10/21 Magic Kingdom – Fantasyland Update, Miss America as Grand Marshal in Parade for CMN

 

 

The view from Pinocchio's Village Haus:

 

 

 

And from the train as the sun started setting:

 

 

 

We went to the outside area of Pinocchio's Village Haus to spend a few minutes with Jeff's family, I took photos – including one of the Werthers candy balloon, which I don't think was there when we attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (the balloon was, not the Werthers name):

 

 

Jeff and his family:

 

 

We'd also not seen this spider web during the Halloween Parties we attended:

 

 

I had heard there was a Duffy the Disney Bear book, and here it is:

 

 

 

Storybook Circus is now said to be opening early next year, possibly in the spring!

Earlier that day, we were there for a special Celebrate a Dream Come True parade. Champions from the Children's Miracle Network – along with Miss America – participated as Grand Marshals. Children from around the country are chosen as Champions, each has undergone a medical challenge and now represent children from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals around the country.

On our way to the Magic Kingdom, I noticed that the resort monorail line was extended later for the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:

 

 

And this is what the former Grand Floridian tennis court area now looks like:

 

 

 

The scrim is down from this entrance, allowing guests to see the Walt Disney plaque that has been often covered by banners: