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Magic Kingdom

Browse all content related to Magic Kingdom below. For details on planning, see our Magic Kingdom Planning Guide.

Batter Up! A Brownie, Cookie Tart, and Specialty Mickey Roll Debut at Magic Kingdom

Batter Up! A Brownie, Cookie Tart, and Specialty Mickey Roll Debut at Magic Kingdom

If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom in the near future, you might care to save a bit of room for something sweet. Disney has introduced a…

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Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Joins List of Ride Refurbishments

Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Joins List of Ride Refurbishments

Disney has announced that Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid will close for a brief refurbishment starting July 21, 2025. At this…

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Closing Date Announced for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Closing Date Announced for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Earlier this year, Disney announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin would close in August to undergo an extensive refurbishment that includes updates to the…

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Hours and Route Announced for Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Parade

Hours and Route Announced for Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Parade

Showtimes have been posted for Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. The parade is scheduled to debut on the evening…

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Now Available: Magic Kingdom’s Fourth of July Fireworks Schedule for 2025

Magic Kingdom will host Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky this year on July 3rd and July 4th. Both evenings,…

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NEW: Walt Disney World Railroad to Operate Modified Route Starting July 7th

NEW: Walt Disney World Railroad to Operate Modified Route Starting July 7th

Earlier today, we shared the closure date for the Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Rivers of America in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom….

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New Details About Cars-themed Area “Piston Peak National Park” Coming to Magic Kingdom

New Details About Cars-themed Area “Piston Peak National Park” Coming to Magic Kingdom

Along with the announcement of closure dates for Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat (here), Disney shared details about…

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Closing Timeline for Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

Closing Timeline for Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

Disney has shared that Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will begin closing on July 7th (2025). Per the Disney Parks Blog, Imagineers…

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Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Closing on July 7th

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Closing on July 7th

Disney has shared that the Liberty Square Riverboat, Rivers of America, and Tom Sawyer Island will begin closing on July 7th (2025). Per the Disney…

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Opening Date Announced for ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ – Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Parade

Opening Date Announced for ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ – Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Parade

A new era of nighttime entertainment is on the horizon at Magic Kingdom. Disney has announced the official debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night…

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New Pirates-Themed Lounge Name Revealed “The Beak and Barrel” at Magic Kingdom

Ahoy, me hearties! Disney has announced that The Beak and Barrel, a pirates-themed lounge, will open later this year in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park….

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Celebrate Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom with 2 New Character Dance Parties

Celebrate Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom with 2 New Character Dance Parties

Those visiting Magic Kingdom this summer will have two new ways to participate in Disney’s Cool Kid Summer celebration! Between May 27th and September 1st,…

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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to Receive Updates at Magic Kingdom

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to Receive Updates at Magic Kingdom

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will receive significant updates later this year. Those updates will include a new show scene, updated ride…

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Disney Vacation Club’s McKim’s Mile House Opens at Magic Kingdom

Disney Vacation Club’s McKim’s Mile House Opens at Magic Kingdom

You may remember that a new lounge was announced last Fall for Disney Vacation Club members visiting Magic Kingdom. At the time, the lounge was…

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First Look at ‘Coco’ Nighttime Parade Float for Disney Starlight and Attraction Poster

First Look at ‘Coco’ Nighttime Parade Float for Disney Starlight and Attraction Poster

Per the Disney Parks Blog, we are just a few months away from the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night, Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime…

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New Ride Vehicle Concept Sketches Released for Cars Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom

New Ride Vehicle Concept Sketches Released for Cars Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom

As you likely know, Disney announced a new Cars-themed area would be coming to Magic Kingdom at last year’s D23 Ultimate Fan Event. Then, today…

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Concept Art for ‘Disney Starlight’ Princess Unit Revealed (Pays Homage to Mary Blair)

Concept Art for ‘Disney Starlight’ Princess Unit Revealed (Pays Homage to Mary Blair)

Disney has shared new concept art for the upcoming nighttime parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, set to debut this summer at Magic Kingdom….

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Disney Shares New Nighttime Parade Name ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ at Magic Kingdom

Disney Shares New Nighttime Parade Name ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ at Magic Kingdom

Disney has released the full name of the new nighttime parade, which is expected to debut at Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2025. The…

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NEW DVC Lounge coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

McKim’s Mile House, a New Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge Opening Date Announced

Disney Vacation Club has announced new details for the member lounge that will take over the former Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom. The new…

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Three Changes You Need to Be Aware of If You’re Visiting Magic Kingdom Between Christmas and New Years in 2024

It’s the busiest time of year–the week between Christmas and New Year’s at Walt Disney World. If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom during this time, you’ll…

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Big Thunder Mountain to Close for Extended Refurbishment + Something New!

Big Thunder Mountain to Close for Extended Refurbishment + Something New!

Disney has announced that Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment in early 2025. The Walt Disney World website indicates that the attraction will reopen…

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New: TRON: Lightcycle Run Will Offer a Standby Queue Beginning September 9, 2024

New: TRON: Lightcycle Run Will Offer a Standby Queue Beginning September 9, 2024

Walt Disney World has released details that a standby queue will be available for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Here’s the official language…

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D23 Expo Excites Walt Disney World Fans with a Lengthy List of What’s To Come

D23 Expo Excites Walt Disney World Fans with a Lengthy List of What’s To Come

This weekend, Disney hosted the annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. Called the Ultimate Fan Event, it’s the major event of the year where fans…

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Magic Kingdom Transportation Map, Locations, and Options

Not only is Magic Kingdom the Most Magical Place on Earth, but it’s also one of the busiest. A visit to the theme park is…

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Magic Kingdom Multi Pass Lightning Lane Strategies

Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass Strategies to Maximize Your Day

It’s your first day at Walt Disney World, and you have plans to visit Magic Kingdom. You roll out of bed, wake up the family,…

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Guide

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide (2024)

“We’re simply having a wonderful Christmastime!” I can’t help but smile as I reminisce about the many Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties I’ve attended. Those…

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Tony's Town Square Review

Review: Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom

Over the years, I’ve read many negative reviews of Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom. The best reviews classified the restaurant as a mediocre place…

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide (2024)

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide (2024)

When I think of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, the first image that comes to mind is one of Mickey-shaped pumpkins flickering to the…

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Magic Kingdom After Hours Review

Magic Kingdom After Hours Review (Is It Worth It?)

This article reviews Magic Kingdom After Hours, an extra-ticketed event offered on select evenings throughout the year. We’ll discuss whether or not Disney After Hours…

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Be Our Guest Review (Dinner at the Beast’s Castle in Magic Kingdom)

Be Our Guest Review (Dinner at the Beast’s Castle in Magic Kingdom)

“And now we invite you to relax. Let us pull up a chair as the dining room proudly presents your dinner.” –Beauty and the Beast….

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