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Disney Reveals Full Illustrations of 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle

Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley just shared the full illustrations of the Mary Blair-inspired transformation of Cinderella Castle that is taking place in preparation for the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World. In his post, Zach says of the Imagineers, We wanted to go back to the original story of this beautiful structure to create something Disney Reveals Full Illustrations of 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle

Closer Look at Decor Coming to Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary

UPDATE 3/11/21: Overnight, one of the décor pieces was installed on Cinderella Castle and Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared images! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has once again treated us to a behind-the-scenes peek at the décor that’s being added to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. As we’ve previously shared, Cinderella Castle Closer Look at Decor Coming to Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary

Main Street Confectionery Closing Soon for Refurbishment

We’ve been able to confirm today that Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery will be closing for refurbishment beginning Monday, March 29th. The location’s refurbishment has been in the works for six years, and will see the haven for all things sweet transform into a larger, more spacious shopping experience. It’s thought that the Confectionery’s transformation Main Street Confectionery Closing Soon for Refurbishment

Important Tips (and a Little-Known Fact!) for Your Next Visit to Tom Sawyer Island

Two of the Magic Kingdom‘s most charming attractions, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, recently reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. On the day that they reopened, after a ride on the Liberty Belle, I ventured out to explore Tom Sawyer Island. Before you do the same, let me share a few hints and Important Tips (and a Little-Known Fact!) for Your Next Visit to Tom Sawyer Island