food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
Even as a busy summer season approaches Walt Disney World, one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions is going to miss the whole period… and more.
Cinderella Castle
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – – the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” – – has been one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions since the East Coast version of Tony Baxter’s E-Ticket magnum opus opened over 40 years ago. However, the coaster has been down for the majority of the 2025.
There are literally HUNDREDS of things to do in just Magic Kingdom alone…But what do YOU need to prioritize at this popular Disney World park during your next trip?
Fireworks
Ah, Magic Kingdom — a place where there are no ugly pictures of Cinderella Castle, where the amount of rides for all ages is good ‘n’ plentiful, and where you can eat your weight in Mickey premium bars while lying on the hub grass and no one’s gonna think less of you. It’s also home to magnificent fireworks shows, and we’re bringing you the skinny on some of the BEST viewing spots!
It’s that time of year again! New treats have hit the Disney World parks and resorts to celebrate Easter this upcoming weekend, but that’s not all.
Easter Egg display at Yacht Club Resort!
Around this time of year, you also get a look at a special Easter Parade that only happens on Easter weekend each year, and there’s also a rare meet and greet that makes its way back to Magic Kingdom. Here’s how you can meet Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny in the park right now!
Nothing like starting your Monday morning off with some Disney World menu changes!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
Three Disney World restaurants are getting a majorly sweet upgrade, and we’re trying to figure out when we can go next because these look SO GOOD! [Read more…]
Magic Kingdom already had the most rides of all the Disney World parks, and within the past few years, it’s added even more to its attraction roster!
Cinderella’s Castle
The hardest thing to navigate on a Magic Kingdom day is getting every attraction in. The key is to rope drop the newest rides, and we have the secret on how to get that done!
Winners are about to become LOSERS in Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
What’s better than absolutely throwing down competition-style with your family while you’re on vacation? Forget keeping the peace, we want to BATTLE! If that’s your style, there are two different rides in Disney World that allow you to score points and duke it out with your loved ones, and the Magic Kingdom attraction is about to get some big changes.
A Disney World ride is working its way to reopening!
Tomorrowland!
Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter has been closed since January 2025, but new permits filed with the Orange County Comptroller might indicate the ride’s reopening. The new permit details work involving “labor, materials, and/or electrical for construction.”
Is there anything as magical as getting to watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom at the end of your day?
Fireworks in Magic Kingdom!
Well, what would you say to watching them from a private boat while floating on the lagoon with snacks in hand and zero crowds? Yeah, possible, and yes it’s a splurge — but if you’re looking for something extra special (and I mean really special), this might be one of the best-kept Disney World secrets. For $449, you can book a fireworks cruise that gives you front-row views of Magic Kingdom or EPCOT’s nighttime spectaculars—from the water. We recently did one and we’re already thinking about when to book it again. Let’s talk details.
An iconic entertainment venue on Disney’s Boardwalk is closing in Disney World soon! You only have ONE week left to grab a few more drinks and sing along to the dueling pianos at Jellyrolls, so make that one week count.
Jellyrolls
Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk is officially closing on April 19th, 2025. This entertainment venue has provided our team with countless memories, and we know many others are also sad to see it close.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been closed for so long; we’re practically ready to start watching old ride-throughs and dreaming about getting on the wildest ride in the wilderness.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We’ve been monitoring the status of this ride every time we go to Magic Kingdom, and there seems to be a pretty big update right in front of us! [Read more…]
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