WDW President Josh Damaro Shares Video of Flag Ceremony @ Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro has always been very active communicating with Cast Members and guests alike on his Instagram page. Even now in times of crisis, as with the unprecedented Disney Parks closure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, he has shared a touching photo and video of the daily flag raising ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, which continues to this day despite the closures.

From Josh D’Amaro:

“While our world looks very different today, one thing endures… the American flag still flies over Walt Disney World. I’m inspired how our Security Cast Members continue to raise it each and every morning at Magic Kingdom while they are on duty protecting the magic. It’s a symbol that we’re still here and will not falter. I hope this inspires you as well. We will be back. Thanks to all our incredible Cast Members who continue to maintain the magic until that day. Until then, please take care of yourselves and your families. We will see you soon.”

You can watch the flag raising ceremony at the Magic Kingdom in the video below:

Thanks for spreading some hope on this day, @joshdamaro! Feel free to follow him on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content.

Permits Filed For Stitch’s Great Escape Demolition; Wreck-It Ralph Attraction To Replace

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

There has been rumors of Disney Imagineers wanting to produce a Wreck-It Ralph attraction to replace Stitch’s Great Escape in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Well, now it seems work is set to commence on the project as recent permits (Notices of Commencement) were filed for demolition of the theater’s interior.

According to sources, the new Wreck-It Ralph attraction would reuse the existing theater-in-the-round from Great Escape (which were also used for Alien Encounter, Mission to Mars, and Flight to the Moon), but would attach video game-style controllers to every guest seat.

Of course, with construction halted throughout Walt Disney World property due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, progress all depends on when things will return to normalcy, but it’s clear that the project is moving forward for the time being. The current Stitch meet and greet will likely be closed upon the park’s reopening, whenever that might be.

If all goes according to plan, the Wreck-It Ralph attraction in Tomorrowland will be coming our way in 2022, directly following the opening of the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster in 2021. These additions combined with the ongoing cosmetic changes in Tomorrowland should provide the base for a “new” version of the area for the Magic Kingdom.

Progress On The TRON Lightcycle Run is Continuing

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

We have attempted to keep up with the progress of TRON Lightcycle Run. The enormous construction site stretches from Space Mountain all the way to Goofy’s Barnstormer, so it’s hard to miss. This is a coaster that will travel in and out of a large show building. It will also make a large circle outside the show building under a large open-air illuminated canopy. We now have found some of the first structural signs of that canopy.

The large, rust-colored pillars will serve as supports for the large undulated roof of TRON Lightcycle Run.

This will be one of the hallmark attractions for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary.

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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire To Have A Reduced Schedule Due To Construction on Cinderella Castle

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

With Cinderella Castle slated to get a makeover this Summer at the Magic Kingdom, show times for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire have been reduced to accommodate work on the castle.

Normally, show times would be 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:15 PM.

Starting on March 9, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will only have three shows a day at 5:15 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. Additional show times may be be added to the schedule if work allows.