RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

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UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. … Read more

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed Back Until Late August, Reservations Available Now

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In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the refurbishment of Beaches & Cream at Walt Disney World has been pushed back. Originally slated to close on August 6, 2019 the fan favorite restaurant is now accepting reservations through August 25. During the refurbishment, an auxiliary location will be set up for guests to get their … Read more

PHOTOS: Benches Added to Newly-Reopened Miner’s Cove in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom

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Let there be benches! Earlier today, we reported on the new pavement that had recently been laid over at Miner’s Cove, the former smoking section just outside of the exit to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. At the end of the post, we hoped for there to be benches added to this serene and scenic space … Read more

New Permit Points Toward Rumored Mickey’s PhilharMagic Digital Upgrades at Magic Kingdom

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It seems like PhilharMagic at the Magic Kingdom is one step closer to a rather large refurbishment. A permit was recently filed with Orange County that seems to back up the PhilharMagic refurbishment rumor we posted about last month. The general description of the permit states the following: Termination of installation of the A/V and … Read more

PHOTOS: Benny the Cab, Other Props Removed to Accommodate for Additional Seating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Arguably one of our favorite parts about eating at the Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are the props (well that, and very rarely, the food.) In a park where the magic of movie making is vanishing to mere ephemera and being replaced with themed RVs, every last bit of park history counts… except when … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Art of Animation Lobby Reflooring and Refurbishment Project

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As we reported back in April, as part of the upgrades to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the floor of the resort lobby is currently being replaced in phases throughout the summer.  When we last visited the resort, half of the lobby was wrapped in plastic black tarps. Construction has now moved on to the … Read more

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Reopening on July 11th with All-New Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has just confirmed the addition of an all-new Animation Experience coming to the Conservation Station once Rafiki’s Planet Watch opens (slightly ahead of schedule) on July 11th! Check out their full announcement below. In honor of the celebration of Disney’s “The Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be launching The Animation Experience at Conservation … Read more

Props To Be Removed To Allow For Additional Seating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Arguably one of our favorite parts about eating at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are the props (well that, and very rarely, the food.) In a park where the magic of movie making is vanishing to mere ephemera and being replaced with themed RVs, every last bit of park history counts… except when it … Read more

RUMOR: Mickey’s PhilharMagic Finally Getting Digital Upgrades at the Magic Kingdom

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This Fall, the original Mickey’s Philharmagic at the Magic Kingdom should be closing to receive a long-needed digital film upgrade. While no exact dates are known as of yet, the attraction has finally been given a budget to add digital projectors and a remastered version of the beloved film. Mickey’s Philharmagic has been running on … Read more

PHOTOS: Remodeled ABC Commissary Opens with Striking New Interior at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The ABC Commissary has reopened today and looks better than ever! After undergoing a brief refurbishment, the restaurant is back open with a fresh coat of paint, new carpets, and brand new seating. Let’s take a look! The exterior of the restaurant looks nice and polished. As you make your way through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, … Read more

PHOTOS: Spitting Camel Returns to The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom

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She is beauty, she is grace. Our spitting beauty is back! After undergoing for refurbishment for a few months, the beloved Spitting Camel of Adventureland is back, and just in time for the sweltering heat, too. The spitting statue has been a staple of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin since 2001, and while we were … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tomorrowland Speedway Reopens After Lengthy Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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Today’s the day! The Tomorrowland Speedway is back after a lengthy refurbishment and here to stay for a few more years of fumes and sputtering motor sounds. While the attraction received a number of changes to its exterior in the form of new paint and a cleaner, more updated look, the track itself wasn’t changed … Read more

PHOTOS: Tarps Fully Removed From Sleeping Beauty Castle, Revealing Bright New Facade at Disneyland Park

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We’ve come a long way since the last Sleeping Beauty Castle update which revealed even more spires and some central parts of the castle, but today marked one of the bigger reveals for the castle as all the scrim is now down, unveiling a symphony of bright pink and blue that’s studded with pixie dust. … Read more

PHOTOS: Merchant of Venus, Stitch Attraction Facade Painted All-White as Part of Tomorrowland Overhaul at the Magic Kingdom

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As you may or may not know by now, Tomorrowland’s been undergoing a bit of a transformation as of late, with new swatches of paint popping up all over walls in the land and the Tomorrowland Speedway getting a bit of a lift in preparation for its grand, smelly reopening. Over at Merchant of Venus, … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Sleeping Beauty Castle Spires Revealed, Pixie Dust Elements Added to Castle Facade at Disneyland Park

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It’s a big day at Disneyland Park as even more scrim is down surrounding the lovely Sleeping Beauty Castle, debuting some bright, beautiful colors of pink and blue. And what’s that on the main building? Why, it’s pixie dust, of course! Project Stardust promised a layer of pixie dust to make the castle even more … Read more