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Anyone remember Relaxation Stations?
Relaxation Station
Relaxation Stations were a great spots to unwind and escape the busy theme parks! These were originally added when Disney World first reopened last year as a place for guests to remove their face masks, but they have since closed in each park. But, there are still places to relax in Disney World and we wanted to show you one of the best spots in Magic Kingdom!
Hello from Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
Our fantastic DFB reporters are constantly stopping into the parks and resorts to see what’s new there. During the past few days, a brand new Halloween event has officially begun in Magic Kingdom, we spotted some new reasons why you might want to look UP while in the park, and more. Come along with us to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
The Disney World parks are getting spruced up ahead of the 50th-anniversary celebration later this year!
Cinderella Castle
Magic Kingdom has been getting a lot of love, with everything from ride refurbishments to new Cinderella Castle decor. And now, a classic character has recently reemerged with a fresh look!
As Disney World continues its phased reopening, modifications have taken place in order to accommodate more guests in certain areas. Without FastPass+ and with the necessity of separating parties by six feet in queue areas, those lines can get mighty long! Since capacity increased last year and more guests are starting to travel again, those lines are only getting longer.
Cinderella Castle
Disney has remedied the ever-growing wait times by shifting from a model of every other row being loaded with guests to a model of EVERY row being loaded with guests.
As we explore Magic Kingdom for the first time since mid-March today, we’ve been on the lookout for the locations where guests can temporarily take a break from their face masks — otherwise face masks must be worn at all times by all guests over the age of two for the entirety of their visit.
Cinderella Castle
Other than when guests are seated in restaurants, Disney World’s “relaxation stations” are currently the only spots where guests can remove their face coverings while inside the theme parks. Face masks can be lowered if you’re enjoying a snack or drink, too! Let’s take a look at where you can find these mask-free spots and we’ll keep updating this post as we visit the rest of the Disney World theme parks!
Oh, Disney World — you give us SO MANY delicious snacks. There are Dole Whips, Mickey Pretzels, Corn Dog Nuggets, and more. How could we possibly choose a favorite? (Oh wait…I guess we already did!)
We love you, Dole Whip
But if we could only pick ONE land in the Magic Kingdom, which would reign supreme? We’re ranking them ALL right here!
Cue the sad slide whistle sound effect! The Big Top in Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus has closed… AGAIN!
Big Top Closed (Again)
As you may recall, it wasn’t that long ago that The Big Top experienced an unexpected and sudden closure.
When the Big Top closed late last week under mysterious circumstances, there was no tellin’ when we’d be visiting our favorite circus-tent-themed gift shop and snack stand at the Magic Kingdom again!
Big Top Souvenirs
But today, it appears the Big Top has magically re-opened!
If you’ve been following along, Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Sideshow, located in the heart of the Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World, closed suddenly late last week.
Storybook Circus’ Big Top
While we’re still unsure of the reasons behind this unexpected closure, we’re happy to report that Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the character meet-and-greet location, has now reopened.
Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Sideshow, located in the heart of the Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World, were closed today!
Storybook Circus’ Big Top
And we’re not really sure when they’ll open again.
Several Disney World Cast Members were on hand and at the ready to help with the unexpected shutdown, and we were able to ask them a few questions about the situation.
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