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Photo Update of Tron Coaster Construction at Magic Kingdom

Left: Visionary design for a sleek new attraction. Right: Bird’s-eye view of TRON Lightcycle / Run taking shape at Magic Kingdom.

While construction resumed several of weeks ago on the highly anticipated roller coaster coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom – Tron Lightcycle Power Run – we have photo updates showing the current progress as shared by @bioreconstruct Twitter account. [google_ad] Disney’s Art Rendering We previously reported Disney’s most recent update on the new Tron coaster, Tron Lightcylce Power Run, as it prepares for ...

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Photo Update on Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Makeover!

Aerial view of Cinderella Castle’s transformation at Magic Kingdom, contrasting its construction phase with the grand final reveal.

We recently shared the good news that construction on the Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has resumed. Disney announced the royal makeover in February, and construction began right away. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and with park closures and social distancing, construction came to a halt in March.  [google_ad]  Disney’s art rendering of the “royal makeover” was shared ...

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Disney Proposes Plans for the Disneyland Resort to Open!

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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Proposes Plans for the Disneyland Resort to Begin a Phased Reopening July 9, with Proposed Reopening of the Theme Parks July 17 ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 10, 2020) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products today announced proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ...

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NEWS: Governor DeSantis Extends Mandatory Quarantine For Visitors Entering Florida from the New York Tri-State

Cinderella Castle’s blue spires gleam under a clear Florida sky, its plaza unusually quiet during DeSantis’s quarantine order.

As Walt Disney World begins reopening select Resorts beginning June 22, and makes plans for phased reopening of the Parks beginning July 11, there is news from Governor DeSantis that will likely change plans for many Disney guests from the New York Tri-State Area including Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. [google_ad]  As shared by FloridaHealthCOVID19.gov: Governor DeSantis directed all ...

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The Pink-Rose Color Is Going On! Update on the Cinderella Castle Makeover

We recently shared the good news that construction on the Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has resumed. Disney announced the royal makeover in February, and construction began right away. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and with park closures and social distancing, construction came to a halt in March. Cinderella Castle: Disney’s Art Rendering of the Makeover  [google_ad]  Now, WDWNT has shared more ...

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Walt Disney World Ticket Holders Now Have Extended Ticket Expiration Date

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Good news from Walt Disney World! As many of us have had to alter our travel plans to the most magic place on earth due to COVID-19, Disney caught on that an extended ticket expiration date is needed.  [google_ad]  Previously, Walt Disney World’s ticket expiration date for unused tickets due to the parks closures was December 15, 2020. According to ...

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Walt Disney World To Bring Back Thousands of Cast Members, But NOT Disney College Program or EPCOT’s International Cast

Disney performers in vibrant costumes dance before Cinderella Castle under sunny skies at Walt Disney World.

Eric Clinton, President of Local 362 which is the union of attractions, custodial and vacation planning Cast Members at Walt Disney World, shared on social media several new details on what Cast Members can expect in the coming weeks. Disney will bring back thousands of furloughed Cast Members, but will hold off on the College Program and EPCOT’s International Cast. Plus, Clinton shares some ...

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What We Know So Far About Disney’s New “Standby Pass”

Winnie the Pooh beams in a close-up, while a Disney Standby Pass box explains the latest queue system for park guests.

The FastPass+ System we all know and love at Walt Disney World is looking like a thing of the past! As Disney Parks begin to reopen amidst social distancing guidelines, Disney is testing a new virtual queue system, the “Disney Standby Pass”.  [google_ad] The first appearance of this new system launched for one attraction, The Many Adventures of Winnie the ...

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Disney Pledges $5 Million To Support Nonprofit Organizations That Advance Social Justice

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort glowing at sunrise, with empty Main Street and a brilliant clear sky overhead.

We have exciting news to share! The Walt Disney Company just pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations to advance social justice. Their first steps is a $2 million donation to the NAACP. Check out the details below as shared by Disney.  [google_ad]  The Walt Disney Company statement is as follows: The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to ...

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Construction Resumes on Cinderella Castle Makeover

We previously reported mid-February that the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom would be getting a royal makeover. Construction for the makeover began right away. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and with park closures and social distancing, construction came to a halt in March. [google_ad] Disney’s Artist Concept Image As seen in the picture below by WDWNT, a crane has arrived and ...

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