WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:
Off to the Magic Kingdom
A new “Lion King” photo op has been spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park-wide celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary continues. The display features Timon and Pumbaa walking with a young Simba across a log above a waterfall, reminiscent of the “Hakuna Matata” scene in the movie. The photo op is located next to … Read more
We’ve been keeping our eyes on the construction walls erected around the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Photo Frame for a while now. It looked like it was going to be replaced with a new frame, but we weren’t prepared for this masterpiece. (What is this, #ArtfulEpcot?) This new “The Lion King” photo op at Disney’s Animal … Read more
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo: Cinderella’s carriage has appeared at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for a photo op. A post from the Disney PhotoPass Instagram account says the carriage will be in Fantasyland, near Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, on Sunday and Monday only. Guests can stop by to get their picture taken by a PhotoPass photographer in front of … Read more
There is no way to overstate how truly passionate a great swath of us are regarding any and all things Disney. Take the general and immediate reaction to any bit of Disney news as an example. Deeply, emotionally attached, we’re not always completely rational. This week, we once again condemned ineffective Walt Disney World management … Read more
Disney is getting ready to introduce automated cameras that will take your picture, instead of PhotoPass photographers at select meet and greet locations. An automated camera will be positioned in the room to take photos of your interaction with the characters. To start, there will be 9 different meet and greet locations that will be … Read more
Animal Kingdom is known for its beautiful scenery – which also makes it perfect for taking beautiful pictures. Like all Disney Parks, they offer magic shots via PhotoPass. However, they are offering a few brand new shots including characters from favorite Disney movies such as Aladdin and The Jungle Book. You will not want to … Read more
Just like last year, Disney is offering its ever popular PhotoPass service at the Walt Disney World Water Parks for the summer months. This year, the service will be available 6/21 (today) through 9/3 (Labor Day). Disney is stating that their photographers will be available at certain “picturesque” locations in the parks as well as … Read more
Magic Shots are popular ways to add some pixie dust to your stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. PhotoPass photographers wander throughout the parks, giving you and your party chances at pictures in front of Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, and sometimes even the purple wall, as well as other locations throughout the parks. You … Read more
To Star Wars fans, May 4th means more than just the day before Cinco de Mayo. It is Star Wars Day and Disneyland set aside some special surprises for guests visiting the resort to celebrate the occasion. After a brief closure, Space Mountain once again re-emerged as Hyperspace Mountain. The indoor thrill ride now has … Read more
Starting 9/25, guests at the Magic Kingdom can get a special PhotoPass Magic Shot with a giant Adventureland Dole Whip! No further information is available as of yet, but again, it is set to be offered by PhotoPass photographers at the Magic Kingdom beginning September 25th.
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us (including our first look at the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue), so let’s take a look: More RFID entrances being installed at the Magic Kingdom Kodak references still up at Town Square Theater Plenty of … Read more
We’ve seen some interesting changes to Disney PhotoPass recently, but the most interesting has to be this booth I came across at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Arcade: I thought at first it was just a photo booth sponsored by PhotoPass, but is is more than that You can scan a PhotoPass card Not … Read more
A lot has been changing in the world of Disney PhotoPass recently (including the new logo seen above), but the biggest change has to be the new offering of Disney Attractions+. Here is an official description of the new service directly from Disney: One price… multiple thrills… take home all the memories! NEW! Disney Attractions+ … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:
Off to the Magic Kingdom
The Disney Parks Blog posted more information on Space Mountain’s on-going refurbishment this morning: We have more details to share about the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park as renovation work wraps up. As you know, the classic Space Mountain experience still exists — it’s just being updated with new technology and 21st century gadgetry. … Read more