Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Critter characters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Space 220 Restaurant offers new trading card series and children’s menu items, and Mickey & Friends meet and greet sign installed at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more
The Storybook Circus welcome banner that was removed a few weeks ago is back in place at Magic Kingdom. The banner was taken down after a blustery day knocked it out of place. We theorized it could be replaced with a banner bearing Scentsy branding now that the fragrance company sponsors Dumbo the Flying Elephant … Read more
Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more
Some of the construction walls around the Frontierland Railroad Station have come down at Magic Kingdom, as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure moves ever closer to its summer 2024 opening. Walls Down at Frontierland Railroad Station During a recent trip to the park, we noticed that some of the construction walls put up for work on Frontierland … Read more
Refurbishment continues on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Magic Kingdom, with new paint being applied to the canopy. The attraction is located just behind Cinderella Castle, in the middle of Fantasyland. Painting Underway at Prince Charming Regal Carrousel As noted back in February when we first spotted work being done, scrim is still up around … Read more
Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny have returned to the Magic Kingdom for the 2024 season to meet and greet guests in advance of the holiday. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at Magic Kingdom Guests can meet them at “Bunny Lane Garden,” the Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square. The couple are expected to meet each … Read more
The first piece of “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary merchandise arrives at Walt Disney World, take a virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and Disney Legend Josh Gad expresses support for Disney CEO Bob Iger during board proxy fights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, … Read more
The Galactic Gateway stage is undergoing a refurbishment in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Galactic Gateway Stage Refurbishment The Tomorrowland entertainment destination has been home to dance parties and meet and greets. It can be found between Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and the Tomorrowland Joffrey’s Revive stand. The different structures of the area … Read more
The Dapper Dans at Magic Kingdom are now performing in pastel outfits for the spring and Easter season. Dapper Dans The Dans are wearing light blue pants and black shoes with spats. They wear pink vests over light purple shirts with darker blue armbands and bowties. Their straw boater hats are decorated with striped purple … Read more
References to various Disney classics have returned to the luggage props around the Fantasyland train station in Storybook Circus. These references have been gone for several years but have returned with an apparent refurbishment of the props. Disney References in Storybook Circus Stacks of luggage are against the walls on the north side of the … Read more
Nine months after the Tom Sawyer Island barrel bridge was removed, it has returned to Magic Kingdom, although is not yet open to guests. Tom Sawyer Island Barrel Bridge The barrel bridge was removed in July 2023, possibly for refurbishment. When comparing our photos of the bridge taken on Friday to photos taken before the … Read more
Crews installed new signs at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom overnight. The signs tell guests that the ride is testing and not yet open. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Testing Signs There are three signs, all with the same design, around the loop of the flume at the bottom of the drop. The signs feature … Read more
Many real plants have been planted around the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure mountain and queue in Magic Kingdom during ongoing construction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Façade Most of the foliage and trees installed around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure so far have been fake. But new ferns and trees in front of the mountain appear to be real. There … Read more
A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The schedules are changing for Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Festival of Fantasy Parade and Disney Adventure Friend Cavalcade Schedule Changes With the high crowds of spring break season coming to an end, Magic Kingdom is dropping down its Festival of Fantasy parade … Read more