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Welcome back to another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!
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We’re takin’ a trip all around the park to show ya what’s new in merchandise, construction, and more. And who knows — we may spot a few characters along the way! Let’s get this show on the road.
Earlier this week, Disney World announced that they began testing a new facial recognition technology for park entry.
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It’s just another way the Disney park experience seems to be going hands-free, in the wake of the new MagicMobile service, and My Disney Experience updates that enable Mobile Order, digital merchandise check out, and more. But this tech-y new feature seems like a BIG step into the future…and a big change overall.
It seems like there’s tons of new Disney technology popping up lately!
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Just yesterday, Disney started rolling out their new MagicMobile service on select smart devices — it’s a feature that lets your phone double as your MagicBand! You’ll be able to use it to tap into the parks and more. But now, Disney’s testing yet another way to make park entry easier, and it seems even MORE tech-y: facial recognition!
Way back in January, we noticed that Bonjour Village Gifts at Magic Kingdom had closed and was getting a makeover!
Looking great!
At the time, we spotted a crew painting the exterior of the building. The Fantasyland shop eventually got a fresh coat of green paint, along with a pretty mural!
We’re getting excited for Disney World’s 50th anniversary!
Cinderella Castle Concept Art ©Disney
The celebration will begin October 1st, 2021 (that’s Disney World’s 50th birthday!), and will be a whopping 18 months long. Mickey and Minnie are gonna rock brand-new costumes, and each of the 4 park icons will receive a mini-transformation. And believe it or not, we’ve already seen some progress on the Cinderella Castle makeover in Magic Kingdom! Plus, we’ve gotten a behind-the-scenes peek at what the final result will look like.
2021 is Disney World’s 50th anniversary!
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To celebrate, we’re getting new costumes for Mickey and Minnie and even a ride’s grand opening! The celebration will be 18 months long, and we can’t wait for it to kick off on October 1st! But a HUGE part of the anniversary are the mini-transformations coming to each of the park’s icons, and today, we got a closer look at one of them.
Welcome back to Magic Kingdom!
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We’re bringing ya a SUPER short and sweet update from Disney World’s flagship park today! Let’s get started.
If you’re at Magic Kingdom today, there’s one ride you’ll have to wait to experience!
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Several attractions are currently down for refurbishment (PeopleMover, we MISS you!), but others can close temporarily for other reasons. Such was the case when Seven Dwarfs Mine Train became unavailable today.
The new Orange Bird mural has officially debuted in Magic Kingdom!
Sunshine Tree Terrace
This beloved OG character is the mascot for the Sunshine Tree Terrace, home of the famous Citrus Swirl! Earlier today, we shared that a brand-new Orange Bird mural was on its way to Adventureland. Well, we stopped by to take a peek, and sure enough, it’s HERE!
Something new is coming to Magic Kingdom!
Adventureland
We’ve seen quite a few changes around the park lately, from construction around Cinderella Castle to refurbishment on classic attractions like the Mad Tea Party and the PeopleMover (oh PeopleMover, we miss you). But while it might seem like lots is temporarily closing, something new is opening VERY soon.
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