Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park faced an unexpected crisis on Monday afternoon, as two of its iconic lands—Frontierland and portions of Liberty Square—were abruptly closed to guests. The closures left thousands of parkgoers stranded, leading to overcrowded pathways, long lines at other attractions, and general chaos throughout the original Central Florida Disney park. Surprise Magic Kingdom Closures Trigger ...
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Frontierland Suddenly CLOSES at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is often referred to as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and for good reason—it’s a place where dreams come true, and magic fills the air. However, as with any major theme park, things don’t always go according to plan. Despite the best efforts of Disney’s hardworking cast members, glitches can and do happen. Attractions break ...
Read More »Changes Arrive for Disney’s Frontierland After Fire Damage Is Repaired
Thousands of Disneyland Park guests will have to find alternative dining options as one of the Disney park’s restaurants recently shut down for repairs. The closure comes months after a devastating fire impacted the Quick Service restaurant. On December 15, 2023, a fire broke out at Cowboy Cookout Barbecue in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris Resort. Guests in Frontierland and nearby ...
Read More »Are Guests REALLY That Upset About the Destruction of Tom Sawyer Island?
Earlier this month, Disney hosted its biennial D23 Expo — the ultimate Disney fan event. As in years past, the highlight of the event was the Parks Panel, hosted by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro. Thousands of fans flooded the Honda Center, ready to hear all the most exclusive Disney parks news. Unlike 2022, there was no shortage of exciting ...
Read More »Disney World to Debut New, Less Offensive Version of Magic Kingdom
Since Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro announced that two Cars (2006) attractions would come to Magic Kingdom Park’s Frontierland, Disney Parks fans have argued over the promised expansion. Some fans hoped that the Cars area would live “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” as part of an expansion that D’Amaro proposed at D23 Expo 2022. However, D’Amaro squashed that dream when he announced that Walt Disney ...
Read More »Ignoring Walt’s Vision: The Fatal Flaw With Disney’s Magic Kingdom Expansion
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park in 1955, he created a world that guests had never seen. Not only were they transported to a magical place with a gorgeous castle, but they could travel to places far beyond that. The park’s design had Sleeping Beauty Castle as the hub, with five stunning lands shooting off from the hub like spokes ...
Read More »Fans Worry Disney’s New Land Will Ruin Classic Attraction
This past weekend, tens of thousands of devoted fans headed to the Disneyland Resort to celebrate all things Disney at this year’s D23 Expo. The Expo, which was bigger than ever this year, featured informative panels, a ton of Disney celebrities, exciting performances, gorgeous costumes, and more. Typically, the event is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, but this year, ...
Read More »Contaminant Spill Forces Emergency Closures Across Magic Kingdom Attractions
At least half of Magic Kingdom Disney Park had to close down after an unfortunate incident occurred this morning. This has now been updated, thanks to guest safety being the top priority. Half of Magic Kingdom Disney Park Closes Down Due To Unfortunate Incident A sewage spill of unknown origin forced the closure of significant portions of Liberty Square and ...
Read More »Country Bear Musical Jamboree Goes Up in Smoke Days After Opening
Barely a day after its official public opening, The Country Bear Musical Jamboree had a major malfunction that forced Disney World cast members to lead guests out in an emergency exit procedure. One guest, @marvelousmousetravels, caught the incident on camera and shared it in the footage below. In the video, the fiddle-playing bear (identified as Ernest) is seen frozen mid-performance ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Attraction Destroyed in Disney World After 50+ Years
An iconic attraction comes to an end in Walt Disney World. Related: Beloved Country Bear Jamboree Character Becomes Unrecognizable in New Version While Magic Kingdom park is home to dozens of incredible rides and attractions, few experiences match the uniqueness and interactivity of Disney’s Frontierland Shootin’ Aracade. This legendary piece of Magic Kingdom closed permanently earlier this year, and demolition ...
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