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Magic Kingdom pathway to Grand Floridian Bridge installed

There’s more work to do, but Disney workers have installed the swinging bridge that will be part of a new walking path that will connect the Magic Kingdom with the Grand Floridian. The swinging bridge was required as that canal connects the Magic Kingdom’s Rivers… Read More »Magic Kingdom pathway to Grand Floridian Bridge installed

Magic Kingdom Update – We’re getting closer

With Cars Land at DCA now open, all eyes turn toward the Magic Kingdom and the Fantasyland Expansion which will be the next big project from Walt Disney Imagineering to open. Behind the walls, sections near Storytime with Belle look practically ready to open right… Read More »Magic Kingdom Update – We’re getting closer

Magic Kingdom Update – New Fantasyland and more! (Part 1)

I love my walks through the Magic Kingdom. This last Sunday was extra nice. The winter holiday crowds were out in force, but that only makes people watching better. The weather was just on the chilly side of perfect, which suits me fine this time of year. And a lot of changes have transpired since last time we updated from the park. So many, that this is a two part update.

Let’s, as they say, get on with the show:


The Haunted Mansion merchandise cart is gone and walls are up. This is likely the start of the new landscaping and path to Fantasyland that will be built as part of the new restrooms at the old Skyway location.


Over at the old Skyway location, hard to tell if more work has been done. Doesn’t look like it. But it is the last Christmas these particular decorations will be hung. I wouldn’t mind having them for my home.


The full tarp is up around Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. Gives riders a new experience inside.

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Magic Kingdom Update – July 2nd, 2011

It’s the holiday weekend, but I have time for a quick update. Took a walk through the Magic Kingdom on July 2nd. Main Street was decorated for the Independence Day holiday. Although the banners may have been few in number, the spirit was there. View… Read More »Magic Kingdom Update – July 2nd, 2011