Disney4me Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Who else is ready to walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.? And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Emporium As we were making our way around the Emporium, we spotted a new-to-us Cinderella Pin! Cinderella Pin It features the Fairy Godmother making some magic with Lucifer, Jaq and Gus, and Bruno surrounding her. What a cutie! OMG, We Get It, Disney. We Need to Upgrade Our Kitchens! Magic Kingdom Entertainment Update Attractions The Magic Kingdom was having a VERY busy Saturday as each of the four parks hit capacity. This didn’t even happen on Valentine’s Day, and it was a bit surprising that is happened on a non-holiday weekend. So, you can guess that there were some pretty long wait times all over the park as families explored Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and other spots. But, we were shocked to see that the Carousel of Progress had a hefty line as guests waited to listen to “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” on repeat. Carousel of Progress Queue The queue wrapped all the way around the entryway ramp and pavement and extended into Tomorrowland. There was only a 15 minute wait time posted, despite the long line of guests waiting to take a break and watch the show. Carousel of Progress Queue February usually is more of a quiet time in Disney World, with the exception of holidays like Valentine’s Day, so it did come as a bit of a surprise to see somewhere like the Carousel of Progress so busy. As we near the end of the month, though, we’ll have to keep you updated with the wait times and crowd levels we encounter! Take a look at the HUGE lines at the Carousel of Progress here! Even though the Carousel of Progress was hopping, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was down during our visit to the Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Closed Cast Members surrounded the area to notify guests that the ride was experiencing technical difficulties and that they weren’t positive if it would reopen later in the day. Big Thunder is down! But, the good news is that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad did reopen and is open today, so you can head over that way if you’re in the Magic Kingdom! Find out the details of Big Thunder Mountain’s temporary closure! Crowds It was one of those days that was a LOT more on the crowded side in Disney World as there were no Park Pass Reservations in the Disney World parks during our visit! Although the parks are still said to be at 35% capacity, Magic Kingdom reached its cap for the amount of people there. Capacity Crowds A few parts of the park were less busy with crowds dispersed in the area, like near Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid… Fantasyland Crowds …while spots like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train next door had longer queues with a 90 minute wait in the mid-afternoon. However, this wait times can often get this long even on slower days. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train The area between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland was a TIGHT squeeze and felt a bit bottlenecked… Tomorrowland Crowds …as a lot of people were wandering around the Liberty Square portion of the Magic Kingdom. Liberty Square Crowds Since Spring Break is coming up, we can expect to see a few more crowded days in Disney World ahead. Of course, we’ll give you a look at everything you can expect to see during your Disney vacation! Take a look at 15 photos of Disney World at capacity! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Bonjour Village Gifts There’s a makeover taking over Bonjour Village Gifts as the store is designed to fit more into the Fantasyland area. Recently, we saw it receive a fresh coat of green paint, but now there’s a lovely mural designed along the side of the building! Bonjour Village Gifts The mural says “Fleuriste Cueillez vos Fleurs,” and has a gorgeous design around the writing. It roughly translates to “florist to pick your flowers.” Bonjour Village Gifts We think this is the perfect addition to this makeover. See the progress of the Bonjour Village Gifts makeover Peter Pan’s Flight It seems like Disney World has hopped into its “refurbishment phase” of the year as Peter Pan’s Flight undergoes some maintenance. Construction walls are still surrounding the attraction with a few extra walls extending up above it. Peter Pan’s Flight Scrim Guests are still able to ride Peter Pan’s Flight, though, since the queue is next to the construction walls with a Cast Member nearby designated the starting point. Peter Pan’s Flight Scrim We’re still not sure exactly what Disney is doing to fix up the attraction, but we’ll keep you updated with more details when we have them! Construction Walls are Up at This Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction Cinderella Castle Ahead of its big 50th anniversary makeover, the Cinderella Castle’s moat is undergoing some routine maintenance. The water has been drained so Cast Members have easy access to the area… Cinderella Moat Construction …to work on things like pipes and other maintenance elements. Cinderella Moat Construction We’ll be on the lookout to see when the moat is back to normal! Heads Up, Your Disney World Castle Photos Might Look a Little MORE Different TRON Coaster We’ve been keeping our eye on everything happening over at the TRON Coaster as Disney moves forward with its progress. The canopy has continued to have details added to it as the track curves around Tomorrowland. TRON Coaster Construction Since the 50th anniversary celebrations will start at the end of the year and run for 18 months, we’re hopeful that we’ll see the coaster make its debut at some point during the festivities! TRON Coaster Construction Until then, we’ll keep you updated on the construction. Read more about the upcoming TRON Coaster! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Magic Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time with more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Artist in EPCOT Makes Us Want to Get Up and Dance! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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