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POSTED Thu, 04/07/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Disney Early Morning Magic Event Coming to the Magic Kingdom

Disney has recently announced another new hard ticket event for the Magic Kingdom. This one, Disney Early Morning Magic, takes place before the park opens and includes access to three attractions plus breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus.

POSTED Thu, 06/12/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Features Faux Grass and Trees

The lush landscape at the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom is all an illusion.

What looks like real grass, trees, and shrubs is actually Disney magic hard at work. There are 350 fake shrubs, 55 synthetic trees, and fake grass at the Mine Train location. But there's also 20,000 real shrubs and 150 live oaks, cedars, and birches at the site.

POSTED Mon, 05/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Officially Opens to Magic Kingdom Guests on May 28

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has an official opening date at the Magic Kingdom.

The final piece of the New Fantasyland expansion will open to guests on May 28.

The date was announced at a media event that featured a preview and official dedication of the new coaster.

POSTED Wed, 04/30/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Queue for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Feature Interactive Gem Sorting Station

Guests waiting in line for the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train won't have a chance to be bored.

Disney has announced that the ride will feature an interactive queue to keep guests entertained while they wait.

The first interactive opportunity is a gemstone sorting station located at a 15-foot digital sluice box. Guests will have the chance to sort jewels into different trays, matching the jewels by color and shape.

POSTED Mon, 01/13/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Fans a Behind the Scenes Look at the Cars for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is set to open later this spring at the Magic Kingdom and will be the final addition in New Fantasyland.

As fans eagerly await the debut of the new attraction, Disney Imagineering is giving everyone a sneak peek into what it takes to produce the themed cars for the ride.

In this video, Imagineers Ben VanBeusekon and Mary Mac Eachin explain the creative process behind the creation of the mine cars.

POSTED Tue, 12/17/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Fantasyland Celebrates One Year Anniversary at the Magic Kingdom

New Fantasyland, which was the largest expansion at the Magic Kingdom, celebrated its one year anniversary on December 6.

On its opening day last year there was an official dedication ceremony with Once Upon a Time star Ginnifer Goodwin, recording star Jordin Sparks, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs.

POSTED Wed, 12/11/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are Two of the Highlights for 2014 at Walt Disney World

Next year promises to be a very magical year for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort with the opening of a new attraction and the debut of a new parade at the Magic Kingdom, plus much more.

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is set to open in the spring of 2014, completing the New Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The ride takes guests on a musical ride through the mines, and was inspired by the classic animated film.

POSTED Wed, 07/17/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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First Mine Train Car for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

A few weeks ago we reported that the last piece of track was completed on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland. And now we can report that another piece of the attraction has made its way to the Magic Kingdom - the first train car was delivered to the Magic Kingdom.

The train car is being kept in a backstage area under the watchful eyes of Imagineers, and will soon receive a themed paint job.

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Look! Look! The Walls are Down for the Seven Dwarfs Mine

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POSTED Mon, 10/10/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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45 Things to Love About the Magic Kingdom in Honor of the Theme Park’s 45th Anniversary Year

The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 45th anniversary on October 1 so it seems like a good time to expand on our top 10 list of things to love about the Magic Kingdom and take it all the way to 45! When you sit down and really think about it, there are more than 45 things you might love about the Magic Kingdom, but somehow we narrowed it down..

POSTED Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Best Magic Kingdom Attractions to Ride at Night

The nighttime hours at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are a completely different experience than the daytime hours. At Epcot the sidewalks twinkle in Future World and the World Showcase pavilions light up, and I still get lost in the dark at Disney's Hollywood Studios. I haven't yet experienced the Animal Kingdom after dark but it's on my "to do" list. And my favorite park after dark? The Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Mon, 09/19/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ten Things to Love About the Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 45th anniversary this October so it only seems fitting to spend some time talking about 10 things we love about the original Walt Disney World Resort theme park. This park is more than just the iconic attractions that we all know and love, so let's check out what made the list this time around.

POSTED Thu, 08/18/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love Fantasyland

It could be said that Fantasyland is the beating heart of Disney Parks, a fairy tale world that ignites the imaginations of both old and young. The centerpiece of it all a towering castle where we learn that dreams do come true, and happily ever after is possible. There is so much to see and do in the recently expanded Fantasyland that choosing just 5 things simply doesn't do it justice. But I'm going to give it a try, so read on to find out (in no particular order) five reasons I love Fantasyland.

POSTED Mon, 01/12/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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15 Things You Should Do at Walt Disney World in 2015

It's the New Year, so that means everyone is making (and breaking) resolutions. As a Disney fan it seems only fitting that we make some Disney-themed resolutions too. And so we have come up with 15 things that Disney fans should do at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2015. We've included food, rides, experiences, and more to our list of things we can't wait to do this year.

POSTED Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun Facts About Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland

Traci shared with us yesterday that the official opening date for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland has been announced!

POSTED Tue, 04/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Previewing The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The last bit of the New Fantasyland is still under construction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, but each day fans get a little closer to getting to ride on the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train." The opening date is set for "later this Spring" but when exactly we still don't know. Walls have been down and a there were even some test riders recently. The rock-work is getting its finishing touches and the top of the mountain planted.