PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs 4/30/2025 (Is Disney Reading This? Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby and Big Thunder Mountain Update)

Split image: Left shows a crowded Magic Kingdom castle; right shows people near a fountain and “MAIN STREET” archway.

Howdy Hey! This morning I started my day in Disney’s Grand Floridian, where the lobby is currently under some serious refurbishments. I then went to Magic Kingdom where I started to get paranoid that someone from Magic Kingdom may be reading this. I ended my day in Disney Springs with some light shopping. Good Morning … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom (Fun Finds, New Watches, and More) 9/12/2024

A crowd of people walking towards a large, blue and white castle with spires and towers, flanked by buildings decorated with orange pumpkins and fall decorations.

Hello again from the Magic Kingdom! I found some fun details around the theme park and noticed new ornaments and watches on sale. Let’s get to it! Large Morning Crowds When I parked at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) this morning, I was surprised to see so many other guests awake and ready to … Read more

New ‘Play in the Park’ Decorative Fireworks & Sign at Walt Disney World

A "Play in the Park" game set display featuring bright colors, with playful images of cartoon characters and a signboard with arrows pointing to the game area.

Two new “Play in the Park” decorations are available for purchase at Walt Disney World. This merchandise collection features whimsical designs of Mickey & Friends visiting Disney theme parks. We found the set of decorative fireworks at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom and the sign in Art of Disney at Disney Springs. ‘Play … Read more

Art of Disney Moved to Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom

After Bonjour! Village Gifts got a cutesy makeover, the Magic Kingdom “Art of Disney” location has moved to Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A. This is in the lobby of the theater, across from Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. The Mr. Toad statue from Main Street Cinema’s Vault Collection display has also moved in here. … Read more

Disney World Cutting Select Character Meet & Greets, Focus on Maintaining Character Dining & Entertainment

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With Walt Disney World continuing to experience labor shortages, multiple character meet and greets will be suspended beginning Sunday, October 23. The affected characters include Minnie Mouse at both Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom and International Gateway at EPCOT, as well as Donald and Daisy Duck and Max at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As … Read more

Main Street Trolley Show, Jeweled Dragon Acrobats, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, and More Removed from Disney World Website

Amid the return of some entertainment offerings, several fan-favorite shows may have been quietly closed permanently, given their sudden and unannounced removal from the Walt Disney World website. All of the links for the following shows are currently appearing as broken, removed, or otherwise redirected. Magic Kingdom Main Street Trolley Show Meet Alice in Wonderland … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/6/22 (Minnie Mouse Meet and Greet, New Sandwich at Woody’s Lunch Box, Merchandise, & More)

Good Morning from Magic Kingdom! We’re excited to see Minnie Mouse at Town Square Theater greeting guests today. As always, we will be on the hunt for all things new. We hope you enjoy following along. Starting today, Minnie Mouse joins Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater. We wasted no time and hopped right in … Read more

Man Arrested for Bringing Glock Handgun and 48 Rounds to Disney Springs, More Character Greetings Returning to Walt Disney World in July, Floridian Way Construction Paused, & More: Daily Recap (6/22/22)

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 Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Automated PhotoPass Cameras Reactivated, New 50th Anniversary Magical Interactive Backdrop for Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet at Magic Kingdom

Since Mickey returned to his Town Square Theater location for meet and greets, he has been accompanied by a PhotoPass photographer. Now, the Automated PhotoPass camera is once again responsible for capturing guests’ memories instead of a Cast Member. A character attendant directs guests to smile at the bookshelf where the camera is located. After … Read more

Walt Disney World Begins Removing Iconic Purple Roadway Signs, Lightning Line Signage Added to Celebrity Spotlight and Princess Fairytale Hall, & More: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom Photo Report 1/27/22

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Good morning from Walt Disney World. We’re exploring around the parks today and are excited for you to join us! Out with the old and in with the blue. Disney has started replacing the iconic purple roadway signs with blue. Good Morning to our girl, Gertie. Lightsabers are back in stock at Dok Ondar’s Den … Read more