PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/14/2025 (Emporium Finds, Construction Updates, and Piloting the Liberty Belle)

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, with the Liberty Belle Riverboat nearby, under a bright blue sky and clouds.

Howdy! Today was especially magical in the Magic Kingdom. It was a beautiful day weather-wise. I found some new merchandise featuring Disney World original characters and a few construction updates throughout the park. The most exciting and magical moment was getting the opportunity to join the pilots of the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Good Morning from … Read more

Goofy Taking Over CommuniCore Hall, Pluto & Stitch DJ Dance Parties, and More Announced for Cool Kid Summer at Disney World

Goofy in an orange outfit and green hat enjoys Cool Kid Summer outdoors by flowers at Disney World.

Walt Disney World announced more details of “Cool Kid Summer,” a series of kid-focused offerings and activities available from May 27 through September 1. Cool Kid Summer at EPCOT CommuniCore Hall will temporarily close on May 12 to become “Goofy’s ultimate playground.” Guests will get to dance and play along with Goofy in an “immersive … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs 4/30/2025 (Is Disney Reading This? Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby and Big Thunder Mountain Update)

Split image: Left shows a crowded Magic Kingdom castle; right shows people near a fountain and “MAIN STREET” archway.

Howdy Hey! This morning I started my day in Disney’s Grand Floridian, where the lobby is currently under some serious refurbishments. I then went to Magic Kingdom where I started to get paranoid that someone from Magic Kingdom may be reading this. I ended my day in Disney Springs with some light shopping. Good Morning … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios 4/25/2025 (Grand Floridian and Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Updates, New Park Additions, and More)

Split image: Left shows Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom; right shows a crowded entrance to a theme park attraction.

Howdy! Today I spent the morning exploring Magic Kingdom before running to Hollywood Studios for a quick visit. Along the way, I also visited Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa to check on the status of the lobby refurbishment, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds where I found a new cabin-inspired line. Good Morning from Disney’s … Read more

Dumbo the Flying Elephant Playground at Magic Kingdom Closing for Refurbishment

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The indoor Dumbo the Flying Elephant playground at Magic Kingdom will close for a refurbishment later this month. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Playground Refurbishment Disney states the playground, located in the attraction’s circus tent queue, will close on January 27, 2025. It’s expected to reopen in the spring of 2025. Dumbo the Flying Elephant will … Read more

Storybook Circus Welcome Banner Removed at Magic Kingdom

The entrance to Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom features a vibrant welcome banner amid colorful signs, surrounded by lush trees and paved walkways.

One of the Storybook Circus welcome banners has been removed at Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus Welcome Banner Removed In March 2024, one of the two Storybook Circus welcome banners at the entrance of the land was removed at Magic Kingdom. A few weeks later, the banner returned without any changes whatsoever. On a recent trip … Read more

New Bicoastal Adventures Dumbo the Flying Elephant Pin at Walt Disney World

Close-up of a hand holding a Disney pin package labeled "Bicoastal Adventures." The pin features cartoon characters in a colorful design. A display case with more pins is in the background.

The newest addition to the Disney Bicoastal Adventures pin series has arrived at Walt Disney World! This series of pins depicts attractions available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Dumbo the Flying Elephant Pin – $19.99 This pin has a green frame with a black Mickey ear hat at … Read more