Merlin News & Updates

NEWS: Disney’s ‘Merlin’ Signs a New Director

October 17, 2021 by Brianna LeCompte

A new director has now signed on to head Disney's 'Merlin' live-action film. Learn more about the project here!

Six Disney Live Action Remakes That Are Currently in the Works

March 21, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Find out some of the classic Disney animated films that might return to the big screen as live action remakes in the future.

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17 Disney Characters We Wish Did Meet and Greets in Disney World

November 16, 2019 by Molly McCormack

There are TONS of characters to meet in Walt Disney World -- but even still, some of our more obscure favorites aren't around. Check out our dream list of 17 characters we'd love to meet!

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Tiki Birds Star on Special Christmas Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card

October 24, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Inspired by Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, this holiday season's special Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card features "Four Cawing Birds" -- the famous animatronic macaws Jose, Pierre, Fritz and Michael that star in the long-running attraction.

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Orange Bird on Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card To Be Released at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties

July 30, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Attendees at this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom will be able to pick up a special event-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card featuring the Florida Orange Bird.

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Jim’s Attic: Missing Merlin

June 17, 2013 by AllEars

The beloved live action show where Merlin selects a young guest from the audience to attempt to pull the sword from an anvil to become the new temporary ruler of Fantasyland (until the next show in a half hour) premiered at Disneyland in the Summer of 1983 after the opening of the New Fantasyland so this year marks Merlin's 30th anniversary as a park character. At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the show opened in 1993 (though other sources claim 1994) and delighted guests until its final performance on August 15, 2006.

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