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POSTED Thu, 09/08/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom to Debut in 2012

This bit of news is for those of you who like role-playing games and Disney. Sometime in early 2012, Disney is planning on debuting a new game in the Magic Kingdom called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.

The adventure will feature Merlin the magician looking to pick out apprentice sorcerers from the park's guests. The new apprentices will then obtain clues and maps to help them defeat Disney villains.

POSTED Fri, 09/02/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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A Bit of Magic Kingdom Food News

For all of you WDW foodies out there, here is some news for you! It looks like there are a few new menu items to be had in the Magic Kingdom, including a Mickey pretzel.

Turns out, the pretzel is already popular at Disneyland and is being tested out at the Magic Kingdom. If you'd like to give the snack a try, head over to the Frontierland Pretzel Wagon (look for it between the Pecos Bill Cafe and the Diamond Horseshoe); at present, this is the only location within WDW to sell this iconic treat.

POSTED Tue, 08/30/2011 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Night of Joy Artist Lineup Released

Night of Joy, a two-night Christian concert offering in the Magic Kingdom, is coming up in a few short weeks, and now Disney has released the schedule of who will be playing on September 9 and 10.

Friday, September 9

Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage

7:45 p.m. Jeremy Camp
9:50 p.m. Newsboys
11:55 p.m. Skillet

Galaxy Stage

7:30 p.m. Francesca Battistelli
9:25 p.m. Group 1 Crew
11:25 p.m. Matthew West

Rockettower Plaza Stage

7:45 p.m. Disciple
9:15 p.m. Disciple
10:50 p.m. Sidewalk Prophets
12:15 a.m. Sidewalk Prophets

POSTED Wed, 08/03/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Enchanted Tiki Room to Open This Month

The Enchanted Tiki Room, a Magic Kingdom attraction that can trace its roots back to the early days of the park, will be opening its doors to guests in less than two weeks.

The Adventureland attraction, which closed earlier this year due to a fire, has been receiving the Disney makeover treatment in preparation for its August 15 opening. Guests taking in the new and improved version of the Tiki Room will be treated to updated and remastered audio as well as a "state of the art show-control system."

POSTED Fri, 07/15/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Pares Down Monorail Hours

Disney has cut down on its monorail transportation hours this summer in an effort to give more maintenance time to the system.

Guests of Disney need to know that the monorail systems servicing Epcot and the Magic Kingdom will be shut down one hour after the parks' regular closing times. Also, it will remained closed during any of the parks' Extra Magic Hours.

These new hours of operation have already went into effect for Epcot and are set to start August 1 for the Magic Kingdom. Guests can still return to their cars and hotels from the parks via boats and buses.

POSTED Tue, 07/12/2011 - 15:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Tinkerbell To Return to Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is preparing to welcome back Tinkerbell and her Fairy Friends later this month.

After Toontown closed as part of the ongoing Fantasyland Expansion, Tinkerbell and the Fairies were temporarily moved to Epcot. Now, they have a new place at the Adventureland Veranda in the MK to meet and greet their fans.

Look for Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies in their new home starting July 28.

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POSTED Wed, 07/06/2011 - 02:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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No More Flynn Rider at Disney Play-and-Greet

The Magic Kingdom's Tangled play-and-greet is now without a familiar face. Flynn Rider, the hero from "Tangled," had his last day of meeting and greet fans alongside Rapunzel this past weekend.

Rest assured, Rapunzel will still greet guests daily in the Fairytale Garden near Cinderella's Castle. In response to the popularity of the show, the play-and-greet is set to run continously throughout the day to allow more guests to meet Rapunzel. The play-and-greet also features the assistance of Rapunzel's attendants who interact with guests.

POSTED Sun, 06/26/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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4th of July Events at Walt Disney World

It's almost that time of year again for all-things American. As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, here are some Disney celebration offerings from the happiest place on earth (a.k.a. Walt Disney World).

Head to the Magic Kingdom to see their fireworks extravaganza Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky. The show is set to run at 9 p.m. both July 3rd and 4th.

POSTED Thu, 06/23/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Executive Al Weiss To Retire

Al Weiss, the president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will be retiring from that role immediately after thirty-nine years of service. The decision was annouced through a letter distributed to Disney employees yesterday afternoon.

Weiss was eigtheen years old when he began his career with Disney as a worker in the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he's held more than twenty jobs with the company including finance manager and vice president of resort operations support. He also served as president of Disney world from 1994 - 2005.

POSTED Wed, 06/22/2011 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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40th Anniversary Collection by SHAG to Debut This Weekend

Back in January, we gave you a glimpse of the artist SHAG's take on commemorating the 40th anniversary of WDW. Now, the rest of the artist's renderings regarding Disney's 40th will be officially availalbe starting this Friday, June 24. In addition, the artist himself will be making apperances at WDW this weekend to celebrate the debut of the collection.

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POSTED Tue, 10/23/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Families Begin Moving into Golden Oak at Walt Disney World

Recently Disney happily announced that families had begun to move in to Golden Oak, the unique luxury residential complex located just minutes from the Magic Kingdom. Can you imagine waking up every day to hear the steam whistle from the Walt Disney World Railroad? Coming from far and wide families from Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest regions are now making their home in first phases of the elegant 450 lot complex.

POSTED Wed, 09/19/2012 - 10:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

It's time once again for the ghouls and goblins to gather at Walt Disney World's magic Kingdom for 23 spooktacular nights of fun during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

POSTED Fri, 09/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fantasyland's Be Our Guest Restaurant to Serve Alcohol with Dinner

Yesterday Disney Parks announced some of the biggest news in dining in their 40 year history. It's a groundbreaking decision to maintain the theme of a restaurant, and serve beer and wine at dinner in the Magic Kingdom. That's right.

POSTED Mon, 09/03/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Canoe Races of the World at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Today is Labor Day and we're celebrating the Disney Cast Members that make our Walt Disney World Vacations so very special with a look at a Cast Member tradition that goes back to Disneyland in 1963. I'm talking about the annual two-week event that is Canoe Races of the World (commonly referred to as C.R.O.W.) held in the Magic Kingdom, and in Disney Parks around the globe.

POSTED Tue, 08/21/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Night of Joy at Walt Disney World

It's just about two weeks until Disney's 2012 Night of Joy and there's an All-Star line up covering two nights of sensational, spiritual music. Night of Joy is an annual after-hours event at the Magic Kingdom that requires a special ticket. The event takes place on two nights in September 7-8, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each evening.

POSTED Mon, 07/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Original Space Mountain

This space-themed roller coaster, and fan favorite, can be found in all five of Disney's Magic Kingdom-style Parks. All five versions of the attraction have different queues and tracks, but all of them share that famous domed exterior, a space age exterior facade reaching into the sky. After seeing the popularity of the Matterhorn in Disneyland, Walt Disney was convinced that thrill rides had a place in his park and had plans drawn plans drawn up for the Space Mountain attraction.

POSTED Wed, 07/25/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

A Walt Disney World Vacation is a great thing no matter what time of year it is, but when the holidays come around it's even more magical. This year the holiday season begins on November 9th with decorations and activities starting all across the property. Disney's released a few details about just a few of the wondrous treats they have in store for guests traveling at this time.

POSTED Wed, 07/11/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Who says fairytales don't come true? They sure do during Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Where else do you get to run through Cinderella's Castle, meet your favorite princes and princesses, and get a "crown" for finishing?!

POSTED Wed, 07/04/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Main Street USA Flag Retreat Ceremony

Today our American friends and family all across the country are celebrating the events that set our forefathers to creating what is now an independent nation. While most will celebrate with BBQ, Beer and Fireworks (a worthy celebration if I've ever heard of one) some will recall with their families what has gone in to creating the United States of America.

POSTED Wed, 05/23/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Adventure on the Jungle Cruise

Over the years I have enjoyed many attractions and several have been my "favorite", but if there's one that always keeps me coming back for more, it's a relaxing cruise down the major rivers of Asia, Africa and South America. Just climb aboard one of the 15 ride vehicles like the Amazon Annie and you'll embark on one of Disney's most classic journeys. The magic of the Jungle Cruise.