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Brightline to Disney isn’t Happening Soon; How Will You Get from MCO to the Magic?

Those who were hoping that the announced Brightline rail spur leading from Orlando International Airport straight to Disney Springs would be an immediate replacement for Magical Express are going need another plan. Details of Brightline’s planned expansion, which were revealed this week in a meeting with leadership of the Central Florida Expressway Authority, has Disney Brightline to Disney isn’t Happening Soon; How Will You Get from MCO to the Magic?

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

Images of New Moana-themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Released!

Disney has released a look into the revamped Moana-themed rooms coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The reimagined rooms will feature artwork, including a mural that spans the length of an entire wall, that highlights Moana, Maui, and other themes and characters from the Disney film. The color palette was inspired by the Pacific Ocean, Images of New Moana-themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Released!