Magic Kingdom

By John Frost One last little bit to share from the media event for Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee at the Magic Kingdom. I got the chance to meet and interview Tara Anderson, Show Director from Creative Entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney News and Information -- by fans, for fans

By John Frost Tonight the Disney Parks blog posted the following press release: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REACHES ANOTHER MAJOR MILESTONE ON SHANGHAI THEME PARK PROJECT BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2009 – The Walt Disney Company today announced that the Project Application Report (PAR) for a Disney t...

By The Blogster(noreply@blogger.com) The Disney theme parks have their own dose of pirates and adventures on the water. We have the classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride and plenty of merchandise from the awesome movie franchise starring Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley. Soon enough even Ariel from The Little Mermaid will have...

By DIS@wdwinfo.com In this weeks show we’ll do another round of our Facebook to Facebook segment. Kathy Werling has updates from the park including the new Sum of all thrills at Epcot and Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee at the Magic Kingdom. All that plus roundtable rapidfire and this weeks news on this edition of the...

By John Frost Disney has recently converted one of its merchandise carts into a much more permanent location on one end of Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom. Is this an example of Disney doing something right and ditching the tacky temporary cart or have they gone too far in the pursuit of sucking that l...

By John Frost Terence will be available to pose for pictures with Disney Parks guests in Pixie Hollow at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland park in California. (Photo courtesy Disney. Diana Zalucky, photographer) Disney News and Information -- by fans, for fans

By John Frost Characters representing current inhabitants of the Magic Kingdom welcome Princess Tiana to the fold. Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages! or get Orlando Hotels from $32! recommends Kelson Prime for web hosting and consulting. Disney News and Information -- by fans, for fans

By Jack Spence Anyone who has made the effort to be at the Magic Kingdom before opening will have this song stuck in their head all day long – or at least until they ride “it’s a small world.” At about 8:50, a citizen of Main Street appears and welcomes everyone to the Most Magical Place on Earth. By the way, Disn...

By Jack Spence Now let’s venture to Fantasyland. I shared this next bit of trivia in my Disneyland Paris series, but just in case you missed it, I think it bears repeating. Timothy the Mouse holds a whip at the Dumbo attractions in Tokyo and California. In Florida, Hong Kong, and Paris he holds Dumbo’s magic f...

By Jack Spence Ah, the sacrifices I make for you all. Today (May 6) was the official opening of a new Tomorrowland show in the Magic Kingdom called Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration. It takes place in a new venue that was especially built for... Ah, the sacrifices I make for you all. Today (May 6) was the official o...

By John Frost For more than 6,000 Walt Disney World guests, a 10-week limited engagement of the entertainment spectacular “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” in Magic Kingdom will be an opportunity to get a taste of showbiz – or in Disney parlance, “be part of the magic.”

By Jack Spence Les Tapis Volants – Flying Carpets Over Agrabah For those of you familiar with the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, “Flying Carpets Over Agrabah” is the exact same attraction as “The Magic Carpets of Aladdin” in Adventureland. Sixteen...

Created especially for the Happiest Celebration On Earth, this Open Edition pin pays tribute to Sleeping Beauty Castle found at the Disneyland® Resort. This pin was inspired by the window located on the front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom...

By John Frost Do you live in the United Kingdom? Have you always felt that your town had something magical about it? Maybe it could be a twin of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? Well now Disney wants you to tell the world about your special down and nominate it to be paired with the MK in Orlando.

This charming Disney Theme Park attraction actually debuted at the 1964 New York World's Fair before opening at Disneyland on May 28, 1966. Featuring that catchy tune written by the Sherman Brothers, IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL can be heard at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disney...

By TheDeeZone 8: Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom) was the first roller coaster I ever rode. Of course, that was Disneyland in California. 3: Big Thunder Railroad (Magic Kingdom)  is a runaway mine type roller coaster. I think the best time to ride it is at night.

By Jack Spence Here’s a little bit of Buzz Lightyear trivia for you. As you know from the movie “Toy Story,” Buzz learns he’s a toy halfway through the film. So in essence, he has two personalities, galactic hero and Andy’s plaything. Keeping this in mind, these personalities are kept separate at Walt Disne...

By John Frost Magic Kingdom: The Emporium, Main Street Confectionery, Main Street Cinema, Town Square Exposition Hall, Uptown Jewelers, Cornelius Coot’s County Bounty Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park: Island Mercantile, Outpost, Garden Gate Gifts via the Orlando Sentinel)

By Jack Spence Cinderella's Golden Carousel is dead ahead. (1983) Tomorrowland Terrace. (1972) Tomorrowland Terrace and Cinderella Castle. (1972) Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) and the Skyway. (1989) Tomorrowland Skyway Station. (1989)

By Jim Hill Jim Hill reviews the revised edition of this Disney Editions book. He also talks up Jason Surrell’s appearances at the D23 EXPO as well as tonight's 09-09-09 merchandise event...(read more)

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By John Frost Another of Disney’s big innovations is the ability to squeeze every last dime out of the winter holidays that they can. I just heard that the Osborne Lights will open a full 20 days earlier this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and I think they’re prepping the Magic Kingdom for a similar e...

By John Frost The Secret Tour of Disneyland is a fan produced tour of Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom that’s chock full of fun, facts, and trivia about the park. The DVD production and script approaches Travel Channel quality and the host Lauren Delmont could some day give Samantha Brown a run for her money. B...

By John Frost I’m hearing some very interesting rumors about projects at Walt Disney World. I can’t vouch for their 100% accuracy, but I thought I’d share none-the-less. At least one of these will forever change the way you experience the parks and resorts. There’s the recently posted Fantasyland expan...

By John Frost Nicolas (pictured above getting filmed by Disney) lived in Germany when he saw pictures of the 1976 Walt Disney World Parade in a comic book and fell in love with the Disney theme parks. In 1990 he worked at EPCOT as a cultural representative. Then he came back to work for Disney in 1998 when he m...

By John Frost Yesterday the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom had previews for Cast Members, Annual Passholders and DVC members, and then opened to the regular guest as well. It was the debut of a new script, a new show, and a couple new Audio Animatronic including, of course, the mu...

 FL We continue not only to do things here, but we've done things such as Expedition Everest at DAK [Disney's Animal Kingdom] a few years ago and Soarin' and the Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot and Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor at the Magic Kingdom. ...

Trips begin with a three- or four-night stay in Disney World, including accomodations at one of Disney's resort hotels. During this portion of the trip, guests can enjoy unlimited admission at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Disney's ...

 Canada The Magic Kingdom, Disney's most popular theme park, has nearly 50 attractions. Evaluating all possible paths to determine the best wouldn't be practical, no matter how powerful the computer. Testa's tours -- which come in many versions, ...

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By John Frost A couple of Disney blogs to add to your list if you haven’t already. DisneyShawn smartly reveals the details and backstory behind Disney World’s theme parks. Meanwhile TouringPlans.com, the website of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, has started a blog as well.

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By rss@youtube.com (file91e) It's a car themed show this week. I never meant it to be but I guess it could be for the Daytona 500 this weened. This week I review the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway at the Magic Kingdom and Test Track at Epcot. Music Credits: "Epcot Entrance Theme" Walt Disney World Official Album "The Happiest Ce...

By John Frost Mickey recreates Holmes’ amazing game winning catch. (click for larger version) Finally, here are three more photos of MVP Holmes at the Magic Kingdom: 1 and 2. Order Wall-E Today! and Disney DVDs to support The Disney Blog. Order Wall-E Today! and Disney DVDs to support The Disney Blog.

By seo2wins 14. Instead of spending a fortune at a Disney character breakfast, take your kids to Town Square at Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park for autograph and photo opportunities with Disney characters. Believe it or not, you can live it up at Walt Disney World Resort in 2009 – whether...

Disney shopping Direct from Disneyland Resort An Autograph and Photo Book to capture the signatures of your favorite characters while visiting the Magic Kingdom, and will also hold your Photo too! This book also included a pen from the Disneyland Resort, and a place to hold the pen on the...

By John Frost I also took the time to visit one of my favorite locations on Main Street. USA. Here’s a hint: Here’s another small detail that is usual hidden from guests. It’s a beautiful china cabinet located in the Adventureland Veranda. Order Wall-E Today! and Disney DVDs to support The Disney Blog.

By Robert Niles: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Years ago, when I worked in the Magic Kingdom, we looked forward to the annual employee cast member Christmas party, when Disney would reserve... Disney World (duh!) and treat its employees to a night in the Magic Kingdom, complete with a free picture w...

By Daniel 1958: Construction on Florida’s Interstate 4 starts up. 1971: The Roy O. Disney engine goes into service on the Walt Disney World Railroad. 1993: In the Magic Kingdom, Magic Journeys is shown in the Fantasyland Theater for the last time.

DISNEY PINS EMPORIUM SPIRIT PIN. Pin 3918: Emporium Spirit Class: Disney Pins Origin: Walt Disney World Type: Cast Member Limited Edition: Yes, but edition size unknown SKU Number: Unknown Original Price: Released: 1999 Retired: Yes Categories: Mickey Icon

By Daniel 1962: In Disneyland’s Adventureland, the Swiss Family Treehouse opens. 1994: In Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland, The Timekeeper debuts, replacing America the Beautiful. 2004: In Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, Stitch’s Great Escape! officially opens.

By rss@youtube.com (file91e) What's up ladies and gents? This week I bring you some more news and reviews from around the world that is of Disney. I review two attractions from the Magic Kingdom, Tom Sawyer Island and the Astro Orbitor. Both fun rides, but both can be missed if needed. See what rating I give these two and what...

By All Ears In my last blog I wrote about the attractions that Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom share and offered comparisons. In this blog, I’m going to list all of the attractions that exist only at Disneyland any then only at the... ADVENTURELAND FRONTIERLAND Disneyland 29 Magic Kingdom 17

By Jack Spence ADVENTURELAND Jungle Cruise: Walt Disney World easily beats Disneyland since it has the indoor temple section. FRONTIERLAND FANTASYLAND Peter Pan’s Flight - Disneyland / Disney World Mad Tea Party - Disneyland / Disney World TOMORROWLAND MICKEY'S TOONTOWN / FAIR

By Kirsten Anderson Dwayne Johnson, who has probably been forbidden by Disney to be even seen near the Tomorrowland section of their theme park. Dwayne Johnson, who has probably been forbidden by Disney to be even seen near the Tomorrowland section of their theme park.

By podcast@meanderingmouse.com Headphones suggested** Walt Disney World Find out what happens when I decide that I need to get out of town and book a trip to Walt Disney World 18 hours before the plane leaves the ground. You'll follow me from my home in Houston, through the airports, a strange stop on the East Coast, and all t...

By podcast@meanderingmouse.com Made for Headphones** Doug aka DisneyParkHopper turns in another behind the scenes look at Disney attractions or what we like to call backstage meanderings: From DisneyParkHopper: In this Backstage Meandering, I take you through the history of two similar locations in Disneyland an...

By podcast@meanderingmouse.com Made for Headphones** Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all you Meandering Mouse listeners. Releasing on Dec. 25th, 2007, enjoy this new podcast as a Meandering Mouse Christmas gift tucked neatly under your tree. Thanks for a wonderful year of podcasting and fun over on thedpn.com. In th...

By John Frost Steven's replacement will be Val Bunting, a Walt Disney World veteran of 31 years. Bunting helped open Animal Kingdom and most recently was general manager of the Magic Kingdom. I'm really liking this trend of promoting long term theme park employees. Reminds me of the best years of Disneyl...

By podcast@meanderingmouse.com Headphones HIGHLY suggested* Join myself and Coconut Wireless / Joel from The DPN forums as we take out first steps into Tokyo Disneyland. We take notice of the differences seen at this Magic Kingdom park and take you along with us to enjoy all 3 of the "mountains." It's another journey into a...

By the crew Charles Phoenix's Retro Disneyland Slide Show Experience long-gone attractions like the Phantom Boats, Flying Saucers, Indian Village, the Carousel of Progress, and others. See the original attractions on Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Frontierland.