Sheriff Reportedly Threatens to Disqualify Walt Disney World Marathon Runner and Detain His Wife, Chases Him Down Course; Shaman of Songs Suffers Gaping Hole in Neck on Na’vi River Journey; & More: Daily Recap (1/7/24)

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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 Sunday, January 7, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

VIDEO: Na’vi River Journey Shaman Audio-Animatronic Malfunctions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Shaman of Songs audio-animatronic on Na’vi River Journey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been caught napping. Audio-Animatronic Issues in Pandora TikTok user @destinationdvc shared a video (below) of the Shaman of Songs unmoving with her head tilted back. The user wrote, “The shaman at rope drop before she had her coffee.” This isn’t the … Read more

NEW ‘Avatar’ AirPods Case Arrives at Windtraders in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A new “Avatar” AirPods case has debuted at Windtraders in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Avatar Wireless Headphones Case- $19.99 We made our way over to Windtraders, the official merchandise location in the beautiful land of Pandora, and found this new “Avatar”-inspired AirPods, case. The art bears a striking resemblance … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signs Added to Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Both rides in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have Lightning Lane signs. We noticed the update at Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage on our latest visit. The new Lightning Lane sign as seen at Avatar Flight of Passage. And the sign at Na’vi River Journey. Both … Read more

VIDEO: Shaman of Songs Audio-Animatronic Malfunctions on Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Yet another audio-animatronic has malfunctioned at Walt Disney World, bringing the total over the last week up to five. The Shaman of Songs on Na’vi River Journey, part of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, was seen malfunctioning by TikTok user erinn_disneyplanner. Watch the video below to see the moment when … Read more

PHOTOS: Pre-Shows Return, Plexiglass Dividers Disappear, and Attractions Now Seating Multiple Parties Together at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney World continues to relax its COVID-19 protocols now that face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests and physical distancing markers are slowly being removed. Today, we thought we’d show you just how those changes are taking effect at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR Hello there! The attraction’s pre-show has been restored … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/28/21): Commercial Debuts for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Orange County Florida Plan May Allow Disney World to Remove Masks, Reservations Delayed for Mears Replacement of Magical Express, and More

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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 Friday, May 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Distancing Markers for Na’vi River Journey Extended Queue Removed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Yet another Walt Disney World attraction has removed its physical distancing markers in the extended queue area – this time, it is the popular boat ride Na’vi River Journey. Instead of the normal left-over residue look the markers are leaving behind once peeled up, some spots here look more like sun tan lines. Markers are … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/20/21): Florida Mask Mandate May Be Lifted in Summer, ‘Guardians’ Ride Yet to Film, Harmonious Barges Receive Scrim, CA to Allow Out-of-State Visitors, and More

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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 Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Installed on Every Boat of Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After testing a Plexiglass divider on one boat last month, dividers have been installed on every boat of Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The dividers sit between the two rows of each boat. This addition means the ride may increase capacity and wait times will go down. The winding exterior queue of Na’vi … Read more

PHOTOS: Na’vi River Journey Exterior Queue Rerouted for Ground Painting on Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A section of sidewalk has been blocked off for painting in Pandora – The World of Avatar, forcing the Na’vi River Journey queue to reroute. Due to physical distancing, the queue has been trailing out to the sidewalk in the past year. Half of the sidewalk is blocked off with green barriers. The land’s bioluminescent … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/10/21): Changes to Park Pass Categories, EPCOT Booked for ‘Ratatouille’ Ride Opening, Main Street Confectionery to Close for Refurb, Rumored Plans for Expanded Disney Village in Paris, and More

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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 Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Added to Load Platform of Na’vi River Journey As Boats Undergo Modifications at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Plexiglass dividers and physical distancing markers were added to a multitude of attractions as an enhanced COVID-19 safety measure. The Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom received plexiglass dividers for at least one boat recently. Now, the loading platform in the queue also has plexiglass dividers installed. Dividers of plexiglass help separate guests while … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/8/21): Passengers Sue Disney Cruise Line Over COVID-19, Walt Disney World Invites Guests to Visit “Tomorrow,” Park Passes Filling Up for Spring Break, Aerial View of Star Wars Hotel Construction, and More

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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 Monday, March 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Installed on Na’vi River Journey Boat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Even though COVID-19 cases are dropping nationwide, Walt Disney World continues to add health and safety measures to its attractions. Today, we noticed one Na’vi River Journey boat has had plexiglass installed between its rows. If installed on all boats, the attraction’s capacity will increase. At the attraction’s unloading area, we caught a glimpse of … Read more

VIDEO: Riders See Na’vi River Journey Shaman of Song Audio-Animatronic Malfunction Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Located in the popular Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey takes you into Pandora’s glowing bioluminescent rainforest. The boat ride features Shaman of Song, Disney’s “most-advanced audio-animatronic,” as she sends positive energy out into the forest through the power of her music. However, the Shaman hasn’t been quite … Read more