Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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45 Years Later, a Day to Remember at the Magic Kingdom
45 years ago today was a big day for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. It was the opening day for two iconic attractions. Space Mountain and the Carousel of Progress opened on January 15, 1975. These two attractions are iconic and continue to be part of the traditions for…
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Walt Disney World Announces Extra Disney After Hours in 2020 For Sale
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced extra Disney After Hours events for the Magic Kingdom and also Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new dates are in addition to previously announced dates. They include the following dates: Magic Kingdom Park January 23, 27 & 31 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 March 2, 9, 16, 23…
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Sunday Spotlight: Liberty Tree in Liberty Square
Visit the Magic Kingdom and enter Liberty Square and in the middle, there is a beautiful tree. This tree, called the Liberty Tree, is a representation of the original Liberty Tree that was found in Boston, Massachusetts during the colonial era leading up to the Revolutionary War. Underneath the tree a plaque says: The Liberty…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History Says Goodbye
Today The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History ends its run at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. This daily show told the story of two important moments during the Revolutionary War as the United States of America became a country. There were two regular shows, one that told the story of the midnight…
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Around the World – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! With the Walt Disney World Resort celebrating a few anniversaries this week, there is a lot of news coming from Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. This includes the end of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History. While those went goodbye,…
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Disney Halloween Parties Pros and Cons – Which Disney Parks Halloween Party is the Best?
Disney Parks have done seasonal after hours parties for many years, and they’re always a sought after event. Disneyland offers yearly Halloween parties, while Walt Disney World offers both Halloween and Christmas parties. This year, the Disneyland Resort unveiled Oogie Boogie Bash, a party celebrating the spookiest time of year! In addition to this new…
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Saying Goodbye – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 951 (#469)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are lots of things that are saying goodbye at Disney theme parks. The geeks chat about the transitions in entertainment. At the Disneyland Resort, the Laughing Stock Co. and Pixarmonic Orchestra ended their run this last weekend. At Walt Disney World, the Muppets Present… Great…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History Dropped from Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule
On October 2, 2016, The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History arrived at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. Since then, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo (and Chickens), Sam Eagle and the town crier J.J. Jefferson have been telling some of the great moments in history, “but only the American ones.” There are two…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers More Disney After Hour Events at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney After Hours continues to offer Disney guests opportunities to experience the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a unique way! Guests going to these parties get three hours in the Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom all to themselves! They are also allowed to arrive at the respective park at 7:00 pm before…
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New Season Pass Arrives for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort today. With this return comes a new offering for guests wanting to have the ultimate Disney Halloween experience. This year, a new season pass for the Halloween party is being offered. The new Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass will allow…
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Magic Kingdom Attractions Getting Merrier Than Ever For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
This year there will be some new holiday offerings coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! A first for the party, some attractions will be receiving some holiday magic for the parties. This should make for a merrier party experience than ever for the Disney guests in attendance. Here is a…
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Disney Confirms Country Bears and Tiki Birds to Remain at Walt Disney World
Disney has had a lot to announce this summer. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it was expected that most of the summer would be spent talking about things arriving at the Disney Parks. However, the news this week hasn’t been about things coming to the Disney Parks, for which there are many.…
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New Holiday Festivities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lead a Sleigh-Full of Enchantment During a Season of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
New fireworks show joins the fun of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland beginning Nov. 8 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Starting Nov. 8, Walt Disney World Resort will unwrap the 2019 holiday season with very merry festivities across its theme parks, resorts and…
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Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club Visit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club were at the Magic Kingdom for a very special reunion. Cast Members from all seven seasons of the ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club reunited for a special cavalcade at Walt Disney World. This is the cast who filmed their show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the Disney Channel which…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Sunday Spotlight: Walt Disney World Railroad
.The Walt Disney World Railroad is a train that normally circles the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. Currently, however, this isn’t accurate. Due to construction on an upcoming Tron Lightcycle Power Run attraction at the Magic Kingdom, it is a walk up attraction where guests can check out the trains at the…
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Have a Wickedly Good Time with Select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom Park
Are you ready to have a wickedly good time? Walt Disney World is ready to take villains to a whole new level! When the sun goes down, the villains are ready to take over Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. With these special after hours nights, Disney Villains are ready to take over during…
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Disney After Hours Events Get Even More Dates for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is turning up the fun this year! You may have heard about the Disney After Hours events and how guests have been enjoying them. Your favorite parks with few other guests? Yes, please! Today we’re excited to share the new dates and celebrations with you! Here are the new dates for each…
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Commemorative Bricks Being Retired as Magic Kingdom Transforms at Walt Disney World Resort
As you enter into the Magic Kingdom, you may have noticed commemorative bricks lining the walkways. These were part of “Disney’s Walk Around the World”, giving guests a chance to leave their mark on the Disney property. Much like at Disneyland Park, these bricks were sold with the commitment that they would remain in their…
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New Backstage Magic Tour Gives an Inside Look Behind the Scenes at Rivers of Light
A new behind the scenes tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is giving a completely new look at Rivers of Light. This nighttime show is performed in Discovery River lagoon in front of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rivers of Light first opened in 2017. Adventures by Disney’s Backstage Magic Tour get a unique look…
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Maleficent Dragon Returns to Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is getting Maleficent back. The massive dragon will be returning today after a hiatus when she lost her temper in may. Her triumphant return will find her with a bit of a makeover. According to the Disney Parks Blog, Maleficent will be returning looking generally the same but with some…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets Now Available With Additional Party Dates!
Fall is one of the most fun times to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can enjoy the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and Halloween Time, as they both span over a 2 month period. Walt Disney World starts their Halloween festivities a few weeks earlier than Disneyland, which means they have more nights…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reaches Capacity at Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve [Updated]
The Magic Kingdom is the most popular place to be at the Walt Disney World Resort for New Year’s Eve this year. By 11:35, the Walt Disney World twitter was announcing that the Magic Kingdom was no longer accepting guests. Instead, it encouraged people to visit Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The…