magic kingdom | WDWAO 6/15

May 152 min read

A person in a blue dress and another in a green outfit and hat smile at each other in front of a stone building, creating a playful mood. These are Disney Characters Wendy Darling and Peter at Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom's Surprise Character Encounters Heat Up Ahead Of Disney's Cool Kid Summer 2025

A Little Pixie Dust Brings Uncommon Character Encounters for Extra Summer Fun at Magic Kingdom!

May 122 min read

A grinning skeleton character with large eyes in a dark setting, wearing a black and white pinstripe suit, displays a whimsical mood. These are Jack Skellington and Sally character meets from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

A New Jack Skellington Debuts For Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

What's This?! I Can’t Believe My Eyes - A new Jack Skellington Debuts for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Special Events

May 121 min read

New Free Character Sticker Designs At Walt Disney World

Out with the old, and in with the colorful, bright, new designs of some of your favorite Disney character stickers!

Disney Merch

Haley

May 121 min read

Mickey Mouse in a purple Halloween costume holds a pumpkin. Background features a spooky castle and bats. Text: "Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns, Aug. 15 - Oct. 31."

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Dates Announced

Mark your calendar all you ghouls and ghosts! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party returns in 2025!

Special Events

May 121 min read

Wooden desk with nautical instruments, a lantern, and a map. Tropical setting, with lush greenery and warm, inviting ambiance. This is just one of the many parts of the Swiss Family Treehouse at the Magic Kingdom.

Swiss Family Treehouse Now Open After Refurbishment

After a short refurbishment the Swiss Family Treehouse is now again open and ready for exploration.

Attractions

May 101 min read

Hand holding a miniature yellow "Main Street USA" trash bin in front of colorful candy dispensers. Banner reads "Main Street." This collectible candy container is now available at the Main Street Confectionary at the Magic Kingdom.

New Disney Candy Containers Themed On Iconic Trash Cans

We've all used one of the iconic trash cans found around the parks as a table at some point, usually at an EPCOT festival. Well, Disney have now turned the humble trash can into a bin-credible souvenir!

Disney Merch

May 102 min read

A green parrot wearing a pirate hat stands by a scroll and map. Behind, a painting shows a woman pirate with a telescope. A note reads “Be back soon.” The parrot is Rummy, the quartermaster who oversees The Beak and Barrel.

The Upcoming Pirates Tavern Gets A Name: The Beak and Barrel

Disney has just dropped some exciting details about the new Pirates themed tavern coming to the Magic Kingdom! The Beak and Barrel, the official name, will be in Adventureland just outside of the famous ride.

May 62 min read

Blue "Magic Kingdom Monorail" entrance with stairs and a ramp. Sign reads "Masks are required." Overcast sky and greenery in the background. This is the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center.

Disney's Transportation And Ticket Center Debuts New Parking Lot Map

Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center has new A -frame signs showing the walking distances to parking locations.

Disney Transportation

Michele

May 51 min read

Anthropomorphic bear in blue cowboy attire strums a yellow guitar on stage with blue curtains, expressing a lively performance mood. This is Romeo McGrowl from the Country Bears Jamboree at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

New Country Bear Jamboree Meet And Greet At Magic Kingdom

Meet and Greets at Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom Introduces Romeo McGrowl!

Michele

May 51 min read

Two women, one in stripes and a red beret, the other in a yellow shirt, react joyfully to a large red panda character in an amusement park. This is the Turning Red PhotoPass Magic Shot.

New Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Disney PhotoPass Service Has New Magic Shots to Help Celebrate and You Can Find Them Across Walt Disney World.

Photo Pass

May 32 min read

Statue of a Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of a brightly lit Cinderella's castle at night. Blue spotlights radiate across the sky, creating a magical ambiance. This is Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park.

New Florida Resident Summer Magic Ticket From $60 Per Day

Sun, Fun, and Savings for locals—Because Mickey Missed You! Walt Disney World is bringing the magic a little closer to home (and the wallet) this summer with a brand-new discounted ticket for Florida residents.

Florida Resident

May 32 min read

People on a roller coaster in space-themed setting, smiling and raising hands. Riders wear "Ratatouille" shirts. Colorful galaxy background. This is Guardians of the Galaxy at Disney's Epcot.

Discover my Ultimate Top 5 Rides at Walt Disney World

Stephanie has previously blogged about her top 5 Disney rides of each individual theme park, but which ones are her ultimate favorites?

Attractions

Stephanie

May 13 min read

A roller coaster with orange cars moves through red rock formations under a blue sky with scattered clouds, set in a lush, green landscape. Enjoy a ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom

Do You Know Big Thunder Mountain Railroad At Magic Kingdom?

Do You Know Big Thunder Mountain Railroad At Magic Kingdom? Be honest, how many of these Big Thunder Mountain Railroad facts did you know?

Attractions

Apr 226 min read

Hand holds cheesy snack at "The Friar's Nook" entry. Wooden decor, people in line, yellow drizzle sauce. Fun, inviting mood. This is the Mac and Cheese Hand Pie from Friar's Nook at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Mac And Cheese Hand Pie Added To Friar's Nook Menu

It's getting cheesy at the Magic Kingdom! Try the Mac And Cheese Hand Pie Added To Friar's Nook Menu.

Disney Food & Drink

Apr 181 min read

Cars race on a dusty mountain track with a waterfall and bridge. Red flags line the path. Green car labeled 19 in focus. Energetic scene. New permits have been filed for this Disney Pixar Cars themed area at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

New Permits Filed For Cars Themed Area At The Magic Kingdom

Disney has recently submitted six new permits to allow for a trailer complex to facilitate the building of the news Cars themed area coming to Magic Kingdom!

Apr 171 min read

A cartoon firefly on a teal coloured, D shaped cut our magnet. The magnet features the wording Walt Disney World and Annual Passholder. The magnet is held by two fingers, with teal nail polish, against a backdrop of the Epcot geodesic dome, known as Spaceship Earth.

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days For Annual Passholders

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days offers exclusive perks for Annual Passholders!

Annual Passholder

Angela

Apr 161 min read

Castle with blue spires under a bright sky, framed by trees. People walk below a white arch. Pink blossom trees add color. This is Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Additional Annual Passholder 'Good To Go Days'

Two more 'Good To Go Days' for Annual Passholders this April.

Annual Passholder

Apr 151 min read

Chocolate tart with sea salt next to white frosting spiral, caramel dollops, and chocolate garnish on a white plate. The creamy and elegant Brigadeiro Prestígio at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

A New Pair Of Desserts At The Magic Kingdom

Main Street USA and Adventureland just got a little bit sweeter! A new S'more Cake and Brigadeiro Prestígio are now available at The Plaza Restaurant and Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.

Disney Food & Drink

Apr 131 min read

Woman poses with mr. and mrs. easter bunny in colorful outfits, under a floral gazebo. Bright flowers surround them, creating a cheerful scene at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny Meet & Greet At Magic Kingdom

Hop on over to Liberty Square to the Enchanted Glade Gazebo to see Mr. & Mrs Easter Bunny this week. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny meet & greet is available between 9:00am and 3:30pm.

Special Events