Walt Disney World News

Magic Kingdom (5pm) remains closed to day guests but resort and passholders admitted

Magic Kingdom remains closed to day guests but resort and passholders are now being admitted. (Phase 2 closing).

Magic Kingdom (4pm) remains closed to day guests but resort and passholders admitted

Magic Kingdom remains closed to day guests but resort and passholders are now being admitted. (Phase 3 closing).

Magic Kingdom (1pm) closed to all guests due to capacity

Magic Kingdom is currently closed to all guests due to capacity (phase 4 closing).

Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration latest construction photos

The new stage construction for Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration is moving along well. Work continues even during the holiday's. Check out the photos below.

2009 New Years Eve party stage setups

Despite a lack of any mention in the Disney press material of the usual Epcot DJ setups around World Showcase, as you can see from these photos, things are being setup as normal…

American Idol LED display now showing February 14 2009 Grand Opening date

The huge LED display now shows February 14 2009 as the Grand Opening date. Previews are expected to begin significantly earlier than that in early January 2009.

Living with the Land final greenhouse area curtained off

The final greenhouse area in the Living with the Land boat ride is currently curtained off. Signs on the outside indicate something new is coming. It's not expected that this is…

Trilo-bites menu

The new Trilo-bites location at Disney's Animal Kingdom is now open, and offers Turkey legs and soft drinks. Trilo-bites replaced the McDonalds Petrifires french fry location. The…

Happy Holidays everyone!

Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks for visiting WDWMAGIC, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2009.

Disney's Wide World of Sports receives industry recognition

In the December 2008 edition, SportBusiness International magazine named Disney's Wide World of Sports™ one of four international "venues of the future." SportBusiness…

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2009 information

An elaborate “Cinderellabration” topiary featuring four Disney princesses dressed in “blooming” finery will set the scene for the 16th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden…

90 day booking window for dining, tours and reservations to become standard

Beginning today, there will be a 90 day advance booking window for dining, tours and reservations. This replaces the previous 180 day window. Any existing reservations made with a…

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway height requirement change

The minimum height requirement to ride the speedway has now changed to 32". To ride alone, the height requirement remains at 54". For a full list of height requirements, see the…

A look at the 2008 Contemporary Resort holiday decorations

Tempo Grab and Go now closed

With the opening of the new Contempo Cafe, the temporary Tempo Grab and Go has now been closed and the area is being used to rebuild the Out Rim bar.

Outer Rim reconstruction photos

The walls are now up around the Outer Rim construction site as the lounge is being rebuilt.

Photos of the newly refurbished Coronado Springs Resort rooms

Along with the Caribbean Beach, Boardwalk, and Beach Club, the Coronado Springs Resort is also under guest room refurbishment. The new rooms look very nice with completely new…

Kim Possible Adventure guest previews report

Some more limited guest testing has taken place on the soon-to-open Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. Check out the review here

American Idol show time sign installed

The Idol show times board has been installed in front of the theater, a sure sign that things are getting very close to soft openings! Thanks to Figment1986 for the photos.

Parts of the scaffolding now removed from Bay Lake Tower

Some parts of the scaffolding have now been removed on one corner to reveal what must be close to a finished portion of the building. Check out the photos below.

Theme park passholders are offered free and discounted admission to ICE! at the Gaylord Palms

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2008) – For theme park passholders, the Christmas season quickly changes from green to black… as in “holiday black-out periods” when some Orlando passes…

Best of Florida Christmas at Gaylord Palms - Featuring ICE!

Just Chillin’ ICE! promotion starts at $139.00/nt* and includes 2 tickets to ICE! ICE runs from November 17th – January 4, 2009 As the Orlando host to the Christmas holiday…

2009 ESPN The Weekend information now available

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Sports fans who want to leap into planning for the sixth edition of ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods – Feb. 27-March 1, 2009, at…

Holiday Wishes to be shown during regular park hours from the 20th Dec

Holiday Wishes will be shown during regular park hours from Dec 20th to Dec 31st. Show time is at 9pm until the 30th and 31st, when the show moves to 8:30pm.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade to be shown during regular park hours from the 20th

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is to be shown during regular park hours from 20th December. Parade times are 3pm on the 20th, and then two performances per day (12pm…

The Diamond Horseshoe to offer Holiday Dining

The Diamond Horseshoe will be open for a family style, all you care to eat dinner, from December 24-31 from 5:00-9:00pm. Prices are $29.99 for adults and $15.99 for ages 3-9, and…

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party sold out for December 16 2008

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is now sold out for December 16, 2008. Tickets remain available for December 18.

Outer Rim to return

Good news for all you Contemporary Outer Rim fans. It seems that the bar is to be rebuilt, and will open again in early 2009. It had been previously thought that it had been…

Concourse Sundries and Spirits to be refurbished and offerings expanded

Concourse Sundries and Spirits will be refurbished in early 2009. As part of the new look, the store will offer perishable food items to cater for the new Disney Vacation Club…