PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

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Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/15/23 (50th Anniversary Grand Finale Crocs, Pete’s Silly Sideshow Character Meet and Greets Return, Winnie the Pooh Loungefly Mini Backpack, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom. Today we are here for the return of Pete’s Silly Sideshow character meet and greets. We are so excited to meet Daisy, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald today. We will also be sure to report on all the other new things we find today in the park. Let’s get started! We … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/1/22 (Holiday Decor and Christmas Merchandise Arrives on Main Street U.S.A., Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket, Resort Gingerbread Houses, & More)

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Good morning from a very merry Magic Kingdom! Now we just wish the weather matched that of the park. We have a long list of holiday cheer to get through so let’s get started! A now holly-jolly Mickey and Minnie Mouse have been adorned with many gifts and Santa hats. The 50th anniversary cake topiary … Read more

Disney World Cutting Select Character Meet & Greets, Focus on Maintaining Character Dining & Entertainment

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With Walt Disney World continuing to experience labor shortages, multiple character meet and greets will be suspended beginning Sunday, October 23. The affected characters include Minnie Mouse at both Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom and International Gateway at EPCOT, as well as Donald and Daisy Duck and Max at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/4/21): DVC Switching to Digital Membership Cards, Christmas Merchandise Arrives at Magic Kingdom, Plastic Sheeting Removed from Jungle Cruise, and More

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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, November 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Storybook Circus Banners Replaced, Pete’s Silly Sideshow Tent Repainting Continues in Magic Kingdom

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Big Top Souvenirs may have finally reopened, but refurbishment continues elsewhere in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Without character meet-and-greets, Pete’s Silly Sideshow remains closed. But crew members are working on repainting the tent’s roof. The sign may also need to be repainted or replaced after fading in the sun. This refurbishment is part of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/19/21 (Face Coverings Not Required on Outdoor Attractions, Railroad Station Fully Uncovered, Jungle Cruise Changes, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical morning at Walt Disney World! Today we ventured through Magic Kingdom, where there were definitely lots of surprises in store! Join us as we travel through the park and resorts and discover them together. Let’s jump in! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to find that all of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Planters Surround Big Top Souvenirs As it Prepares to Reopen in Magic Kingdom

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It looks like Big Top Souvenirs is preparing to reopen in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom, after being closed since March 2020. In June, the store’s sign was removed for refurbishment, and now the tent building is surrounded by planters to obscure the view of any work being done. Guests will notice the colorful planters … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/30/21 (“it’s a small world” Clocktower Gets Colorful Makeover, Backside of Water Float Arrives, Mickey Balloon Dress Shop Dress Appears, and More)

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Hello from another hot but beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out all the new things here, and we’re glad we did. Let’s get started! As announced two days ago, face masks are now once again required to be worn at all indoor locations, including shops, theaters, and attractions. For … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/11/21 (New Lights On Hub Trees, Construction Walls Down At Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, New LE “Cruella” MagicBand, and More)

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Hello friends, and welcome to another very hot day here at the Magic Kingdom! It was a beautiful, clear day despite the heat, and we had a quiet day checking out all the new things here for you. Let’s get started! On our way down Main Street, USA, we noticed that the Main Street Cinema … Read more

PHOTOS: All Relaxation Stations Now Closed at Magic Kingdom

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The recent end of outdoor masking mandates at Walt Disney World has lead to additional changes. The relaxation stations near Golden Oak Outpost, inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow, and at Tomorrowland Terrace inside the Magic Kingdom have closed. The three locations opened when the Magic Kingdom reopened in July 2020. The outdoor seating areas near Golden … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of the Magic Kingdom

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For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you … Read more

PHOTOS: New Air-Conditioned “Relaxation Station” Mask-Free Area Debuts at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in the Magic Kingdom

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With today’s start of Cast Member previews at the newly-reopened Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, we have our first look at the layout of the new mask-free “Relaxation Stations” throughout the park. In Fantasyland, guests can step right up and relax at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, one of three locations at the park where guests may remove their face … Read more

Proposed Magic Kingdom “Relaxation Zone” Mask-Free Locations Revealed

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As we near the official reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks, starting with Cast Member previews tomorrow and Annual Passholder previews starting on Thursday, new details are surfacing regarding various logistical components, such as Relaxation Zones for guests to remove their face masks. With Cast Members already training for the reopenings, we now … Read more

Big Top Souvenirs Remains Closed for Carpet Replacement After Flood at the Magic Kingdom

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First it was a fire, and now it’s a flood. What plague will strike Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom next? Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom is currently closed, reportedly due some flooding in the store a few days ago. The carpets are now in the process of being replaced, with the … Read more

BREAKING: Fire Closes Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Sideshow at the Magic Kingdom

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If you’re looking for some treats or cool meet and greets underneath the Big Top today, you’ll have to try your luck another day. Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Sideshow are currently closed due to what Cast Members are reporting as technical difficulties, and will not be reopening today. The “technical difficulties” were supposedly … Read more