Magic Kingdom
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Aug- 2024 -17 August
Disney World Confirms Massive Magic Kingdom Renovation, Half of Park to Be Replaced
Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro provided details on significant changes coming to Magic Kingdom Park at D23 Expo last weekend. They include two Cars (2006) rides in Frontierland, a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge opening in 2025, a Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” and the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World Resort in almost a decade. The Main Street Electrical Parad
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15 AugustDisney Parks
Mother Reconsidering Visiting Disney World After Being Told Her Disabled Son Isn’t Disabled Enough
As many Disney theme park guests are aware, back in April, Disney announced major changes were being made to its Disability Access Service (DAS). Instead of anyone with a disability being able to use the service and wait in a shorter queue, only guests with developmental disabilities like autism would be able to use the service. Everyone else would have to either purchase the Lightning Lane MultiP
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13 AugustDisney Parks
Disney Shutter Two of Magic Kingdom’s Oldest Attractions to Make Way for Expansion
The dust has finally settled on last night's D23 Expo announcements about the future expansion project at Walt Disney World. This morning, Disney fans wake up to all the possible attractions of Disney World in the coming years. Related: Disney Fans Got What They Wanted, but It Could Cost Them This Beloved Attraction However, with the new comes the loss of the old. Disney fans now must consider wha
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12 AugustDisney Parks
Disney World to Retire Frontierland, Major Changes Ahead
At this year's D23 Expo, The Walt Disney Company announced a series of new attractions and experiences coming to the Disney theme parks worldwide. One has ignited an intense debate about the potential eradication of a historic part of Walt Disney World Resort–Frontierland. Frontierland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, part of the park's original lineup when it opened on October 1, 1971,
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11 AugustDisney Parks
Fans React as Disney World Revives 49-Year-Old Ride, Gutting All Seating in Bold Update
Some fans of an almost-opening-day attraction at Walt Disney World Resort had some choice words after the House of Mouse “revived” a 49-year-old attraction, completely gutting all guests' seats. Magic Kingdom at Disney World Revives 49-Year-Old Attraction, Guests Respond To Gutted Seating Tomorrowland, a key area of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, debuted on October 1, 1971, coincid
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10 AugustNews
Disney Ride Continues Despite Painfully Broken Wrist
Guests at Walt Disney World were recently forced to watch quite a painful sight at Magic Kingdom Park. While the beloved Carousel of Progress Disney ride usually encompasses humanity's many technological innovations over the years, this particular moment did something special. The attraction showed that progress cannot be stopped for anything, even when John Progress has broken his wrist! The Show
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9 AugustDisney Parks
Disney World Revokes Cultural Sensitivity Decision, Brings Back ‘Song of the South’
Months after the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World Resort seemingly revoked one of its cultural sensitivity decisions about the legacy of Splash Mountain. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Magic Kingdom Park in June. The first iteration of The Princess and the Frog (2009) retheme remains incredibly popular, only accessible by Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane Multi Pass. U
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6 AugustDisney Parks
Contaminant Spill Forces Emergency Closures Across Magic Kingdom Attractions
At least half of Magic Kingdom Disney Park had to close down after an unfortunate incident occurred this morning. This has now been updated, thanks to guest safety being the top priority. Half of Magic Kingdom Disney Park Closes Down Due To Unfortunate Incident A sewage spill of unknown origin forced the closure of significant portions of Liberty Square and Frontierland at Walt Disney World’s Magi
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3 AugustDisney Parks
Disney World Reveals Official Plans for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Replacement and Expansion
Walt Disney World Resort has officially confirmed its plans to expand the highly popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and more experiences are coming soon to Magic Kingdom. Disney World Confirms Pirates of the Caribbean Expansion; A Controversial Ride? Pirates of the Caribbean is a dark ride featured at Disneyland, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Park at Disne
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyNews
VIDEO: Disney Adult Climbs Cinderella Castle
Once again, we find adult guests of the Walt Disney World Resort climbing on stuff to get views on social media. This time someone got onto the second-floor balcony of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. Off-limits to guests, this balcony is used for cast members in a variety of ways, including hosting Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters during the time of socially distanced character experiences. B
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