PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/17/2024 (Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Opens, Pin Tuesday, and More)

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Howdy! Today was a fabulous and exciting day. The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened, new limited edition pins were released, and I even checked in on the Fort Wilderness Campground and the Test Track refurbishment. Good Morning from Island Tower I started my morning before sunrise this morning. I was the first … Read more

Refurbishment Begins at Bay Lake Tower with Work on Top Floor Rooms

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Refurbishment work has started at Bay Lake Tower near Disney’s Contemporary Resort with some of the top-floor rooms being cleared of all furniture. Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment Announcement Earlier this year, Disney announced a year-long refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This refurbishment began late in September 2024 and is set to … Read more

Adventureland Pavement Progresses Beyond Breezeway Restrooms at Magic Kingdom

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Installation of the new themed Adventureland pavement continues, now extending beyond the breezeway restrooms that connect to Frontierland. Adventureland Pavement Update The photo above is from our last update, a little over one week ago. At that time, the new pavement was just in front of the breezeway. The themed concrete now extends past the Adventureland breezeway, … Read more

Magic Kingdom 53rd Anniversary Pin Arrives at Walt Disney World

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October 1, 2024 marked the 53rd anniversary of Magic Kingdom, and Disney released an exclusive pin to celebrate the milestone. Disney Parks Anniversaries It was only a few years ago that we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom. Disney opened the gates of Magic Kingdom back in 1971. During the 50th, Disney released pins … Read more

Adventureland Pavement Replacement Expands Further in Magic Kingdom

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Work on the themed Adventureland pavement in Magic Kingdom has expanded past the Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen. Adventureland Pavement Work In August, we reported that new thematic pavement was being added in Adventureland just after the bridge. Less than 10 days ago, we updated our reports as the pavement had expanded to the … Read more

Exterior Restoration Complete for The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

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Walls have been removed from the exterior of The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom, revealing refreshed paint, light fixtures, and more. Plaza Restaurant Refurbishment In June of this year, we reported that an exterior refurbishment had begun at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Today, walls and scrim have been removed revealing the work that … Read more

Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows

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Refurbishment on the exterior of Dinsey’s Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows has begun, as the entire resort is refreshed for the eventual opening of the new DVC Island Tower. Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows Scaffolding now surrounds the exteriors of these first two bungalows at the Polynesian. The bungalows are one of the most expensive and luxurious … Read more