Magic Kingdom Archive
We’re almost “Halfway to the Holidays.” Walt Disney World is celebrating Christmas in mid-June with a week of announcements. This post covers what to expect, plus our predictions about what’ll be announced: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, pricing, entertainment, some triumphant returns, and more. This is the third year Disney Parks is doing #HalfwaytotheHolidays, and
There’s no better way to do ‘dinner and a show’ at Walt Disney World than by watching Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while you eat. Seeing Happily Ever After from your table is a way to end the evening that lives up to its name. This post shares the best restaurants for fireworks viewing, with tips on
CEO Bob Iger and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro have teased expansion possibilities for Magic Kingdom in the last few months, from ‘Beyond Big Thunder’ to development in the footprint of the park and plans outside the berm. This post discusses possibilities, including New Orleans Not-So-Square alongside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as well as Coco, Encanto, and
“When will Walt Disney World release 2023 dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?” and “why haven’t tickets for MVMCP gone on sale yet?” are reader questions we’ve been receiving more. We’ll try to answer based on what we know based on historical release dates, current trends, past demand, and more. As with all of
This Magic Kingdom ride guide reviews the best & worst attractions with numerical scores, plus info & tips for everything in Walt Disney World’s most popular park. If you’re planning a WDW vacation, you need to know which rides and shows are not to be missed, and what you can skip. (Updated May 23, 2023.)
Walt Disney World has changed its Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Parties for the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular. Here are full details about the “new” Seats & Sweets Party, Pre-Party, and After-Party, plus times, pricing, and other details for the 3 options. Let’s start on a positive note, which is that there are no price increases
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom with dates starting in August 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 MNSSHP after every single night sold out last year for the first time-ever. This announcement about
With the peak of spring break in the rearview mirror and Summer 2023 still another month-plus away, we’re now entering “Shoulder Season” at Walt Disney World. This crowd report shares wait times data, which dates ended up being the worst of the season, thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with attendance levels in May
“When will Walt Disney World release 2023 dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?” and “why haven’t tickets for MNSSHP gone on sale yet?” are common reader questions we’ve been receiving with increased frequency this month. We’ll try to answer based on what we know based on historical release dates, current trends, past demand,
Disney has revealed new concept art and info about the dozens of Audio Animatronics in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. This shares all of the details and our commentary about additions to the attraction and Imagineering’s use of storytelling. As previously shared, the reimagined ride will be named
Disney has revealed closing date for Splash Mountain at Disneyland. This post shares what you need to know to prepare for your last ride, details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and commentary on the turnaround time to transform the old ride into a new one in only 18 months. For those who are unfamiliar with this
