Under the Sea reopens

Refurbishment on Under the Sea concluded yesterday.

A few minor changes to the ride were made.

  • A few new fish have been added

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  • Lighting in the “Under the Sea” room is much improved. It is also bluer.

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  • A few animatronics were given stringy hair in place of and/or on top of their plastic block hair.

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And just for fun: bonus shot: King Triton.IMG_3718_DxO

Magic Kingdom Construction: What’s up in the hub?

It seems like a long time since the Magic Kingdom was free of walls and cranes and in fact, it has been a good while. People visiting the Kingdom over the past couple of weeks may have noticed even more green walls, cardboard cutouts, and latticework has gone up. What exactly is going on? We’re detailing the construction and what you can expect on your vacation in the Magic Kingdom.

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Advance Dining Reservations in the Magic Kingdom: Liberty Tree Tavern

LTT-ExteriorOne of the most interesting things we come across in questions about dining at Walt Disney World are the questions about what the restaurants are like in the Magic Kingdom. Because it’s one of the busiest parks in the world, you’d think that everyone would know what Tony’s Town Square, The Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern, and the Kingdom’s other restaurants offer, but as it turns out, unless you’ve been to one of these restaurants on a prior trip, great information can be hard to come by. So first in the series as we work our way around the Magic Kingdom is Liberty Tree Tavern.

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