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Disney World’s Storybook Circus improves area for kids

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Here’s how The Barnstormer starts. As we pulled up to the reopened and newly themed Fantasyland stop on the Walt Disney World Railroad, my kids could hardly wait to jump out and race toward the new Storybook Circus section of the Magic Kingdom. We slowed them for a few minutes to look around the station, … Continue reading "Disney World’s Storybook Circus improves area for kids"
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Magic Kingdom Maps reflect New Fantasyland

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In addition to the soft opening of Phase I of Storybook Circus, new Magic Kingdom guidemaps hit the shelves. These new maps feature Dumbo on the front: The New Fantasyland Logo and attraction numbers for Dumbo, The Barnstormer, Walt Disney World Railroad, “coming soon” Casey Jr. Splash “N” Soak Station: Finally, the description themselves: No … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Maps reflect New Fantasyland"
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Storybook Circus – Soft Opening

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday (March 12, 2012) the new Storybook Circus began a soft opening at the Magic Kingdom and Deb Wills was there in the afternoon capturing the magic. In her blog, she mentioned that the area was very crowded with guests trying to get their first look at this new section of the park. Since I … Continue reading "Storybook Circus – Soft Opening"
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Storybook Circus Fantasyland Expansion Soft Opens Today

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The much anticipated first phase of the Fantasyland Expansion began soft openings today in the Magic Kingdom. Phase I consists of the brand new Dumbo, the rethemed Goofy’s Barnstormer into the Great Goofini, and the reopening of the Fantasyland Train Station! Soft openings mean the attractions have not officially opened and may be open or … Continue reading "Storybook Circus Fantasyland Expansion Soft Opens Today"
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Have you discovered these out-of-the-way play areas at Walt Disney World?

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Before I knew better, I wondered why parents would spend time at the various playgrounds within Walt Disney World when there are so many other unique things to do only on Disney property. Now, after taking my own kids to Disney World for almost a decade, I understand — everyone needs a break! You might … Continue reading "Have you discovered these out-of-the-way play areas at Walt Disney World?"
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Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings

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Here are more artist renderings of the new Fantasyland coming to the Magic Kingdom. (From the Disney Parks Blog) The new Fantasyland will include an area dedicated to Beauty and the Beast, including Maurice’s Cottage (left) and the Beast’s Castle (middle). Once inside Maurice’s Cottage, guests can engage in a playful storytime with Belle and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
Things have changed quite a bit since my last visit in early July. The exterior of the tunnel on the right side of the train station is under scrims. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room (formerly Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management) is still being worked on. The new sign for the attraction is out. In … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011"
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Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next Early July 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
All of the work at Magic Kingdom is coming along nicely! The work on the exterior of the Confectionery has been completed and the scrims are down. Patriotic bunting was up on some of the shops in celebration of the Fourth of July. A lot of progress has been made on the Beast’s castle and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next Early July 2011"
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Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom – A Closer Look!

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from the Disney Parks Blog With all the updates we’ve done on the “royal” side of the Fantasyland expansion – Beast’s Castle, Maurice’s Cottage and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid – the plans for Storybook Circus seemed to be a bit more mysterious. Until now. Storybook Circus will be based on … Continue reading "Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom – A Closer Look!"
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Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11

Posted on by Deb Wills
We visited Magic Kingdom on Saturday, March 5. We had reservations for the Tables in Wonderland event that evening so we took advantage of the time to enjoy the park. The park opened at 8 and it was not an Extra Magic Hour morning. We were very grateful for the extra hour, especially because it … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11"
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