Magic Kingdom Archive
Much has been made of the slowdown at Walt Disney World, with media reports dubbing the parks dead or ghost towns. If you’re skeptical about the claims that crowds are nonexistent or attendance is anemic, you’re smart. Calling the parks any degree of “empty” is an exaggeration, to put it charitably. Let’s start with what
Halloween brings new menu items to Magic Kingdom this fall, with 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusive snacks, entrees & desserts, plus all-day dishes and drinks available August 11 through November 1, 2023. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats. Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom offers on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels a head-start on long lines, and the ability to accomplish attractions with lower wait times…in theory. This photo report shares my step-by-step morning on an average day (crowd level 6/10), but that felt far worse due to a meltdown of many rides
It’s time for Christmas in July at Walt Disney World, as the parks are now (more than) halfway to the holidays. The company has shared photos offering a preview of merchandise for the 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, and we wanted to give you a first look at some of these
Over the last two decades, we’ve seen numerous nighttime spectaculars and fireworks shows at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Some are guest favorites standing the test of time, running for decades. Others are short-lived, only lasting a season or two by design. Much like attractions, not
Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom serves a 3-course prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner, and is themed to iconic rooms in Beast’s Castle from Beauty and the Beast. This Walt Disney World dining review features food photos, a look the inside, discounts, and everything you need to know. (Updated July 13, 2023.)
If you think Happily Ever After is the perfect way to end the day at Magic Kingdom, you are not alone. This probably isn’t news to anyone, big explosions are basically an American pastime, and fireworks are big draws. With that in mind, this covers our top tips & tricks for seeing the best Walt
Walt Disney World has announced that costumed characters will appear as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus in the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This post shares the details, where you can see them, our past experience meeting them, and other assorted commentary. For those of you who are fans of Mickey’s Not So Scary
Last year’s attendance report that covers Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando has been released by the Themed Entertainment Association. This post takes a look at the winners and losers in the first almost entirely normal year post-reopening, with commentary about changes and trends for both Central Florida theme park heavyweights. For starters, the Global
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s holiday season with dates starting in early November 2023. Here’s a sneak peak at the entertainment lineup and details for the hard ticket event, plus our commentary about the likely popularity of MVMCP after every single night sold out last year–and in
Walt Disney World has announced Christmas dates & details, with new info about some of the entertainment, decorations, food, etc. at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the hotels. In this post, we’ll share everything revealed today as part of the “Halfway to the Holidays” celebration, and offer commentary about what’s
