What's New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Ride Testing and 50th Anniversary Filming!

Headed to Magic Kingdom soon?

Cinderella Castle

You’re in for a good time! We checked in with Disney’s flagship park recently and now we’re bringing you EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise! Let’s dive in!

Magic Kingdom Food Updates

Tomorrowland Terrace

Let’s start with food updates! We spotted a sign at Tomorrowland Terrace (which is currently closed) directing guests to find eats at Casey’s Corner.

Tomorrowland Terrace Sign

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

General

We spotted filming in Cinderella Castle Hub where Fox News was filming a segment for the 50th Anniversary!

Filming

There was also a leaflet available with some information on the discontinuation of FastPass+ and the shift to Genie+ and Lightning Lane.

Fastpass Leaflet

Fantasyland

Over in Fantasyland, Dumbo the Flying Elephants was drained and there were no water fountains running.

Dumbo Drained

And the Mad Tea Party had a bright blue new paint job on the roof!

Mad Tea Party Repainted

Tomorrowland

Of course, we checked in on TRON Lightcycle Run. The upcoming coaster seems to be moving along! We spotted a test vehicle ON the rollercoaster track!

Look closely…

We can’t WAIT for this attraction to open. Keep in mind, an opening date has not been announced just yet.

Click here to see more about the latest TRON construction!

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Emporium

And finally, let’s talk about merchandise! The Emporium was getting into the Halloween spirit with some new Nightmare Before Christmas items.

Zero Shoulder Plush

Take a look at the Zero Shoulder Plush for $19.99…

Click here to see more of the Zero Shoulder Plush!

…and this COOL Jack Skellington Shirt for $36.99.

Jack Skellington Shirt

Plus, there’s a Halloween Passholder Phone Case you can snag for $29.99.

Halloween Passholder Phone Case

Finally, we spotted a comfy-looking Blue Nike DriFit Hat for $34.99.

Blue Nike DriFit Hat

Uptown Jewelers

Uptown Jewelers had the new Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags available! There’s a Tote Bag for $298…

Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags

…a Crossbody Purse for $228…

Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags

…a Wristlet for $128…

Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags

…and a Backpack for $268.

Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags

Cat lovers, you might want to hide your wallets.

To see more of this collection, click here!

And Mary Blair fans might love this “it’s a small world” Dress for $128!

“it’s a small world” Dress

Tomorrowland Light and Power

Lastly, Tomorrowland Light and Power had a scary new Halloween Phone Case for $34.99!

Halloween Phone Case

And that does it for our recent visit to Magic Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond!

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