PHOTOS: Controversial Names Removed From Tom Sawyer Island Rafts Including ‘Injun Joe’ at Magic Kingdom

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Names have been removed from the rafts that take guests across Rivers of America to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. Cast Members were preparing the rafts this morning, but they weren’t sure what would happen with the names. The names were previously on these planks sticking out of the center of each raft. Most … Read more

Full List of PhotoPass Magic Shots and Props Coming to Walt Disney World for Disney+ Day 2021

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In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Reopen at Disneyland Park

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The last week has been an exciting time at Disneyland Resort, as several restaurants and attractions have finally reopened, including Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes. We stopped by to take a ride along the Rivers of America. These brave Cast Members were ready to take guests on an adventure. As with most of Disneyland, there are … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mark Twain Riverboat Once Again Steams Along Rivers of America with Distancing Measures at Disneyland Park

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The Mark Twain Riverboat is a great way to take a break at Disneyland Park. The reproduction steamship takes guests on a half-mile journey into the American frontier. Join us as we tour the Rivers of America. The Mark Twain was partially boarded when we arrived. Strollers are not allowed aboard the ship. The Sailing … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/17/21 (Additional Scaffolding at Peter Pan’s Flight, Dam Framing Added To East Castle Moat, Long Lines, and More)

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Hello from a chilly, drizzly day at the Magic Kingdom. The less-than-ideal weather didn’t seem to deter the last of the holiday weekend crowds, as wait times and line lengths soared, but we still enjoyed finding all the new things at this lovely park for you. Let’s get started! Starting with construction updates, scrim fabric … 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 2/5/21 (Liberty Square Riverboat & Tom Sawyer Island Reopen, Refurbishment Continues On Bonjour! Village Gifts, New Disney Pets Journals, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful day here at Walt Disney World! The weather is finally feeling a bit more like the Florida we all know and love, with highs in the upper seventies today. We took advantage of the wonderful weather and headed to the Magic Kingdom first to check out what might be new. Let’s … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/5/21): New ‘Key to the World’ Designs, Liberty Belle and Tom Sawyer Island Reopen, Walt Disney World Will Not Hold Super Bowl Parade, Star Wars Trading Post Lights Up the Night, 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 Friday, February 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … 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 2/2/21 (Bonjour! Village Gifts Painted Green, Rafts Return To Rivers Of America, New Winnie The Pooh LE Pins, and More)

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Hello from a very cold day at the Magic Kingdom! We bundled up and came out to the park to see what new things we could find to show you, and we’re glad we did. We have a lot to cover, so let’s get started! It’s become somewhat of a personal game for us to … Read more

UPDATE: Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom Reopening on Friday Following Refurbishment

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Tom Sawyer Island will be reopening at Magic Kingdom on Friday, February 5. The island closed in October for a three-month refurbishment that was later extended through February. It seems refurbishment has finished early as Liberty Square Riverboat will be back this weekend. Initially, we were unsure about the status of Tom Sawyer Island, but Cast Members in … Read more

UPDATE: Liberty Square Riverboat Reopening Moved Up To This Friday at Magic Kingdom

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According to the Walt Disney World website, the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom will be reopening Friday, February 5. The riverboat closed last year for a three-month refurbishment that was later extended through February. With Rivers of America refilled last month, it seems refurbishment has finished early and the Liberty Square Riverboat will be … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/28/21 (Primeval Whirl Track Removal, Corrected Haunted Mansion Door Hangers, PeopleMover Delayed, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s a lovely Florida winter day, with a slight chill and a bit of a breeze, yet sunny and pleasant overall. We’re here bright and early to see if the PeopleMover may make an early return, and later we’ll be heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/26/21 (Rivers of America Refilling Complete, Track Work Near Fantasyland Station, New Limited Edition Pins, and More)

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Hello from another absolutely beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We’ve been spoiled with the last two days of weather here in Central Florida, with near-record highs for this time of year, but all good things must come to an end. We took advantage of the last day of this unseasonably warm weather to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 1/25/21 (Limited Release “Stitch Crashes Disney” Merchandise Arrives, New Magic Kingdom Map, Donald Missing For Twenty Days, and More)

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Hello from an absolutely gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! We took advantage of the beautiful weather to check out all the new things at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT today. Let’s get started! With yesterday being the final day of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game, today we found the Firehouse closed, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Completely Refilled Following Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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After five days, Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom is now completely refilled with water following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track. Though it was hard to see in the foggy morning, the water spout past The Haunted Mansion was not running anymore. Nearby, we saw one construction worker sitting at a dock. … Read more