Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom guests waited up to 145 minutes for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on its first full operating day following the May 2026 reopening, drawn by the new Rainbow Caverns scene and lower height requirement.

7 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Walt Disney World is preparing four significant additions and updates that will take effect in 2027. These include a new land at Animal Kingdom, a new resort, an updated dining plan, and an expanded ferry service at Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World has ended a short-lived return of a free Lightning Lane pass for Pirates of the Caribbean, offered as a prize for completing the A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas scavenger hunt at Magic Kingdom. The perk, absent since before the 2020 pandemic, vanished days after going viral on TikTok. Cast members cited abuse by guests as the reason for its removal on April 19.

26 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Disney has covered the facade of its Haunted Mansion attraction at Magic Kingdom with scaffolding and themed scrims for an extensive exterior refresh. The project, which began in late February 2026, focuses on repairs to roofing, chimneys, brickwork, and conservatory glass without altering the ride's interior or storyline. The attraction remains open to guests amid the ongoing work.

Walt Disney World Resort has removed Lightning Lane touchpoints at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom Park, just days after their installation, as the attraction's major refurbishment nears completion ahead of its May 3, 2026 reopening.

20 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Visitors entering Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom now experience a more unified and modern look following phased updates over several years. Key changes include the addition of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the recent reopening of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and repainting at the entrance. One major attraction, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, awaits its refresh.