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September 30th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- There’s a thin, diaphanous material either inside or outside of the metal grid created as a base for the rock work at the very top of the ride’s exterior.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Here’s a closer look zoomed in on what’s going on up there!

A closer look!
And that’s all we have for you today!
September 29th
Food Updates
Joffrey’s Revive
- Mocha Espresso Cookie — $5.99
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Encanto Minnie Ears — $34.99
Uptown Jewelers
- Main Street, U.S.A. Crossbody Bag — $50
Star Traders
- Encanto You Are Enough Shirt — $39.99
- Country Bear Jamboree Shirt — $44.99
- Soul Shirt — $39.99
That’s all from September 29th! Now to head into the weekend.
September 28th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Work continues in the queue with more concrete walls being added and the path getting prepared.
Not much happening on September 28th — that’s all we’ve got!
September 27th
Food Updates
Construction Updates
Crystal Arts
- New train station window display
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- More queue border definition
- The Splash Mountain weather vane has been removed
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Walt Disney World Sweatshirt — $59.99
- Walt Disney World Long-Sleeve Shirt Blue — $39.99
- Walt Disney World Long-Sleeve Shirt Green — $39.99
- Walt Disney World Long-Sleeve Shirt Red — $39.99
- Walt Disney World Long-Sleeve Shirt Grey — $39.99
- Christmas Mickey Wreath — $59.99
- Christmas “Home” Castle Throw Blanket — $84.99
- Reversible Table Runner — $49.99
- Mickey Set of 3 Bowls — $39.99
- Mickey Bowl Set — $49.99
- Mickey Cloud Pillow — $44.99
- Mickey Kitchen Towel — $19.99
- Mickey Balsam Fir Candle — $29.99
- Mickey Walt Disney World Zip Vegan Puffy Leather Jacket — $89.99
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Pirates of the Caribbean Mickey Plaid Hat — $29.99
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
- Turning Red Ornament Set — $49.99
Hundred Acre Goods
- Winnie the Pooh Watch — $39.99
- Tigger Watch — $39.99
Star Traders
- Fuzzy Pixar Spirit Jersey Sweatshirt — $99.99
And that’s everything from September 27th!
September 26th
Construction Updates
Tomorrowland
- Hedges by Merchant of Venus

Hedges are up
Attraction Updates
Bibbidi Boppiti Boutique
- Walk-up appointments were available today

Walk-up availability today
Princess Fairytale Hall
- A visiting princess is meeting with Cinderella today. Elena is out on an adventure and the cast member we asked about who it was wasn’t sure who was with her.

Who could it be?
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- WDW castle icon hat — $29.99
Castle icon hat
- Walt Disney World red retro sweatshirt — $44.99

Red sweatshirt
- Walt Disney World pink retro sweatshirt — $44.99

Pink sweatshirt
- Walt Disney World tan retro sweatshirt — $44.99

Tan sweatshirt
- Mickey Mouse clear water bottle — $19.99

Mickey Mouse water bottle
- Walt Disney World grey castle sweatshirt — $39.99

Castle sweatshirt
- Mickey Mouse camo honor shirt — $34.99

Honor shirt
- Mickey Mouse camo water bottle — $39.99

Mickey camo water bottle
- Mickey Mouse camo courage sweatshirt — $44.99

Courage sweatshirt
- Mickey Mouse camo honor ladies shirt — $34.99

Honor ladies shirt
- Oliver & Company shirt — $29.99 solo, $25 if purchased as 2

Oliver & Company shirt
- Walt Disney World black zippered jacket with hood — $69.99

Black zippered sweatshirt
- Walt Disney World navy blue zippered jacket with hood — $69.99

Navy blue zippered sweatshirt
- Walt Disney World grey zippered jacket with hood — $69.99

Grey zippered sweatshirt
- Walt Disney World map grey long-sleeve shirt — $44.99

Disney World map long-sleeve shirt
- Walt Disney World retro castle black sweatshirt — $44.99

Black sweatshirt
- Home Sweet Castle shirt — $39.99

Home Sweet Castle shirt
- Walt Disney World logo hooded pullover sweatshirt — $59.99
WDW Logo pullover
- Walt Disney World logo sweatpants — $49.99
WDW logo sweatpants
- Toy Story action figure collection set — $64.99

Toy Story action figure set
Frontier Trading Post
- Cool Runnings pin — $19.99

Cool Runnings pin
Sir Mickey’s
- Encanto Mirabel limited edition designer doll — $149.99

Encanto Mirabel limited edition designer doll
- Princess Tiana wand toy — $19.99

Princess Tiana wand
- Princess flower headband — $14.99

Princess flower headband
Star Traders
- Stitch canvas bag — $39.99

Stitch canvas bag
Tomorrowland Launch Depot
- Star Wars Grogu and Ahsoka girls shirt — $31.99

Ahsoka and Grogu shirt
Miscellaneous Updates
- Coming out of Frontierland into Liberty Square there’s a triangle taped off due to a broken piece of concrete to call attention to it

Uh oh!
And that’s all that was new today!
September 25th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Construction updates from the queue where more structures are being added

Getting busier in the queue area
- Here’s a look at the side…

To the side
- … more scaffolding on the queue building…

More scaffolding
- … and the dirt seems to have been smoothed out.

Flatter surface
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
- Hedges are still up in front of the attraction, but the attraction is still available. Looks like they’re working on the pavement in front of the attraction.

Hedges are still up
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Mickey Mouse Hoodie — $59.99

Mickey Mouse hooded sweatshirt
- Mickey and Friends Long Sleeve Shirt — $39.99

Mickey and Friends long-sleeve shirt
- Mickey Mouse Sweatpants — $49.99

Mickey Mouse sweatpants
- Daisy Duck Shirt — $34.99

Daisy Duck shirt
- Disney World Zip-up Hoodie — $69.99 (from the front)

WDW Zip-up hoodie front
- … and a look at the back

Backside
And that’s all that we have for you for today!
September 24th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- There looks to be more scaffolding than ever now on the mountain!

Soooo much scaffolding
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
- Here’s a look behind the hedges from the porch walkway where you can see around

From the porch
Merchandise Updates
Memento Mori
- Haunted Mansion plates — $24.99

Haunted Mansion plates
Crystal Arts
- Sleeping Beauty Castle for Disneyland Paris is almost finished — $100,000

Almost finished!
And that’s all that was new for today!
September 23rd
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The green seems to continue to get more vibrant on the front…

Looking better
- … and from the side!

By the train station
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
- The small courtyard in front is under construction

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is under construction
Merchandise Updates
Curtain Call Collectibles
- A form showing the types of things that can be embroidered, Premium Embroidery — $7.99 Per Line (Maximum 16 Characters)

Embroidery form
Crystal Arts
- Sleeping Beauty Castle made of glass for the Disneyland Paris resort almost finished.

It’s almost done!
That’s all that we noticed today!
September 21st
Food Updates
Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Crispy Beef Dumplings with Orange-Ginger Glaze — $8.49 is SOLD OUT and they don’t know when they will get them back in stock

New dumplings
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The green parts are more vibrant like here…

Lots more green!
- … and a bit more here!

Such color
Storybook Circus
- The “Disneyland” circus snack cart looks close to reopening (the one with the 55 on it for Disneyland’s opening year…

We spotted the 55!
- there are also 71, 82, 89, and 98 for the opening years of the WDW parks!

Did you see it?
- The back was open and the register was visible

Does this mean something?
Merchandise Updates
Box Office Gifts
- Happy Haunts LE Print on Metal by Miss Mindy —$299.00

Happy Haunted Limited Edition print
And that’s all that was new for today!
September 18th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Looks like there are more workers back up on the scaffolding of the mountainside…

Workers are present
- … and another look…

Work continues
- One more for good measure!

Another look
Merchandise Updates
Fantasy Faire
- Disney 100 Decades Series 1990’s Beauty and the Beast ears — $39.99

Disney100 90’s Decade Beauty and the Beast ears
Crystal Arts
- Update on Sleeping Beauty Castle for Disneyland Paris — $100,000

Disneyland Paris glass castle
Miscellaneous Updates
- new park maps debuted today

New park maps!
And that’s all we have to tell you about for today!
September 17th
Food Updates
Adventureland Spring Roll Cart
- Pepperoni and Cheese Spring Rolls returned — $9.50

Pepperoni and Cheese Spring Rolls
- Cordon Bleu version is gone

No more Cordon Bleu
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Disney World Snacks Mug — $19.99

Disney World Snacks Mug
- Mouse Wares Compost Bin — $39.99

Mouse Wares Compost Bin
- Mickey and Friends Pirates of the Caribbean Rings Jewelry Set — $24.99

Mickey and friends Pirates of the Caribbean Ring Set
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Pirates of the Caribbean Water Bottle with Carrying Case — $34.99

Pirates of the Caribbean Water Bottle with Carrying Case
Momento Mori
- Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Magnet — $14.99

Hitchhiking Ghosts magnet
- Haunted Mansion Foolish Mortals Madam Leota Magnet — $14.99

Foolish Mortals magnet
That’s all that was new for today!
September 16th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Mural showing on side of queue building
- More concrete in queue
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Mickey Glove Hand Mug — $24.99
- Three Caballeros Mug — $19.99
- Frogs Breath Lime Gummy Frogs — $10.99
- Mickey Mouse Throw Blanket — $49.99
- Star Wars Magnet Set — $14.99
Big Top Souvenirs
- Mickey Gloves Peace Hands Hat — $29.99
Sir Mickey’s
- Encanto Apron — $34.99
- ILY Anna Accessories Fashion Pack — $16.99
September 15th
Attractions Updates
Fairytale Garden
- Mirabel meet-and-greet officially opens in Fairytale Garden area of Magic Kingdom.
Adventure Friends Cavalcade
- Bruno from Encanto premieres in the Adventure Friends Cavalcade.
Merchandise Updates
Crystal Arts
- 2 different Pirates of the Caribbean glasses that are customizable — $14 each plush customization fees
Fantasy Faire
- Beauty and the Beast light-up ears — $39.99
September 14th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- More progress in the queue. Walls are being built for what look to be planters.
Fairytale Garden
- Construction looked to be complete on the Mirabel meet and greet. Encanto music was playing inside.
September 13th
Attractions Update
Fairytale Gardens
- Mirabel meet and greet has a few new details: Julieta and Antonio banners…

Banners
- … Madrigal family tree…

Madrigal Family Tree
- … pink and blue shutters…

So much color
- … and a colorful canopy cover to match!

Canopy
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Muppets Beaker Mug — $24.99

Muppets Beaker Mug
Frontier Trading Post
- Pirates of the Caribbean Pin Starter Set and Lanyard — $39.99

Pirates of the Caribbean Pin Starter Set and Lanyard
That’s all that we have to update you on for today!
September 12th
Construction Updates
Fairytale Gardens
- Metal apparatuses were installed to hold banners as construction is still underway transforming this space into Mirabel’s meet-and-greet

Metal apparatuses holding the banners
- There were just a few more here…

Another one
- … right here…

Even More
- … and a few over here too!

Such beautiful flowers
Merchandise Updates
Hub Popcorn Cart
- Skeleton Mickey Popcorn Bucket — $24

Mickey Skeleton Popcorn Bucket
Crystal Arts
- Current glass ghost offerings — basic, $75 each with dangling legs — $95

Blown glass ghosts
That’s all that was new for today!
September 11th
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Yellow stitch, phone case — $34.99

Yellow Stitch phone case
Crystal Arts
- Donald Disney 100 crystal figure — $430

Disney100 Crystal Donald Duck
- Mickey Mouse Disney 100 Crystal figure — $430

Disney100 Crystal Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse Disney 100 Crystal figure — $430

Disney100 Crystal Minnie Mouse
And that’s all that we noticed new today!
September 9th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Looks like this grey area to the right side has been smoothed down and prepped for decor/paint

Maybe primed for painting?
Fairytale Gardens
- Nothing new necessarily but you can see the fountain, a wooden fixture…

Wooden fixture
- … and Merida’s bullseye all centered to be removed from the top of the stairs at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

I spy a bullseye!
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- ILY Princess Jasmine outfit — $16.99

Princess Jasmine outfit
- ILY Princess Belle outfit — $16.99

Princess Belle outfit
- ILY Princess Belle accessory set — $16.99

Princess Belle accessory set
- Walt Disney World retro shirt — $34.99

Walt Disney World retro shirt
- Rose Gold Castle tumbler with straw — $24.99

Rose Gold Castle Tumbler with Straw
That’s all we have new for today!
September 8th
Food Updates
Sunshine Tree Terrace
- The Crispy Chicken Dumplings are now the Crispy Beef Dumplings — $8.49

Crispy Beef Dumplings
Construction Updates
TTC Rideshare Drop-Off
- A new loop has been created for the rideshare cars which keeps the precision exit area for the cars open for guests who are dropped off by busses from Swan/Dolphin, Four Seasons etc. to cross the street in a safer/easier way.

A new rideshare loop!
- It’s also safer for rideshare passengers to cross since the area was a little chaotic and cars would double park to let passengers out, making us cross the inside lane.

Safer on everyone
Fairytale Gardens
- Speakers are installed and visible in the “nooks” built into the façade, and ready to be encased by themed covering.

Newly installed speakers
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The wire cage that will support the rock work has grown moving downward from the top of the structure

It’s really taking shape
Merchandise Updates
Glass Sleeping Beauty Castle in Crystal Arts
- The Maleficent dragon now has an enclosure on the side of the castle kind of like an in-law suite

A crystal dragon
The Emporium
- Yellow and black tie dye Donald Halloween shirt which has sold out several times is back in stock in limited sizes, $29.99

Back in stock
- NBC Throw and Countdown Calendar is now 30% off

Sale on Nightmare Before Christmas select merch
And that’s all we’ve got to update you on today!
September 7th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The train station waiting area is partially roped off

new ropes
- The benches have also been positioned so no one can cross them to look over the railings in the train queue

Benches have been repositioned
- The outside queue area has a barrier installed into the dirt

A barrier is up
Merchandise Updates
Frontier Trading Post
- Disney100 Pete’s Dragon Elliot pin set — $34.99

Pete’s Dragon pin set
And that’s all the updates we have for now!
September 6th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The train station exit ramp getting demoed

It’s gone!
- Here’s another look at the torn-down exit

WOW!
- Building new structures in the queue

More construction
Fairytale Gardens
- Flowers added to the upcoming Mirabel meet and greet

Flowers!
Merchandise Updates
Frontier Trading Post
- Pirates of the Caribbean Pin Set — $34.99

Pirates of the Caribbean pin set
Fantasy Faire
- Peter Pan Youth Spirit Jersey — $54.99

Peter Pan youth spirit jersey
Big Top Souvenirs
- Disney100 Marvel Mickey and Friends Loungefly Backpack — $78

Disney100 Marvel Loungefly Backpack
That’s all the updates we have for you for today!
September 5th
Food Updates
Main Street Confectionery
- Popcorn mixes now featured in the display case
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Construction continues on the top of the mountain

More construction at the top
- Possible permanent fixtures mixed in with the scaffolding on the side of the mountain

What’s this?!
- The queue line has small poles sticking out of the ground

Lots of changes
- More of the space near the stairs leading to the inside queue area is cleared

Near the stairs has been cleared
- A coil of something is lying on the newly filled-in groundwork

Can’t wait to see what it will look like
Attraction Updates
Princess Fairytale Hall
- A visiting princess is meeting with Rapunzel today while Tiana is out on royal business.

A visiting princess today
Merchandise Updates
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Disney Tails Coco Pepita Pet Vest — $34.99

Pepita Pet Vest
Sir Mickey’s
- Encanto Casa glass cup — $14.99

Encanto glass
- Encanto Bruno Orange youth shirt — $26.99

Bruno shirt
Big Top Souvenirs
- Mouse Wares Mickey & Friends stackable glass container set — $24.99

Mouse Wares containers
And that’s all the updates we had to bring you, today!
September 4th
Merchandise Updates
September 3rd
Merchandise Updates
Big Top Souvenirs
- New customizable Halloween items at the MADE kiosk
- New customizable Mickey and friends items at the MADE kiosk
September 2nd
Construction Updates
Fairytale Gardens
- Holes in the walls that appear to have previously housed speakers are exposed and empty like this one…

Previous speaker holes
- … this one…

One more
- … and this one we spotted very easily!

Not hiding anymore!
- A second wooden pole and metal support beam now run across the top to the last structure we saw go up.

We see it now!
- Also, some kind of support wire that goes from the top of the new pole down to a metal piece embedded in the ground.

More anchored wiring
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- There seems to be more metal on the inside of the wire frame that will soon become rockwork on the very top of the mountain structure.

More metal
Food Updates
Kernel Kitchen
- They’re out of M&M Almonds so the Dapper Dan’s mix is off the menu (again).

No Dapper Dan’s mix today
- They’re also out of M&M Almonds in the bulk dispenser and they’ve put M&M Peanuts in their place, now taking up two dispensers.

Sneaky move
Merchandise Updates
Box Office Gifts
- Sorcerer’s Discord, LE print on Metal and Acrylic by Daniel Killen — $229

Sorcerer’s Discord
Crystal Arts
- Let’s take a look at the progress on Sleeping Beauty Castle for Disneyland Paris
including blue flags…

Flags are up!
- … a dragon…

Tiny Dragon
- and a bridge ready for installation!

The bridge
- Crystal Wish Keepers interactive souvenir experience has come to Magic Kingdom for the first time having first appeared at the Disney Springs Arribas Brothers location in 2020.

Crystal Wish Keepers are BACK
- Guests can choose a glass souvenir and a combination of tiny gems, which are mixed by a cast member and carefully poured inside the wish keeper.

Choose your gems
- Each gem color corresponds with different words that help the guest create their perfect wish.

So pretty
- Their current selection of wish keepers ranges in price from $65-$95 but they plan on expanding the selection very soon.

So many options to choose from!
And that’s all we have to update you on today!
Looking for more Magic Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- Magic Kingdom Updates May 2023
- Magic Kingdom Updates April 2023
- Magic Kingdom Updates June 2023
- Magic Kingdom Updates July 2023
- Magic Kingdom Updates August 2023
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