Magic Kingdom Archive
Magic Kingdom’s least expensive table service restaurant is getting a nearly-complete menu overhaul, with over a dozen new items added as well as a few classic (and not-so-iconic) appetizers and entrees removed. Most notably, it’s getting several new milkshakes and desserts that look incredible. All of this is at the the Plaza Restaurant, located at
The virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle Run has changed a bit in the last few months, with official new ‘rules’ for Party Season and unofficial updates to procedures. This Walt Disney World photo report shares recent experiences with Magic Kingdom’s new roller coaster, what you need to know for increasing your chances of success, and
Magic Kingdom can be busy in the mornings. Due to its later opening time and being the most popular park at Walt Disney World, Early Entry is often crowded to the point that it’s almost useless. Because of this, we usually recommend splurging on Genie+, as Lightning Lanes usually offer the biggest advantage at Magic
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a perk for on-site resort hotel guests at Walt Disney World, offering a 30-minute head start on the official park opening crowds. This photo report shares our step-by-step strategy for starting at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and continuing from Fantasyland to Adventureland and Frontierland for regular rope drop. The
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is now underway for 2023 in Magic Kingdom! This Walt Disney World event recap shares photos of the new parade additions, characters, Hocus Pocus stage show, fireworks, and more. I’ll also share thoughts on MNSSHP, review the good, bad & ugly of the experience, and more. If you’re looking for step-by-step
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will go on hiatus at Magic Kingdom starting in September 2023. This post shares dates & details, and explains the ‘why’ behind this decision, as well as strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other
Staying in the Cinderella Castle Suite at Magic Kingdom is a bucket list dream for a lot of Walt Disney World fans, and now, it’ll be possible for the first time in forever thanks to Give Kids the World! This covers details of the giveaway and fundraiser, what’s included in this exclusive vacation package, the
The biggest and one of the best meet & greets in all of Walt Disney World is the Seven Dwarfs–Doc, Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful & Sneezy–all meeting together in Magic Kingdom. This post covers how to do approach this rare character collection and do so while wasting the least time waiting in line. That
Visiting Walt Disney World and wondering where your kids can find Mirabel and all things Encanto? This guide covers character locations in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and other parks, breaking the golden rule that we’re not supposed to talk about Bruno. (Updated August 15, 2023.) This is the second time we’ve done one of these movie-specific
Magic Kingdom just had its third slowest day of 2023! I was in the park all doing rides, testing new Early Entry and rope drop strategy, and checking out crowd patterns. This Walt Disney World park report covers what it was like and why, how this compares to other days–including the same date last year–and
There are over one dozen different PhotoPass Magic Shots in Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and regular hours for all Walt Disney World guests. In this post, we share our results (good, bad & ugly), locations for the photos, tips & tricks for avoiding lines, and other commentary. (Updated August 12,
