by Sean | Apr 11, 2014 | Magic Kingdom
A few weeks ago we reported that the Magic Kingdom is expanding the central hub of the park to provide more walking space and viewing areas for the parades and shows. Last week while we were at the park I took a few shots to give our readers a look at the progress they have made along with the look of the hub if you have a trip coming soon.
Starting with the castle, the dry moat is giving Disney the opportunity to refresh the paint on the castle. They do have times throughout the day when the trucks are not there so hopefully you can still get a good picture.
Standing at Casey’s Corner looking towards Tomorrowland- you can see the walls up and screening over the bridge.
Again standing at Casey’s Corner looking towards Adventureland. Construction walls in front of the times guide along with the moat in front of the Crystal Palace.
Standing on the bridge by Cosmic Ray’s you can see the now enclosed porch area, the dry moat, and the missing Swan Boat Dock
Standing on bridge by Cosmic Ray’s – Swan Boat dock has been removed.
Standing in the Hub looking towards the old Swan Boat Dock.
From the Hub looking towards Tomorrowland and Main St USA to the right.
From the Hub looking towards Tomorrowland
by Sean | Feb 28, 2014 | Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom
Coming spring of 2014, we have heard that for how long. Well it’s spring of 2014 so we are getting so close. This past week Disney Parks Blog released the amazing video below of an onboard view of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It looks so amazing, love how smooth it looks and what great views of the castle. We have heard rumblings of late March or early April – can’t wait!!!
by Sean | Feb 27, 2014 | Magic Kingdom
Click Here for Hub expansion pictures taken the week of April 1st 2014.
The Hub area at the Magic Kingdom is one of the most congested areas of the park especially during shows and at closing time when everyone is trying to exit the park. Disney is working to improve this area and add new viewing areas (Fastpass+) for the shows. Below is a quick fly through of what the new area will look like.
Notice the addition of an outer pathway around the current path and also the areas around Casey’s and The Plaza Restaurant will grow covering some of the water way area there now.
Overall this looks like a great improvement and welcomed to help reduce the crowd congestion in the area. What do you think about this change?
by Sean | Feb 24, 2014 | Magic Kingdom
With the end of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade we all have been anxiously awaiting the new Magic Kingdom Parade. Well, that waiting is close to an end as the Festival of Fantasy parade begins on March 9, 2014. With all the amazing pictures circulating on the web you are sure to be as excited as we are to see this new parade. Here are a few of the initial drawings along with one of the dragon floats for the parade.
But a parade is not complete without Choreography and Music. Here is a sneak peek at the choreography workshops. Amazing amount of work goes into these parades. Take a look….
And music, these parades touch on all our senses and as they mention in this clip, the music is the glue that holds all the pieces and scenes together. Let’s take a look inside one of the recording sessions……
We are so excited to see this new parade, which float or what part of the parade are you most excited to see?
by Sean | Feb 19, 2014 | Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade to end in June
Say it’s not so, one of our all time favorite parades at Walt Disney World will be coming to an end this June 2014. Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade has been a feature of the Animal Kingdom since 2001. As the Animal Kingdom welcomes in the new Pandora (Avatar) area, Disney indicated that work on this area will soon impede on the parade path along with guest viewing areas. At this point Disney has not announced any replacement for the parade, but we do know that new entertainment is on the way including a nighttime water show. Fingers crossed that we don’t lose the parade forever as Hollywood Studios did last year. Will you miss Jammin’ Jungle? Let us know in the comments below…..
by Sean | Jan 23, 2014 | History, Hollywood Studios
“This is a frightening thought. Chevy Chase and Martin Short need your help.” Did you ever help them on The Monster Sound Show at MGM?
Presented by Sony, the Monster Sound Show at Disney-MGM Studios was an interactive show that allowed members of the audience to join sound actors on stage to reproduce sound effects for movies.
During the show, 4 members of the audience were selected (volunteered) to help add the sounds effects for a short comedy film in which a deranged butler (Martin Short) attempted to kill an insurance salesman (Chevy Chase).
At the end of the show you would watch the film for a second time, this time with the sound effects that were added by the volunteers, most of them off the mark which provided for some funny moments.
After the show you would head into the Soundworks post show area where everyone had their chance at adding sound to classic movies.
This area was The Monster Sound Show from 1989 to 1997. Then became the One Saturday Morning Sound Show for a short time July 1997 to Feb 1999. It was also Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carey from April 1999 to Jan 2009. And today this area is used for Jedi Training Academy Sign Up and also Carbon Freeze Me.
