The Magic Kingdom is the focus of today’s Walt Disney World update. Let’s take a close look at what’s happening at the park you all love.

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!

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WDW Railroad is currently not in service.
WDW Railroad is currently not in service.
The Main St. Vehicles are though!
The Main St. Vehicles are classic
With the lack of a stage show at the Castle, the Vehicles have been running much longer hours lately.
With the lack of a stage show at the Castle, the Vehicles have been running much longer hours lately. A new stage show is being prepped for this summer.
City Hall restrooms are being refurbished.
City Hall restrooms are being refurbished.
There was a crane doing some work on the left hand side of the castle.
There was a crane doing some work on the left hand side of the castle.

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Rumor has it that the Skipper Canteen may see a menu change.
Rumor has it that the Skipper Canteen may see a menu change.

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Is Golden Oak ever open?
Is Golden Oak ever open?

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Frontierland Railroad station also blocked off.
Frontierland Railroad station also blocked off.

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The Liberty Belle is running even while some refurbishment is happening on the station.
The Liberty Belle is running even while some refurbishment is happening on the station.

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Said station refurbishment.
Station refurbishment.
Some scrims up in Liberty Square.
Some scrims up in Liberty Square.

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FP+ backed up at Haunted Mansion.
FP+ backed up at Haunted Mansion.
Speaking of the Mansion, the ending has seen a change where the Hitchhiking Ghosts can now recognize people's names attached to their MagicBands. Very similar to the end of it's a small world. Some fans like it, some absolutely hate the difference in aesthetic compared to the rest of the attraction. What do you think?
Speaking of the Mansion, the ending has been enhanced. The Hitchhiking Ghosts can now recognize people’s names attached to their MagicBands. Very similar to the end of it’s a small world. Some fans like it, some absolutely hate the difference in aesthetic compared to the rest of the attraction. What do you think?

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Word on the street is that Anna and Elsa will leave MK when their new permanent home opens at Epcot in June.
Word on the street is that Anna and Elsa will leave MK when their new permanent home opens at Epcot in June.

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A slight pet peeve here in Storybook Circus. These banners have faded a ton.
A slight pet peeve here in Storybook Circus. These banners have faded a ton.
They were full of color when Storybook Circus opened back in 2012.
They were full of color when Storybook Circus opened back in 2012.
Hopefully Disney replaces them soon, as this is bad show.
Hopefully Disney replaces them soon, too much faded glory.

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Finishing out the trifecta of closed Railroad signs.
Finishing out the trifecta of closed Railroad signs.

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Carousel of Progress is seeing an exterior refurbishment.
Carousel of Progress is getting an exterior refurbishment.
The attraction is still open for guests.
The attraction is still open for guests.

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I love the look with these newer trees.
I love the look of the lagoon around the hub with these newer trees.
The stage area is still walled off before the new show premieres in June.
The stage area is still walled off before the new show premieres in June.

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Another Main St. Vehicle!
Another Main St. Vehicle!
Time to head out!
Time to head out!

 

Other News From The Disney World:

  • With the continued box office success of the live action Jungle Book, don’t forget to visit with several of the original animated Jungle Book characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Baloo and King Louie are ready to say hello at the Upcountry Landing.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several amazing  Star Wars themed events coming later this summer.
    • To get you ready, a live stage show debuted just a few weeks ago.
    • Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away celebrates many of your favorite moments from the Star Wars Movie Saga.
    • Also, don’t forget the special character meet &  greets at Star Wars Launch Bay and the new Jedi Training: Trails of the Temple experience with new characters located over by the  Star Tours attraction.
  • The Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs will be hosting a special PANDORA jewelry launch event, taking place on April 29 and 30th.
  • Just in time for Mother’s Day or a wonderful take home keep sake, this will be a must attend event for any PANDORA jewelry fan.
  • This weekend the America Gardens Theater, located at the American Adventure in World Showcase, Epcot will be hosting Georgia Satellites… This is a new addition to the Garden Rocks Series Schedule!

That does it for this week. Do you like what you see? Make sure to let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.