WDW Magazine August 2017: Value Resorts at WDW | Page 109

MAGIC KINGDOM
If you miss Push, the trashcan from Tomorrowland, now through August, stop by
Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom to meet its latest resident, iCan the Showbot!
A new theater is in the works for Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom. The new venue
will be modeled after Willis Wood theater, which was found in Kansas City in the 1920’s.
The entertainment that will be housed in the new theater has not yet been announced.
Expect the new location to open in time for the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom in
2021.
A Tron attraction is coming to Magic Kingdom! This is exciting news! If you aren’t familiar
with the attraction at Shanghai Disneyland, take a moment and check out this YouTube
video: https://youtu.be/taeucixxrdM This attraction is really going to be an ‘E-Ticket.’ The
roller coaster attraction will occupy an undeveloped area next to Space Mountain. This
amazing attraction is expected to open in time for the 50th Anniversary of Magic
Kingdom.
Disney’s Hall of Presidents, which was scheduled to reopen on June 29th, has been
delayed. Since 1993, all acting president Audio-Animatronics have had a speaking role,
and the current president will be no exception. Disney has finally been able to schedule a
recording session for President Trump’s speech. In addition to adding a new president, the
Hall of Presidents attraction is getting a makeover as well. Expect not only to see a new
show, but experience it in a refurbished theater with new sound and projection systems.
While no date has been set, the Hall of Presidents should reopen in late 2017.
Merchandise inspired by the new nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom, “Happily
Ever After” can now be found at the Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. You can
complement your wardrobe with a t-shirt, hat, and even a Tervis tumbler. There are also
tank tops, pins, and light-up mouse ears. If you can’t make it to Walt Disney World any
time soon, some items are also available on the Shop Disney Parks app.`
EPCOT
Epcot is scheduled for an overhaul over the next few years, and that includes a new
restaurant! Located near Mission: SPACE, the restaurant will feature incredible views of,