Fire alarms in the kitchen at Cinderella’s Royal Table do go off from time to time, but this appears to be outside of the Castle. Firefighters were reported responding to the incident on the side where the Wishing Well stands, somewhere in the rocks that are part of the front facade at its base. It is likely that fallout from the nightly pyrotechnics displays are to blame.
No further details are available at this time, but it does not appear to be a very large scale incident and likely no one was harmed.
We will keep you posted as more becomes available.
UPDATE – The small fire appears to be out and operations at the Magic Kingdom are back to normal.
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom, but not before a quick stop at the Polynesian.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Ads for Copper creek are now being handed out since the location is on sale.
A bamboo barrier was erected at Tambu Lounge to separate it from the waiting area.
This was my first time going through security at a monorail station and I must say, it was wonderful. This is a HUGE improvement over the way things were done before and it was so nice to step off the monorail and into the park with just the scan of a MagicBand.
Welcome to The Magic Kingdom
The tagline on the grammatically correct busses was changed to “When You Wish Upon a Star” from “Charmed to See You”. I think this fits better for the Magic Kingdom vehicles. Many of the other phrases for other destinations changed as well.
Getting artsy with a monorail.
In what has been a point of much debate, the Railroad Station sign was changed and now simply says “Magic Kingdom” as opposed to “The Magic Kingdom”. The population sign was also removed, but in fairness, it hasn’t been updated in over a decade.
The local ducks do not seem to care either way.
The main reason for our latest visit was the annual Magic Kingdom Easter Parade on Saturday and Sunday, which you can watch below:
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 merchandise for sale in the Emporium.
Some of the taller trees around the Hub area have started to be removed for extra viewing space for Happily Ever After.
Yes, we ate at Pecos Bill’s again…
Mostly just to see this duck who refused to use his other leg. Even as people tried to walk past him, he wouldn’t budge.
Work to prepare for new launches in Happily Ever After is taking place up on the rooftops.
Shopping for Her
A new Snow White handbag for sale, $29.95.
There’s also this new reversible tote.
A new-to-me Belle handbag.
These outfits for little girls with tutus seem to be a big deal now. More on those shortly.
I thought that this Cinderella Horse and Carriage playlet was pretty neat.
It even lights up!
Who doesn’t need a backpack with a crown?
Here are the tutus with the matching shirts.
Some other new apparel.
This and That
For the 3 people who drink and like LeFou’s Brew…
The Easter season brings egg-shaped cake pops to the parks.
Some new apparel from the Disney Boutique line.
Slap band s are still cool, right?
A new Alice t-shirt for ladies.
Interestingly enough, there are Star Wars tutus and an entire portion of what was the Princess section of the Emporium is now dedicated to Star Wars.
The new purchase with purchase backpack available resort-wide.
The Humphrey the Bear mug has finally made its way to Florida.
Upon visiting Disney’s Boardwalk Inn last night, we were greeted by some significant changes in the hotel’s lobby…
In addition to some new carpet, couches, and chairs, three new pieces of Castle artwork were added to reflect the three other Disney Castles that did not have representation in the lobby’s fantastic carousel style ornamentation.
The Castle art above the check-in desk represented the 4 Disney Castles around the world at the time the hotel opened…
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park…
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort Paris…
And Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World (which also represented Tokyo until now).
Disney decided to represent all 6 castles in the lobby now, so those added recently include…
Enhanced Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney Resort…
And finally Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disney Resort, with the new enhancements in the brickwork added several years ago to differentiate it from the other just across the lobby.
Last night, the final of the trifecta of new stage shows for Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom finally debuted, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. Following in the footsteps of the popular Hocus Pocus show that performs during the annual Halloween Party, this new show combines lighting, projection mapping effects, and more to present a more modern performance in comparison to the over 20 year old Celebrate the Season that preceded it. See for yourself:
While the number about texting and such seems a little forced, the rest of the show is a pretty solid replacement for the classic it replaced. What do you think?
In our latest photo report, the Magic Kingdom’s mountain range is getting spruced up and more and more holiday decorations are covering the park. Let’s jump right in, shall we?
Space Mountain
Scaffolding is up around Space Mountain as cosmetic changes continue in Tomorrowland.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom
Decorating at the Magic Kingdom wasn’t quite finished in our last photo report, but every last wreath and tree is up now:
The Magic Kingdom times guide is now separated by land.
The Christmas tree on Main Street U.S.A. was installed.
The wreaths on the Main Street facades are up as well.
Christmas in Fantasyland
Belle’s village has been decorated for the season as well.
Some new Beauty and the Beast art for sale in Bonjour Village Gifts, in both giclee and print form.
Rollin’ on the Rivers of America
It can be unmercifully hot aboard the Liberty Square Riverboat during the summer months, but I often find myself aboard once the weather cools down at this time of year. Also, it offers a great view of the ongoing work on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on November 18th.
The questions continue as to if we will be getting the explosive finale scene already featured at Disneyland.
New nighttime lighting has been installed on the mountain as part of the ongoing refurbishment:
Facade work on the Haunted Mansion continues as well.
This and That
Guests still can’t seem to understand signage…
The Enchanted Tiki Room issue #1 is finally available in Adventureland. It is not a park exclusive cover, but it is a variant cover from the normal issues available elsewhere.
Decorations are now up on the back of Cinderella Castle.
I don’t often take artsy pictures, but Storybook Circus is so photogenic at night.
As always, the Magic Kingdom is beautiful in the evening, but it takes on a special glow during the holiday season.
The newly remodeled Uptown Jewelers is decorated for Christmas quite nicely.
The Christmas cups are now available at most counter service eateries.
GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLL!
Mickey Mouse Major League Soccer pins are now for sale at the parks, including Orlando’s own Orlando City team.
New limited release MagicBands for sale include Christmas and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror designs.
A seat cushion is now being sold at the parks, perfect for parade and nighttime show viewing according to the tags.
A new Little Green Men castle photo holder for sale.
When Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire debuted at the Magic Kingdom, we were promised that the show would introduce seasonal show finals that would differ based on when you were seeing the show. Well, yesterday, the Christmas season version of the Cinderella Castle stage show made it’s debut:
You can also watch the full show below if you prefer:
As we reported yesterday, “Celebrate the Magic” at the Magic Kingdom is on its way out, and “Once Upon a Time” from Tokyo Disneyland is on its way in.
In this new-to-the-U.S. show, Mrs. Potts from “Beauty and the Beast” shares bedtime stories with Chip, taking them on a magical trip through the most adventurous scenes from favorite Disney films like “Cinderella,” “Peter Pan,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”
Scenes include a flight with Peter Pan from London to Never Land, the Mad Hatter’s whimsical tea party, and a daring duel between Gaston and Beast. Mrs. Potts and Chip end their bedtime story with a grand finale that includes appearances by characters from even more Disney films.
The show, which is a version of what currently operates at Tokyo Disneyland Park (minus a lot of pyro as the Tokyo show is essentially the park’s nightly fireworks show), uses projection mapping technology to cover every nook and cranny of Cinderella Castle in vibrant images that appear almost three-dimensional.
“Once Upon A Time: Where Stories Take You Anywhere” will replace the 4-year-old “Celebrate the Magic” projection show, which will end its run on November 3. “Once Upon a Time” debuts November 4th.
The Halloween season is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom, as are several large refurbishments as the resort prepares for what should be one of the busiest holiday seasons ever. While the summer was slow, the new attractions and other enhancements that took place this Summer should finally bring in some guests and the Magic Kingdom is getting ready for it (as well as its 45th anniversary). Now on to our latest photo report…
Merry Cranemas
The painting of Cinderella Castle and the installation of the holiday lights continues on a daily basis.
New D-Tech on Demand Phone Cases
A number of new D-Tech on Demand phone cases can be found at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Company at the exit of Space Mountain.
Some phone cases are only available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
This and That
The newly painted rocks in Tomorrowland can be seen from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover.
The Chewbacca stein is now available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland.
Construction Along the Rivers of America
If you take a ride on the Liberty Square Riverboat, be sure to ask about the trivia sheets. Guests can fill out the sheet with answers found along the Rivers of America for a prize they can redeem at the end when they return to the dock.
Work on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is visible from the Riverboat.
For a better look, we also have a video to share with you. Sadly, I did not see anyone working on the finale scene of the ride, so I am afraid to report that we may not see the new explosive finale for the ride in this refurbishment…
While on the Riverboat, we also floated by the ongoing facade refurbishment of the Haunted Mansion:
Love it or hate it (personally I always preferred SpectroMagic), the Main Street Electrical Parade has been a staple of Walt Disney World since 1977. October 9th will certainly be a historic evening to say the very least.
2 major refurbishments roll on, Tomorrowland continues to get a new look, and some new merchandise is discovered in our latest photo report visiting the Magic Kingdom:
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
New Merchandise
Limited Release Han Solo MagicBand
I really love this new limited release Han Solo and Chewbacca MagicBand.
Limited Release Han Solo MagicBand
The Millennium Falcon on the opposite side is a nice touch.
The Mr. Toad taxi art is now on a pin in full color.
A new “cute” Star Wars character pin set was recently released.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment
The refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad rolls on through November.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Crane-mas
Cinderella Castle crane
The installation of the holiday lights on Cinderella Castle continues.
