Guest Jumps From Tom Sawyer Island Raft, Refuses to Swim Ashore at Magic Kingdom

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This week, a Magic Kingdom guest jumped or fell from a Tom Sawyer Island raft into the Rivers of America and then refused to swim ashore. Tom Sawyer Island is located in the heart of the Rivers of America in Frontierland. Guests can visit the island by boarding a log raft that travels to and … Read more

Mardi Gras, Stan Lee Honored, Spring is Sprung & More: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 3/1/22

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to see what March will bring, as we inch closer to the opening of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and we want you to come along. Join us as we hit both parks in a grand circle tour. Disneyland The … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Roof Installation, Offensive Names Removed From Rafts, 50th Vintage Map Harveys Bag and Crocs, & More: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report 1/24/22

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom on what will surely be one of the coldest days of the year! We’re starting out the day at a chilly 35 degrees, but thankfully with plenty of Florida sunshine to warm things up later in the day. There’s also a lot going on inside the park to keep us … Read more

PHOTOS: Controversial Names Removed From Tom Sawyer Island Rafts Including ‘Injun Joe’ at Magic Kingdom

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Names have been removed from the rafts that take guests across Rivers of America to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. Cast Members were preparing the rafts this morning, but they weren’t sure what would happen with the names. The names were previously on these planks sticking out of the center of each raft. Most … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/21/21): New Details for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Airing Tomorrow, Salt & Straw Ice Cream Coming to Disney Springs, Disney Installing Giant Display on International Drive, 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, June 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Reopens at Disneyland

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Adventurers ahoy! Explorers and landlubbers alike can once again set sail upon the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island and journey through the Pirate’s Lair. It joins the growing list of reopened Disneyland attractions as capacity increases, and the parks return to pre-pandemic operations. Let’s take a ride over and check things out! The rafts are … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/11/21): Face Masks Optional Starting June 15th, Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cars Road Trip, the Return of ‘Ohana Noodles, 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, June 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Training for Reopening of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland

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As California prepares to lift COVID restrictions, Disneyland Resort is preparing to expand its offerings and reopen more attractions. We spotted Cast Members training on the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island today at Disneyland Park. Cast Members were in costume on the rafts and around the docks for training. The island and raft boats have … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/10/21 (Mystery, Intrigue, and General Construction)

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Welcome foolish mortals to the…Magic Kingdom, the fog was so thick this morning we honestly thought the mansion had taken over the park or the villains were taking over the park again…too soon?

PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Returns with Several Areas Now Closed at Magic Kingdom

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After closing for refurbishment in October, both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have reopened at Magic Kingdom today. While Tom Sawyer Island did not open until 11:00 AM, we caught a few glimpses of Cast Members preparing the island and rafts while we were taking our cruise on the Liberty Belle. While … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/2/21 (Bonjour! Village Gifts Painted Green, Rafts Return To Rivers Of America, New Winnie The Pooh LE Pins, and More)

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Hello from a very cold day at the Magic Kingdom! We bundled up and came out to the park to see what new things we could find to show you, and we’re glad we did. We have a lot to cover, so let’s get started! It’s become somewhat of a personal game for us to … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/2/21): Disney Cruise Line Warns Against Travel, Mad Tea Party and Swiss Family Tree House Set for Refurb, Three Caballeros Gone Until Spring, Primeval Whirl to Possibly Be Demolished, 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, February 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more