PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/14/20 (Construction Updates, New Pin Trading Bags, and More)

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It was a chilly start to the day here at the Most Magical Place on Earth, but that won’t stop us! After finding lots of construction updates yesterday, we were excited to see what was new today. Numerous high-reaches are staged in the drained moat of Cinderella Castle for the ongoing castle painting project. You … Read more

PHOTOS: Pillars For Illuminated Canopy of TRON Lightcycle Run Rise From Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

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If you have been to Magic Kingdom any time over the past few years, you have no doubt kept up with the progress of TRON Lightcycle Run. The enormous construction site stretches from Space Mountain all the way to Goofy’s Barnstormer, so it’s hard to miss. This is a coaster that will travel in and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/19/20 (Refurbishments Continue, Space Mountain with the Lights On, Saint Patrick’s Day Plush, and More)

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Good morning from a slightly overcast, but still beautiful Magic Kingdom! With just clouds on the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect day to be at the Most Magical Place On Earth. As everyone bustles about getting ready to start their perfect park day, we stopped a moment to take in this unusual … Read more

PHOTOS: First Full Wall Segment Being Installed as TRON Lightcycle Run Show Building Enclosure Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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Since the TRON Lightcycle Run vehicle photo op and the first attraction walls were installed at the Magic Kingdom in December, there hasn’t been much visible action at the ride’s construction site. But today, we have a small breakthrough for those of us closely watching: more walls are being erected on top of the show building’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/21/19 (New Fab 5 Mosaic Tile Loungefly Bag, Enclosure Begins on TRON’s Show Building, Pluto’s Model Moment, and More)

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Greetings from the most magical place on earth! It’s a gray day at Magic Kingdom, but that doesn’t mean it has to be dreary. Let’s see what’s happening around the park! The first thing we noticed this morning was that crowd flow changed at the Transportation and Ticket Center. The normal exit to the parking … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/19/19 (New Entrance Planters, More Retro Cherry Kitchen Houseware Items, 2020 Merchandise, and More)

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My oh my, what a wonderful day! Hello from a chilly Magic Kingdom! With less than a week until Christmas, it seems the weather has decided to cooperate and give us sweater weather, so we can wear our ugly Christmas sweaters without profusely sweating in the Florida heat. Let’s see what’s going on around the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/15/19 (New Disney x Kate Spade Collection, Low Crowds, Redd Funko Pop! and More)

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It’s a rainy morning at the Magic Kingdom, but we’re not going to let that stop us! We’ve got our rain gear on and we’re ready to explore. Hopefully, the sun will make an appearance sometime today. First, we noticed something was a little different. The hoards of holiday crowds were missing. Maybe the rain … Read more

PHOTOS: More Slats Added to TRON Lightcycle Run Building and Concrete Poured Around Launch at the Magic Kingdom

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Are you ready to be transported into “The Grid?” Cue that Daft Punk soundtrack! Let’s get our game on and take a look at what’s been happening at the TRON Lightcycle Run construction site in Magic Kingdom. The best view of the show building can be seen from The Barnstormer queue in Storybook Circus. Fewer … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/9/19 (2020 D-Tech on Demand Phone Cases, “Belle of the Ball” Bronze Arrives, A Squirrel Enjoys Some Popcorn, and More)

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Hello from Magic Kingdom! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to see it was fairly calm crowd-wise at the park. (Our guess is that everyone was at Hollywood Studios, trying to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance.) Let’s see what’s happening around the park! To ring in the new year, Disney has … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Underway to Enclose Main Show Building for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s time to check in on one of the most highly anticipated additions to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, TRON Lightcycle Run. Our last update was the progress made on the exterior track section, which had been the major focus of the last couple of weeks. The work on the outdoor track section has made it easier to picture … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/18/19 (Mickey’s 91st Birthday, Heavy Crowds, New Merchandise, and More)

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It’s a big day here at Magic Kingdom! Everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey, is turning 91. Now that’s an accomplishment! Let’s go see what’s happening around the park to celebrate the mouse who started it all. Crowds were backed up at the Transportation and Ticket Center’s security checkpoint. It was a solid 20 minute wait to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/17/19 (Return of the Main Street Trolley, Big Changes in Tomorrowland, Emporium Christmas Carol Window Displays, and More)

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Hello from Magic Kingdom! It may only be 9 AM, but it’s already turning out to be a beautiful day. The crowds are starting to pick up as we approach holiday season, Walt Disney World’s busiest time of the year, but they’re still manageable. Let’s see what we can find! Before we even entered the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/14/19 (TTC and Park Entrance Updates, New Lilo and Stitch Top, Wendell Gets a Treat, and More)

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Hello there! It’s a cool morning here at Magic Kingdom…cool as in 65 degrees…but that’s chilly in Orlando. We even had to put on a jacket! There’s a lot going on (especially with construction) around the park, so let’s get going. Before we even reached Magic Kingdom, we walked upon work underway at the Transportation … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/5/19 (More Additions to the Tomorrowland Speedway Holiday Overlay, TRON Track Installation Finalized, Gaston’s New Look, and More)

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Welcome to a perfectly overcast day here at the Magic Kingdom. We’re here and ready for a busy afternoon full of meet and greets, attraction overlays, and other changes around the park. Let’s get started. The structure outside of the entrance is taking shape nicely. This is part of the arrival experience enhancements here at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/19 (New Princess Storybook Playsets, New Christmas Merchandise, Construction Updates, and A Wandering Jack Sparrow)

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Hello there! It’s a sunshine-filled day at Magic Kingdom and we’re ready to have an adventure. Here we go! Halloween merchandise still fills the Emporium. No sign of Christmas to be found here yet! We did find new jewelry inspired by Frozen 2, which hits theaters November 22nd. This bracelet set features tiny Anna and Elsa … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Exterior Track Supports Added as TRON Construction Progresses at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s difficult to look around Tomorrowland or Storybook Circus and not notice TRON construction in your sight lines. The massive coaster, officially called TRON Lightcycle Run, is set to open at the Magic Kingdom in 2021. As construction progresses, the attraction is starting to reflect key elements of the concept art. TRON construction is especially … Read more