Tag: Magic Kingdom
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New Food Items Coming to Magic Kingdom July 21
It’s time to round up your appetite, partner, because there is new food to discover at Magic Kingdom beginning July 21. Two Frontierland locations are introducing food that will surely help fuel your Magic Kingdom day. Golden Oak Outpost will be offering Hot Honey Chicken Strips. These chicken strips are served with marshmallow and candied…
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Check Out These ‘Moana’ Photo Opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort!
The live-action Moana is now in movie theaters! For those who want to continue their fandom of this film when visiting Walt Disney World Resort, the Disney PhotoPass service has revealed several Magic Shots and photos. Take a look below at these special photo opportunities throughout Walt Disney World. Along with seeing these fun photo…
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U.S. Air Force Soars Over Walt Disney World for 4th of July
On the morning of the 4th of July, the aircraft from the U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Rescue Wing flew over the Walt Disney World Resort. This special Independence Day flyover saw the aircraft based out of Patrick Space Force Base in Florida soaring over the Magic Kingdom and then EPCOT. This was an exciting…
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U.S. Air Force to Perform 4th of July Flyover of Walt Disney World
This 4th of July, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Because of this milestone, the country is celebrating in many different ways. This includes special entertainment, decorations, food and beverages, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at the domestic parks, and more. Today, it was revealed that there will be…
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GUIDE: Current Magic Shots at Magic Kingdom
There are some really fun benefits to getting a photo taken by the Disney PhotoPass Service. Along with getting pictures that capture memories that will last for years to come, there is also often the opportunity to get a Magic Shot taken. These Magic Shots often add a Disney character or other magical element to…
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Disney Gives a Look Behind-the-Scenes at Repainting of Cinderella Castle
It isn’t hyperbole to say that Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. It is also one of the most photographed. That being said, fans have a lot of opinions about how it looks. Last year, at Destination D23, it was announced that it would be getting…
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A Night With The Golden Greats | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 6, 1981
On this day in 1981, A Night With The Golden Greats, a special after-hours concert event, was held at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The concert was part of Walt Disney World Summer Magic and the World Series of Entertainment. The event ran from 9 PM to 1:30 AM and cost $9.95. Guests…
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Ever Wonder How Audio-Animatronics Are Kept Show Ready?
Imagineer That! explores some of the questions that surround the world of Disney. These are topics that many guests often wonder about! The newest episode of Imagineer That! is no exception to that premise. This time, Tom Morrow 2.0 seeks out the answer to how Audio-Animatronics are kept show-ready. To find these answers, Tom heads…
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There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow for Reimagined Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress is going to get a new great big beautiful tomorrow. Last year, it was announced that the attraction would be receiving a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic after the introduction of the figure in Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland earlier in the year. Today, it was announced that Walt…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals New Photos and Video of Updated Cinderella Castle
The new paint job on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is nearly complete. This project at Walt Disney World Resort was announced at Destination D23 last fall. Work began earlier this year. Already, the castle is looking beautiful with this new look that draws inspiration from its classic look. As work comes to completion, Disney…
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Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain 101
Big Thunder Mountain will soon be taking guests on the “wildest ride in the wilderness” at the Magic Kingdom once again. After being closed for a long time, the attraction will reopen and be better than ever. With its return, more guests than ever will be able to experience it with its lower height requirement.…
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Mike Fink Keelboats | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 29, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Mike Fink Keel Boats closed on the Rivers of America at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. They were an opening day attraction for the park in 1971 and were a clone of a Disneyland attraction. The Keel Boats were based on two 1955 episodes of ‘Walt Disney’s Davy Crockett’…
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Big Thunder Mountain Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort on May 3rd With Lower Height Requirement
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has a reopening date! Today, Walt Disney World Resort announced that the popular attraction will be reopening on May 3, 2026. When it does reopen, it will have a new height requirement that is lower than what it used to be. The new height requirement will be 38″. This is down…
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Officially Reopens at Walt Disney World
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is officially open again at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This morning, after a special moment with cast members and the Walt Disney World Resort Ambassadors, the attraction began officially welcoming guests to join Buzz Lightyear on this updated mission against the evil Emperor Zurg. Along with the attraction’s reopening,…
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Walt Disney World Reveals First Look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Marquee
On April 8, 2026, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is slated to reopen at Magic Kingdom. This popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction has been closed since last year. While closed, it has undergone a fairly substantial upgrade. This includes updating the technology that impacts ride experience with new ride vehicles, new blasters, new targets,…
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Progress Continues on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
The transformation of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom continues. Work is currently underway to paint the castle in a theme that is an homage to its original paint scheme. The announcement for this change was made at Destination D23 in the fall of 2025. Now, the realization of that announcement is coming…
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Walt Disney World Releases First Look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to reopen on April 8, 2026. When it does, guests will get to face off against the evil Emperor Zurg like never before. With new ride vehicles, new blasters, new targets, and new characters, it will be packed full of fun and adventure! Ahead of the reopening of…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Details And Openings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is returning to Walt Disney World Resort! Details were announced today about what exactly it will entail this coming summer. Starting on May 24th, this will offer the opening of attractions, stage shows, and other limited-time entertainment before it concludes on September 8, 2026. In short, it is fun for the whole…
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70 Years of Favorites – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #805
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have quite a few things to choose from to discuss. The show starts with an in-depth chat about Figment and his new short. Things then pivot to the painting of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Next, the Geeks talk about their preview of Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. The…
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Orange Bird | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1971
On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World’s citrus mascot, Orange Bird, made his debut at a press event in Lakeland, Florida. The cheerful bird was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Commission and promoted the state’s sunshine and citrus fruit. Orange Bird often visited guests as a walkaround character at the Sunshine Tree Terrace restaurant…
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Make it Gray! – Work Rapidly Continues on Cinderella Castle Painting Project
“Make it Blue!” “Make it Pink!” This is the argument that is heard in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Sleeping Beauty. Last year at Destination D23, it was announced that the Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint scheme. This new paint scheme would be reminiscent of the classic colors that originally graced the castle…
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New Treats Come to Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom
Some delicious new treats have come to the Main Street Confectionery at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. These treats aren’t just delicious to eat, but also equally pleasing for the eyes… or camera lens. Check out these new offerings below! The Main Street Confectionery can be found on the right side of Main Street when…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares More Details About Summer Time Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort is a fun summer destination for many families. As they start thinking about their summer vacation plans, Disney has shared more details about the various offerings available at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. This includes new experiences, the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, and the return of some other popular…
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Top 5 of 2025: #3 – Walt Disney World Resort Enters New Era of Transformation
With 2025 coming to an end, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. For the last five days of 2025, Daps Magic is sharing the top five stories of the year. There are many different things that are taken into consideration when picking these stories. This includes the impact…