This week, we return to the Magic Kingdom to take a look at what’s happening at the park.

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

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WDW Railroad under refurbishment.
WDW Railroad under refurbishment.

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Seems like this overflow exit is being themed.
Seems like this overflow exit is being themed.
Progress and some theming in place on the Tomorrowland side of the Hub remodel.
Progress and some theming in place on the Tomorrowland side of the Hub remodel.

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Astro Orbiter looking sharp.
Astro Orbiter looking sharp.
New Buzz Lightyear FP+ entrance sign.
New Buzz Lightyear FP+ entrance sign.
Will this color scheme cross over, or just be in the same area as the Astro Orbiter?
Will this color scheme cross over, or just be in the same area as the Astro Orbiter?
With a 10 minute wait, who could resist?
With a 10 minute wait, who could resist?

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Under the Sea is scheduled for a month long refurbishment in early  2015. Let's hop it gets the new lighting package the DCA version got.
Under the Sea is scheduled for a month long refurbishment in early 2015. Let’s hope it gets the new lighting package the DCA version got.
The merchandise in Bonjour Village Gifts has sure changed since it opened.
The merchandise in Bonjour Village Gifts has sure changed since it opened.
If you don't have FP+, this is how you have to get lunch at Be Our Guest. Basically a paper FP ticket.
If you don’t have FP+, this is how you have to get lunch at Be Our Guest. Basically a paper FP ticket.
Walls still up here next to Princess Fairytale Hall.
Walls still up here next to Princess Fairytale Hall.
Not a bad wait for the Frozen sisters!
Not a bad wait for the Frozen sisters!

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Memento Mori is now open to all guests and no longer requires queueing up to get in.
Memento Mori is now open to all guests and no longer requires queueing up to get in.

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Part of the boardwalk around the Rivers of America is being redone.
Part of the boardwalk around the Rivers of America is being redone.

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Disney made a big stink about Golden Oak and the new french fry options, yet it is barely ever open.
Disney made a big stink about Golden Oak and the new french fry options, yet it is barely ever open.
Pirates at 30 minutes when Space Mountain is only 10 minutes. FP+ to blame?
Pirates at 30 minutes when Space Mountain is only 10 minutes. FP+ to blame?

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Hub Progress on the Crystal Palace side.
Hub Progress on the Crystal Palace side.
Moving right along.
Moving right along.

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Big Hero 6 toys already available at the Emporium.
Big Hero 6 toys already available at the Emporium.

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Very light crowds on an October afternoon!
Very light crowds on an October afternoon!

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The Main Street Barber Shop should be getting a refurb soon. Let's hope it retains its classic charm.
The Main Street Barber Shop should be getting a refurb soon. Let’s hope it retains its classic charm.

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That’s it for this week!

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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.