Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Reopens Following Refurbishment

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom has reopened following a quick refurbishment. The coaster was closed from January 9 through January 13, 2023. January is a common time for refurbishments as the weather is generally more temperate, and there are fewer visitors. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for refurbishment last January 2022 and several months before … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/7/23 (Disney 100 Years of Wonder Merchandise, New MagicBand+ Designs, TRON Lightcycle Run Sign Installed, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom. It’s a beautiful day here and we plan on enjoying the park. We’ll be doing some shopping and we plan on checking on TRON Lightcycle / Run for any construction updates. Let’s get started. The Christmas decorations are still up in the park but they have replaced the Mickey and … Read more

Guest Gets Bumped by Wheelchair and Waits at Exit for a Fight, Mark Parker Named New Disney Chairman, Updated Land Use Allows for More Walt Disney World Parks, & More: Daily Recap (1/11/23)

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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 Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Uptown Jewelers Rolls Out New Carpet at the Magic Kingdom

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Just in time for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration, Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom rolled out new carpet to spruce things up! The design keeps with the traditional Main Street U.S.A. vibe while still looking fresh and bright. Many of the stores and attractions around Walt Disney World could use some sprucing up, … Read more

TRON Opening Date Announced, Free Parking Returns to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, Happily Ever After Returning in April, and More: Daily Recap (1/10/23)

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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 Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Star Wars ‘I Love You’ Spirit Jersey Now Available at the Magic Kingdom

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Among the most memorable lines in the Star Wars franchise is the exchange between Princess Leia and Han Solo. Now that expression of love is immortalized in a Star Wars “I Love You” Spirit Jersey. We found this Spirit Jersey at Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom. This jersey arrives just in time for Valentine’s … Read more

CONFIRMED: TRON Lightcycle Run Opens April 4 2023, Cast Member & Annual Passholder Previews Announced

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Confirming what we shared back in November, Disney has now announced that TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise will indeed open during the first week of April at the Magic Kingdom — on April 4, 2023, to be exact. TRON Lightcycle / Run Backstory The story of TRON Lightcycle / Run picks up after “TRON: … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/1/23 (New 50th Anniversary Snacks, 2023 Die-Cast Bus Set, & More)

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Happy New Year from Magic Kingdom! It is a brand new year and we can’t wait to see all the new things to come this year at Disney parks. New limited time 50th Anniversary treats have been released in Magic Kingdom today and we plan on trying them all. We also plan on doing some … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now Closed Through Friday for Refurbishment

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney’s Magic Kingdom has closed for a routine refurbishment today. Disney has announced that guests could expect to hit the rails again on Friday, January 13, when the ride is scheduled to reopen.

PHOTOS: Height Requirement and Restroom Signs Added to TRON Lightcycle / Run

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With the opening of TRON Lightcycle/Run at the Magic Kingdom rumored to be sometime in early April, we went to check out its progress. While riding the Walt Disney World Railroad today, we noticed a height requirement sign added. This new sign, which has been recently added to the ride’s queue entrance, has the height … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/4/23 (TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, runDisney Marathon Weekend Merchandise, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Washboard Magnet, & More)

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Royal Greetings, and welcome to Magic Kingdom! Join us around Magic Kingdom finding runDisney Marathon Weekend merchandise, checking in on TRON Lightcycle Run, and more. Let’s get going! It looks like it’s going to be a busy day at Magic Kingdom. At first it seemed like the 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Loungefly was flying off … Read more

REVIEW: Trying the New 50th Anniversary Bear Tracks Churro at the Magic Kingdom

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A new Bear Tracks Churro is the latest offering in a new collection of treats released this week to honor the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World and we knew we needed to give this sweet treat a try.

REVIEW: New Limited Time 50th Anniversary Flatbread is Actually Worth a Visit to Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom

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It’s no secret that the flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus is not haute cuisine, and until now, the specialty 50th anniversary versions have been the same. The Berbere-Chickpea was passable, at least, but the Korean Short Rib and Croque Monsieur were incredibly salty; the best we could say of the Chicken Souvlaki was “it wasn’t … Read more

Disney Fails to Deliver on Promise of Parking Lot Trams Returning, Walt Disney World Cleans Exteriors of Dirty “it’s a small world” Boats After Public Scrutiny, and More: Daily Recap (1/1/23)

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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 Sunday, January 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Minnie Mouse Dome Cake Arrives at Magic Kingdom

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The new year is here, and with it, a new (and likely final) wave of 50th anniversary treats at Magic Kingdom. Gaston’s Tavern has replaced the Pluto Dome with a Minnie Mouse Dome Cake. Minnie Mouse Dome Cake – $8.29 Vanilla Citrus Mousse with Strawberry Glaze on top of Pistachio Cake The pistachio cake on … Read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 at Magic Kingdom With DJs and Dance Parties

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The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s Eve for two nights each year — December 30 & 31. After the first performance of the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks at 6:30 p.m., you can find DJs and dance parties around the park to keep the energy up as the park prepares for the big countdown moment … Read more