Magic Kingdom Archive
It’s now mid-October, and Walt Disney World’s delightful off-season has come to an end. Crowds are now moderate to heavy depending upon the day and park, and we’re only expecting things to get worse. Halloween and Christmas seasons both tend to be pretty busy–this is nothing new. This comes after the slow start for Star
Walt Disney World has extended park hours for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios, with earlier openings and later closings on several dates throughout November and December 2019. In this post, we’ll cover the longer hours, offer background info, and what to expect crowd-wise. We don’t normally post updated park hours, as these extensions
For our October 2019 update, we return to Magic Kingdom in the heart of Halloween season for another Walt Disney World progress report. We’ll cover the roller coaster crowds, new Tomorrowland sign, and the return of human PhotoPass photographers at Mickey Mouse’s meet & greet. Images for this update were captured over a few recent
Background music is one of the things that gives atmosphere to each land at Walt Disney World, yet is often overlooked. Disney’s best background music does a great job of setting the mood, and most guests would notice if it was not there, but it’s not something ordinary guests actively give much attention. For better
We once again return to Magic Kingdom for another Walt Disney World photo reports. In this update, we’ll cover the current crowds, TRON Lightcycle Power Run construction, FuelRod changes, as well as an extensive look at Cinderella Castle–both at construction that’s now finished and new work that’s just starting. Let’s start with crowds. If you
New automatic cameras have replaced PhotoPass photographers at Walt Disney World, most recently at the Minnie & Mickey Mouse meet and greet in Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theater. In this post, we’ll share thoughts, photos, and info. By chance, we’ve done this exact same meet & greet several times in the last two weeks, both
We’re back with a Walt Disney World news & rumors update, this time with entertainment cuts at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’ll cover what’s ending and when, the likely motivation for the removal of these acts, plus extensive commentary. At Magic Kingdom, the Muppets Present Great Moments in American
Continuing our Extra, Extra Magic Hours mornings around Walt Disney World, we head to Magic Kingdom. During ExEMH, this park is opening at 7 am, with daily regular openings at 8 am. In this post, we’ll offer a report on our experience, strategy & tips, plus sunrise photos from Magic Kingdom. This follows our Extra,
The schedule for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party kicks into high gear now that we’re in September, with multiple events per week in Magic Kingdom–in some cases every other night. MNSSHP bumps up to 3 nights per week until October, at which point it’ll happen 4 nights per week, including every Thursday and Friday.
Magic Kingdom is first up for our September 2019 Walt Disney World photo reports. Here, it’s been Halloween since last month, and we have several posts reporting on that, including our Review & Photos: 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Fall Snack & Food Guide to Walt Disney World posts. In this update,
Walt Disney World’s newest show is Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks presented on select nights at Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. In this post, we’ll review the fireworks, share photos, and offer viewing tips for the best spots and photos. First, a quick overview of Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular
