On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the Sea Serpent topiary that has been patrolling the grounds near the Hub since opening day in 1971 has been refurbished, and a feature that has not been present for many years has returned to this magnificent verdant beast. Sea Serpent Topiary Refurbished The sea … Read more
After draining began last week, the Cinderella Castle moat in Magic Kingdom has been completely drained for the removal of 50th anniversary decorations. Cinderella Castle Moat Draining Other than a few puddles, there is no more water in the moat next to the castle. This will make it easier for construction vehicles to park in … Read more
Hello, movie stars, and welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Our first stop of the day is The Darkroom to check for new pins and MagicBands. We discovered two new Limited Edition MagicBands, one for “Turning Red” and one to celebrate Easter. The next installment of the Disney Designer Collection has arrived, and it features Mulan. … Read more
Signs throughout the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom have been updated to advertise “Disney Enchantment” instead of “Happily Ever After.” “Happily Ever After” signage was fully removed by October 5, almost a week after its final performance. The new signs feature the “Disney Enchantment” logo, with “Fireworks Spectacular” and “Presented by … Read more
As we leave summer behind, fall decorations have been placed on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom. Now the hub in front of Cinderella Castle is decorated with new wreaths that celebrate both the new season and the park’s 50th anniversary. These wreaths feature Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage in the center instead of the pumpkin Mickey … Read more
Good morning and welcome to another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll be venturing through Magic Kingdom and learning about all of the latest and greatest things happening throughout this wonderful park. Let’s jump in! This morning we found ourselves at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we quickly noticed that every single … Read more
During our visit to Disneyland Park today, we noticed a change to the lighting in the hub. The previous simple globes have been replaced with an ornate fixture featuring Tinker Bell. The new fixture positions the glass globe to the side of the lamppost. The previous design had a simple globe atop the post. Tinker … Read more
Disney has announced yet another “Disney Fab 50” statue coming for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Character artist Fabiola Garza, who created the cover art for “A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth,” announced that Daisy Duck is coming to the Magic Kingdom. Disney used the Disney … Read more
As part of the many ongoing updates Walt Disney World is receiving to prepare for the 50th anniversary celebration, the iconic “Partners” statue in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom is getting shined up for the occasion. The statue was previously a very dark bronze, and the process for refurbishing requires stripping the metal … Read more