food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
There’s a reason Magic Kingdom has the word “Magic” right there in its name… .
Magic Kingdom is magical!
That’s because it really is magical — just the sight of Cinderella Castle alone is enough to put a happy tear in your eyes. Magic Kingdom is also home to some fun themed restaurants (hello, Skipper Canteen and Be Our Guest) and cool snacks, as well as a ton of fun shops. So what’s been happening at Magic Kingdom recently? Let’s find out!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
We have seen many changes made to Disney World’s health and safety guidelines over the past several months.
Mask Sign at Magic Kingdom
Travel restrictions continue to be updated, mask policies continue to change, and we’ve seen airlines cancel flights due to employee COVID-19 cases. The most recent changes to Disney World’s face mask policy were made back in 2021, when Disney World reinstated its mask policy for all indoor locations and on most Disney World transportation, and then updated some rules regarding outdoor rides. Now, that policy is about to change again.
Your Disney World trip would not be possible without one group of people: Cast Members! Even Mickey Mouse himself can’t run the parks by himself — it takes a whole team of people to make magic. If you’ve ever experienced a special moment in Disney World thanks to a Cast Member, you can give them a special shout-out to recognize their work. The best part? It’s super simple!
Disney World is nothing without those incredible Cast Members!
Back in October of 2021, Disney debuted a new way to give a Cast Compliment through the My Disney Experience app. This made it much quicker and easier to leave a compliment, but the new system wasn’t perfect. Now, Disney updated the mobile Cast Compliment feature! Let’s take a look at the new process.
We have to admit that we hate it when our favorite Disney World ride gets closed for refurbishment, even if it just means the ride is getting some TLC to get it all spiffed up like it’s new again for guests.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
In fact, it’s pretty normal for a ride to close temporarily for routine maintenance, which is the case currently with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.
Just when we think we have enough Minnie ears, Disney releases a new pair we just have to have!
Ears are some of the most commonly collected Disney items!
It’s so hard not to scoop up new ears when there are so many fun options, like Star Wars ears, Valentine’s Day ears, and even light up balloon ears. Today, we found another pair of new ears in the parks that classic Minnie fans are going to love!
When most people think about staying at Disney World, they think of lavish hotels, over-the-top amenities, and immersive themed rooms.
Contemporary Guest Room
So it might come as a bit of a surprise that not only are there SUPER affordable lodging alternatives on property, but you can actually kinda go rural! That’s right, we’re talking CAMPING in Disney World! [Read more…]
Walt Disney was quoted as saying that he saw Disneyland as something that would never be complete — he imagined Disney Parks always changing and evolving with the times.
Edna Mode
We’ve seen that at Disney World, especially most recently with the massive ongoing EPCOT transformation, but we also recently noticed a smaller change — certain characters at Disney World recently got a bit of a transformation of their own.
This week was…weird. Especially in Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle is looking pretty shiny!
Magic Kingdom had a visit from the fire department, a ride evacuation, huge crowds, and you’ll NEVER guess in a million years the odd sight we came across in Adventureland. Check out all the unexpected news here!
Think you’re all set for your upcoming Disney World vacation?
Magic Kingdom
You’ve probably read through all of our stellar reviews of Disney World restaurants, found a delightful hotel room for your trip, and decided on a good budget to get some awesome souvenirs. You know all about everything that’s available in Disney World. But you could be forgetting one thing: What’s NOT available in Disney World? Let’s find out. [Read more…]
Hello from Magic Kingdom!
We’re at Magic Kingdom!
We’re back in the parks to keep you updated on everything Disney World has to offer. So while we’re traipsing all over Magic Kingdom drooling over every cupcake and trying not to collect yet ANOTHER pair of Minnie ears (y’all, it’s hard saying “no”), we’re also making notes and taking photos just for you! So let’s get on with it!
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