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Walt Disney World announces Cinderella Castle plaza expansion with new gardens, more fireworks viewing at Magic Kingdom

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Guests stroll through vibrant park pathways lined with colorful flowerbeds, lush trees, and classic lampposts beneath a partly cloudy sky, capturing the magical vibe of the newly expanded plaza near Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

More room to spread out is coming to the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has announced plans to expand the Hub and Central Plaza area of the park in front of Cinderella Castle.

Included in the expanded plaza will be new circular pathways, gardens, more restaurant seating, and new fireworks and parade viewing areas – perfect to integrate with the FastPass+ system. Disney has released a rendering of what the area will look like when complete in 2015:

Aerial view of the expanded Cinderella Castle plaza at Magic Kingdom, featuring winding pathways, lush trees, sparkling water features, and the iconic Cinderella Castle standing proudly at the top center.

Bird’s-eye view of the Hub at Magic Kingdom, featuring its iconic circular design lined with lush trees, vibrant pink flowers, winding walkways, and guests soaking up the sunshine—one of the go-to locations for an unforgettable view of Cinderella Castle’s dazzling fireworks show.

Seating outside Casey’s Corner and The Plaza restaurant are said to almost double, adding to the new seating recently installed inside Casey’s:

Guests relax and chat at cozy tables inside a lively restaurant with red and white chairs, just steps from Magic Kingdom’s thrilling atmosphere. The newly expanded Cinderella Castle plaza sparkles nearby, adding even more wonder to your Walt Disney World adventure.

That’s where the biggest change will be noticed, as shown in the comparison between the current satellite image of the park below along with the rendering overlaid on top of it with the changes highlighted in blue:

Aerial view of a circular plaza with paths fanning out, nestled among lush landscaping and resort buildings—an incredible spot to catch dazzling fireworks, offering a spectacular vantage point of Magic Kingdom and the enchanting Cinderella Castle expansion nearby.
Current satellite view of the Magic Kingdom
An open plaza at Magic Kingdom with radiating walkways, lush landscaping, and a highlighted blue oval area—an insider location for catching spectacular fireworks views near the expanded Cinderella Castle.
Central Plaza expansion with added fireworks viewing areas

The Hub expansion project will occur in multiple phases, little by little over the next year or so.

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