As you may already know, Magic Kingdom’s hub is undergoing a massive expansion. Over the weekend, the first phase of the hub opened to the public. The most prominent additions are Plaza Gardens East and West, which will act as the Fastpass+ viewing area for the Wishes fireworks.
The new areas are open to all guests before 8 pm. The Plaza Gardens include artificial turf, which some guests have already started to use as a place to sit down and relax during their day at Magic Kingdom. After 8, these areas are open exclusively to guests with Fastpass+ reservations for the fireworks.
This panorama shows off how the East side of the Magic Kingdom hub now looks. Click to get a larger view.
Another attractive addition to the hub are the new fountains. The character statues that used to surround the Partners Statue in the center of the hub are now displayed around the fountains. These are sure to be a popular photo spot.
For more pictures of the hub expansion, check out the image gallery below.
The hub expansion is not yet complete, with some construction still going on immediately in front of Cinderella Castle.
What do you think about the Plaza Gardens, the new fountains, and the new look of Magic Kingdom’s hub? Let us know in the comments below.
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I think it looks pretty and gives a more open feeling, and the metal fences are pathways remind of a European garden. I’m not sure how I feel about it overall though, because it’s a little less unifying and symmetrical than the original circle. I also hope they add benches with backs on them, especially for older people who need places to rest and who can’t sit on the ground.