, where the lobby is currently under some serious refurbishments. I then went to Magic Kingdom where I started to get paranoid that someone from Magic Kingdom may be reading this. I ended my day in Disney Springs with some light shopping. Good Morning … Read more