A glitching ride, a brand-new luxury merchandise collection, and the return of a fan-favorite snack that’s been missing for MONTHS? Y’all have got to see these MAJOR Magic Kingdom updates.

We’re in the parks every day, but we still find new things each and every time we visit. So come along with us to Magic Kingdom to find out what’s NEW in this park since the last time we stopped by!

You know where our priorities are — we’re starting out with the most important update of all: What’s new with the FOOD?

Magic Kingdom Food Updates

Sunshine Tree Terrace

We were starting to lose hope that we’d ever see our beloved Citrus Swirl again after it was removed from the menu at Sunshine Tree Terrace back in 2021. But on a recent trip to Adventureland, we saw that this snack has finally returned!

It’s not listed on the physical menu, but you can ask for it at the counter, or find it on Mobile Order. The classic treat is a combination of Frozen Orange Juice and Vanilla Soft-serve for $4.99. It’s been a favorite of ours for a long time, and we highly recommend giving it a try next time you visit!

Learn more about this treat’s return here!

The Friar’s Nook

On our way to find another treat, this time in Fantasyland, we saw that the Mr. Toad Dome Cake was missing from the Mobile Order menu at The Friar’s Nook. This yummy treat came to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary as a celebration of the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction, which has since been replaced by The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh.

We enjoyed this treat when it came out last October, so we were sad to see it disappear. But there was a twist in this story — it’s actually still listed on the physical menu, and you can still order it! 

According to a Cast Member, they just removed it from Mobile Order in order to promote the “it’s a small world” cupcake, which honors Disney legend Mary Blair for Women’s History Month.

Note that you can see the Mr. Toad Dome Cake on the Mobile Order menu, but it hasn’t been popping up when we actually go to order food. But you can just head up to the window if you’re hoping to grab this nostalgic treat.

Click here to read our review of the Mr. Toad Dome Cake.

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

TRON: Lightcycle Power Run Update

Construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster is coming along pretty well! We’ve seen testing for some of the ride vehicles already, which is a good sign that the ride is getting closer to completion.

We’re also curious about a tunnel taking shape on the ground, beneath some of the ride structures. This is presumably for the Walt Disney World Railroad to pass through on its loop around Magic Kingdom.

We’re hoping that means the Railroad will reopen soon, but it’s likely that it will remain closed until TRON construction is finished.

We’ll keep an eye on the construction progress and let you know about any more updates to this coaster!

Storybook Circus Closing Early

We spotted a sign over at Storybook Circus that said this section of the park was closing early, at 9PM instead of 11PM.

That means a couple of rides (like the Barnstormer and Dumbo), as well as the Big Top Souvenirs gift shop, would not be available after that time. We’ve seen this happen a couple of times recently, so be sure to look out for it on your next trip to make sure you don’t miss anything you were hoping to do in Storybook Circus.

New Decor in the Main Street Confectionery

At the Main Street Confectionery, there was a new shelf filled with colorful bottles!

The shelf is just for decoration, and it made some gorgeous light patterns on the ceiling.

The Confectionery got a major refurbishment last year, and we’re still discovering all kinds of new details in this beautiful space.

PeopleMover Glitches

While we were on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we noticed that it was experiencing a few issues.

At one point, while we were in a dark section of the ride, it stopped altogether and the lights came on.

Just a few minutes later, the lights went off again and the PeopleMover started to move again. If this happens to you during your trip, just remain seated and wait for the ride to keep going or for Cast Members to give you further instructions. While we have seen rides get evacuated (including this one), it doesn’t happen super often.

Check out Disney’s comments on the Magic Kingdom train.

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Emporium

On Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find the Emporium, which is Magic Kingdom’s biggest gift shop! On a recent visit, we saw that this location actually has a lot of Orange Bird merchandise, which can usually be found over in EPCOT for the Flower & Garden Festival.

But there’s a display in Magic Kingdom now with some items, like a tumbler, t-shirts, a Spirit Jersey, shorts, and more! So if you missed your chance to grab these items while you were in EPCOT, never fear! Check out this store to see if they have what you’re looking for.

We also saw some new Mickey-shaped donut jewelry in this gift shop, which warmed our snack-loving hearts.

And you can get an Original Mickey Denim Jacket as well, which features the Big Cheese himself.

The jacket is $80.

We saw a Be Happy bag at Disney Springs earlier, but now it’s available in the Emporium as well!

And if you can’t decide what to get during your visit, you can always settle on a gift card to come back and shop later. We saw some new designs on these cards, including some for Mickey Mouse…

…Minnie Mouse…

…Donald Duck…

…and Goofy!

Disney Princess fans will love the Princess Gift Card…

…and the ones featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid…

…Moana…

…Cinderella…

…Tiana from The Princess and the Frog…

…Aurora from Sleeping Beauty…

…Jasmine from Aladdin…

…Anna and Elsa from Frozen…

…and Snow White. Whew! That’s a lot of new gift cards!

Some of these new gift card designs were also available at the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square.

Bonjour Village Gifts

At Bonjour Village Gifts, we saw a couple of artistic souvenirs that you can grab to commemorate your Disney vacation. There’s a print of the Beauty and the Beast Castle Painting by Rosemary Begley available for $30…

…or a print of “Forever Princess” by Darren Wilson for $39.99.

And for the Donald Duck fans out there, we found a Donald Totem Figurine, which celebrates both the character and the iconic Enchanted Tiki Room attraction.

This figurine costs $85.

Star Traders

We hopped over to Tomorrowland to check out some new items at Star Traders. They had a Mickey Windbreaker for $59.99…

…and a Mickey Tank Top for $36.99.

There were also a couple of new pins, including a “Where to Next?” Mickey pin with a spinning hand on it. This one is available for $12.99.

And we spotted a Disney Characters Kite Mystery Pin Set available as well!

It features kites designed to look like Disney characters, like Stitch and Mickey Mouse!

Frontier Trading

If you’re on the lookout for even MORE new Disney pins, we found the Mickey Mouse Main Attraction pins over at Frontier Trading. The current attraction being featured in this collection is Space Mountain.

You can get this cool Space Mountain-themed Astronaut Mickey pin for $29.99.

Uptown Jewelers

At Uptown Jewelers, on Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find a lot of fancy (and usually pretty expensive) merchandise. We spotted the new Vera Bradley Little Mermaid collection here, including the Throw Blanket, which features characters from the movie. Be sure to check out the Vera Bradley store in Disney Springs to see all the new items!

And there’s an entire NEW collection of Disney x Coach merchandise, which came out to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.

There are 4 new pairs of Mickey Ears, each representing a different Disney park.

The ears cost $295 each, and you can pre-order some of them online now!

Click here to check out the NEW Mickey Ears!

We also spotted several different purses, like this embroidered Mickey & Friends Crossbody Bag for $295…

…a matching Duffle Bag for $595…

…and a Belt Bag for $450. These are just a few of the many options in the new collection!

Although Coach is known for their purses, there are also some clothing and accessories in this collection too, like this Mickey Hoodie for $295…

…and Mickey Sliders for $110.

We saw these items (and a whole lot more in this collection) at Creations Shop in EPCOT, Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Discovery Trading in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well. And many of the items are available online for pre-order now!

Click here to check out the FULL Disney x Coach collection.

And that’s a wrap on our Magic Kingdom updates from our most recent trips. Don’t forget to check out the Citrus Swirl on your next visit to this park, and let us know which of the fancy new items in Disney’s Coach collection is your favorite! Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney World news.

Click here to find out what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

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People who love running AND Disney World probably already know all about runDisney races. These events take place inside Disney World (unless you sign up for the virtual races, of course), so runners get to race past iconic Disney landmarks like the Cinderella Castle and Tower of Terror.

This year, there’s a brand NEW race series called the Springtime Surprise Weekend. It’s scheduled to take place this coming weekend, with a different race on each day of the event. But we just heard that there’s a possibility that a MAJOR part of the race will be MISSING!

The 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend takes place from March 31st through April 3rd, 2022. It includes 3 different races: the Expedition Everest 5K, the Race for the Taste 10K, and the Tower of Terror 10-miler. You can also participate in the Springtime Surprise Challenge by completing all three races and earning a special challenge medal.

Unfortunately, runners may not be able to claim these medals (for any of the Springtime Surprise races) right when they cross the finish line.

Today, runners who signed up for the Springtime Surprise Weekend races received the following email, which states that the medals might not be ready in time for the races. Disney said that global supply issues have prevented their supplier from getting the medals there on time.

Disney stated that they would of course get the medals to the runners even if the medals arrive late, which probably means they will be sent to the mailing address listed on your runDisney account. In the email, Disney asked participants to confirm their address so that the medal is sent to the correct place in a timely manner.

We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates about this new runDisney event, so stay tuned with DFB for more of the latest news!

Click here to learn more about the NEW Springtime Surprise Weekend races.

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The Force is strong with these foods! Disney is releasing a new Star Wars-themed cookbook, and it will have both kids and parents excited to whip up some treats from a galaxy far, far away.

Packed full of fun dishes, including Bantha Milk Slushies and Mudhorn Egg Noodles, this cookbook is “a culinary adventure through the Star Wars galaxy,” that’s sure to spark an interest in many young jedis, and chefs, in training.

Star Wars: The Padawan Cookbook: Kid-Friendly Recipes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away is releasing from Insight Editions on August 16th and draws inspiration from the films, live-action shows, and animated series for over 5o kid-friendly recipes.

Divided into 10 “Jedi trials,” or meals, the recipes increase in difficulty as they go along, allowing padawans to advance in skill level and gain more confidence in the kitchen as they progress. Each trial includes recipes for a starter, a main dish, a side dish, a dessert, and a drink, so that by the time they’ve worked their way through each trial, they’ll have created a whole meal for the family to enjoy!

With lots of fun features like full-color photography and even some extra, educational cooking content included throughout, such as nutrition tips and culinary chemistry, this cookbook will make a great resource for lots of Star Wars enthusiasts and their younglings.

 

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Squirt’s Righteous Reef playground and the Cozy Cone Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are now closed for refurbishment. The Flippin’ Fins Pool was previously closed for refurbishment but is currently open.

Squirt’s Righteous Reef playground is near the resort’s main pool, The Big Blue Pool.

A green fence has been erected around the playground and an A-frame sign lets guests know it is closed, redirecting them to the playground at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Some areas of the playground were covered by scrim.

The Big Blue Pool, which was refurbished in early 2021, remains open.

There are A-frame signs at the entrances to the Cozy Cone Pool, too, though not all of them had information on them.

This pool is already surrounded by a fence and gates.

The pool has been drained for refurbishment.

We saw a few crew members working on it when we stopped by.

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A glitching ride, a brand-new luxury merchandise collection, and the return of a fan-favorite snack that’s been missing for MONTHS? Y’all have got to see these MAJOR Magic Kingdom updates.

We’re in the parks every day, but we still find new things each and every time we visit. So come along with us to Magic Kingdom to find out what’s NEW in this park since the last time we stopped by!

You know where our priorities are — we’re starting out with the most important update of all: What’s new with the FOOD?

Magic Kingdom Food Updates

Sunshine Tree Terrace

We were starting to lose hope that we’d ever see our beloved Citrus Swirl again after it was removed from the menu at Sunshine Tree Terrace back in 2021. But on a recent trip to Adventureland, we saw that this snack has finally returned!

It’s not listed on the physical menu, but you can ask for it at the counter, or find it on Mobile Order. The classic treat is a combination of Frozen Orange Juice and Vanilla Soft-serve for $4.99. It’s been a favorite of ours for a long time, and we highly recommend giving it a try next time you visit!

Learn more about this treat’s return here!

The Friar’s Nook

On our way to find another treat, this time in Fantasyland, we saw that the Mr. Toad Dome Cake was missing from the Mobile Order menu at The Friar’s Nook. This yummy treat came to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary as a celebration of the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction, which has since been replaced by The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh.

We enjoyed this treat when it came out last October, so we were sad to see it disappear. But there was a twist in this story — it’s actually still listed on the physical menu, and you can still order it! 

According to a Cast Member, they just removed it from Mobile Order in order to promote the “it’s a small world” cupcake, which honors Disney legend Mary Blair for Women’s History Month.

Note that you can see the Mr. Toad Dome Cake on the Mobile Order menu, but it hasn’t been popping up when we actually go to order food. But you can just head up to the window if you’re hoping to grab this nostalgic treat.

Click here to read our review of the Mr. Toad Dome Cake.

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

TRON: Lightcycle Power Run Update

Construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster is coming along pretty well! We’ve seen testing for some of the ride vehicles already, which is a good sign that the ride is getting closer to completion.

We’re also curious about a tunnel taking shape on the ground, beneath some of the ride structures. This is presumably for the Walt Disney World Railroad to pass through on its loop around Magic Kingdom.

We’re hoping that means the Railroad will reopen soon, but it’s likely that it will remain closed until TRON construction is finished.

We’ll keep an eye on the construction progress and let you know about any more updates to this coaster!

Storybook Circus Closing Early

We spotted a sign over at Storybook Circus that said this section of the park was closing early, at 9PM instead of 11PM.

That means a couple of rides (like the Barnstormer and Dumbo), as well as the Big Top Souvenirs gift shop, would not be available after that time. We’ve seen this happen a couple of times recently, so be sure to look out for it on your next trip to make sure you don’t miss anything you were hoping to do in Storybook Circus.

New Decor in the Main Street Confectionery

At the Main Street Confectionery, there was a new shelf filled with colorful bottles!

The shelf is just for decoration, and it made some gorgeous light patterns on the ceiling.

The Confectionery got a major refurbishment last year, and we’re still discovering all kinds of new details in this beautiful space.

PeopleMover Glitches

While we were on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we noticed that it was experiencing a few issues.

At one point, while we were in a dark section of the ride, it stopped altogether and the lights came on.

Just a few minutes later, the lights went off again and the PeopleMover started to move again. If this happens to you during your trip, just remain seated and wait for the ride to keep going or for Cast Members to give you further instructions. While we have seen rides get evacuated (including this one), it doesn’t happen super often.

Check out Disney’s comments on the Magic Kingdom train.

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Emporium

On Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find the Emporium, which is Magic Kingdom’s biggest gift shop! On a recent visit, we saw that this location actually has a lot of Orange Bird merchandise, which can usually be found over in EPCOT for the Flower & Garden Festival.

But there’s a display in Magic Kingdom now with some items, like a tumbler, t-shirts, a Spirit Jersey, shorts, and more! So if you missed your chance to grab these items while you were in EPCOT, never fear! Check out this store to see if they have what you’re looking for.

We also saw some new Mickey-shaped donut jewelry in this gift shop, which warmed our snack-loving hearts.

And you can get an Original Mickey Denim Jacket as well, which features the Big Cheese himself.

The jacket is $80.

We saw a Be Happy bag at Disney Springs earlier, but now it’s available in the Emporium as well!

And if you can’t decide what to get during your visit, you can always settle on a gift card to come back and shop later. We saw some new designs on these cards, including some for Mickey Mouse…

…Minnie Mouse…

…Donald Duck…

…and Goofy!

Disney Princess fans will love the Princess Gift Card…

…and the ones featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid…

…Moana…

…Cinderella…

…Tiana from The Princess and the Frog…

…Aurora from Sleeping Beauty…

…Jasmine from Aladdin…

…Anna and Elsa from Frozen…

…and Snow White. Whew! That’s a lot of new gift cards!

Some of these new gift card designs were also available at the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square.

Bonjour Village Gifts

At Bonjour Village Gifts, we saw a couple of artistic souvenirs that you can grab to commemorate your Disney vacation. There’s a print of the Beauty and the Beast Castle Painting by Rosemary Begley available for $30…

…or a print of “Forever Princess” by Darren Wilson for $39.99.

And for the Donald Duck fans out there, we found a Donald Totem Figurine, which celebrates both the character and the iconic Enchanted Tiki Room attraction.

This figurine costs $85.

Star Traders

We hopped over to Tomorrowland to check out some new items at Star Traders. They had a Mickey Windbreaker for $59.99…

…and a Mickey Tank Top for $36.99.

There were also a couple of new pins, including a “Where to Next?” Mickey pin with a spinning hand on it. This one is available for $12.99.

And we spotted a Disney Characters Kite Mystery Pin Set available as well!

It features kites designed to look like Disney characters, like Stitch and Mickey Mouse!

Frontier Trading

If you’re on the lookout for even MORE new Disney pins, we found the Mickey Mouse Main Attraction pins over at Frontier Trading. The current attraction being featured in this collection is Space Mountain.

You can get this cool Space Mountain-themed Astronaut Mickey pin for $29.99.

Uptown Jewelers

At Uptown Jewelers, on Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find a lot of fancy (and usually pretty expensive) merchandise. We spotted the new Vera Bradley Little Mermaid collection here, including the Throw Blanket, which features characters from the movie. Be sure to check out the Vera Bradley store in Disney Springs to see all the new items!

And there’s an entire NEW collection of Disney x Coach merchandise, which came out to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.

There are 4 new pairs of Mickey Ears, each representing a different Disney park.

The ears cost $295 each, and you can pre-order some of them online now!

Click here to check out the NEW Mickey Ears!

We also spotted several different purses, like this embroidered Mickey & Friends Crossbody Bag for $295…

…a matching Duffle Bag for $595…

…and a Belt Bag for $450. These are just a few of the many options in the new collection!

Although Coach is known for their purses, there are also some clothing and accessories in this collection too, like this Mickey Hoodie for $295…

…and Mickey Sliders for $110.

We saw these items (and a whole lot more in this collection) at Creations Shop in EPCOT, Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Discovery Trading in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well. And many of the items are available online for pre-order now!

Click here to check out the FULL Disney x Coach collection.

And that’s a wrap on our Magic Kingdom updates from our most recent trips. Don’t forget to check out the Citrus Swirl on your next visit to this park, and let us know which of the fancy new items in Disney’s Coach collection is your favorite! Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney World news.

Click here to find out what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!

Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!

With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!

With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today!

Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!

Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.

Are you planning a visit to Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments!

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