Adam Roth’s 1/9/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday and took a ton of construction photos of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to share with us, so let’s see how the last large piece of New Fantasyland is coming along:

A lot of progress

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A lot of new track installed

It’s starting to look like a ride…

The loading station

A whole lot of Imagineers out at Mine Train

Pssst… Adam… they can see you…

Imagineer Chris Beatty looks mad at Adam…

We also spot Imagineer Eric Jacobson – Senior Vice President, Creative Development

The back of the mountain

Triton’s Treasures on the back side of the mountain is coming along nicely

Shingles going up on the Tangled restroom area

Almost finished…

We say goodbye to Cinderella Castle Dreamlights for this year…

And goodbye to the Christmas season…

Dirk Wallen’s 1/11/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us (including our first look at the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue), so let’s take a look:

More RFID entrances being installed at the Magic Kingdom

Kodak references still up at Town Square Theater

Plenty of Valentine’s Day treats available already

Some of the Hall of Champions facade is behind tarps again

The Adventureland Veranda is behind tarps now

This area next to Aloha Isle is behind tarps now too. We think it might be related to the Adventureland interactive game

Splash Mountain is closed until March

The ride is drained and a lot of the ride has already been ripped up

Seemingly overnight, props have been installed in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue

We can see a lot of things labeled “explosives”

For a queue that has always been pretty bland, it actually looks nice now

FastPass+ kiosk in the queue

A look across the Rivers of America at the new Fantasyland/Liberty Square pathway

The Tangled restrooms are looking great

Looks like they are almost done

No visible progress on Princess Fairytale Hall

The Cheshire Cafe sign is back

A new Walt Disney pin set was released with images of him on luggage

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom now has a mystery pin set

The Magic Kingdom map has changed again and for the first time in my lifetime, it does not have a Kodak logo

PhotoPass now graces the back cover instead of Kodak

New Concept Art Takes Us Inside Princess Fairytale Hall in New Fantasyland

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

An anonymous source was nice enough to send in the following pieces of never-before-seen concept art for Princess Fairytale Hall in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom:

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Here we see Princess Aurora with a backdrop from her film

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Princess Tiana appears with a bayou-backdrop

Based on this concept art, what do you think of Princess Fairytale Hall?

Next Week’s “Limited Time Magic”… LONG LOST FRIENDS WEEK! 1/21-27/13

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For one week only January 21st-27th, long-lost friends are returning to Magic Kingdom park and guests may have a rare chance to brush shoulders with classic characters in Town Square. Classic characters such as Clarabelle Cow, Horace Horsecollar, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, the Three Little Pigs and more will be appearing!

We will have more information on this breaking story as it becomes available.

VIDEO: Habit Heroes Quietly Re-Opens Inside Innoventions at Epcot

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

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Back in 2012, the Habit Heroes exhibit inside Innoventions at Epcot quickly opened and closed after a media firestorm concerning what many considered characters who were “fat-shaming” overweight guests. The attraction quietly re-opened a few weeks ago with new characters and revamped activities for guests. We have video of the complete experience for you to enjoy:

Noah and the Bunny

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

Noah will be creating a limited number of Custom Vinylmation to celebrate Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival.  These pieces will be available on a first come, first served basis on the morning of Sunday, April 7th.  Guests wishing to purchase a Custom Vinylmation will need to obtain a wristband at the Disney Artist tent, located on the promenade.  A wristband will allow the Guest to purchase one Custom Vinylmation.

Noah Instagramed the following photo: