After being closed all day yesterday, Space Mountain is back up and running today at the Magic Kingdom. While it’s not unusual for Space Mountain to open late or go down for a short period of time, it did not open at all yesterday and guests using My Disney Experience received push notifications about the … Read more
Though the ride is still not open for guests, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is once again operational at Magic Kingdom. Today, we spotted PeopleMover trains being tested at full-speed around Tomorrowland. Neither guests nor Cast Members were riding the trains, but they seemed to be fully-functional. The PeopleMover has been closed since March 2020, … Read more
Though the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was scheduled to reopen at Magic Kingdom this week, its refurbishment has now been extended through January 30, 2021. The PeopleMover has been closed since March, even before the parks closed due to COVID-19. Refurbishment was previously planned to come to a close on January 9. We have spotted multiple … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover might finally be reopening this week at Magic Kingdom. The PeopleMover has been closed since March, even before the parks closed due to COVID-19. Refurbishment is planned to come to an end on January 9, so the attraction could reopen on January 10. We have spotted workers on the PeopleMover … Read more
Many Disney fans have memories of Circle-Vison films they’ve enjoyed throughout the years, but sadly, due to its 360° format, very few have been viewable since their closing. But, thanks to director Jeff Blyth, we can now once again enjoy portions of the bygone EPCOT film “Wonders of China”, along with behind-the-scenes footage! Blyth recently … Read more
Theme park concept art has always excited people, even though much of what is drawn never actually comes to pass. For artist Rob Yeo, that would not be the end of the story for some of his favorite discarded designs. Through the 3D modeling software Blender, Yeo has created “Tomorrowland 2055″—a landscape based on Art … Read more
If you’ve been craving a seafood fix, you’re in luck! After being closed for months, Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant has reopened at the Magic Kingdom. Now, if you’re wondering, “why would they have seafood in Tomorrowland,” there’s a reason. The restaurant is currently offering selections from Columbia Harbour House, which remains closed in Liberty Square. With … Read more
Though TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom may not open in time for the park’s 50th anniversary, construction on the exterior of the attraction continues. Construction workers were busy when we visited the construction site today. The canopy framework has enclosed the tallest point of the coaster track. More pieces will be installed along … Read more
Despite rumors that the project is delayed and will not open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run. Several canopy pieces were visible waiting for installation when we visited the construction site. The curved white pieces next to the track create a framework for canopy, while the other … Read more
Construction on TRON Lightcycle / Run continues at the Magic Kingdom despite uncertainty over whether the attraction will open in time for the Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2021. It’s unclear what, if any, progress is being made inside of the show building. However, work continues on the external illuminated canopy at a slow … Read more
Disney fans love a book that adds extra depth to their understanding of the theme parks, but rarely does the book contain literal depth. “3D Disneyland” by David A. Bossert provides one of the most unique looks at a Disney park ever printed thanks to the stereoscopic (3D) photography of Ted Kierscey, who captured the … Read more
Though TRON Lightcycle / Run is likely delayed and may not open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary next year, construction is still moving on the coaster’s illuminated canopy. When we visited Tomorrowland today, we saw several construction workers throughout the site. With more white supports installed, we can see how the canopy will … Read more
We caught another piece of TRON Lightcycle / Run’s illuminated canopy being installed at its Magic Kingdom location today. Workers were standing by to help position the canopy as it was lowered in via crane. From another angle, we can see how the canopy curves over the track. There is still plenty of canopy to … Read more
Rumors of a Wreck-It Ralph attraction replacing Stitch’s Great Escape in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom have been around for years. It was only this past March that a permit was filed for demolition inside the building, and Disney finally announced Stitch’s Great Escape’s permanent closure in July. Now it seems work may be underway on … Read more
Breakfast is now being served at The Lunching Pad in the Magic Kingdom… and much like the Cheshire Cat himself, Cheshire Café’s Cat Tail pastries keep popping up in surprising places at the Magic Kingdom! Cheshire Cat Tails are now available at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland as the counter-service restaurant has begun breakfast service, … Read more
The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom is now open seven days a week. Since it reopened last month, The Lunching Pad was only operating on weekends. It is now open seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Lunching Pad is currently selling all three stuffed pretzel flavors: cream cheese, … Read more
