Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Continue Offering Individual Lightning Lane Once TRON Lightcycle Run Opens

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There has been a lot of speculation as to whether Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will become a regular Disney Genie+ attraction once TRON Lightcycle / Run opens this April. We now know that it will continue to be offered as an Individual Lightning Lane attraction. Currently, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is available for standby — … Read more

Imagineers ‘Took Note’ Of Positive Fan Reaction to Villains Land Blue Sky Concept for Magic Kingdom

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At D23 Expo last fall, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro showed off concept art for several “Blue Sky” ideas. One such idea was a Villains land for Magic Kingdom. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Imagineer Chris Beatty discussed the fan reaction to that particular concept. “We’re dreaming every day about what … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Guest Served Food Containing Broken Glass from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World is facing a new lawsuit alleging a guest was served food containing broken glass bits at Cinderella’s Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom. Attorneys for the plaintiff released a statement to Florida Politics on the lawsuit. The complaint details injuries sustained by the guest Mary Brumbaugh from eating the glass including two … Read more

JoJo Siwa Rides TRON Lightcycle / Run with Jeff Vahle at Magic Kingdom

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Last year before its grand opening, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro invited former Nickelodeon child star JoJo Siwa to experience Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind a bit early. Now Vahle has extended that invitation once again, sharing their experience together on the soon-to-open TRON … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out at 3 PM as Spring Break Crowds Surge at Walt Disney World

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The Spring Break crowd has officially arrived. Disney Genie + has sold out at 3 p.m. today. As of 3 p.m. today, guests at Walt Disney World Resort were notified that Disney Genie+ was sold out for all four parks. In the event of a sellout, guests are unable to purchase the Genie+ service until … Read more

Pricing and Details Released for Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Parties at Magic Kingdom

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With the Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration ending on March 31, 2023, this also means it’s the end of the Enchantment fireworks spectacular. We have just learned that a new fireworks dessert party will be returning for the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular. Starting on April 1, 2023, the Happily Ever After fireworks dessert … Read more

BREAKING: Moana and Mirabel Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World

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Both Moana and Mirabel will appear in meet and greets at Walt Disney World this year. Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary. And, at Magic Kingdom Park this fall, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ … Read more

New Walt Disney World Railroad Collectable Medallions Pull Into Magic Kingdom

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All aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad! The beloved grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom finally reopened last year after four years of downtime due to TRON Lightcycle / Run construction, and now you can commemorate this opening day icon and passion of Walt Disney himself through four new collectable medallions available now at … Read more

Mickey & Minnie Shown in New TRON-Inspired Light-Up Costumes on Disney Parks TikTok

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A new TikTok posted on the official Disney Parks page shows Mickey and Minnie in new TRON Lightcycle / Run-themed costumes complete with light-up circuits as the attraction’s media event takes place tonight. The pair posed in front of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom wearing new TRON-inspired costumes. Mickey is in a … Read more

First Look at TRON Lightcycle Run MagicBand+ Design

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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

Art of Disney Moved to Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom

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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

A WORLD OF TEARS – Finale Scene of “it’s a small world” Left in Disgusting State at Magic Kingdom

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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

Scaffolding Removed From Tallest Spire of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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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

REVIEW: NEW Queso Fundido, Banh Mi, and Cuban Hot Dogs Arrive at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS: Giant Hole Cut Into Splash Mountain For Transformation Into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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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

CEO Bob Iger Talks Disney Parks Experience, Lighthouse Point Opening Summer 2024, First Meeting of Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, & More: Daily Recap (3/9/23)

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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