Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 28, 2014
On this day in 2014, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! It was part of the multi-year New Fantasyland expansion. The family-friendly coaster recreates scenes from 1937’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ inside both the queue and the attraction itself. Most of the Audio-Animatronics from the former Snow White’s…
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Walt Disney World Resort Baby Care Centers Guide
Visiting a Disney park with a baby is a magical thing. It seems that everything is a bit brighter, happier, and more magical. It can be a bit daunting, however. With there being a lot of firsts for baby and parents, the unknowns can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully there are things called Baby Care…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Look at Updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be opening at Magic Kingdom sometime this summer. When it does, there will be a new and reimagined show for the Country Bears. The Disney Parks Blog shared a new look at some of this show today. In particular, the new outfits for Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah were shared.…
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Plaza Swan Boats | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 1973
On this day in 1973, the Plaza Swan Boats first set sail on scenic journeys around the central waterway in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The Swan Boats were a ‘D’ ticket attraction. Round-trip tours included views of Cinderella Castle, the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. There were 12 boats at…
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GUIDE: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. When it does open, fans from around the world will be flocking to Walt Disney World Resort to experience this new musical adventure with Princess Tiana, Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, and many new friends! To get the most out of this new…
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Annual Passholder Preview Dates/Details Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. Ahead of the opening of this new Walt Disney World Resort attraction, there will be previews for a variety of groups including cast members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders. Today, Walt Disney World Resort announced the preview dates for the…
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Opening Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort Announced
The opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort has been announced. The new Magic Kingdom attraction will be opening on June 28, 2024. An opening date for the Disneyland Resort version of the attraction has not been announced yet but will be later this year. A press release was shared this…
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Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 11, 2017
On this day in 2017, the fireworks spectacular ‘Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams’ held its final performance at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. A fan favorite show, ‘Wishes’ ran for over 13 years. It had several holiday adaptations, including for Halloween, the holiday season, the Pirate and Princess Party, and New…
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More Critters and New Attraction Poster Revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
It is getting closer and closer to the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort. Soon, guests will be taking the plunge into a musical adventure with Princess Tiana as she seeks out musicians for her party. As was shared recently, musicians (specifically a band), were the missing ingredient…
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Disney Gives First Introduction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Critters
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will soon be taking guests on a musical adventure with Princess Tiana and friends. The attraction is set to open this summer at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort and then at Disneyland later this year at the Disneyland Resort. Today, Ted Robledo, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, took to…
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Broadway Star Launches Black History Month Festivities at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration this week as the grand marshal in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Scott, who dazzles theatre audiences with his performance as Genie in the hit Disney musical “Aladdin,’’…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with making the announcement for the opening timeline, it shared a first look at Tiana’s audio-animatronic figure. This is the first audio-animatronic for this character. Along with showing a picture of Tiana, Imagineer Charita Carter shared a…
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Weathervane Installed on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Built by Louisiana Master Blacksmith
A weathervane has been installed atop Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. This weathervane is custom made by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves. Darryl is a 3rd generation master blacksmith and also a Vietnam Veteran. In New Orleans, one can barely walk two blocks before seeing metalwork he has created. His work can be found…
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VIDEO: A ‘Fantasmic!’ Medley by Ragtime Piano Player Grayson at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Stop by Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom and sometimes you can see and hear Grayson making magic while playing the ragtime piano. This talented entertainer engages with guests with a big smile and willingness to take requests. Throughout a set he might play music from Disney films, attractions, or even nighttime spectaculars! Recently, on a…
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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Jingle Cruise Brings Humorous Holiday Merriment to the Jungle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland
The Jingle Cruise at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is once again back. This is a humorous holiday take on the Jungle Cruise that changes things up in Adventureland a bit. This is a seasonal overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise for the holiday season that also sees a change of spiel from the…
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Hatbox Ghost Materializes at Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
The Hatbox Ghost has materialized at the Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort. This iconic character can now be found haunting the Endless Hallway as guests float by on their Doom Buggies. The following photos and video were released by Walt Disney World Resort showing this legendary ghost appearance at the attraction in…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Lights Up at Night During ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’
Cinderella Castle is coming to life nightly in a completely new and magical way during a new show moment. Frozen Holiday Surprise has Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and hundreds of Snowgie siblings help bring the castle to life in a magical way. This show is about seven minutes long and is offered nightly at 6:15…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Walt Disney World Resort
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over Walt Disney World Resort today to mark the the arrival of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. The Thunderbirds were hosted by Walt Disney World Resort and added extra magic as guests looked up and saw these magnificent planes fly over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in tight formation.…
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The History and Legacy of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle is an absolutely beautiful icon in the Disney Parks. The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom, it is a symbol of magic, hope, joy, and inspiration for all who visit Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the origins, creation, evolution, and legacy of Cinderella Castle. This is a beloved and beautiful castle…
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Disney After Hours Events Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Parks in 2024
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of its Disney After Hours events. These events will allow guests to stay in the parks later into the evening and experience some magical offerings that aren’t normally available to day guests. At the Magic Kingdom, for example, Disney Enchantment will be returning for the after hours…
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New Frozen Holiday Surprise Coming to Magic Kingdom This Holiday Season
This week Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new nighttime moment will be bringing Cinderella Castle to life. The Frozen Holiday Surprise will be happening nightly at Magic Kingdom starting on November 7th. This new nighttime show will bring Frozen friends from Arendelle to the park to bring some holiday magic to life. This…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…