A Question Beneath Cinderella Castle
This week’s special Tuesday night edition of This Week at Walt Disney World started with a simple question. As work around Cinderella Castle revealed old tracks in the drained moat, Greg asked what they were.
That question led Sam down a deeper path — and the answer brought back one of Walt Disney World’s earliest attractions.
The Full Story of the Swan Boats
Those tracks were not random. They were part of the original Swan Boats that once operated at Magic Kingdom in the 1970s and early 1980s.
The Swan Boats offered guests a quiet cruise around the castle hub and into nearby waterways. Unlike today’s attractions, this was more about atmosphere than thrills. It reflected an earlier version of the park, where scenic experiences played a bigger role.
The boats followed a guided path, which explains the tracks revealed beneath the moat. When the attraction closed, most of that infrastructure disappeared from view — until now.
Seeing those tracks again gives guests a rare connection to opening-era Walt Disney World. It is a reminder that the park has always evolved, even in places most guests never think to look.
Buzz Lightyear Soft Opening Continues
Back in the present, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin continues its soft opening period ahead of its official return. Greg revisited the attraction and shared how his opinion has changed since earlier cast member previews.
That second look added more perspective and made Buzz one of the most talked-about updates at Magic Kingdom right now.
D23 Expo Tickets Go on Sale
Looking ahead, D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 tickets go on sale this week. Sam and Greg talked through what fans should expect, how quickly tickets may move, and what they are hoping to see announced. The show also looked at the 2026 class of Disney Legends, adding another layer of anticipation for what D23 could bring this year.
Easter Arrives at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is already preparing for the Easter holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny have arrived in the parks, bringing seasonal photo opportunities and a classic Disney touch.
At the same time, Band Leader Mickey is performing with the Philharmagic marching band in the castle hub, adding live entertainment and energy to the park atmosphere.
A Perfect Time for a Retro Easter Look
With Easter approaching, Sam highlighted the Easter Parade archive — a collection that captures classic Disney holiday moments.
It is a perfect reminder of how Disney has celebrated Easter over the years, and why those traditions still resonate today. For longtime fans, there is something special about revisiting a retro Easter morning.
All That and More with Sam & Greg Live
From uncovering the history of the Swan Boats to Buzz updates, D23 planning, and Easter celebrations, this special Tuesday night show blended Disney history with current park news. Join Sam and Greg each week for This Week at Walt Disney World LIVE, where Disney past and present come together.
