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POSTED Fri, 03/16/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Three Fantasyland Expansion Attractions Now Open

Guests heading out to Magic Kingdom this spring will have the chance to take in three new attractions in the theme park's Storybook Circus portion of Fantasyland. This part of the ongoing Fantasyland expansion is now in what's called a "soft-opening" phase. The new attractions include:

  • The first section of "Dumbo, the Flying Elephant"
  • The Goofy roller coaster: "The Barnstormer, Starring The Great Goofini" roller coaster
  • "The Fantasyland Train Station"
POSTED Mon, 03/05/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Monorail Hours Changed

The Walt Disney World monorail's hours have been changed because of work on the DVC addition at the Grand Floridian.

Guests can expect the Magic Kingdom resort loop to be closed each day from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The change started March 2nd and it is said Disney is planning to have the work done by the end of March.

POSTED Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Entertainment Fastpass To Be Tested At Magic Kingdom

Word out of Walt Disney World has it that the Magic Kingdom will be the spot for a new Fastpass trial this month. During March, Disney will be testing their famous Fastpass system with their nighttime entertainment.

Cast members will distribute the Fastpasses by hand to guests on random days in March between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Guests lucky enough to be a part of the experiment will be able to return to the Castle hub at the time printed on the Fastpass. From there, the cast members will be on hand to help direct guests in order to watch that night's fireworks show or nighttime parade.

POSTED Sun, 02/26/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Magic Kingdom's 'One More Disney Day' Schedule Revealed

For those of you lucky enough to be heading to the Magic Kingdom next week to participate in Walt Disney World's celebration of Leap Year, here is the schedule of that park's happenings on February 29.

Attractions

  • Country Bear Jamboree -10 am on Wednesday to 6 am on Thursday
  • Haunted Mansion 6 am on Wednesday to 5 am on Thursday
  • It's a Small World 6 am on Wednesday to 4 am on Thursday
  • Liberty Square Riverboat 11 am on Wednesday to 7 pm on Wednesday
POSTED Fri, 02/24/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Rumors: Agent P & Fantasyland

What is Walt Disney World without a few rumors floating around out here in cyberspace? Here are a few choice morsels bumping around the net; keep in mind these are merely rumors at this time.

First off, there is some talk going around about the Kim Possible Adventure at Epcot getting a makeover a la Phineas and Ferb. Rumor has it the Adventure will be reworked with "Agent P" (a.k.a. Perry the Platypus) taking a starring role. If this does pan out, look for the changeover to happen sometime this summer.

POSTED Tue, 02/14/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Stop and Smell the Roses This Valentine's Day at Magic Kingom

While this story isn't exactly breaking Disney news, in honor of Valentine's Day, we thought we'd highlight this story about the award-winning roses at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Wed, 02/01/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Expected To Debut in February

Last fall, we brought you news about a new role playing game coming to the Magic Kingdom sometime this year. Turns out, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is expected to make its debut in Magic Kingdom sometime this month.

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom looks to be a role playing game that will have guests trying to find and defeat some twenty villains throughout the park. The goal? To stop the bad guys from taking pieces of Merlin's broken crystal ball by casting spells on them using various cards.

POSTED Tue, 01/17/2012 - 22:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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President Obama To Visit Disney World

President Barack Obama will be in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World this Thursday to "unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel."

At this time, the specifics of the tourism plans aren't readily available, but Blain Rethmeier, senior vice president of public affars at the U.S. Travel Association had this to say:

We understand that he [Obama] is going to trumpet the value of travel generally and improve facilitation for international travel, especially from China and Brazil.

POSTED Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Dumbo Ride At Fantasyland Recently Tested

Progress is certainly being made at the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion. Recently, the new and improved Dumbo ride was spotted being tested in preparation for its expected debut in February.

Dumbo looks to have received some upgrades in this new imagining of the classic attraction. First off, sources note the ride will fly clockwise and is the first ride in any of the Disney parks to do so. Next, the ride's topper also looks to be getting a makeover with Timothy Mouse being replaced by a "bevy of storks."

POSTED Sun, 01/01/2012 - 22:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Magic Kingdom To Stay Open 24 Hours on February 29

In honor of 2012 being a leap year, Disney will mark the occasion with a historical first - keeping the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland Park in California open for a full 24 hours.

Look for both parks to open at 6 a.m. on February 29, 2012 and close at 6 a.m. March 1, 2012.

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POSTED Sun, 03/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 13

Spring is blooming all over, at least it is if you're at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida during Spring Fling! This weeklong Easter celebration is a Limited Time Magic event that only runs from March 25 through March 31, 2013 so hop on over and enjoy some of the exciting seasonal experiences and activities Disney has instore for you!

POSTED Wed, 03/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Cinderella Castle Photography Tips

It could be said that no trip to Walt Disney World would be complete without a picture or two of the magnificent Cinderella Castle. In fact of you haven't brought your own camera, you don't need to worry because Disney has PhotoPass photographers stationed all the way down Main Street USA to capture that shot of you standing directly in front of the castle. It's a vacation tradition for millions, but is a shot right down Main Street the best way to get a picture of the castle?

POSTED Tue, 03/12/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom

The Enchanted Tiki Room is one of the signature attractions in Adventureland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Present since opening day in 1971, it debuted as the 'Tropical Serenade' an almost identical copy of Walt's classic Disneyland hit.

POSTED Tue, 03/05/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World 2013 Park Maps

Walt Disney World has updated the Park Guide Maps for 2013! The changes offer a new modern design, with the notable lack of a Kodak logo after the end of their long time partnership. The new guide maps reflect the recent physical changes to the parks, such as the New Fantasyland, as well as technological inclusions to help guests move forward and stay informed during the MyMagic+ roll out.

POSTED Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Dole Whips With Rum at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Just another week now and the gates will open on the 20th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This year guests will be treated to an invasion of Chefs with a world class Garden Marketplace featuring fresh and exciting culinary delights located at Marketplace booths around World Showcase.

POSTED Sun, 02/24/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 9

The Dapper Dans are the classic Disney barbershop quartet that has been performing daily at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort since 1971. Known around the world, this harmonic group that's always seen as a quartet is actually comprised of upwards of twelve singers at each of the Disneyland style parks.

POSTED Tue, 02/05/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Breakfast in Liberty Square: Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Nothing is quite like hitting the park first thing in the morning to beat the crowds. But just because you're up and out early doesn't mean you should skip the most important meal of the day. Next time you're looking for a quick service breakfast at the Magic Kingdom, why not try one of our fan favorites.

POSTED Sat, 02/02/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 6

The Countdown to Super Sunday is going on at Walt Disney World from Friday February 1 to until Saturday February 9, 2013 it's a week long Super Sunday celebration.

POSTED Tue, 01/29/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid in the New Fantasyland

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, is the great new dark attraction located in the Enchanted Forest of the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. The ride opened this past December to great fanfare and has been delighting Walt Disney World guests who experience it.

POSTED Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Genealogical Exploration at Liberty Square's Heritage House

Update: We have heard rumors that this shop will be closing it's doors on January 4th, 2014.