Our little-known facts series “continues”! Ah, nothing says you’ve arrived at Walt Disney World like hearing the whistle from the steam train as you go through the gates at the Magic Kingdom! … Except passing under an entrance arch. … And seeing the purple road signs. … Oh, and catching a glimpse of the monorail…
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“Yes, we are retheming another attraction to Tron. But not the Speedway.” WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — The Magic Kingdom Park took another step towards construction of the new Tron Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster last week, shutting down the Tomorrowland Speedway and the Walt Disney World Railroad for the duration of the construction. And…
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Those steam engine fireboxes generate a lot of heat — so why not cook with it? MAGIC KINGDOM, FL — Disney has announced an all-new dining experience coming to the Magic Kingdom: Backhead Cuisine! As everyone in the universe is aware, the Walt Disney World Resort maintains a fleet of authentic, antique steam trains. These…