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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Fourth Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom

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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. Cast Members … Read more

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

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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. Cast Members … Read more

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

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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 has been temporarily closed. Cast … Read more

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

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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

PHOTOS: World Showcase Torches Undergo Testing for “HarmonioUS” During Refurbishment at EPCOT

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If you carry a torch for the torches of World Showcase, today featured a unique sight to see as the iconic structures undergo their refurbishment. The Imagineers and techs on-site at EPCOT tested out the torches for general maintenance, lighting each torch individually. As they lit the torches, they called out the number of each torch … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Undergoing Significant Exterior Work During Annual Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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How Do You Do? If you’re a fan of Splash Mountain, you’re probably anxiously waiting the attraction’s return. Its annual refurbishment, which was announced in October of last year, continues to flow along as significant exterior work is performed. The temporary closure began January 6 and will allow for cleaning and repairs to ride and show elements … Read more

PHOTOS: Unsanitary Tables, Grimy Themed Structures, and Even More Peeling Decals Plague Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land

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Two registers, a sea of peeling decals, and a surprisingly good vegan totchos dish. That’s the best way I can describe Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, which despite being roughly over a year old, is looking pretty worse for wear these days. The restaurant has made some small strides with compostable plates and … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Monorail Beam Currently Under Maintenance Servicing

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Guests looking to use the monorail as transportation to EPCOT in the early morning hours should be advised that due to construction, the monorail opening is now delayed until 10:00 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Construction officially began yesterday, with signage in place this morning at the Transportation and Ticket Center. (Do note that … Read more

PHOTOS: Multiple Gondolas Out of Order Due to Ongoing Disney Skyliner Door Issues at Walt Disney World

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The Disney Skyliner debuted this year to a rough start in terms of unexpected downtime, issues with ADA loading, and even a gondola crash, which led guests to be suspended on the EPCOT line for over three hours. Just yesterday, guests aboard the EPCOT line had to be evacuated at the Disney’s Riviera Resort station due … Read more

Guests Asked Not to Use Any Wall-Mounted Beds (Including Tower Studios) as Issues Persist at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Just a week after the Murphy beds at the newly-opened Disney’s Riviera Resort were declared “Out of Order” following an incident where a bed collapsed and fell on a guest, a new issue has arisen at the resort. According to DVCNews, guests staying at the resort’s Disney Vacation Club villas have been asked not to … Read more

Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland Closed Indefinitely Due to Broken Bridge from Guest Jumping

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UPDATE: Tarzan’s Treehouse has reopened as of 9:00 AM (PST) on November 11, 2019. Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland Park was closed indefinitely yesterday following an incident which broke one of the wooden bridges. The Adventureland attraction was closed at about 4:45pm yesterday. According to various Tweets, this was due to a Guest jumping so hard … Read more