VIDEO: Possible Ride Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

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Last night around 8:30 p.m. PT, Radiator Springs Racers went down for a “temporary closure” before ultimately closing for the night at Disney California Adventure, due to a possible ride vehicle fire. Eyewitnesses reported a ride vehicle stopping right after the finish line, with the guests onboard yelling to be let off the ride. The … Read more

Heritage Auctions Hosting Disneyland: The Auction Featuring Almost 700 Lots, Including Ride Vehicles, Park Props, and More

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Nearly 700 lots from one of the most significant assemblages of actual park-displayed signs, props, artifacts, and more from Disneyland and Disney theme parks around the world will be offered May 21-22 in Heritage Auctions’ DISNEYLAND: THE AUCTION Signature® Auction. The founder of the collection, Scott Rummell, is instantly recognizable, even to those who don’t know … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Inclement Weather Rips Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Knocking Down Trees, Guests Become Stuck on Kilimanjaro Safaris

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Inclement weather today in the Orlando area brought heavy winds to Walt Disney World. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were in for a surprise when the gusts caused trees around the theme park to fall, even causing some guests to become stuck on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Katie Alvarez (@thetinydisneydetails) sent us an image of a large … Read more

PHOTOS: New Images Surface of Jurassic World VelociCoaster Ride Vehicles at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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It’s the apex predator of roller coasters… and unlike most attractions at Walt Disney World, it’s actually opening this year. New images have surfaced of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure this summer. These new pictures focus on the coaster train in a section seemingly inspired by dinosaur paddocks. Previously, we … Read more

National Museum of American History Shares How The Smithsonian Acquired Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mad Tea Party Ride Vehicles from Disneyland

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For 65 years, Disneyland has been a part of America’s culture and history. That status was officially sealed fifteen years ago when ride vehicles from two beloved attractions were acquired by the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The museum, part of the famed Smithsonian Institution, recently shared how those attractions were chosen … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement on Splash Mountain Log Sinking Incident at the Magic Kingdom

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After chronicling the saga of the sunken Splash Mountain ride vehicle log since late last night, Walt Disney World has officially released a statement to Spectrum 13 regarding the incident. “The incident happened toward the end of the ride and involved five visitors. All five visitors were able to get out of the ride vehicle … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Splash Mountain Reopens After Brief Delay and Log Sinking Incident at the Magic Kingdom

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The Splash Mountain saga continues as the attraction has now reopened after a brief temporary closure this morning at the Magic Kingdom. Just minutes ago, we reported that the attraction failed to open this morning, but after a brief period of log cycling, the attraction reopened to minor crowds at just a 5-minute wait. Despite … Read more

Splash Mountain Temporarily Closed at the Magic Kingdom After Guests are Evacuated from Sinking Ride Vehicle

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UPDATE: As of 9:40 AM, the attraction has officially reopened at the Magic Kingdom. After a series of photos and video surfaced of guests evacuating a sinking log aboard Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, the attraction has since remained temporarily closed this morning. As of this morning, Splash Mountain was testing ride vehicles. The … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Guests Evacuate Fully Submerged Log on Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom

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The Laughin’ Place has had its fair share of trouble this summer, as Splash Mountain has seen a series of issues since the reopening of the Magic Kingdom—from long lines at the gift shop, to guests being evacuated on official reopening day, and a short stint of unexpected downtime. Now, it seems another set of … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Ride Vehicles Removed From Track at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Due to Permanent Closure

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Much like the dinosaurs themselves, Primeval Whirl has gone extinct at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we thought we’d stop by and pay our respects. Meanwhile, the dinosaurs holding up the Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama sign seem as happy as ever. (I take it nobody told them the news.) Many of the lights remain on, including … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Gives First Official, Inside Look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride Vehicles at Epcot

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Last month at the D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled new details around Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a family-friendly “storytelling coaster” that will feature a groundbreaking ride system with vehicles that rotate 360 degrees and can even do a reverse launch. Today, Disney has shared a … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Marquee, Locomotive Ride Vehicle, and Pre-Show Details Released

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We have more details about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway that were announced at their Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary event, courtesy of Scott Gustin on Twitter.   Here’s the marquee for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway: New art: pic.twitter.com/2eyEXtSu0r — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 30, 2019   The attraction will feature a “brand-new story”, but … Read more