Magic Kingdom Archive
Walt Disney World has shared new details about the virtual queues for both TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This post covers specifics, plus what you need to know if you want to attempt to score BOTH boarding groups in a single day. Disney previously announced that TRON Lightcycle Run will
TRON Lightcycle Run is the big new roller coaster opening in April 2023 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This covers how to experience the ride since there will be no standby line when it debuts–instead, you’ll need to join the virtual queue for the long-awaited attraction. If successful, you’ll also have to use
Our 1-day itinerary for Magic Kingdom using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes offers a step-by-step plan for the park. Its goal is to answer questions, illustrate the process of how paid FastPass works in practice at Walt Disney World, and address the best strategy for ride reservations. (Updated March 3, 2023.) This is a theoretical day
Disney’s first 2023 earnings call was jam-packed with news about restructuring, cost-cutting, and the future of streaming services. Unsurprising, since those are topics CEO Bob Iger signaled he’d address upon returning. However, he also expressed optimism about Walt Disney World and Disneyland, briefly outlining expansion ideas. This also isn’t a surprise, as the Parks &
Cinderella’s Royal Table is a table service princess character meal inside Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. This Walt Disney World dining review features food photos, our thoughts on lunch & dinner at the restaurant, and whether the experience is worth the money. (Updated February 28, 2023.) The menu consists of American cuisine that is almost
I do NOT think Walt Disney World will do a soft opening of TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. It’s highly unlikely and inconsistent with historical precedent. I just want to put that warning up front so you don’t get overly excited by the (highly speculative) prospect of this post. As has been the case
Disney has revealed new storyline details for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. This shares all of the details, ‘company’ concept art, and commentary about the backstory of the attraction and Imagineering’s use of storytelling. As previously shared, the reimagined ride will be named Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and will
There’s good news about Walt Disney World character experiences, as more are returning to Magic Kingdom this month and in February 2023. Here we’ll cover what’s coming back, Genie+ Lightning Lane additions, plus commentary about causes, implications and what’s still missing. Let’s start with the good news, as a couple of meet & greets quietly
Walt Disney World has finally officially announced the opening date of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom! This post shares the new details, AP & DVC preview info, crowd predictions, soft opening speculation, virtual queue v. standby, Lightning Lane status, and more! In case you’re unfamiliar with it, the attraction is officially known as TRON
With the conclusion of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the Enchantment Fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious will be replaced by their predecessors, Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever. This post covers dates and details about the triumphant returns (well, at least HEA) of these nighttime spectaculars plus our commentary. This was first announced last
It looks like Walt Disney World is finally getting ready to announce the opening date of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. This post shares the cryptic clue posted to social media, which could reveal the opening date and previews…or nothing at all. In case you’ve forgotten about it, TRON Lightcycle Run is a roller coaster that
