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Review: Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom
As a huge Disney fanatic, one of the tours that has been on my bucket list for quite some time is the "Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour" at Magic Kingdom Park.
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KtP Writers Answer: What were Your Favorite Character Interactions?
Part of the magic of Disney is getting the chance to interact with the many characters we have come to fall in love with through movies and television. This week our Kenny the Pirate writers were asked to share a few of their favorite character interactions. Read on to see which characters gave us some...
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What are Wait Times Like During the President's Day Holiday?
This weekend we celebrate and honor our country's presidents. It is also a weekend when many guests visit the parks at Disney World. But, just how busy is it on a holiday weekend?
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6 Reasons to visit Magic Kingdom
Often times, I notice people asking "I only have a few days to visit, so which park should I skip on my trip to Disney World?" Most people wouldn't dream of skipping Magic Kingdom while visiting Walt Disney World, but others might think this park is just for kids and consider passing on it. Here's 6...
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Top 5 Movies to Watch Before Your Next Magic Kingdom Visit
Pop some popcorn and open up your Disney+ account! These films NEED to be on your viewing list before your next visit to the Magic Kingdom.
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Is it Scary? Analyzing Magic Kingdom's Adventureland Attractions
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is home to many family-friendly attractions, but some of them might be too intense for guests to enjoy. Here I will analyze Magic Kingdom's Adventureland in the hopes of assisting families who have young children or members of their travel party who might be uncomfortable experiencing certain attractions as they...
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Refurbishment News: Swiss Family Treehouse Undergoing Refurbishment in 2020
Add Swiss Family Treehouse to the list of attractions that will be temporarily closing in 2020. Tour the island abode the Swiss Family Robinson built after they were shipwrecked on a deserted island. Cross a bridge at the foot of a large leafy tree and climb handcrafted wooden stairs. Explore the living quarters of the...
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Magic Kingdom Christmas Entertainment Available to all Guests Next Week
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party will end on December 22, and with that means all of the entertainment will be available to all guests visiting the week of and after Christmas! Guests who have attended MVMCP have enjoyed a special parade, all-new fireworks show, exclusive character meets, low wait times for rides, and complimentary treats....
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Disney Dining Reviews | Disney World | Disney World Events | Magic Kingdom | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Review: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for 2019
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a hard ticket event at Disney's Magic Kingdom. This special party takes place select nights in November and December and features exclusive character meets, special holiday overlays on rides, an exclusive fireworks show, a Christmas themed stage show, and a wonderful Christmas parade featuring snow falling on Main Street. ...
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KtP Weekly Recap for December 8, 2019
Sharing the top 10 news and planning articles for 12/1/19 to 12/7/19. ICYM any breaking news, refurbishment announcements, or planning articles this week, we have compiled 10 of our biggest and best articles for the week. Click on any photo, title, or description to be taken to the article. To catch up on all of...
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Experiencing Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve!
"Am I crazy to go to Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve?" This was the question I posted on Kenny the Pirate Crew's Facebook page in December of 2018. You can only imagine the number of responses that I received! Many people warned me to stay away as it would be wall to wall full...
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Review: Gran Destino Tower with Club Level
Recently my family and I had the pleasure of staying at our 13th Disney World Resort! We had never stayed at Coronado Springs Resort but found the tower to be the perfect setting for our recent Halloween stay. Immediately upon entering the tower, we were taken aback by its beauty. I was unaware that Walt...
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Holiday Treats have arrived at the Magic Kingdom!
With the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of the season kicking off this Friday night we now have a sneak peek of the holiday treats that will be available at the party and also during the day at the Magic Kingdom!
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TOP 10 Magic Kingdom Rides for Toddlers
There are so many fun things to experience at Disney World, including the rides. Yes, there are roller coasters and more "adult" themed rides, but there are so many rides that babies and toddlers can ride with their family. Here are my Top 10, just in Magic Kingdom alone, that everyone in the family can...
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How to plan a Beach Day during your Orlando Vacation
If you need a break from the theme parks or want to dip your toes into the cool ocean water for the very first time, there are several Florida beaches within a two-hour drive from Orlando that make a great day trip. This guide is everything you need to know to plan an amazing beach...
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Magic Kingdom July 1, 2017 - Patriotism, Refurbishments, Tacos, Country Bears,One Crazy Lady and 11 Fastpasses
On July 1, 2017 Debbie and I arrived around 9:45am to enjoy some time in the Magic Kingdom. Usually, I would recommend arriving prior to rope drop to do the high demand attractions, but we were able to do all of them using Fastpass+, so it wasn't really necessary. Here's out story of how...
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Magic Kingdom is at Phase B closure for New Year's Eve
The Magic Kingdom is at Phase B closure for New Year's Eve. The parking area is now distributing some complimentary coupons at the parking areas. I've included some current wait times. Here's what Phase B closure means:
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Autopia
A child's first driving experience. You cruise along a scenic vista in a small gas powered car around the winding track. Kids love riding and driving at this attraction. Location: Tomorrowland Attraction Length: 5 minutes Fastpass: YES Single Rider Line: NO Accessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV Wheelchair Access: Enter through the standard queue and proceed...
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Tiana's Riverboat Party with "special" viewing of the Festival of Fantasy Parade
Tiana and Prince Naveen are set to provide a new Ice Cream Social experience that will involve the Liberty Square Riverboat and a "special" viewing of the Festival of Fantasy Parade.
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34 characters met at one Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
At the September 11, 2016 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party I set out to do something I hadn't tried before. I wanted to meet every unique character and character in a special costume at the party. Here's how I did and some news for those planning to attend a party!
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party review
The recent upgrade to the Star Wars Fireworks to the newer "Galactic Spectacular" version has created new issues when watching the fireworks at Hollywood Studios. Here's my thoughts on using the Dessert Party and whether it's "worth it."
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Share your Mouse Stories
I've made it a point to share my experiences and thoughts with you guys over the last few years, and will continue to do so. But I want you to know that YOUR stories and thoughts are welcomed as well! Here's how it will work:
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Pros and Cons of the 4th Fastpass from your mobile device
Yesterday I set out to do a 1st day test for the new adaptations that allow for a 4th Fastpass using your mobile device. Here's what I found.
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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2015 Map and Info
Here is the 2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Map for Walt Disney World along with a great deal of info. I've replaced the images on click with higher quality ones.
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$300 for breakfast?
How much is an exclusive pre-park opening breakfast worth to you? Would you pay $50? $100? How about $300?
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Complete Guide to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival 2015
KennthePirate's Complete Guide to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival 2015 Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is an opportunity to see some beautiful flowers, check out some great Disney themed topiaries, grab a few sampler bites, listen to some classic music and receive advice on gardening from professionals. The event takes place from March 4 through...
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
This is a classic spinner attraction much like Dumbo, but you will be soaring over Adventure Land. Be careful of the spitting camels, unless you want to get wet. The front of the carpet controls the height, while the back of the carpet controls the tilt. The spitting camels were originally designed for Aladdin's Royal...
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Swiss Family Treehouse
This is a large scale replica of the Treehouse home that was in the movie Swiss Family Robinson. There are LOTS of stairs and lots of stopping when there are guests in front of you. Walk through the Treehouse anytime you wish, there is rarely a line. It allows a beautiful view of Cinderella Castle...
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Would you expect a pirate not to recommend this attraction? It is one of my favorite rides in all the parks. You will load a boat with a dozen or more other scallywags in search of pirate treasure. You will come in contact with mermaids, pirates and a famous movie pirate. The attraction only has...
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Magic Kingdom Hub construction progress, Sunglass Hut and Peter Pan character meet
My son and I dropped into the Magic Kingdom on a busy Saturday holiday weekend afternoon to do some favorite rides and take a look at recent developments with the hub construction and the new Island Supply store. The crane that removed the Cinderella Castle lighting is still in place and they are using it...
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March 2015 Crowd Calendar updated
I just completed posting the following updates to the March Crowd Calendar. March 1 Hollywood Studios closing 8pm Fantasmic! added 8:30pm March 6 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 7 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 8 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 13 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert...
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Haunted Mansion
After entering a scary stretching room, you will board your haunted buggy to learn how the 999 Haunts live inside this mansion. Young children may find this attraction freighting. The scares are done with a wink and a nod and some fun songs. This is a WDW classic and shouldn't be missed. Ride in the...
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Country Bear Jamboree
Relax in an air-conditioned theater while the animatronic bears perform some Country-Western hoedown jamoreee music for you. The classic attraction lasts about 10 minutes and has some comedic moments. The sign out front informs you how many more minutes until the next show. There's rarely any type of considerable line. I prefer afternoons for the...
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Some observations from our Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom evening January 3, 2015
My girls wanted to drop into Hollywood Studios to check out the Comedy Warehouse Christmas Special, meet Hiro and Baymax, dance with some characters and ride a couple of favorites. We then decided to hop to the Magic Kingdom to see the Jingle Cruise one last time. I thought I'd share a few observations from...
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KennythePirate's Fastpass+ enabled Magic Kingdom TWO Day Touring Strategy for Characters and Rides
KennythePirate's Fastpass+ enabled Magic Kingdom TWO Day Touring Strategy for Characters and Rides Attractions Characters Entertainment Hours Menus Touring Plans Updated: 3/17/2015 A great touring plan is important at the Magic Kingdom because the Magic Kingdom is HUGE and has a lot of attractions to do. I recommend that you plan to schedule your...
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Hollywood Studios and Epcot to eliminate paper fastpasses
As I reported briefly on my Twitter feed, Hollywood Studios and Epcot will be the last Walt Disney World parks to eliminate Legacy or paper Fastpasses. Paper FP to be eliminated at Hollywood Studios on January 21 — Kenny the Pirate (@thepiratekenny) January 17, 2014 Paper FP to be eliminated at Epcot on January 23...
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How I got more than 3 Fastpass+ per day and Park Hopped using Fastpass+
UPDATE: December 13, 2013 I've been told by a number of people that Disney has patched this issue, bu the patch just created a new issue where the app is MUCH less responsive and often locks up when someone is trying to make a change to their choices. UPDATE: December 9, 2013 Two different iPhone...
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Animal Kingdom characters in Christmas attire and a farewell to Camp Minnie Mickey
We began our day about 9:11 am on a Satruday morning. We had Fastpass+ reservations for the Mickey and Minnie meet, Expedition Everest and Finding Nemo the Musical. We started out day with some photos of the Animal Kingdom Christmas tree.
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Possible changes coming to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party characters
RUMOR: I've heard that Mary Poppins, Bert and the Penguins may be moving into Fantasyland near the Carousel for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties this year. I also heard that the Tremaine Family will not be returning for 2013. Cinderella and her Prince will meet in Princess Fairytale Hall along with Aurora & Phillip. On...
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Triple dippin, but no dippin dots and a morning in the Magic Kingdom with Fastpass+
Since Fastpass+ was introduced, it's been possible to "Double Dip" as some call using Fastpass+ for 3 electronic Fastpasses AND using your hotel key to gather paper Fastpasses from the machines old school style or "Triple Dip" as I refer to using Magic Band FP+ for 3 FP, hotel key for paper Fastpass and Annual...
