PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/22/19 (New Rainbow Pride Merch, Refilled Cinderella Castle Moat, More TRON Track, ETC.)

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Welcome to another WDWNT photo report from the Most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! It was such a lovely morning to be at the Magic Kingdom, the weather was pleasant, the sky was blue, and the Disney ducks have their home back in the Cinderella Castle moat! Well, most of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Track Installed for TRON Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom

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Now that’s what I call progress. Since we last spotted the first piece of track being staged on the coaster layout, even more track has shown up. This time, it’s a swooping upward section that seems thrilling just by the look of it. Let’s take a closer look. Here, you can see the contractors matching … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/19/19 (Tomorrowland Speedway Reopens, No More Footlongs at Casey’s Corner, New Tomorrowland Paint, and More!)

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What a beautiful morning to be out at the Magic Kingdom! The sky was blue, the birds were attacking, and the smell of Speedway fumes were fresh in the air. That’s right! The Tomorrowland Speedway has finally reopened after its refurbishment. Our first stop of the morning was to take a lap around the new … Read more

PHOTOS: New $1 Souvenir Penny Machines with Crank Accept Cash or Credit Card at Walt Disney World

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Nothing quite stirs up as much nostalgia as pressed penny machines at Walt Disney World. Whenever possible, I try to lug over my baggie of pennies and quarters to snag a few as a fun way to add some extra fun (and cheap souvenirs) to my park day. New to the pressed penny frontier, however, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/18/19 (Wishables Sneak Peek, Tomorrowland Touch-Ups, and the Pepper Jack Pretzel Moves Again!)

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There’s always something happening in the Magic Kingdom. Let’s see what’s in store for us today! They’ve been doing some promotional photo shoots over the last week or so. Last time we saw them, they were doing a shoot for the new Junk Food clothing line. Today though, was something a little more special. I … Read more

PHOTOS: Merchant of Venus, Stitch Attraction Facade Painted All-White as Part of Tomorrowland Overhaul at the Magic Kingdom

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As you may or may not know by now, Tomorrowland’s been undergoing a bit of a transformation as of late, with new swatches of paint popping up all over walls in the land and the Tomorrowland Speedway getting a bit of a lift in preparation for its grand, smelly reopening. Over at Merchant of Venus, … Read more

PHOTOS: First TRON Roller Coaster Supports Installed at the Magic Kingdom

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Greetings, programs! We’ve got a new look at the construction of the TRON coaster at the Magic Kingdom. Let’s rez in and take a look, shall we? The big change from our last update is that the supports have gone vertical. These columns will likely support the coaster track that will take guests through the … Read more

REVIEW: Mickey Push Pop Lands at Cosmic Ray’s for Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration

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Continuing with Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, a brand-new treat has landed at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at Magic Kingdom: The Mickey Push Pop! This push birthday cake pop costs only $5.99. It’s layered throughout with confetti sprinkles and buttercream icing. Let’s take a bit of a closer look at this sweet treat! From the … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Gets Fresh Paint in Preparation for Reopening

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While on an early morning visit to the Magic Kingdom, we spotted a lot of activity taking place on the Tomorrowland Speedway.  A lot of people are hard at work to get the track ready to reopen soon. Painting, track repairs, and landscaping were all well underway on our visit. “Tomorrowland Speedway” has always been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/30/19 (New Merchandise, Tomorrowland Updates, Cute Ducklings, and More!)

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Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful spring day, so let’s take a walk around! First thing this morning, everyone in the hub was engrossed in the saga of this duck and her fifteen ducklings walking down the street. A cast member was ushering them along, trying her best to get them off … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/29/19 (New Tomorrowland Paint, Mini Moat Update, New Merchandise, and More!)

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Welcome to the latest Magic Kingdom photo report! It’s a bright, beautiful morning here at the Magic Kingdom. Everyone must be sleeping in, because it’s very quiet around the park. That’s exactly how I like it! The Tomorrowland Speedway gets closer to reopening. Lots of painting and track maintenance has been taking place lately. We … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Paint Scheme Continues To Change at the Magic Kingdom

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As part of the ongoing refurbishment (and overhaul) of Tomorrowland in preparation for the opening of the Tron Lightcycle Power Run that’s set to open just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, new paint is showing up all over Tomorrowland. There’s new paint on the Speedway, pops of orange and teal … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Coaster Construction Update at the Magic Kingdom – 4/25/19 (Foundation Outlined, Supports Underway, ETC.)

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The upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom (or as it’s known in Shanghai, “Tron Lightcycle Power Run”) is a massive undertaking that won’t be finished until 2021 at the earliest. Looking at the size of the construction site, you can see why it takes so long. Let’s see what’s developed since our last update. … Read more

PHOTOS: New “PatcheD” Sets Spotted at Mickey’s Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom

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It’s been a while, but there are brand-new “PatcheD” sets at Walt Disney World, just in time to cover your jean vests with. These patches have adhesive backing for stick-on application or can be sewed on around the felt border. These are a great addition to any Disney wardrobe. Add a bit of personalized magic … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/21/19 (Easter Treats, New Merchandise, Construction Updates, ETC.)

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It’s Easter Day and there’s no better place to be than the most Magical Place on Earth: Magic Kingdom. (I know, I know. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it, right?) You can check out our video of the Easter Pre-Parade here. Easter Treats Easter themed treats have hatched at the Confectionary … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Refurb Update 4/15/19 (Newly Painted Facade, Railings, and Walls; Metal Grids Removed)

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of a packed Easter week at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve spotted a few changes to the Tomorrowland Speedway, which is still under extensive refurbishment and construction to make way for the Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster that’s set to open in 2021. First off, we noticed a couple of things … Read more