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THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RAILROAD STATION

High above Magic Kingdom’s entrance is the Walt Disney World Railroad station. This turn of the century building is the first thing you’ll see when you pass the front gates. It’s beautifully detailed, photogenic from every angle and inside,…

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CINDERELLA’S WISHING WELL

Tucked to the side of Cinderella Castle is a lovely bronze statue with a secret detail found in the mural behind. From just the right angle the royal crown appears to rest gracefully on Cinderella’s head. On busy park…

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A RIDE ON THE SEVEN DWARFS MINE TRAIN

If Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the wildest ride in the wilderness than the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is definitely the smoothest. “But was it too smooth?” my husband asked after our first ride. He’s a fan of Big…

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PINOCCHIO VILLAGE HAUS IN FANTASYLAND

On the corner that bridges old Fantasyland and new, is Pinocchio Village Haus. This quick-service restaurant has outdoor seating with colourful table umbrellas that peek above the walls and hedges. It creates a pretty sightline that impresses me every…

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MAGIC KINGDOM AFTER DARK

Arriving at the gates of Magic Kingdom after dark is a whole new experience. Against a night sky the soft daytime colours of the train station disappear under a warm glow. The park is transformed by lighting at every…

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MY FIRST VISIT TO MAGIC KINGDOM

My first visit to Magic Kingdom was during the park’s golden age. I still have memories of the gleaming white spires of Tomorrowland, the lagoon in Fantasyland, the submarines of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and the colourful Skyway…