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  Hand Sanitizers being installed around the parks   Nov 10, 2009
In response to the H1N1 flu, hand sanitizers are being installed at the park entrances and other high traffic areas. Guidelines on public health are also being included in the times guides. ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended for many days in November   Nov 05, 2009
The operating hours for the Magic Kingdom have been extended for many days in November, along with additional SpectroMagic performances. The revised hours are now available on View full article


  (Update - video added) Astronauts Buzz Aldrin & Mike Fincke join Buzz Lightyear at the Magic Kingdom   Oct 05, 2009
Astronauts Buzz Aldrin & Mike Fincke in a ticker-tape parade down Main Street, U.S.A on October 2 2009.

This special parade was in honor of Disney's space ranger Buzz Lightyear who ...


The Princess and the Frog movie ticket promotion at Walt Disney World   Sep 22, 2009
When Guests age 10 or older enter a Disneyland Resort Theme Park or Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park from October 5 through November 22, 2009, and present their valid Theme Park ticket at select me...


Walt Disney World Research set to read your brainwaves in the parks   Aug 31, 2009
After a previous trial in Disneyland, Walt Disney World Research are set to try out a brainwave measuring device on guests during periods of September this year. The system works by the guest (a volun...


Magic Kingdom hours extended to 11pm for Friday and Saturday this week   Aug 20, 2009
The Magic Kingdom hours have been extended to 11pm for Friday and Saturday this week (August 21 and 22). ...


Magic Kingdom character meet and greet changes   Aug 18, 2009
The Magic Kingdom is planning to shuffle some of the character meet and greets this fall. Stitch is expected to move from his current location in Tomorrowland and is heading to the Adventureland Veran...


Magic Kingdom hours extended to 11pm this evening   Aug 18, 2009
The Magic Kingdom hours have been extended to 11pm this evening, with SpectroMagic at 9pm and Wishes at 10pm as originally scheduled. ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended to 12am for this evening   May 26, 2009
The Magic Kingdom hours have been extended to 12am for this evening (up from 11pm). Nighttime entertainment offerings remain as scheduled. ...


Grad Nites returning to the Magic Kingdom in 2010   Apr 18, 2009
We've got some strong information that suggests that the Grad Nites will be returning to the Magic Kingdom in 2010. It was announced last year that the 2009 event would be held at the Studios.


Themed Entertainment Association attendance figures released for 2008   Apr 16, 2009
According to the industry standard Themed Entertainment Association/Economics Research Associates’ Attraction Attendance Report 2008, the Magic ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended to 1am for this evening   Apr 15, 2009
The Magic Kingdom hours for this evening have been extended to 1am. ...


(Update 1:00pm) Magic Kingdom has now reopened after earlier closures due to capacity   Apr 09, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has now reopened after earlier closures due to capacity. Blizzard Beach is currently closed at this time due to capacity, all other pa...


Magic Kingdom currently (11:30am) closed to some guests due to capacity   Apr 09, 2009
Magic Kingdom is currently (11:30am) at phase 2 closing, which means that admission to the park is limited to Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, Guests with Park Hopper tickets crossing over fr...


  Photos from today's capacity crowds at the Magic Kingdom   Apr 08, 2009
Thanks to Brian S for sending in these photos from inside the Magic Kingdom today, which was closed to some guests during parts of the day due to capacity. View full article


(Update 2:45pm) Magic Kingdom has now reopened after earlier closures due to capacity   Apr 08, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has now (2:45pm) reopened after earlier closures due to capacity. Today is the second successive day of phased closing due to huge attendance at the park. ...


Magic Kingdom currently (11am) closed to some guests due to capacity   Apr 08, 2009
Magic Kingdom is currently (11am) at phase 2 closing, which means that admission to the park is limited to Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, Gues...


(Update 4pm) Magic Kingdom reopens to all guests   Apr 07, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has now reopened to all guests following the earlier closures due to capacity. ...


(Update 3pm) Magic Kingdom remains closed (phase 3) to some guests due to capacity   Apr 07, 2009
Magic Kingdom is currently (3pm) at phase 3 closing, which means that admission to the park is limited to Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, Guests with Park Hopper tickets crossing over from a...


Magic Kingdom closed to all guests (phase 4) due to capacity   Apr 07, 2009
The Magic Kingdom is currently closed to all guests due to reaching capacity. Most notable with this closing is that it is a complete phase 4 closing, which cover's all guest types. Often when the Mag...


Magic Kingdom set to break attendance records next week?   Apr 02, 2009
The Magic Kingdom may be about to break it's attendance record next week as guests head to the resort for the Easter break. The Magic Kingdom is scheduled to be operating it's maximum opening hours. <...


Additional SpectroMagic performance added this evening   Mar 31, 2009
An additional showing of SpecotrMagic at 10pm has been added to the schedule for today (March 31 2009). ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended for this evening and additional SpectroMagic added   Mar 30, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has added an additional SpectroMagic at 10pm this evening, and extended the hours of operation until 10pm. ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended for the next few days   Mar 25, 2009
The Magic Kingdon hours for this Thursday and Friday have been extended, along with a second SpectroMagic on both nights.

The new schedule looks like this:

Thursday 3/26/...


Magic Kingdom hours extended for this evening and additional SpectroMagic added   Mar 24, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has added an additional SpectroMagic at 10pm this evening, and extended the hours of operation until 10pm. ...


Magic Kingdom hours extended for this weekend   Mar 19, 2009
Magic Kingdom is continuing to receieve large crowds, and Disney are responding with increased operating hours and additional performances of SpectroMagic. The changes to the schedule for this weekend...


Magic Kingdom hours extended again   Mar 17, 2009
As yesterday, the Magic Kngdom is very busy today and the operating hours have been extended and an additional SpectroMagic performance included.

The new hours and nighttime entertainme...


Magic Kingdom hours extended and additional SpectroMagic added for tonight   Mar 16, 2009
The Magic Kingdom has extended it's operating hours for tonight and will now close at 11pm. An additional SpectroMagic has also been added at 10pm. ...


  Britney Spears visits Magic Kingdom with sons Preston and Jayden   Mar 06, 2009
Britney Spears visits Magic Kingdom with sons Preston and Jayden. Photo Copyright 2009 The Walt Disney Company. ...


Kiddie Concierge to be tested in the Magic Kingdom   Apr 07, 2004
Starting on Tuesday, April 6, the Magic Kingdom Park will be offering a Kiddie Concierge for Guests with preschoolers (age 5 and under.) This offering will be available until Saturday, April 17 from 1...


Credit and resort cards can now be used at outdoor locations   Mar 08, 2004
Guests can now use their Credit and Resort Charge cards to make purchases at any outdoor cart location in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. A new wireless network has enabled card-based purchases to outdoo...


Magic Kingdom expansion rumors   Dec 28, 2000
The past 2 years or so, has seen many rumors about expansion to the Magic Kingdom, and in particular the addition of a major Eride - Fire Mountain, Bald Mountain etc...

While we still ...