Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Disney Reveals First Look at The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu
The Diamond Horseshoe is getting a limited-time pop-up this fall. It opens October 4th, with reservations available September 29th. Ahead of the pop-up’s arrival in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney has given a first look at what diners will be finding on the menu when they visit The Diamond Horseshoe. Take a look…
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More Carousel of Progress Updates Revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, Disney hosted thousands of its most dedicated fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the weekend, fans could enjoy panels, presentations, experiences, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more. Some fans could also experience showcases at the Honda Center throughout the weekend. This included Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This…
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Bill Clinton | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1946
On this day in 1946, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was born. Clinton became the first sitting president to have not only an Audio-Animatronic figure, but a speaking role in the newly reimagined Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World. The president recorded a speech about America’s value system and quest for democracy at…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Merlin’s Sword in the Stone Ceremony | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 15, 2006
On this day in 2006, Merlin’s Sword in the Stone ceremony ran for the last time in Walt Disney World. For nearly 13 years, Merlin selected temporary rulers of Fantasyland in front of Cinderella’s Golden Carousel. Although the strong attempted to retrieve Excalibur from the stone, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength, usually…
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The Enchanted Tiki Room–Under New Management | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 14, 2011
On this day in 2011, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World soft-opened to guests after a major refurbishment. Iago and Zazu took over Adventureland between 1998 and 2011. They starred in “The Enchanted Tiki Room–Under New Management,” a modernized show that wasn’t a hit with all guests. After…
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How Walt Disney World Resort Invests in the Magic
There are a lot of exciting things that are coming to the Disney Parks. This includes new attractions, lands, and experiences for guests to enjoy when they are finished at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and beyond. While work actively continues to bring new stories and experiences to the parks, investments and work are also…
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GUIDE: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food & Beverage Offerings
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the ultimate Walt Disney World Resort Halloween party that is offered on select nights between August 7 and October 31. The Magic Kingdom comes to life as happy haunts join in the seasonal fun during this hard-ticketed event that sees special entertainment, characters dressed in their Halloween best, and a…
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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…