Home » Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom

News

POSTED Sat, 05/28/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Woman Who Lost Consciousness After Riding Space Mountain Improving

Miranda Baldwin, an English woman who was found to be unconscious after riding the Magic Kingdom attraction Space Mountain last weekend, remains in the hospital but looks to be improving.

The 48-year-old is still in the intensive care unit at Dr. P Phillips Hospital near Orlando, Florida. A sheriff's statement and family comments have said that the woman is now alert and responding to commands. The woman's exact condition or ailment has not been released.

POSTED Sun, 05/22/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

The Enchanted Tiki Room Will Reopen This Summer

Disney recently announced that its Magic Kingdom attraction, the Enchanted Tiki Room, will reopen sometime this summer after a facelift. Shut down in January due to a fire, the latest version of this classic is said to be "reminiscent of the original show" called Tropical Serenade.

This will be at least the second revamping of the attraction. In 1998, the show added "Now Under New Management" to its name and included appearances by Iago from "Aladdin" and Zuzu from "The Lion King."

We'll keep you posted on specific dates for this fan favorite's reopening as we get them.

POSTED Sat, 05/21/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Crews Battled Brush Fire At Disney This Week

Fire crews found themselves battling to contain a brush fire at the Walt Disney World Resort this past week. The blaze, which flared up in a wooded area between the Fort Wilderness Resort and a Magic Kingdom parking lot, first drew fire crews last Sunday.

Bob Jones, an assistant chief with Reedy Creek Emergency Services, said the fire flared up to 5 acres at one point. Neither the resort or park were in any danger, though the fire did spew a lot of smoke in its immediate vicinity.

POSTED Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Disney's Night of Joy Tickets On Sale Now

Disney's Night of Joy, an after-hours Christian music event at the Magic Kingdom, will be held this year September 9 and 10. Tickets for the two-night musical gathering are on sale now.

This year's lineup of artists feature some well-known names in the Christian scene. Performing for the first night of the celebration are Group 1 Crew, Francesca Battistelli, Sidewalk Prophets, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Matthew West, Disciple and Newsboys. The second night will feature performances by TobyMac, Jars of Clay, MercyMe, Marvin Sapp, VaShawn Mitchell, Sanctus Real, Chris August and Kutless.

POSTED Fri, 04/15/2011 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Fantasyland Expansion Continues as Beast's Castle Emerges

It's pretty well known Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is undergoing a pretty hefty expansion that will take some time to complete. Work is going strong as is evidenced by the sneak peek of the Beast's castle released this week on the Disney Parks Blog. Currently, the castle is under construction and being pieced together.

POSTED Wed, 04/06/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

25 Percent Off Dining at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Who doesn't like saving time and money, especially when it comes to dining at the Disney parks? Back by popular demand is a voucher good for 25% off of select quick-service restaurants at both Disney World and Disneyland during the busy week of April 17-23, 2011.

This week, one of the busiest in the parks, can make for long waits during peak dining times; the voucher encourages diners to eat on "off" or "down" times for lunch and dinner. The fine print? You must purchase an entree and also must eat before 11:30 a.m. for lunch or between 3:00-4:30 p.m. for dinner.

POSTED Sun, 04/03/2011 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Meet Mickey Using FastPass

It's a nice feature to save time on beloved Magic Kingdom favorites like Space Mountain, and now it can be used to skip the line to meet Mickey Mouse. You read that right: guests at the Magic Kingdom can now use FastPass to meet the Mouse himself in his new digs at the Town Squre Theater.

FastPass to see Mickey works the same as for any other attraction: grab a FastPass ticket and come back between the times printed on top of the ticket to jump the front of the line.

POSTED Wed, 02/09/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Super Bowl MVP Takes Part in Disney Parade

Not long after his team came out victorious against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers exclaimed those famous words for the cameras: "I'm going to Disney World!" And so he did.

Walt Disney World welcomed the Super Bowl XLV MVP to the Magic Kingdom earlier this week. Rodgers, who threw three touchdown passes and helped lead his team to the ultimate football victory, took part in a ticker tape parade that celebrated the Packers' win.

POSTED Sun, 01/30/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Snow White Attraction to Close as Fantasyland Expands

While Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom seems to be a number one destination for the eight-and-under set, we know there are some grown ups out there who aren't opposed to spending some time with Dumbo, Pooh and Snow White. For those of you who fit that description, we thought we'd recap the latest news of the ongoing Fantasyland expansion.

POSTED Thu, 01/27/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
In:

Main Street Gallery to Host the Artist SHAG

To help celebrate its 40th anniversary in style, Walt Disney World has teamed up with artists for some commemorative, magical and unique artwork. SHAG is one of those artists who has created a signature piece for Disney that captures the essence of Disney's opening back in 1971.

Forum Posts

New Theater Coming Main Street U.S.A. - Let's Talk Location!
Ongoing Trip Report Golf Camp 2018
New Security Checkpoints For Magic Kingdom
Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater. Occasional Vlog #31
Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. Occasional Vlog #30
Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. Occasional Vlog #30
Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater. Occasional Vlog #29
The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh August 2016. Occasional Vlog #28
Keeping The Tomorrow In Tomorrowland
WDWFGU Big Fall Meet Pre-Trip Report with final plans!!!!

Articles

POSTED Mon, 05/21/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
In:

Escape the Weather at Disney World

Florida weather can be unpredictable, one minute its sunny and the next its pouring down rain. Unfortunately, Disney World is no exception so you should be prepared with an "in case of rain" plan! We've compiled a list of places to escape the weather at Disney World for you.

Eat while it Rains! Grabbing a bit to eat while its raining is a great way to stay dry, kill time, and enjoy some of the delicious eats available in the parks!

POSTED Tue, 05/15/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

Restaurants and Lounges with a Magic Kingdom Fireworks View

Watching Wishes from the comfort of one of Disney's elegant restaurants or lounges outside of the Park is a relaxing and comfortable way to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks. With the music piped into each of these locations, you don't miss a moment of the magic. Climate control and a great cocktail make the experience even better.

POSTED Mon, 05/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

Card Trading Tips for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is a fun, interactive game that Walt Disney World guests can play while while spending time in the Magic Kingdom. Sorcerers Spell Cards are given out in small packs at the Firehouse Recruiting Station, and guests may obtain one pack a day, per park ticket. With these cards, guests are directed to head out into the park and fight evil.

POSTED Fri, 05/04/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

Creating Your Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Deck

The craze for Disney's new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game at Walt Disney World is growing quickly. Barely two months after it's official launch and there are collector sites, blogs, and rumors popping up across the web dedicated to this fun new attraction. Disney's Imagineers are still tweeking known game play problems, but the busy summer season is coming and more guests than every will be playing.

POSTED Tue, 04/17/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

The Basics of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Are you looking for a fun new way to spend some time at the Magic Kingdom? Why not give Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom a try! Disney's new live action role play game opened in February and guests have been lining up to save the Kingdom ever since.

POSTED Mon, 04/16/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

It's the Walt Disney World Marathon's 20th Anniversary

Coming in 2013 the Walt Disney World Marathon will be celebrating it's 20th Anniversary Race during a fun filled weekend of activities for all ages. Race weekend (January 10th-13th, 2013) hosts fun events for families to enjoy that stress the importance of physical fitness for every age.

POSTED Tue, 02/28/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
In:

Profile of an Imagineer: Bill Martin

Can you imagine getting a phone call asking you to help out with Walt Disney's newest venture, building a new theme park? That is exactly what happened to Bill Martin.

POSTED Tue, 01/24/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
In:

Disney's Princess 1/2 Marathon Weekend

RunDisney events are becoming increasingly popular not only with established athletes, but they are reaching out to a whole new population of Disney lovers and are inspiring them to get fit. The next big event coming up on the runDisney schedule will bring together women from around the world for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend on Feb. 24-26, 2012. Does you Fairy Godmother Carry a Stopwatch?

POSTED Wed, 01/11/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
In:

Profile of an Imagineer: Rolly Crump

Considered a "true original" even among Disney Imagineers, Rolly Crump has had a hand in some of the most popular Disney animated features as well as attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

POSTED Wed, 12/28/2011 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
In:

5 Photos to Get at Magic Kingdom

Where ever you look in Magic Kingdom people are taking pictures. For some of us not-so-great photographer types that can be a little intimidating. I tend to feel a little inadequate snapping pictures on my iPhone when the person next to me is using a dslr (not that I dislike them I am just a little jealous that they have an amazing camera and I have a cell phone).

We have compiled what we think are the 5 photos that everyone should get at some point in their life at Magic Kingdom.