Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit & More: Daily Recap (3/27/24)

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Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Testing Begins on CommuniCore Hall Triangular Light Panels in EPCOT

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CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT has reached a new construction milestone — this evening at the park, the flat triangular panels along the building’s exterior were lit. Triangular Panels Lit at CommuniCore Hall While visiting the park on the evening of March 27, we noticed that some of the flat triangle panels on the front of … Read more

VIDEO: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Testing Ride Audio at Magic Kingdom

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has reached a new construction milestone at Magic Kingdom, as a new video posted to social media shows that ride audio is being tested as logs cycle through. Ride Audio Testing at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure In a video shared to X by user DrewDisneyDude, logs careen down the drop as “Down in … Read more

Epic Universe Starfall Racers Roller Coaster Seen Testing in New Video

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A new video has captured the roller coaster coming to Epic Universe, Starfall Racers, undergoing ride testing. Starfall Racers Testing at Epic Universe In the aerial footage captured by WESH 2, a vehicle can be seen testing on the yellow track (the dueling coaster also has a second, green track) with weighted test dummies on … Read more

Cast Member and Service Dog Save Guest at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Indiana Jones Making a Limited Time Appearance at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (6/22/23)

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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 Thursday, June 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Fireworks Testing Taking Place at EPCOT Tomorrow After Park Close

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Fireworks testing will be taking place at EPCOT tomorrow, June 23, after the park closes to the public. This will occur between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET, as noted in an advisory at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn we noticed today: Fireworks Testing Tomorrow To better assist you in planning your stay, we would like to … Read more

Jack Skellington and Sally Testing Meet & Greets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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With the start of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party just days away, Jack Skellington and Sally are meeting guests in preparation for the event. Random, pop-up testing is often done for rarely-used characters or new costume character Cast Members. We happened to catch Jack and Sally in a romantic embrace on a recent visit to EPCOT. … Read more

Large Pit Dug Near TRON Lightcycle / Run Entrance Walkway as Construction Drags On

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TRON Lightcycle / Run is still under construction despite the update to PeopleMover’s narration and the special look at testing during the 40th anniversary of the original “TRON”. And the biggest change to TRON Lightcycle / Run of late seems to be the construction of a large pit. The walkways are slowly progressing. One walkway … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Railroad Testing In View of Guests at the Magic Kingdom

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It’s not quite “all aboard” just yet, but guests can now see testing on the Walt Disney World Railroad ahead of its eventual reopening at the Magic Kingdom. Twitter user @DisneyfiedAsh first spotted the train running on the tracks. Back in December, it was reported that testing would begin soon, and though train whistles have … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/31/21): Walt Disney World to Release 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys at McDonalds, Bambi and Thumper Join Fab 50 Character Collection, Fall Decorations Arrive at Disneyland, and More

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This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. 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. … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Monorail Now Testing for Return to Disneyland Park

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For many guests at the Disneyland Resort, the delayed reopening of the Monorail has been a sad truth during the current times we are in. The Monorail vehicles themselves were seen as not “COVID safe” for guests just yet. Recently, we’ve only been able to just get glimpses of the Monorail station as its gone … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/24/21): Adventureland Changes, Permit Filed for DVC Room Conversion, Federal Court Removes CDC Restrictions from Cruises, World Celebration Construction Update, 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 Saturday, July 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Imagineering Playtests Incredible “Lifesize” Tiny Tinker Bell Virtual Meet & Greet at Disney California Adventure

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Disneyland Resort has yet to reopen, but select guests were treated to a magical experience at the “A Touch of Disney” event at Disney California Adventure. Imagineering was conducting a playtest of a potential new experience: a meet-and-greet with a “lifesize” tiny Tinker Bell. Jenn Tanaka posted her family’s experience on Instagram. Her family was … Read more

VIDEO: Harmonious Show Barge Performing Nighttime Water and Lighting Tests at EPCOT

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One of the Harmonious nighttime spectacular barges was recently testing its fountains at EPCOT. Twitter user @DisneyXC shared two videos of the barge’s water and lighting effects operating in World Showcase Lagoon. The first video shows the fountain spraying nearly vertically. The display screen is off, but the platform around the barge is illuminated. Those … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind Push/Pull Tests at EPCOT

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Work continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – the family-friendly “storytelling coaster” featuring a groundbreaking ride system with vehicles that rotate 360 degrees. According to Imagineer Zach Riddley, the coaster is now being put through push/pull tests, where each ride vehicle is pulled through the entirety of the track. A first look inside … Read more

Walt Disney World Maingate Complex COVID-19 Testing Site Switches to Walk-Up Testing

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The COVID-19 testing site at the Maingate complex in Walt Disney World has made a few changes to make testing easier moving forward. The testing site first opened back in August as a drive-thru site that required reservations. From now on, the site will be walk-up and does not require reservations. Cast Members, their families, … Read more