Magic Kingdom

OpEd: Encanto’s Casita Should Replace the Swiss Family Treehouse

With all of the success of Disney's Encanto (2021), and the recent news that Lin Manuel Miranda spoke to Disney CEO Bob Chapek over the possibility of an Encanto theme park attraction, I began thinking of where this new story could go at Walt Disney World. Actor Josh Gad also suggested the idea, sharing that he believes Encanto would make a great addition to a Colombia pavilion in EPCOT's World Sh

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7 Facts You May Not Know About Cinderella Castle

Cinderella (1950) debuted 72 years ago today, cementing the legacy of the Disney Princess that began in 1937 with the release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Since the film's release, Cinderella has been a large part of what makes the Magic Kingdom, and particularly Fantasyland so memorable, with Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, the chance to meet Cinderella herself at Princess Fairytale Hall,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unique Distinctions Between Disney’s Two America-Themed “Squares”

For those of you who have ever had the opportunity to visit both Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, you already know that the two destinations share a number of commonalities. From showcasing many of the same classic attractions to following a comparable themed layout of land designations, these two parks are undeniably the most s

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TikTok: Family Surprises Grandmother in the Magic Kingdom

Even though Disney World is known for its signature “Disney magic” and heart-melting charitable endeavors, sometimes there is still a special Disney event or a magical moment between Disney Guests that is particularly special. One woman got to experience one of those moments recently, when her family snuck in to surprise her on a Disney vacation for her 70th birthday! Some Good News (a

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