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Magic Kingdom Construction Update

Wife took the kiddo to the Magic Kingdom for a haircut with Michal today and, of course, they snuck in a few attractions. While strolling around she snapped a few pics of some construction at the park.

The Crystal Palace is undergoing a major refurbishment. From the skylights to the sidewalk everything is getting a fresh coat of paint, at the very least. The facade was definitely showing some wear. So this is a good sign.

The castle moat and surrounding water ways have also been drained. Of note, the surveyors tool in the middle of the drained moat. I imagine they’re checking to make sure that everything is still level. I wonder if the Castle is sinking, not to start a rumor or anything.

There does appear to be some work around the drawbridge area of the castle. It’s behind those curtains, covered up so we can’t see what’s going on.

I’m just saying.

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Performance Artist will do Carousel of Progress Marathon

Orlando area Performance Artist Brian Feldman, who last leap year spent February 29th leaping on a ladder, will spend this Friday doing an 11 hour marathon of the Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress. Feldman, 29, says he’ll spend Friday entering and re-entering the attraction, which… Read More »Performance Artist will do Carousel of Progress Marathon

Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel Grows New Stirrups

The wife and son were at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today with some friends. The friend’s son wanted another ride on Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel before they left for back home. When they got there a new discovery was made. Check out these new stirrups… Read More »Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel Grows New Stirrups

Count Down to New Year Fireworks Preview

Thanks to Gavin who sent in this video of the Magic Kingdom’s New Year’s Eve fireworks countdown. Now you can party from the safety of your living room.

The Monorail Troubles

I’m getting a lot of reports about the troubles Disney had with the Magic Kingdom monorail system this weekend. Turns out the worst was some inconvenience for guests that Disney could have handled better. However, they’re really playing with fire. I have a report from… Read More »The Monorail Troubles

Penn Jillette Visits Walt Disney World

Someone check to make sure Cinderella Castle is still there. Penn Jillette, the vocal half of the famed illusionist/comedy duo “Penn and Teller,” just visited Walt Disney World with his family while on vacation. Above, Penn tries to figure out how to pull a rabbit… Read More »Penn Jillette Visits Walt Disney World

Monorail System Power Failure Strands Guests for hours

We had friends at the MK yesterday who reported that the monorail was down around 5pm and guests were being routed to the ferry boats for transport. This is not an unusual occurrence for the Monorail System. Something happens in the electrical system and the… Read More »Monorail System Power Failure Strands Guests for hours

Man detained after joking about bomb at the Magic Kingdom

File this one under jokes not to make while getting your bag inspected at a Disney themepark. Local Fox 35 news is reporting (no story to link to online, alas) that a man was detained by Orange County sheriffs after telling Disney security at the… Read More »Man detained after joking about bomb at the Magic Kingdom