PHOTOS: FastPass Kiosk Removal Has Begun at Walt Disney World as Lightning Lane Prepares to Launch

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With the impending launch of Disney Genie and Lightning Lane, the removal of FastPass kiosks around Walt Disney World has begun. All of the FastPass kiosks have been removed in Tomorrowland near Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. There’s fresh pavement on the ground where the kiosks used to be. For comparison, the photo below shows … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Structure Next to TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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It looks like work has picked back up on the two-story structure next to TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Since our last construction update, stairs have been installed on the side of the structure, and a red safety fence surrounds each level. Workers were ascending the stairs this morning. Other crew members were … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/10/21): More Disney Fab 50 Character Statues Arrive in Magic Kingdom, Parades Return to Disneyland With the Frightfully Fun Parade, Walt Disney World Shares New Details About the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, and More

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This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. 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. … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed from Tomorrowland Monorail Station in Disneyland

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Ever since the reopening of Disneyland, there has been a major holdout of a guest favorite attraction, the timeless Monorail. Refurbishments have been a factor, with the station behind scaffolding for the most part, as well as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage also being delayed to a winter 2021 opening. However, on our latest visit … Read more

PHOTOS: New Member Exclusive Magic Key MaDe Phone Cases Available at Disneyland Resort

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It was only a few short days ago that Disneyland guests were able to secure their new version of an annual pass, the Magic Key. If you have your Magic Key you can also let everyone know you’re a member of the new club with a brand-new phone case. Magic Key Phone Case — $39.99 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tip Board Beams Down to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom

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If there’s one thing guests like to see in their Disney Parks, it’s the good old reliable Tip Board to help them throughout the day! Now guests can find a Tip Board with futuristic flair located in Tomorrowland between the Coca-Cola Cool Ship and Tomorrowland Speedway. The theming fits in nicely with the rest of … Read more

PHOTOS: Metal Supports Installed For Canopy of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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While construction continues on the rumored railroad tunnel through TRON Lightcycle / Run, it looks like crew members are getting ready to finally install the attraction’s canopy. Crew members were walking across the blue netting as they worked. Thin metal bars are being installed along the canopy’s framework. They don’t yet cover the entire framework, … Read more

REVIEW: New Hawaiian-Inspired Burger is Surprisingly Good at Galactic Grill in Disneyland

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Galactic Grill in Disneyland has a new specialty burger inspired by Hawaii. Despite our trepidations, we headed to the Tomorrowland restaurant to try a bite. Hawaiian-Inspired Burger – $14.49 Hawaiian-inspired Burger with Roasted Pineapple, Citrus-Teriyaki Glaze, House-made Aïoli, and Mirin Vinaigrette Slaw This burger comes with your choice of fries, yogurt, or cuties. Cuties were … Read more

PHOTOS: Cool Ship Reopens in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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Cool Ship at Magic Kingdom has reopened after a refurbishment earlier this year. This Tomorrowland food and beverage kiosk is opening at noon daily. It’s attached to the Cool Scanner, which offers guests a refreshing spray of mist. Churros are available for $6.19 each, served with a chocolate dipper.

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Pavement Refurbishment Now Extends Past Entrance Archway at the Magic Kingdom

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The refurbishment of Tomorrowland’s pavement continues to be on the move at the Magic Kingdom. Since our last report, the work leading up to and under the entrance archway has seemingly been completed, with a darker strip running down the middle of the walkway, with lighter-shaded concrete on the sides. With the final 1994 gear … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Fragments of Tomorrowland 1994 “Gear” Pavement Remain as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

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We recently shared that the beloved gear on the pathway to Tomorrowland had been scored to be removed, and our most recent update confirmed it is almost completely gone from the bridge in the last few steps of the pavement’s refurbishment. Previously, scoring was across the entire underpass of the Tomorrowland sign stretching across the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/20/21): Disney Lake Nona Campus Worsens Orlando Housing Market, “S.E.A.” Reference Removed From Jungle Cruise Queue, EPCOT Monorail Down, Space Ranger Spin Refurbishment, and More

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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, July 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Reported earlier this month, the popular Toy Story-themed attraction in Tomorrowland has now closed for a short refurbishment. A usually bustling area is now quiet and empty of guests. The refurbishment is currently planned to last until Thursday, July 22. Disney has not released details on what exactly is being refurbished in the ride, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Netting Covers TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Frame at Magic Kingdom

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Since interior construction resumed on TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, there has been major progress on the exterior of the attraction as well. TRON Lightcycle / Run was originally scheduled to open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary on October 1, but was significantly delayed due to COVID-19. Most of the canopy … Read more

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Closing for Refurbishment July 20

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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will be closing for a brief refurbishment from July 20 through July 22, according to the Walt Disney World website. The attraction is scheduled to reopen on July 23. This is one of many refurbishments taking place at Magic Kingdom ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. “it’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Final “Gear” of 1994 Tomorrowland Pavement Prepared for Removal at Magic Kingdom

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The final “gear” in the pavement of New Tomorrowland’s 1994 makeover has been scored for removal. This pavement has been progressively replaced over the past several weeks, with the bridge all that’s left of the refurbishment. This large gear pattern is directly under the Tomorrowland entrance sign, which was installed in 2019. “Scoring” is the … Read more