Howdy! Today was particularly hot, and I am now up to wearing three fans to stay cool while walking through Magic Kingdom with a purpose. Today was rather uneventful, but as usual, I find my ways of having fun, including finding a drooling camel, an unwrapped Big Thunder Mountain Train, and other fun things around … Read more
After almost four months of being missing, the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe sign has returned to its usual spot in Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Reinstalled The hanging sign by this entrance was removed from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in February, soon after Disney filed a permit to “install signage” at the store’s location. … Read more
The light-up popcorn bucket ornaments have arrived at Walt Disney World after first being released on the Disney Store and at Disneyland Resort. These Christmas ornaments resemble classic Disney popcorn buckets inspired by R2-D2, Cinderella’s coach, an alien from “Toy Story,” and the Elliott float from Main Street Electrical Parade. The ornaments are available in … Read more
Guests who purchase a Disney EAResistibles vinyl ear hat figure can now choose to have it customized at Magic Kingdom. Disney EAResistibles Personalization at Magic Kingdom While at Star Traders in Tomorrowland, we noticed a display case of Disney EAResistibles figures including Sorcerer Mickey, A Mickey Mouse Club ear hat, and a Cinderella ear hat. The … Read more
One of the outdoor signs for Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom park has now been removed for replacement or repair. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Sign Removed Following our previous report of Disney filing multiple construction permits, one of the signs hanging by the front entrance to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe has now been … Read more
Disney filed two permits for new signage at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT and Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom. Signage Permits Both permits contract Design Communications Ltd. to “install signage.” Disney also recently contracted the company for signage at the new Magic Kingdom Disney Vacation Club lounge and Test Track. The Spaceship Earth permit … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their first “Storytelling Window,” which brings Ichabod Crane to life in Magic Kingdom. Ichabod Crane Storytelling Window We shared a look at the window soon after its installation above Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe this summer. As described by Imagineers in the video below, Ichabod … Read more
More 2024 Christmas merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring a Mickey Mouse mug, multiple ornaments, and more. We found these items in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Mickey Mouse Holiday Mug – $24.99 This mug depicts a smiling Mickey Mouse wearing a red, green, and white elf hat. Mickey’s … Read more
New Christmas T-shirts, ornaments, a Santa Mickey figure, and a DIY bracelet kit have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort in the past few weeks. Jack Skellington Christmas T-Shirt – $29.99 This red short-sleeved Christmas T-shirt features Jack Skellington wearing his Sandy Claws hat. He’s pictured in the center of a wreath dotted with blue … Read more
Happy Pin Tuesday! Today was another wonderful day in the Magic Kingdom ending with a relaxing walk through the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Magic Kingdom Good morning from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC)! Now, I have a confession: I lied. When I said I opt for boat transportation, I really meant when it isn’t before … Read more
A new Tomorrowland ornament with a moving Astro Orbiter is now available at Walt Disney World. We found this item at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Ornament With Pull String – $29.99 This Astro Orbiter-inspired Tomorrowland ornament features a black spire similar to the grey one that sits high above Tomorrowland in … Read more
A flurry of new holiday ornaments have found their way to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in the Magic Kingdom, in preparation for the 2024 Holiday season. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe can be found in Liberty Square, across the way from The Hall of Presidents. Despite its holiday theme, the store is open year-round. Nightmare Before … Read more
During the ongoing refurbishment of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom, crews have done some work on the patio pavement where caricature artists work. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment Caricature artists are under an overhang facing Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. The grout between the gray stones of the patio is currently full of loose sand. … Read more
The first merchandise honoring the 90th birthday of Donald Duck has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found an ornament in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and a puzzle in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom. Donald Duck 90th Birthday Ornament – $26.99 The tag of the ornament is blue with white lines inspired by Donald’s … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new ornament for everyone who considers the parks their “home.” We found it at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is located in Liberty Square, just off to the left when crossing the bridge from the Castle hub and directly across the way from Sleepy … Read more
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom has seen a number of upgrades as it undergoes refurbishment. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment The side entrance, which is to the right of the main entrance has gotten a fresh coat of paint, as we noted during our previous visit. This area, and the back side of … Read more