The Emporium in Magic Kingdom has replaced the usual window displays featuring iconic moments in animated Disney movies with scenes from “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” for the holiday season. ‘Mickey’s Christmas Carol’ Window Dioramas Return Each of the six windows feature dioramas with three-dimensional figures and decorations recreating scenes from the animated film. Below the scenes … Read more
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the separately ticketed holiday event at the Magic Kingdom, has begun, and we’ve compiled a full list with prices of this year’s merchandise. Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This year’s Spirit Jersey is red. On the front is a small wreath with a Toy Soldier from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, the drawing of imaginary Disney Parks proprietors, a major WDWNT announcement, and more! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is … Read more
“Frozen Holiday Surprise” at Magic Kingdom is starting performances surprisingly early this year. ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’ Start Date According to the “Frozen Holiday Surprise” webpage and My Disney Experience, the castle stage show’s first performance of the season will be at 6:15 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, November 5). It will continue to be performed at 6:15 … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their first “Storytelling Window,” which brings Ichabod Crane to life in Magic Kingdom. Ichabod Crane Storytelling Window We shared a look at the window soon after its installation above Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe this summer. As described by Imagineers in the video below, Ichabod … Read more
The 2024 holiday popcorn bucket is now available at carts in Magic Kingdom. We picked it up at the west popcorn cart in front of Cinderella Castle. Holiday Popcorn Bucket – $14.25 The bucket features a wraparound image of Mickey and friends enjoying different holiday and winter activities. Behind the wraparound image, the bucket is … Read more
Happy Holiday from the Most Magical place on earth! Oops, it’s a spoiler… I hope everybody had a spooky Halloween! We had a Halloween News Tonight at the office. Can you guess my costume? It is not easy to guess… Halloween is now over, and we are fully into Holiday Mode. This is the busiest … Read more
Disney has finished decorating Magic Kingdom for the holidays with the installation of toy soldiers and candy canes in Town Square. Magic Kingdom Toy Soldiers The flowerbeds in the center of Town Square now feature life-size toy soldier figures and candy cane poles. There are two figures in each flowerbed. Though these are static figures, … Read more
UPDATE 11/5: When this post was published, tickets were sold out for December 12. Tickets are available for the date again but have sold out for December 6. The post has been updated accordingly. One week before the holiday season officially kicks off at Disney, eight Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates are sold out. … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new collection of Mickey ear hat keychains. We found them at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Mickey Ear Hat Keychains – $12.99 Each Each keychain is a tiny sculpted black Mickey Mouse ear hat hanging from a gold ring with a lobster claw clip. On the front is a … Read more
Sources indicate that a fourth ferryboat will be joining the fleet at Magic Kingdom sometime in the not-too-distant future. Fourth Ferryboat Coming to Magic Kingdom According to sources, this new ferryboat will be added as Magic Kingdom grows with its largest expansion in history, featuring a Cars-themed area with two new rides and a Disney … Read more
With Halloween over, Magic Kingdom is preparing to celebrate Christmas. Decorations arrived at the park overnight and now adorn much of the entrance and Main Street, U.S.A. Magic Kingdom Christmas Decorations Red and white plants now fill the planters in front of Magic Kingdom. In the planter between entrance gates, jack-o’-lanterns have been replaced by … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Disney Parks mixology, a treat trail through our studio and more! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, … Read more
The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom saw the return of a beloved food item, but even we didn’t notice it was back. The Plaza Restaurant Steak Fries The restaurant’s classic steak fries were removed amid menu changes in 2016. The Plaza Loaded Fries were introduced at that time, but with shoestring fries like those you … Read more
A Texas man was accused of pushing a stroller – with his child inside – into a Disney employee and pushing her during a terse exchange before the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Guest Accused of Pushing Stroller Into and Shoulder Checking Cast Member Andrew Dixon, 35, of Flower Mound, Texas, was arrested Oct. 7 … Read more
Walt Disney World has released the park hours for New Year’s Eve 2025, as well as the fireworks schedule for the year-end festivities. New Year’s Eve 2025 Park Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 a.m. to midnight on December 30 and 31, with early entry at 8:30 a.m. The “Fantasy in the Sky” … Read more