Posts tagged with: "magic kingdom"

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Disney tests new meet-and-greet queue system

Disney has begun testing a new meet-and-greet queueing system this week at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Instructions posted at the meet-and-greet direct parents to wait in line while their children play in an adjacent playground. When a certain point in the queue is... [More]

Disney tourist arrested for fake bomb threat

A German tourist visiting Walt Disney World this week was arrested on the charge of making a false bomb threat while in The Magic Kingdom. The tourist, Jochen Naumann of Leipzig, Germany, allegedly told a Disney employee that he had two bombs in his... [More]

Space Mountain's soft (re)open at Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom held a soft opening for a lucky few guests this past weekend. Early thoughts on the opening from the guests in attendance seem to agree that the attraction is very similar to the Space Mountain of... [More]

Disney reveals MK Space Mountain queue details

Disney has revealed some interesting details about the new queue in the revamped Space Mountain scheduled to reopen next year at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The new queue will offer guests waiting to board the ride an opportunity to play video games. The number of... [More]

Princess Tiana makes Walt Disney World debut

Disney's newest princess, Tiana, made her debut at the Magic Kingdom this past Monday, October 26. Besides meet-and-greets with guests, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters from the motion picture will star in "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!," a rousing, colorful procession with a jazz-filled... [More]

Video: Revamped Tomorrowland Transit Authority

We showed you a two-part video of a Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) ride-through a couple weeks ago, but another has been released to Youtube showcasing the attraction in its entirety. As was previously mentioned, not too much has changed with the PeopleMover, short of... [More]

Video: Buzz Lightyear's welcome back to earth

In a push to promote youth interest in space programs, Buzz Lightyear joined a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station and returned to earth this past month. The shuttle--with Buzz on board--blasted off on May 31, 2008 and returned Sept. 9, 2009,... [More]

Video: Magic Kingdom Space Mountain ride-thru

While there isn't yet much to see, new video of Space Mountain has been released. The video takes the viewer on the recently revamped Tomorrowland Transit Authority people mover. You may notice that "Mr. Tom Morrow" is sadly no longer mentioned on the TTA... [More]

Mickey moving out in Fantasyland refurb

As part of the now-official Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom, and the subsequent removal/re-theming of Mickey's Toontown Fair, Mickey and Minnie will be relocating to Town Square, according to a new report from Jim Hill. According to the article, Imagineers working on the... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 22, 2009

Today on Side Attractions we take a look at the Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain construction, Disney's hot dogs and Halloween Horror Nights 2009 promotional goodies and construction. • Orlando United has some great photos of the construction progress over at Space Mountain in Disney's... [More]

Disney's Fantasyland to get makeover by 2013

Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in WDW will receive a massive makeover that is scheduled for completion by 2013. The highlight of the makeover will be the new Little Mermaid dark ride that will guide visitors on a musical odyssey with Aerial and friends.... [More]

Disney's Transit Authority reopening delayed

It seems the Tomorrowland Transit Authority at the Magic Kingdom will remain closed to the public a bit longer. The people mover has been closed for quite some time while it and Space Mountain are refurbished. The TTA was expected to reopen to the... [More]

Disney World performer perishes after fall

A Walt Disney World performer has died after suffering a fall during a performance last week. 47-year-old Mark Priest was performing in "Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial" at the Magic Kingdom when the accident occurred. At point during the show, which leads guests through tests... [More]

Walt Disney World outs 2010 Dining Plan pricing

Walt Disney World has released complete details, including pricing, for its 2010 Dining Plan (PDF Link) options. Two of the three available plans have seen a price increases, most up $2 per day compared to 2009 pricing. For the Quick Service Dining Plan, Adults... [More]

2009 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates

Dates for the 2009 edition of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, held annually at the Magic Kingdom park in the Walt Disney World resort, have been announced. This year's festivities will include "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade," featuring dancing snowflakes, toy soldiers, a... [More]

Walt Disney World raises ticket prices

Despite a number of ongoing promotions to encourage potential guests to visit during the economic downturn, Disney has announced that it will be increasing ticket prices at its Walt Disney World parks beginning Sunday. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the price of an adult... [More]

Disney's Tomorrowland deserted at MK

It seems that Tomorrowland at Disney's Magic Kingdom has fallen silent in the wake of the Space Mountain rehabilitation. The new Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration is shuttered, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority hangs motionless, and guests have almost no reason to visit area. It's expected that... [More]

Petty Driving plans Disney location ad boost

The Richard Petty Driving Experience, which operates in more than 20 different locations, is preparing to spend the lion's share of its marketing budget on its Walt Disney World location. Speaking with the Orlando Sentinel, Mike Bartelli, chief marketing officer with the Richard Petty... [More]

Disney World continues free dining promotion

Walt Disney World has announced that it is extending its free dining promotion through December, albeit with slightly modified terms. Originally scheduled to end on Oct. 3, the revised promotion will run until December 17, with a four-day blackout period around Thanksgiving, the Orlando... [More]

iPhone app 'Disney at Work: MK' now available

A new iPhone application titled "Disney at Work: Magic Kingdom" is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application was developed by Jeff Kober at MousePlanet and focuses on how each of the areas and attractions in the Magic Kingdom really work.... [More]

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