Magic Kingdom – Page 68 – A Walk With The Mouse

Jungle Cruise Makeover – No Movie Characters or Tie-Ins

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Announced yesterday, the Jungle Cruise attraction at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be receiving new scenes and an updated storyline.

While these changes seemingly line up with the release of the Jungle Cruise movie, now set to release in 2021, it has been confirmed that there will be no significant tie between the new changes and the Jungle Cruise movie.

Here is a quote from Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Portfolio Executive Chris Beatty:

I’m excited about the movie, and having Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt be a part of that film. But these adjustments are really focused on enhancing the existing attraction storyline and addressing some areas that needed refreshing along the way. I’m sure the film is fantastic and we’re very excited about it, but integrating the film into our classic Jungle Cruise is not part of this effort. Does that mean that as Imagineers we won’t put Easter eggs in there? We’ll definitely do that. But we are not adding a major storyline or character from that film.

While there may be Easter eggs that nod to the new movie in the attraction, there will be no large connection between the two enterprises. Read the entire interview here.

Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom Is Now Closed

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Are you a Sorcerer of Magic Kingdom? We previously shared the news that this interactive scavenger hunt at Magic Kingdom would be ending on January 24. Sadly, Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom has officially closed, ending the spellbinding adventure.

Disney’s comment on the closure was as follows: “Our mobile devices continue to play a vital role in the Disney theme park experience, and we are constantly innovating with new, on-the-go digital experiences, such as Magic Mobile, Play Disney Parks app and additional enhancements to My Disney Experience. With the changes in how our Guests use mobile technology in mind and decreased demand for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, we will be retiring this interactive experience on Jan. 24. Guests will have until then to cast their final spells and help Merlin to defeat the notorious Disney villains. We thank our Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans for their dedication and hope they’ll remember this fun experience. And of course, we thank our Cast for helping recruit sorcerers and sending them on their adventures.”

Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America Has Been Refilled

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

We previously shared the news that Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are currently listed as “Closed for Refurbishment”. The refurbishment began with the draining of Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America over in Liberty Square. Over the weekend however, Disney begun refilling Rivers of America!

Before and after photos were shared by @bioreconstruct on Twitter as follows:

Today Jan 23 and Jan 16 at the Rivers of America refurbishment. Waterway being refilled. pic.twitter.com/3E1PcgUWfh
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) January 24, 2021

A White Ibis supervising the refilling of Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/mKThnx9ZuS
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) January 24, 2021

Disney Announces Jungle Cruise is being Updated at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Disney has announced a Disney Parks classic attraction will be receiving updates at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park.

From a Disney Cast Member;

At Disney Parks, we continue to look for ways to enhance classic attractions and elevate the experience for all of our guests. Today, we’re excited to share that we are building on the story of the Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort to include new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love – more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us. There are no bigger fans of this attraction than our Imagineers so I’ve invited Kevin Lively – former Jungle Cruise skipper – to share a transmission from the world’s most remote tropical rivers!

Continuing a tradition that Walt Disney started more than six decades ago when he first enhanced the Jungle Cruise, the new creative concept for our river’s journey will be original to Walt Disney Imagineering, just like the attraction itself. Here’s a first look at some of the “gnu” magic we’re adding:

Imagineers are excited to invite current Jungle Cruise skippers at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom park to a Jungle Navigation Company Roll Call, where they will be among the first to hear more about the new adventures and wonders coming down the river. Recently, Imagineers had the chance to provide a sneak peek to a few skippers at Magic Kingdom park – check out the Walt Disney World Ambassador team on Instagram, @WDW.Ambassador, to see additional reactions, and stay tuned for more details about the enhancements in store for the Jungle Cruise, coming later this year.

Walt Disney World Park Hours Released Through April 10, 2021

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Planning your 2021 visit to Walt Disney World? You’ll want to keep an eye on your My Disney Experience App for the latest update in park hours. The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through April 10! As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for January, February, March and April.