Disney Parks Fans Petition for Splash Mountain to be Re-themed Into “Princess and the Frog” Attraction Due to Racial Stereotypes

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If you recall the initial debut of the Disney+ streaming service back in November, viewers were shocked to see “content warnings” placed on several shows and movies, even including beloved Disney animated classics like Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, and The Aristocats. With the recent launch of HBO Max, a similar issue arose surrounding the … Read more

Remember the Magic with this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide from 1996

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s time to remember the magic as we look back nearly a quarter-century at this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide! Note: This article will detail the guide … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/6/20 (Haunted Mansion Remains Closed, New Cats & Dogs Loungefly Backpacks, Cinderella Castle Makeover, and More)

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Greetings from an overcast-turned-sunny day at the Magic Kingdom! We have a plethora of updates to share with you today, from new Loungefly backpacks to an unexpected ongoing attraction closure. Of course, there are plenty of construction projects and other merchandise to check on as well – let’s get into the park and see what’s … Read more

PHOTOS: March 2020 Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Include “A Goofy Movie” 25th Anniversary, “Mulan”, Splash Mountain, Disney Puppies, and Easter

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Whether you’re feeling lucky, dapper, or or just looking to see things “I 2 I,” there’s plenty of new pins to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World this March! While the Walt Disney World schedule is not on the merchandise page, our friends at Disney Pins Blog have a sneak peek at what’s to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/1/20 (Sonny Eclipse Returns, New Character Pet Shirts, In-Depth Construction Updates, Directions from a Country Bear, and More)

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort! We’ve got construction, attractions, and merchandise updates galore. The weather is absolutely perfect for a trip around the park today – let’s take a look at what’s new. Just outside of the touch points to enter the park, construction continues at a moderate pace … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/28/20 (Splash Mountain Reopens, Long Lines, Cinderella Castle Moat Draining, and More)

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Welcome to another fantastic day here at the Magic Kingdom. It’s a bit chilly this morning, but we’re ready to rope drop Splash Mountain. It’s reopened after its annual refurbishment. Despite a delayed opening, Splash Mountain opened shortly after 9 AM to a large crowd of guests. The attraction looked nicely refreshed, even though we … Read more

PHOTOS: Water Returns to Base of Splash Mountain Ahead of Reopening at Walt Disney World

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Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World reopens Friday after its annual refurbishment, and today we saw maintenance hit a milestone. Water has returned to Splash Mountain! Here at the lower turn, we see the attraction is inching its way toward splashing again. This is the area of the ride right after you take the big … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/9/20 (PeopleMover Ramp Construction, Big Top Souvenirs Reopens, Popular Attraction Downtime, and More)

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A great big “hello!” to everyone from the Magic Kingdom on a beautiful winter day. Things may have started out a bit chilly, but we’re bringing you lots of sunshine — along with all of the attraction, merchandise and construction updates from the park. Where else would a visit to the Magic Kingdom begin but … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Refurbishment Update at the Magic Kingdom, Playground Reopens

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Splash Mountain has been closed for it’s annual refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the progress! We can see there’s a lot happening at this round-about in the front of the attraction. Fresh track pieces are stacked throughout the whole loop. The roof on the lift was getting some extensive work done … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Laughing Place Play Area Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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While Splash Mountain is under refurbishment, it looks like its junior version might be getting some work done, too. As we strolled by the Laughing Place play area today, we saw all the entrances were covered up. We could smell paint as we walked by as well. The playground structure is visible through the scrim, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/30/20 (Fantasyland Station Train Exhibit, “it’s a small world” Queue Walls, Pink Peony Ear Headbands, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day at the Magic Kingdom! There are some new developments and continuing updates to share from the park, so let’s dive right in. The first thing we noticed when walking into the park is that there’s no longer a train parked at Main Street Station! We filled our readers in on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Roger Rabbit, Star Tours, DuckTales, and Splash Mountain Characters Meet Guests at Disneyland After Dark 80’s Nite

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Disneyland After Dark: 80’s Nite was a nostalgia-filled blast and they certainly allowed up to celebrate the 80’s the right way, with the return of Videopolis, nostalgic characters coming out to meet guests and exclusive merchandise. Disney definitely pulled out all of the stops last night with bringing characters from yesteryear including Roger Rabbit, Huey, … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Undergoing Significant Exterior Work During Annual Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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How Do You Do? If you’re a fan of Splash Mountain, you’re probably anxiously waiting the attraction’s return. Its annual refurbishment, which was announced in October of last year, continues to flow along as significant exterior work is performed. The temporary closure began January 6 and will allow for cleaning and repairs to ride and show elements … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/12/20 (Park Life Dooney and Bourke Bags, Six New T-Shirt Designs, Digital Tip Boards, and More)

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A big “hello” from the Magic Kingdom! It’s Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, so the park is filled with guests showing off their hard-earned race medals. Let’s see what’s happening around the park! The Christmas tree is still up on Main Street, U.S.A. We expect it will be taken down soon. While the tree is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/12/20 (Citizens of Main Street Appreciation, New Watercolor Clothing Line, Busy Day, and More)

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Hello from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Come along with us on our trip around the park to see what all is new. At The Emporium on Main Street, we noticed some of the pricing for keychains and magnets has changed up. Usually, the “teal” price option is available for $7.99. But all of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/9/20 (PeopleMover Updates, Crispy Onion Straws Removed at Cosmic Ray’s, Splash Mountain Refurbishment, “Park Life” Alex and Ani, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day around the Magic Kingdom. The holidays might be over, but the decorations are still lingering. It’s a sunny day and we’re ready to explore. Let’s head to Tomorrowland to check out the latest happenings around the PeopleMover. More of the support beams around the PeopleMover have been wrapped up. Some … Read more