food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom is home to some of the most in-demand restaurants on property, including Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest.
It’s time to eat!
Don’t fret, though, there are ways to better your odds of reserving dining at these eateries… as long as you know how to use the system to your advantage.
While much of the focus on Walt Disney World is on massive construction projects and E-Ticket level ride refurbishments, that’s not to say there aren’t a litany of smaller projects also happening at the resort.
Big Top Souvenirs construction
Case in point, Disney just announced a large refurbishment project for the Big Top Souvenirs location in Fantasyland.
If you keep up to date with Disney World construction projects, you probably know there are MASSIVE changes coming to the Frontierland area in Magic Kingdom. Not only is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad getting new updates, but we’re also getting a whole new area, Piston Peak, which will be right by Frontierland, where Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America used to be. Don’t forget about Villains Land going behind Big Thunder Mountain!
Big Al checking out the construction!
We’re always on the hunt for new permits filed by Disney that can give us some clues as to what’s coming to the area. Much to our surprise, three carts and stands we didn’t think were getting any changes popped up on our permit list, and we can’t help but wonder what’s going on with Frontierland?
We’re going to the Magic Kingdom multiple times per week to check on the Cinderella Castle repainting, and we do it so you can stay updated!
Cinderella Castle is getting repainted!
For a month now, Cinderella Castle has been undergoing a makeover. We like to check on her from time to time, and we have some updates to show you!
Even more news on Magic Kingdom‘s expansions dropped this week! If you read our update from Valentine’s Day, then you’ll know that the area is already flat and level.
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They’ve already started on the foundations of some small structures, but we have some new permit approvals that reveal more about upcoming changes. Here’s what we know!
Change is a fact of life at Disney theme parks, and has been the case for over 7 decades since the first opening day Disneyland attractions closed less than a year into the park’s existence.
Swiss Family Treehouse
This kind of evolution is, once again, for better or worse, is currently heavy in the air at the Magic Kingdom. Disney recently closed the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island in 2025 to replace them with the currently under-construction Cars-themed Piston Peak. Villains Land is also being built behind Big Thunder Mountain. With that news in mind, we decided to poll our readers on the potential fate of another Magic Kingdom attraction: the Swiss Family Treehouse.
March in Disney World is shaping up to look a little different than usual.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
If you’ve got a spring trip on the books, there are a few big ride closures you’ll want on your radar. Two major attractions at Magic Kingdom are still in the middle of lengthy refurbishment projects, and one iconic Hollywood Studios coaster is officially taking its final bow. Before you finalize those park plans, here’s what you need to know.
Given its status as the most attended theme park on the planet, it’s hard to find many, if an,y “empty” days at the Magic Kingdom, even during traditional “off-seasons.”
Magic Kingdom
Now, one BIG clarification to make here: The Magic Kingdom is always busy. Yes, these weeks are comparatively less crowded than the rest of the year, but if you’re expecting the park to be a ghost town with mostly walk-on attractions, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
There’s arguably no more iconic Disney World experience than watching the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from Main Street U.S.A. However, that’s not the ONLY spot to catch shows like Happily Ever After.
Happily Ever After
In fact, some experts would argue there are some even more interesting views of the show (especially beyond first viewings)… if you know where to look.
Bring on the evil!!! Ever since Disney announced a new Villains Land would be coming to the Magic Kingdom, I have been rewatching all of the Disney classics, trying to get any glimpse into what might be coming to the new land.
Villains Land ©Disney
Could there be a Hades underground roller coaster? A Queen of Hearts maze? A Maleficent meet and greet? Or, will this be bigger than any of us are thinking?
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