Construction work is still underway at Tortuga Tavern as Disney works to replace the flooring of the quick-service restaurant. Tortuga Tavern Construction During our last update, we reported on the flooring being removed from the last remaining section of Tortuga Tavern. There was also a section of new flooring that had been covered with a … Read more
The Dapper Dans are all dressed up in pastel colors for the spring season at Magic Kingdom. Dapper Dans The Dapper Dans are decked out in striped long-sleeve button-down shirts with checkered pastel pink button-down vests on top. A blue pocket square is in their left pocket. They wear slightly darker blue armbands that match … Read more
Howdy! Today was a bit windy and rainy, to put it lightly. Magic Kingdom was under a tornado warning at one point this morning, but through the storm, I found lots of cute merchandise and even some updates around the park. Good Morning from Magic Kingdom This time change is sure different. Granted, Magic Kingdom … Read more
As refurbishment work continues, themed scrim has been removed from the exterior of the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Themed Scrim Removed at Plaza Restaurant Just a few weeks ago, themed scrim was installed on the exterior of the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. The scrim has now been removed revealing the restaurant’s exterior once … Read more
A new Disney treats-themed Dooney Bourke backpack has arrived at Walt Disney World. We first found the backpack at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Disney Treats Dooney & Bourke Backpack – $268 The backpack is a light pinkish purple and features cupcakes themed to different Disney characters, icons, and attractions. Some of the themed cupcakes … Read more
A new PEZ dispenser featuring the Hatbox Ghost is now available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the item at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Hatbox Ghost PEZ Dispenser – $4.49 The top of the PEZ dispenser features the Hatbox Ghost from the Haunted Mansion. The item comes with three packages of flavored PEZ … Read more
A new “You Had Me at Walt Disney World” belt bag is now available for purchase at none other than Walt Disney World Resort. We found the bag for sale in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. It is not currently available online from the Disney Store. You Had Me At Walt Disney World Belt Bag … Read more
Over the next few weeks, Disney will shift the time of “Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom later in the evening. Happily Ever After Showtime Changing The nighttime spectacular is currently performed at 8 p.m. When daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 9, the show will start performances at 8:30 p.m. As the daylight … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit to change signage for the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom. Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern Signage The permit is for 4873 Caribbean Way #B, the approximate address of the new tavern next to Pirates of the Caribbean and Plaza Del Sol Caribe Bazar. It’s to … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared an inside look at the construction progress of the new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Tavern coming to the Magic Kingdom. The behind-the-scenes look was shared in an Instagram reel from Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering) During the video, Imagineer Montse … Read more
A wall and checkout counter have been demolished, some flooring was replaced, and the ceiling was raised in the Emporium room closest to Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom. Emporium Construction Construction walls blocked the back half of this room for several weeks but have now come down. A wall that used to partially divide the … Read more
Construction work continues to progress at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom with fresh concrete being added to the rockwork. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Green and white tarps still cover the queue building for the attraction. Construction walls remain in place at the standby and Lightning Lane entrances, with signs posted notifying guests … Read more
Two of the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree voice actors visited Magic Kingdom recently and enjoyed the show for the first time together. Country Bear Musical Jamboree Voice Actors Watch Show Country Bear Musical Jamboree, a reimagined version of the Country Bear Jamboree featuring Disney songs, opened at Magic Kingdom last summer. The show is … Read more
A new Monorail-themed Mousewares item has arrived at Walt Disney World. We discovered this salt and pepper shaker set at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Monorail Salt & Pepper Shakers – $24.99 The salt and pepper shakers are shaped like the Walt Disney World Monorail. Across each shaker is a red line resembling Monorail Red. … Read more
On their first day of having a standby line, we followed the wait times for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom did not initially open with the rest of the park as it experienced a delayed opening. The opening of the ride … Read more
Howdy! Today was a very wet and cold day at Disney World. I park hopped between Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT. I found cute new Goofy and Stitch merchandise and later in the afternoon found more topiaries in place for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2025. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more