Magic Kingdom

By John Frost This Sunday marks the official reopening of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Technically, it’s currently in soft open; which means it might experience some down time. (Heck, it might even experience downtime after Sunday).

By clubpenguin131 Altogether, Disney said, it added more than 60 bulk sanitizer dispensers between Disney World and Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Disney World’s four theme parks drew an estimated 47.1 million visitors last year. With the global H1N1 pandemic showing no sign of abating, Walt Disney World h...

By John Frost Artist Cardow has an interesting political cartoon related to the makeover Disney is supposedly giving Mickey Mouse. Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages! or get Orlando Hotels from $32! recommends Kelson Prime for web hosting and consulting.

The Pirates League in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom Park offers select groups a 50 percent discount off all packages now through January 3, 2010. The discount applies to all the items normally included in the First Mate, Empress and Captain Packages at The Pirates League. All package...

Who wouldn't love to see these smiling faces peeking back at you through the window? That's what happened to the Van Sant family after they were chosen "Family of the Day" this past September 5, at Toontown in the Magic Kingdom. Photo submitted by Kimberly Van Sant from Delray Beach, Florid...

By John Frost It’s Veterans Day. Time to turn to those you know who served in the armed forces and offer them a word of thanks or perhaps pick up their check for a free meal as many restaurants are doing this year. If you’re at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom today (we’ll be at the MK) make [...]Save up to $325 on Flo...

By John Frost Update: The Disneyland Version will officially open tomorrow. The LA Times has a preview. 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 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 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 The Blogster(noreply@blogger.com) The Orlando theme parks are always busy debuting brand new shows and attractions during the fall months. That goes for the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom as well! The hype continues to build surrounding The Princess and the Frog! We love to write about it here at OrlandoFunTicke...

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 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 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.

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 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 Basically, everyone in the Magic Kingdom was routed through Fantasyland or Tomorrowland down to where the old Galaxy Theater was located. From there the crowds went backstage into a parking lot and then out into Town Square. Alas, there were still a few bottlenecks, but for the most part, m...

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 ...

By Ann One of the most popular rides at any of the Disney attractions,  entirely due to the fame of the movies and their actors such as Johnny Depp, is Pirates of the Caribbean in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.  The movie mirrors the ride, such as the jail scene, waterfalls, ocean scenes and other very mem...

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.

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** Join me for a Magic Kingdom morning as I make my way across the Seven Seas Lagoon via the ferry boat and meander into Tomorrowland for a visit to the MILF. That's the Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor for those that haven't figured it out. And yes, that is funny :) And no, it's not my...

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 podcast@meanderingmouse.com Made for Headphones** This show will post live from the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. I flew down for a few days to check out the re-imagined Spaceship Earth while it is in it's preview phase. Of course, the holidays are in full swing here at Disney World so I took in Mickey's Very Merry Ch...

By podcast@meanderingmouse.com Headphones a must for this one - Uncompressed and untouched audio captured using a new recording rig which is ultra sensitive* Okay...so they held one last Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on FRIDAY Nov 2nd at the Magic Kingdom. Since Halloween fell on a Wednesday this year, they were giv...

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...