Hello from Magic Kingdom!

We’re in the parks alllll the time because we like to keep you updated with new things we see! And, as things are gearing up for the big 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st, there has been a lot of changes around Disney World’s original park. So, let’s go see what’s new in Magic Kingdom!

Magic Kingdom Food Updates

Sunshine Seasons

The Back Side of Water treat has returned!! It was missing for a little while, but now it’s back! This treat went on the menu originally to celebrate the new updates to Jungle Cruise the ride and the premiere of Jungle Cruise the movie.

It’s Cotton Candy and Vanilla Soft-serve, Sprite, and a Sour Belt for $6.29. Go over and grab it before it disappears again!

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

Entrance & Transportation and Ticket Center

The Transportation and Ticket Center got a new paint job on its ticket booth entrances!

There is also a new Annual Passholder sign for the entrance into Magic Kingdom!

The yellow matches the new design of the updated Annual Passholder program.

You can’t miss the sign with that bright color!

Click here to read more about the new Annual Passholder Program

Main Street, U.S.A.

Many of the golden character statues for Disney World’s 50th anniversary have been installed in Magic Kingdom! We found many of them around the Hub, like Mickey…

…Minnie…

…Pooh and Piglet…

…Goofy and Pluto…

…Donald and Daisy…

…Tinkerbell…

…Dumbo…

…Chip and Dale…

…and Lady and the Tramp!

We also got a glimpse at what some of them might look like at night once the celebration begins!

We can’t wait to see all of the statues when they’re installed!

Click here to see where you can find all of the character statues so far

Also added for the 50th anniversary are these new Cinderella pumpkin wreaths around the Hub!

They’re perfect for celebrating both the anniversary AND Halloween!

These new wreaths are so fun and creative, but don’t worry, the Mickey wreaths are still lining Main Street, U.S.A.!

Click here to see more of the new Cinderella wreaths!

Back up at the Train Station, the bushes have been removed! However, the stairs are still blocked off. Guests will just have to admire the pretty train station from below for now!

At Main Street Confectionery, the construction walls are gone!

Hopefully this means we will see the Magic Kingdom favorite open back up soon!

Tomorrowland

Another fun character statue popped up in Tomorrowland — Stitch!

He is on the side of the famous Purple Wall!

What a crazy little creature!

Fantasyland

We found more new character statues in Fantasyland! Check out Jaq and Gus on the side of the castle.

We also saw Pinocchio around Cinderella Castle!

And we were so excited to find Cogsworth and Lumiere as well!

We also spotted the Cheshire Cat lurking around!

Back at Big Top Souvenirs, the banners have been removed and the entrance sign is back up!

It’s looking pretty good, if we do say so ourselves.

We saw even more painting being done inside “it’s a small world.”

But, it still doesn’t look like they’re completely finished!

As Disney gets ready to launch its new Genie+ system that will be replacing FastPass+, Lightning Lane signs have been going up around the parks! We have already seen a few in Magic Kingdom, but now, there are even more! We saw a new sign at Peter Pan’s Flight…

…Mad Tea Party…

…Dumbo…

…and Mickey’s PhilharMagic!

It looks like we’re getting closer to the new Genie+ system launching!

Click here to read more about Disney Genie

Frontierland

In Frontierland, the construction walls have come down at Country Bear Jamboree!

No need to go around anymore!

Adventureland

And in Adventureland, we found the super cute Orange Bird statue near Skipper Canteen!

He’s chillin’ on this EARidescent pole.

This one is definitely a fun one to look out for!

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Emporium

We found some fun new merch in the Emporium, like this Mickey and Minnie Halloween Countdown Calendar! You can get this for $49.99.

We also saw the Apple Cider cans we previously saw in Animal Kingdom over here now!

There are 3 different flavors: Red Apple, Caramel Apple, and Spiced Apple. You can get all of them for $14.99!

We’ve seen a cool Maleficent Spirit Jersey in Disneyland, but we finally found it over here on the East Coast!

It’s SO colorful and has some great graphics on it.

We love the little details!

We think we’ll definitely be adding this one to our collection!

Star Traders

Over in Star Traders, the new Stitch Crashes Snow White Collection was released!

You can get the floral plush for $29.99…

…the MagicBands for $39.99…

…and the pin for $24.99!

This might be one of our favorite Stitch collections yet! Remember, items are limited to 2 per customer.

Click here to see more pictures of the Stitch Snow White Collection!

Uptown Jewelers

The Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection was released in Uptown Jewelers! You can get the tote bag for $318…

…the zip satchel for $268…

…the backpack for $268…

…the satchel for $198…

…and the crossbody bag for $198!

This print is so fun!

Click here to see how to get this collection online!

Fantasy Faire

In Fantasy Faire, we found SUCH a cool souvenir! Check out this “it’s a small world” vinyl record!

It has the classic song you know and love, the entrance music, and the exit music!

You can grab it for $21.98.

Silhouette Studio

New Halloween glow-in-the-dark paper is at the Silhouette Studio!

It’s $12 for the scene, and extra for the mat and frame.

We LOVE this Headless Horseman design!

Tomorrowland High and Power Co.

We found new Spider-Man and Iron Man Apple Watch bands in Tommorowland Light and Power Co. They are both $34.99 each.

There was also a new Iron Man magnet for $14.99!

And we found Spider-Man and Captain America phone cases…

…which also had matching magnets!

Looking for a new MagicBand? Check out these new slap bracelet MagicBand designs! We have Grogu…

…Minnie Mouse…

…Spider-Man…

…and Star Wars!

Grab one and slap it on your wrist!

Frontier Trading Post

We also found these new slap bracelet MagicBands in Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland! These are all $29.99 each.

And we saw two new postcard pins for the 50th anniversary! One is of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the other is of the Magic Kingdom Train Station.

Both are limited edition and $21.99.

Memento Mori

And in Memento Mori, we found two new shirts! The first is this Hitchhiking Ghosts Flannel for kids for $39.99.

The back shows those funny ghosts!

And then we saw this new Madame Leota shirt for $39.99!

It’s trimmed in tulle on the bottom and sleeves!

Perfect for Spooky Season!

Magic Kingdom Additional Updates

The PhotoPass Photographers have a slightly new look to them! They’re wearing the same costume, but without the vest!

We think they look great! That’s everything new from our recent trips to Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates!

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Which piece of new merchandise is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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