A TRON Lightcycle / Run MagicBand+ design is coming to Walt Disney World. Disney Parks shared a video on Instagram showing how to use MagicBand+ with the locker system, and the demonstrator was sporting the new band. TRON Lightcycle / Run MagicBand+ The band is blue with “TRON Lightcycle / Run” on the puck. Illustrations … Read more
After Bonjour! Village Gifts got a cutesy makeover, the Magic Kingdom “Art of Disney” location has moved to Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A. This is in the lobby of the theater, across from Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. The Mr. Toad statue from Main Street Cinema’s Vault Collection display has also moved in here. … Read more
During our recent voyage on “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom, we noticed the backdrop of the “shimmering” finale scene is nearly in ruin. The Mary Blair-style clouds are covered in white streaks and discoloring, while less prevalent staining is still visible on the purple sky. There are white streaks and dark stains, with … Read more
Ahead of the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, crews have been cleaning the exterior of the adjacent Space Mountain. In early February, work moved up to the tallest spire on the building’s roof and it was surrounded by scaffolding. The scaffolding has now been removed from the tallest spire and … Read more
The Lunching Pad at Magic Kingdom has an updated menu now that the 50th anniversary If You Had Wings dish has retired. In the morning, guests can get a new breakfast bowl with tater tots and cinnamon sticky bubble bread, but after 10:30 a.m., three new hot dogs are available. Well, new to The Lunching … Read more
After marking the spot with spray paint, crews have cut a giant hole into the front of Splash Mountain as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Façade The hole in the mountain is behind the scaffolding and blue scrim. Some of the steel framework and supports for the mountain … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Demolition and construction continue in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom as Splash Mountain is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a projected opening of late 2024. Splash Mountain Flume Most work we have seen is here in the flume at the bottom of the attraction. Sections of rock façade have been torn up around the track … Read more
Disney100 decorations have been added to the Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom, atop a display of Disney100 treats. Mickey Mouse, in his purple and platinum 100 Years of Wonder outfit, is on one side of this sign. The special treats include Disney100 mints and decorated apples. Minnie in her platinum dress is on the … Read more
New shirts and hoodies have landed at Star Traders in Tomorrowland this week, showing off Walt Disney World with three new retro designs. These new retro Walt Disney World shirts and hoodies are the latest items to inspire nostalgia, seemingly the latest merchandise trend at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Park Life Long-Sleeve Retro Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney has begun to remove 50th anniversary decorations from Magic Kingdom as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” nears its end. The two giant golden 50s that previously sat in the grass next to the Cinderella Castle moat are now gone. The spot where one 50 sat is clearly visible next to the sea monster topiary … Read more
A New Sketchbook Ornament celebrating Disney television history is now available at Walt Disney World as part of the 100 Years of Wonder anniversary celebration. Walt Disney’s Disneyland Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament – Disney100- $29.99 The collectible ornament is fully sculpted to look like a 1950s television, complete with flickering lights and synchronized sounds. It … Read more
After riding TRON Lightcycle / Run today at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro declared that the attraction is an exciting and ambitious start to a transformative future of attractions yet to come. In an interview with the Orlando Business Journal, D’Amaro shared some thoughts on his ride along Walt … Read more
Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’re starting our day here to grab some breakfast and Kona coffee. Then we plan on hopping on the monorail and heading to Magic Kingdom. We plan on doing some shopping, checking on construction updates and riding some rides. As always we will be sure to report all the … Read more
A new sign marking the entrance from Fantasyland and Storybook Circus to Tomorrowland has been installed along the walkway between the two areas which passes under TRON Lightcycle / Run. Along the walkway between Storybook Circus and Tomorrowland, the formerly blank concrete wall right under the TRON Lightcycle / Run exit path has a sign … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has taken to Instagram to share their first look inside the previously-announced postshow space for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World, which is sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks) Walt Disney Imagineering posted along with the Disney Parks Blog on … Read more