Picnic Tables Added to Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

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Several picnic tables have been added to the back of the Big Top Souvenirs shop in Magic Kingdom. Picnic Tables in Big Top Souvenirs Inside the shaded space of Big Top Souvenirs, some space was recently cleared behind the Big Top Treats snack stand. We now know the clearing was to make space for some … Read more

Walt Disney World President Wishes Universal Orlando Team Good Luck with Epic Universe Opening & More: Daily Recap (5/21/25)

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Disney shared a sneak peek at Disney Villains: Unhappily Ever After, Disney’s Distribution President departed the company, and a Maleficent photo op exclusive to Annual Passholders is coming — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Other Walt Disney World News … Read more

Escalator Reopens as The Seas Refurbishment Work Nears Completion in EPCOT

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The escalator nearest the manatee viewing area of The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT has reopened as refurbishment work nears completion. The Seas Refurbishment For the past several months, The Seas has been under general refurbishment with construction walls and curtains up around the pavilion. It appears now that work is coming to an end. There … Read more

New Menu Items Now Available at Paddlefish in Disney Springs

Split image: Left, Disney Springs waterfront with Paddlefish boat; right, fried fish skewers with lemon in a basket.

New menu items have debuted at Paddlefish in Disney Springs this month, including Lobster Corn Dogs, two burrata dishes, and more. New Menu Items at Paddlefish These menu items were first announced on the Disney Springs official Instagram account. Lobster Corn Dogs – $Market Price These Lobster Corn Dogs are comprised of cornmeal-breaded lobster skewers … Read more

Additional Themed Concrete Installed around Mexico Pavilion Walkway in EPCOT

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Additional themed concrete work has been completed around the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT. Mexico Pavilion Themed Concrete Previously, concrete work had begun near the entrance to  La Cantina de San Angel on the opposite side of the Mexico Pavilion pyramid. The new concrete is a slightly more orange color compared to the older pavement. It … Read more

JAMMitors Now Performing Wearing Updated Custodial Cast Member Costumes in EPCOT

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The JAMMitor clean-up crew is now breaking it down in the new custodial costumes that debuted at Walt Disney World earlier today. New JAMMitor Costumes Just earlier today, custodians around Walt Disney World Resort began wearing the new costumes which were revealed by Disney in a video last month. Custodians previously wore all white, but the … Read more

New 626 Day Stitch MagicBand+ Arrives at Walt Disney World

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A new Stitch MagicBand+ has arrived at Walt Disney World for Stitch Day, a.k.a. 626 Day. We found the band at Pin Traders in EPCOT. 626 Day Stitch MagicBand+ – $54.99 The MagicBand+ is red with orange, white, and blue Hawaiian flowers. Stitch is featured in various poses on the band. The center puck looks … Read more

MagicKeeper Sliders for MagicBand+ Available at Walt Disney World

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MagicKeeper sliders for MagicBand+ wristbands are now available for purchase in Walt Disney World. We found them at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. MagicKeeper Sliders- $9.99 The sliders come in a pack of three. These are designed to help safely secure MagicBands around guests’ wrists by sliding them over the snap enclosure of each band. … Read more

Astro Orbiter Reassembly Continues at Magic Kingdom, Metal Framework Returns

Futuristic metallic structures mark the entrance to Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom under a vivid blue sky.

Crews have reinstalled additional pieces of the Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom as the attraction refurbishment continues. In our most recent update, the center column that controls the ride’s rockets was added back on the platform above the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Now, the central metal framework pieces which house large white orbs have returned. … Read more