At the 2017 D23 Expo, Bob Chapek announced a new broadway-style theater was coming to the Magic Kingdom. The theater, inspired by the Willis Theater as it looked in 1920’s Kansas City, is expected to host broadway-style shows once it opens. It will be located just behind Main Street U.S.A. in an area that was … Read more
For the busy holiday season, guests at the Magic Kingdom will find a number of specialty offerings at all counter service restaurants that offer mobile order through the MyDisneyExperience app. These items are available upon request otherwise, but many are not posted on menu boards or anywhere at all at the actual counter service restaurant. … Read more
The Cool Ship in Tomorrowland recently started selling sushi. Let me say that again in case you think that was a typo… The Cool Ship (a large red rocket ship stand) in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom (the park that has had challenges serving guests mildly exotic food at Skipper Canteen) is selling sushi (the … Read more
Just yesterday, the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom went through yet another major menu adjustment. This comes after two menu changes last year, with the last significant changes coming in December of 2016. You can check out all of our Skipper Canteen reviews below: Original review, December 2015 … Read more
On select very busy evenings at the Magic Kingdom between November and December 2017, some guests will receive a bonus “surprise” FastPass to use on select attractions. These paper FastPasses will only be valid on the day they are distributed and will not work at Peter Pan’s Flight, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, or any … Read more
New at Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom, guests will find Cookies ‘N Cream Churros on the menu. This has got to be the strangest menu at Walt Disney World now, featuring hot dogs, turkey legs, cookies, and now these churro bites. Cookies ‘n Cream Churros ($5.49) I was pretty excited to try … Read more
Here we are one year after the Presidential Election and the Hall of Presidents attraction at the Magic Kingdom still remains closed. In fairness, Disney said it would open before the end of 2017, however, that is looking less and less likely at this point. According to guest relations cast members at the front of … Read more
In a rather strange turn of events, the facade of the classic House of Magic shop on Main Street U.S.A. has returned. This classic store opened with the park in 1971 before closing in 1995. While the facade is back, the inside is still home to a section of the Emporium, but you will find … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park. A section of the … Read more
While announced quite some time ago, we have heard little about the 4 planned Club 33 locations at Walt Disney World since. While not confirmed, it appears that the Magic Kingdom location for the exclusive club is finally under construction. The remainder of the Adventureland Veranda restaurant that wasn’t utilized by the Skipper Canteen appears … Read more
Despite currently being closed through November 16th, 2017, Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom will be closing again for refurbishment in early 2018. The second refurbishment will take place January 8th through February 1st, 2018. The reasoning for this second closure is unknown, but may be related to some leftover work that can’t be completed … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for Fall weather and the lighter crowds of the season. I’m of course joking, it has been above 90 degrees everyday and the parks have been super crowded, but we went anyway… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder entrances don’t seem to be leaving … Read more
Every week on WDW News Tonight, we poke a fair amount of fun at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. Is it warranted? Well, yeah. So why would I keep going back? Tradition. My family has been eating at Tony’s for as long as I can remember. You have to remember that many … Read more
After the merchandise with the original intended artwork was pulled from shelves at the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2017, there is finally Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular merchandise for sale at the after-hours Magic Kingdom events. The t-shirt retails for $29.99, while the tank top is $27.99. The ornament was released at the September … Read more
A few days ago, we told you that it was being rumored that the Jingle Cruise seasonal overly of the Jungle Cruise would not return to either coast this year. Well, we now know it will at least be at one resort. Disney has informed us that the Jingle Cruise WILL return to the Magic … Read more
Not to be outdone by Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom also now has a new Starbucks “You Are Here” mug for sale at the Main Street Bakery. The new mug does away with other park icons, now focusing on just Fantasyland attractions like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Our thanks to WDWNT … Read more
