Magic Kingdom Park
Welcome to all things Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Feb- 2022 -15 February
Park Hours Extended Select Dates Due to Crowds at the Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The end of February into March is shaping up to be quite crowded at the Walt Disney World Resort. With lots of events taking place during this time the upcoming crowds are to be expected, and it seems Disney just extended park hours for some of the theme parks in anticipation of the upcoming crowds. The latest hint of upcoming crowd levels at Disney Parks came earlier today when Disney's official
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14 February
Splash Mountain Re-Theme Situation – What We Know So Far
After a long closure period for refurbishment, Splash Mountain reopened at the Walt Disney World Resort. But, the reopening was not what some Guests were expecting. The recent events at Magic Kingdom Park have left some fans confused and a little worried. Disney announced that the closure was only for routine maintenance, but it was hoped by some that Splash Mountain was closed due to Walt Disney
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14 February
Finding the Romance in Walt Disney World Rides
Everyone knows that Walt Disney World Resort is home to a wide range of rides suited to all different thrill levels and interests. From gentler, easygoing pursuits to more energetic endeavors, you’re bound to find just what you’re looking for, no doubt about that. And in keeping with the season of love, today we’re focusing on rides that pack an element of romance, certifying them as perfect picks
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14 February
10 Tantalizing Picks for Casual Valentine’s Day Dining at Disney World
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be an over-blown, expensive affair. If you’re already celebrating the event at Walt Disney World Resort, that’s celebration enough. So perhaps you and your honey want to take the day as it comes without all the planning and fancy fanfare. Even so, you probably want to enjoy a decent meal at some point in the day. But where can you go that’s not too high-end, doesn’t
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12 February
What Is the Oldest Attraction at Walt Disney World?
While designing areas of Disney parks and resorts, Disney Imagineers often find antique items to help create the most immersive environments possible. Sometimes these antiques come in the form of entire attractions! The oldest attraction at Walt Disney World can be found right in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. The carrousel Guests ride in the Magic Kingdom was o
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11 February
The Reopening of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Is Delayed
Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Park was scheduled to reopen today following its annual refurbishment (and Guests in the park over the past couple of days have reported seeing the ride testing while it was closed). This morning, however, the Frontierland attraction did not open with the rest of the park, and as of this writing in the afternoon the ride remains closed. Unplanned maintenance is
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4 February
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Magic Kingdom?
The flagship park of the Walt Disney World Resort was ultimately pulled off in time for its October 1, 1971 opening by Roy Disney, Walt Disney's brother who had taken over management of the project following his death to see his brother's dream through. Walt passed away in 1966, just one year after the “Florida Project” was publicly announced, and as a result, he was never even able to
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4 February
VIDEO: Inspirational 6-Year Old Cancer Survivor Meets Princess Tiana
Grab the tissues! A magical moment recently took place at the Magic Kingdom where six-year-old princess and cancer survivor Aubrey English got to have a special interaction with Princess Tiana. Good Morning America shared a video of this most special Princess and the Frog (2009) meet and greet experience. Watch English meet Princess Tiana and learn more about her experience at Walt Disney World an
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1 February
PHOTOS: Progress on Magic Kingdom’s TRON Coaster
The latest addition to Magic Kingdom Park's Tomorrowland is getting closer to a highly-awaited opening. Aerial footage of the TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster was posted to Twitter from @bioreconstruct on January 30, 2022, and provides some speculative insight into what fans can expect from the attraction's final form. @bioreconstruct writes, “Yellow line seems to be the steam train
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Jan- 2022 -28 January
Video: Hilarious Mashup of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” at The Country Bear Jamboree
If you can't get “We Don't Talk About Bruno” from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Encanto (2021) out of your head, you are not alone! The song has been topping the charts, and “We Don't Talk About Bruno” along with other hits from the film have been taking over TikTok. The official Disney Parks TikTok account just got in on the trends by adding the music to a ma
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