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Mickey's Toontown Fair's Last Day Is In February 2011

If you want to visit the Magic Kingdom before Mickey's Toontown Fair closes, you'd better start planning soon. That particular area of the park is set to be closed on February 11, 2011, as part of the ongoing Fantasyland expansion.

This isn't exactly shocking news as Disney had announced plans to "repurpose" Goofy's Barnstormer when the first news of the expansion hit. However, it is a bit of sad news as the Fair has become a fixture at the kingdom and is a popular stop among the character-seeking set.

Winnie the Pooh Attraction Loses FASTPASS Option Temporarily

Oh Bother. The Winnie the Pooh attraction at Walt Disney World will be temporarily closed to FASTPASS users from September 17 until mid-November due to construction.

The large tree that was a part of "Pooh's Playful Spot" playground has been temporarily relocated to a home at "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." There are a variety of other signs of construction in the area that may deter some Disney fans. Not to worry, though, the attraction will remain open until October 25th.

Beginning on October 25 the ride will close until November 15th for refurbishments.

Changes to Fantasyland Expansion Plans

The fact that bulldozers have already gone to work might lead you to believe that the plans for the Fantasyland update were long since finalized. According to an interview with the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs in the Orlando Sentinel, this is not the case.

Appointments Available at Harmony Barbershop

If the long wait for a haircut at the Harmony Barbershop has kept you from getting your haircut we have good news. According to Stitch Kingdom the Barbershop will begin taking appointments.

While this might not please those who are unaware of the change, it should be good news for those who like to plan ahead. Long lines typically form outside the barber shop.

The Harmony Barber Shop is open from 9am-6pm daily. Cuts for adults are under $20 and cuts for kids are $14.

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Liberty Tree Tavern is Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 365 Days a Year

Happy Thanksgiving! We've got plenty to be thankful for, especially with readers like you! Any time that you can gather your family around a table and enjoy a good meal is cause for celebration, and even more so when you get to do so in Walt Disney World. I just can't think of a better place to share a Thanksgiving meal at than Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom.

Package Pick Up at Walt Disney World Theme Parks

You don't have to worry about schlepping your bags and packages along with you while shopping your way through Walt Disney World. Disney offers several options to make your touring run smoothly without having to worry about your precious gifts and mementos.

Favorite Activites for Your Arrival Night

We asked our Facebook Fans what their favorite arrival day activities were and the overwhelming response was that they head right to the parks! Starting off at the Magic Kingdom or grabbing at drink around Epcot's World Showcase seem to be the most popular ways to go. However, if you're flight is scheduled to get in later at night or you experience some travel delays there are still fantastic ways to kick off your magical journey.

Top of the World Lounge

The Top of the World Lounge is a special gem reserved for Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort's Bay Lake Tower. High up on the on the 16th floor of the tower, this retro-modern retreat offers 77 seats and a full service bar overlooking the Magic Kingdom.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Both Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are popular events at Disney but often I'm asked which one is better. To be honest I don't think there is one right answer to this question but I do think that individually one can be better for you!

Looking Back: Legend of the Lion King

We are traveling back to the 90's (and early 2000's) today to reminisce about The Legend of the Lion King. This attraction was the predecessor to the successful Lion King show on Broadway.

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Legend of the Lion King opened in 1994 in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland Theater and replaced the Magic Journeys 3D movie, which had been the main attraction at the Fantasyland Theater since 1987. Interestingly enough the Lion King show and the Lion King movie were being developed at the same time.

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The Best Places to Watch a Parade in Magic Kingdom

Updated August 2018

Trying to find a spot to watch one of the parades in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Theme Park can be a stressful experience if you don't know where to go. We have compiled a list for you including some of our places to catch the show, and tossed in a little Disney parade viewing etiquette to boot!

Main Street Barber Shop

Did you know that you can get a haircut in the Magic Kingdom? The Harmony Barber Shop is an actual, functioning barber shop that guests can visit for a haircut or a beard and/or mustache trim.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Costume Tips for Grown-Ups

Wearing a costume to the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a fun way to add even more magic to your vacation and help you truly feel like a kid again. It's exciting to get into the spirit of the evening and fully immerse yourself in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom as you trick"or-treat your way through the park.

Looking Back: The Mickey Mouse Revue

One of the three attractions at Magic Kingdom on opening day in 1971, the Mickey Mouse Revue was a dream of Walt Disney's and delighted fans for years before it was sent to Tokyo Disneyland in 1980.

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