PHOTOS: Additional Plexiglass Dividers Added to Queue of Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom

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Additional Plexiglass dividers have been added to the exterior covered queue of Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom. Much of the exterior queue does not have the dividers, but guests are always encouraged to distance themselves by six feet. The dividers have been installed closer to the building’s entrance. As with most queue dividers, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/16/21 (Physical Distancing Markers Installed In EPCOT Monorail Queue, Dam Begun In Cinderella Castle Moat, New Limited Edition Pins, and More)

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Hello from a cooler but lovely day at the Magic Kingdom! With storms rolling through the area last night, temperatures were lower today than they have been recently, but it was still a lovely day to spend at the Most Magical Place On Earth. Let’s get started! When we arrived at the Transportation & Ticket … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/13/21 (Bad Storms, Long Lines, Attraction Downtime, Merida Meet and Greet Open, and More)

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Welcome to, as the Osceola Parkway entrance now states, “The Most Magical Place On Earth!” Despite this magic, we have some very real weather to contend with as thunderstorms collide with Walt Disney World for most of the morning. We’re also contending with holiday weekend crowds here at the Magic Kingdom as Presidents Day approaches. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 2/4/21 (Liberty Belle Returns To Rivers of America, New MaDe Valentine’s Day Shirts, Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar Arrives, and More)

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Hello from what is hopefully the last chilly day here at Walt Disney World for a little while. The morning started out very cold by Florida standards, but it warmed up to the high sixties by midday. We started out at the Magic Kingdom to check on what new things we could find there. Let’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/16/21 (Huge Crowds and Long Waits, Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Returns, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom — seemingly The Most Crowded Place On Earth! Despite the holidays being behind us and the decorations being removed, Walt Disney World parks only seems to be getting busier, not to mention 12 hour Virtual Queue waits for Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs today. Busy days don’t scare us away, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/16/21): 12 Hour Wait at Gideon’s Bakehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean Sail Returns, Disneyland Photographer Renie Bardeau and Disney Animator Dale Baer Pass Away, 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 Saturday, January 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Sign Finally Sails at Magic Kingdom

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After being lost at sea for nearly two months, the sail attraction sign has returned to Pirates of the Caribbean. The popular Magic Kingdom attraction has been without its sign since November, replaced by a simple black sail. Today a new sail has been hoisted on the mast. The new sign has red logo text … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/10/21 (PeopleMover Testing, Space Mountain Reopens, New Marvel Loungefly Bag, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s the coldest day of the year — so far — here in Orlando, making this Kingdom feel a bit more like Arendelle than Florida. Nevertheless, the winter chill is the perfect accent for what is likely to be the end of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. On … Read more

PHOTOS: Pirates of the Caribbean Entrance Sail Blank for Almost Two Months at Magic Kingdom

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Back in November, we noticed that the sail outside of Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean had been replaced. The sail acted as a sign for the attraction, with “Pirates of the Caribbean” printed on it, plus a few cannonball holes. The sail was replaced with a solid black one, and we expected a quick … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/13/20): The Crystal Palace Opens with New Family-Style Dining at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion Nears Completion, Johnny Depp Taking Ecstasy On Set of “Pirates 5”, 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 Sunday, December 13, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/21/20 (Bonjour! Village Gifts Reopens, Haunted Mansion Oven Mitt, Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Refurbishment, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom on a busy, and gloomy, November day. We’re a mere five days from Thanksgiving Day, and both the crowds and weather are reflective of the season. Despite the overcast and rainy conditions, we had many great character interactions and really embraced the Christmas festivities — let’s head in and see … Read more

PHOTOS: Moderate Wait Times and Ever-Increasing Crowds Today at the Magic Kingdom

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Good afternoon from Magic Kingdom! After noticing long wait times and crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re checking up on Magic Kingdom to see if wait times are getting longer as the holidays approach. The park was relatively calm when we arrived this morning. Some areas were almost empty. The wait time for Pirates of … Read more

SHOP: Nearly Every Item From Every Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series Restocked on shopDisney

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If you’ve been having trouble getting your hands on Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise, then now’s your chance! shopDisney has restocked items from each series. Below is a list of exactly what is now available from each series. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction – “it’s a small world” You can get the following from April’s … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Pirates of the Caribbean” Merchandise Sails into Tokyo Disneyland

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Ahoy there, mateys! Are you ready to show off your pirate pride with some swashbucklin’ swag? Then sail down to The Golden Galleon in Tokyo Disneyland’s Adventureland, because there be a new haul of loot for us! In all seriousness, this new line features Mickey, Donald, and Goofy dressed as pirates, with some pretty neat … 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

Previously Dismissed “Pirates of the Caribbean” Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Case is Reopened Following Appeals

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A previously dismissed lawsuit claiming an infringement of copyright on Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has been reopened by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a move which could potentially lead to trouble for Disney. According to Bloomberg Law, Producer Tova Laiter sent a screenplay to Disney back in 2000, which Disney declined to … Read more