PHOTOS: Makeshift Extended Queues, Hours-Long Waits and More as Holiday Crowds Descend Upon the Magic Kingdom

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As we enter Columbus Day weekend, we’re once again noticing bigger crowds and longer wait times at Magic Kingdom. In Fantasyland, The Barnstormer has opened an extended queue in the currently closed Fantasyland Station. Dumbo the Flying Elephant had reached a moderate wait time of twenty minutes. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of the Magic Kingdom

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: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Reopens in the Magic Kingdom with Numbered Sections and New Protocols for Social Distancing

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Royal greetings from Fantasyland! We’re back in the Magic Kingdom and exploring the regal land, while also taking note of the new park protocols amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next stop is Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, which has implemented some new procedures to help keep guests, cast members, and horses safe on the attraction. Let’s … Read more

REVIEW: New “Cinderella 70th Anniversary” Additions Bring Enchantment to Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom

Tuesday, February 12th brought about the first day of the new “Cinderella 70th Anniversary” version of Early Morning Magic – Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. You may recall that we reviewed this event when it last changed in December 2018, adding more attractions and a revamped breakfast. Early Morning Magic began back in the Spring … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Collection Jewelry Featuring Swarovski Crystals Arrives at Walt Disney World

A whole new world of Disney Parks Collection Jewelry featuring Swarovski crystals has arrived at MouseGear in EPCOT. Themed to Frozen snowflakes and a slew of Fantasyland favorites, you’ll definitely want to check out these giftable boxed jewelry sets. See the full line below! Snowflake Necklace – $29.99 While there’s nothing here noting a specific … Read more

Two Elderly Guests Fell and Were Hospitalized Getting Off and On Rides at the Magic Kingdom

The Orlando Sentinel has released a summary of injuries and incidents that have occurred at major theme parks in the last quarter (January through March). Theme parks normally self-disclose and incidents that require at least 24-hour hospitalization to remain transparent with guests… and avoid state inspections. Among the injuries listed are a 69-year-old man who … Read more

REVIEW: New Expanded Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom Might Be Worth The Price

This weekend (Sunday December 2nd) was the first day of the new, expanded Early Morning Magic hard-ticket offering at the Magic Kingdom. Early Morning Magic began back in the Spring of 2016, as a hard-ticketed event providing early access to three Fantasyland attractions for an hour and fifteen minutes before the park opens to the public. … Read more

Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel To Be Renamed

From the Disney Parks Blog: A quick update to share tonight…our antique carrousel ride in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park –Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel – is officially changing its name to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. The name change takes effect June 1. The name change helps tell the rest of the Cinderella story that inspired the … Read more