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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/22/21 (Bonjour Village Gifts Refurbishment Begins, New Open Edition “Up” Pins, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Partially Closed, and More)

January 24, 2021

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Hello from a perfect park day! We had beautiful weather today, which was especially nice since it’s been a bit chilly recently. Encouraged by the warmer temperature, we decided to check out the Magic Kingdom and then park hop to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out what might be new in each park. We found … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/21/21 (Plexiglass Added To Haunted Mansion Queue, Rivers of America Refilling Begins, Disney Dogs And Cats Dress Shop Dresses Arrive, and More)

January 23, 2021

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Hello from a beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out what new things we could find here, and we’re glad we did, because we found lots of things to show you! Let’s get started! When we entered the park, we noticed that the “Sharing The Magic” statue had not yet been … Read more

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

January 21, 2021

Though Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will remain closed for refurbishment through February, The Rivers of America are now being refilled with water at Magic Kingdom. When we were checking on Harper’s Mill earlier today, we saw some water pouring into the river just past The Haunted Mansion. Though there wasn’t an … Read more

PHOTOS: Harper’s Mill Reconstruction Now Complete as Part of Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

January 21, 2021

A few weeks ago, Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island was in the middle of being completely refurbished with new wood. Since then, the building has been completed, including being repainted. It is now back to its original red coloring. We did notice one major difference though: “Harper’s Mill” has not been repainted on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Harper’s Mill Gets Fresh Paint as Rivers of America Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

January 17, 2021

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A refurbishment of Rivers of America is currently underway at the Magic Kingdom. Work is continuing in the now dry riverbed as well as on Tom Sawyer Island. Construction crews are working on and near Harper’s Mill, which is behind scaffolding. An overview of the Harper’s Mill site shows workers and equipment in the drained … Read more

PHOTOS: “Harper’s Mill” Sign Gone During Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

January 9, 2021

Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are closed for refurbishment through February and we’ve been keeping an eye on their progress. The visible riverboat track has been replaced, and today we saw some workers at one section of it. Plus, we spotted another construction worker crossing a Tom Sawyer Island bridge. The portion … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Workers Spotted as Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishment Continues at the Magic Kingdom

January 5, 2021

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! Work has been moving along steadily on the refurbishment of the Rivers of America, so we thought we’d see what’s new. At least from the visible portions, the new track for the Liberty Square Riverboat is in place. Near the dock, the pile of track is gone, suggesting it’s all … Read more

PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island’s Harper’s Mill Under Construction Amidst Rivers of America Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

December 17, 2020

While new track is installed in the currently drained Rivers of America, it seems refurbishment has begun on Tom Sawyer Island. Harper’s Mill, which sits on the edge of Rivers of America, is now surrounded by scaffolding. We saw five workers at the mill today. In the drained river were stacks of metal rods. For … Read more

PHOTOS: New Track Installation Continues During the Rivers of America Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

December 6, 2020

Believe it or not, the Liberty Square Riverboat doesn’t sail freely on the Rivers of America. It actually runs along a track, which has been getting some attention during the refurbishment. Near the riverboat dock, we can see a section of some darker track with pink ties. Meanwhile, more segments of track wait nearby, likely … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/4/20 (Main Street Train Station Covered In Scrim, Filming For Upcoming TV Special, New Fur Minnie Ears, Tomorrowland Construction, and More)

December 6, 2020

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Hello from a beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom! We were here ready to find all the new, fun things to show you. Let’s get started! When we arrived at the park, we noticed that there were new construction walls along the railings of the train station. Inside the park, we saw that a good … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Liberty Square Riverboat Refurbishment Continues with New Track Installation at the Magic Kingdom

December 1, 2020

Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom has been drained for refurbishment. We spotted some construction workers by the Liberty Square Riverboat track a week ago, and today more work was being done. Water was drained so the Liberty Square Riverboat track could undergo refurbishment. A piece of track near Tom Sawyer Island’s docks was being … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/24/20): Man Attacked by Maskless Family at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tamu Tamu Refreshments Adding Breakfast Service, My Disney Experience Map Updates, Disneyland Paris Won’t Reopen for Christmas, and More

November 24, 2020

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 Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Begins on Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom

November 24, 2020

Now that Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom has been completely drained, refurbishment work has begun. We saw construction vehicles and workers at the Liberty Square Riverboat track near Tom Sawyer Island’s Harper’s Mill. More signs of refurbishment beginning were further down the track, closer to Splash Mountain. The workers seemed focused on the Harper’s … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/20): Aerial Views of Walt Disney World Construction, Christmas Decorations Continue to Appear, New Gelato Kiosk Coming to Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and More

November 14, 2020

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, November 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Images Show Drained Rivers of America and Liberty Belle in Dry Dock at the Magic Kingdom

November 14, 2020

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Must-follow Twitter user and aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos today of the drained Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. The photos provide an better look at the Liberty Square Riverboat track as well as the Liberty Belle’s refurbishment. This view from the southwest corner captures the entire Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America is at the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/12/20 (Active Construction in Tomorrowland, The Emporium Takes Over Casey’s Corner, New Sugar and Spice Churros, Mickey & Friends Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade, and More)

November 13, 2020

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Hello from a very wet and windy Magic Kingdom! With weather effects from Hurricane Eta in full swing here in Central Florida, even the Disney ducks were wishing for drier conditions. Nothing can stop us from bringing you the latest news though, so we were in the park scoping out all the new things to … Read more