With all the amazing new things which have opened in Orlando this past month, we’ve been overwhelmed with things to see and do. Today, we journey to the quintessential Orlando theme park, The Magic Kingdom just at the moment some real magic happens. Let’s see what’s going on . . .

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
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All security tables are gone here. Hopefully the tents will go soon as well.

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4th of July bunting is up on Main Street USA.




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Scrims still up at the Emporium.
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Roy and Minnie have returned to their rightful spot in Town Square.

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Secret entrance to the World of Avatar? No, just the confusing name of a jewelry store.

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Signage replaced from Wishes to Happily Ever After,

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Scrims still up at Sunshine Tree Terrace. Don’t panic! Citrus Swirls still available.
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Scrims up outside the Island Supply store.

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Pirates time!

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It’s very hard to see here as it was covered in a tarp over the weekend, but the old talking skull and crossbones has returned right before the drop as part of a new Photopass opportunity.

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Hall of Presidents is still closed. No news on a reopening date or how the new president will play into the storyline.
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There was a beautiful rainbow after a Florida summer downpour.
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Double rainbow . . . it’s a double rainbow . . .
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Amazing, right?! This is the kind of thing you live for as a photographer.

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A rainbow means we get to make a wish. A double rainbow means we get to make two wishes. A double rainbow at the Magic Kingdom means we get to make two wishes about the Magic Kingdom . . . Let’s hear you in the comments below!

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Scrims and walls still up surrounding all of Cosmic Ray’s.c
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Cheshire Cat tails have been added here as a new snack in Fantasyland.

More Walt Disney World News

With the recent release of Cars 3, you’ll have a chance to visit with “Cruz Ramirez,” one of the break out stars from the film. A special meet & greet will be located near the exit of Toy Story Mid-Way Mania in Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The experience will only be available for a limited time, so make sure stop by soon.

Two new animated shorts debuted recently at Epcots Magic Eye Theater inside the Imagination Pavilion. “Feast” and “Piper” join “Get a Horse.” These short films from Disney Animation and Pixar Studios are presented in 3D with special in theater effects. A great way to escape the heat and crowds for a bit.

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Time to head out!

That’s it for this week! What do you think about so many scrims being up during the busy summer season? Happy to see the skull and crossbones return at Pirates? 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.