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WDWNT Daily Recap (1/23/21): Astro Orbiter Relinquishes PeopleMover Queue, Water Main Breaks at Polynesian Village, Disneyland Sends AP Survey, New Chinese Theater Logo for Hollywood Studios, and More

January 23, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, January 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Hogwarts Express Closed for One-Day Maintenance at Universal Orlando Resort

January 21, 2021

The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort—a great way for guests to quickly travel between Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—is closed today, January 21, 2021, for maintenance. According to the refurbishment schedule, the closure should only last this one day. A sign at the front of Universal Studios Florida lets guests know … Read more

VIDEO: Br’er Rabbit, Fox, and Bear Projection Scene Restored in HD at Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

Despite an announced “Princess and the Frog” re-theme for Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve noticed a number of improvements to the attraction in the past few weeks, from the problematic “Million Dollar Rabbit” animatronic, which was finally fixed, to a newly restored projection scene showing Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear. You’ll … Read more

VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Operates With No Technical Difficulties at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Weeks of Issues

October 8, 2020

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It seems that the Force is finally with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as after weeks of technical issues, the attraction was operating perfectly when we visited just yesterday. Our reporter applied for a boarding group at 10 AM. As has become standard practice for the popular attraction, groups were … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Marimba Player Animatronics Operational Once Again at Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros in EPCOT

October 7, 2020

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Here at WDWNT, we love it when the little touches that make Disney Parks attractions special are working, and today gave us a reason for a fiesta! The marimba player audio-animatronics are once again functioning on Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, playing their little hearts out near the scene where Donald Duck loses … Read more

VIDEO: Rise of the Resistance Opens with Major Technical Difficulties – Invisible Stormtroopers, Busted Audio, and No Kylo Ren Animatronic

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

In the words of Lieutenant Bek, “This does not look good.” Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been the subject of many headlines lately, but unfortunately, the ambitious attraction has suffered for a number of flaws, from the burdensome nature of Boarding Groups to recent mounting malfunctions and maintenance issues. During today’s WDWNT daily … Read more

VIDEO: “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom Currently Open With No Music

August 10, 2020August 9, 2020

Love it or hate it, we all know the words to “it’s a small world” and find ourselves singing along while riding the attraction. Except for today, where it seems guests at the Magic Kingdom are experiencing “it’s a small world” without any music at all. Thanks to Twitter user @bethawho, she caught a video … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/21/20 (Once Upon A Toy Closes, Toy Story Hair Accessories, Mask & Construction Updates, and More)

June 25, 2020

Paddlefish and Aerophile Balloon at Disney Springs

Happy Father’s Day from Disney Springs! Since staying home and watching sports isn’t an option for dads these days, heading out to Walt Disney World is a good option. Let’s check in on our usual hot spots, and we’ll keep an eye out for Father’s Day merchandise as well. Before making it to our first … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorails Running at Walt Disney World Resort During Extended COVID-19 Closure

May 21, 2020

What’s better than seeing Mickey balloons at the Disney Springs phased reopening? Seeing Monorails in their natural habitat, zooming across Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks may be closed, but one lucky passer-by caught a glimpse of both Monorail Coral and Monorail Silver making rounds along their lines. Monorails and a number of other … Read more

Facilities & Operations Services and Security Personnel Unions Reach Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19 with Exception for Reduced Maintenance Crew

April 11, 2020

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the North America Building Trades … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Remains Closed After Seven Consecutive Days at the Magic Kingdom

March 15, 2020

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Magic Kingdom, what with Jungle Cruise boats sinking and even ghosts failing to materialize at The Haunted Mansion for days on end. In another seeming addition to the problems plaguing the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover remains temporarily closed. With the … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Temporarily Closed for Fifth Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2020

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Temporarily Closed for Fourth Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom

March 12, 2020

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Temporarily Closed for Third Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom

March 11, 2020

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Temporarily Closed for Second Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom

March 10, 2020

My Disney Experience, FastPass+ Reservations Down as Walt Disney World Systems Undergo Routine Maintenance

February 27, 2020

Guests looking to book or change FastPass+ reservations or use My Disney Experience should be advised that the system is currently unavailable as it undergoes routine maintenance. As stated on the Walt Disney World website, FastPass+, My Plans, and Friends and Family are unavailable. For guests looking to add or modify park dining reservations or … Read more