PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Barrel Bridge Returns 9 Months After Removal

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Nine months after the Tom Sawyer Island barrel bridge was removed, it has returned to Magic Kingdom, although is not yet open to guests. Tom Sawyer Island Barrel Bridge The barrel bridge was removed in July 2023, possibly for refurbishment. When comparing our photos of the bridge taken on Friday to photos taken before the … Read more

‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Introduction Removed from The Haunted Mansion & More: Daily Recap (2/12/24)

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The Haunted Mansion gets an adjusted introduction at Tokyo Disneyland, Patrick Mahomes goes to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a first look at the menu for Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more

UPDATE: Guest with Disabilities Fell Into Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America, Asks for Ride to Receive Safety Updates

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Earlier this month, we reported that a guest was spotted in the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom after falling or jumping from a Tom Sawyer Raft. We have since spoken to the individual, who asked to be referred to here as Storm, to get the full story. Guest with Disabilities Recounts Incident at Rivers … Read more

Guest Jumps from Tom Sawyer Island Raft in Magic Kingdom and Refuses to Swim Ashore, Walt Disney World Testing New X-Ray Machines at Security, & More: Daily Recap (2/1/24)

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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 Thursday, February 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘The Heartbeat of New Orleans — A Living Mural’ Nighttime Show Debuts at Rivers of America at Disneyland Park

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“The Heartbeat of New Orleans — A Living Mural” nighttime show debuted at the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park on the evening of September 29. The limited-time offering features several water, lighting, and projection effects and tells the story of a small frog from the Lousiana Bayou who is enchanted by and drawn to … Read more

VIDEO: Fantasmic Replacement Jambalaya Jazz & Queenie Make Floating Rivers of America Debut at Disneyland

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The first voyage of Jambalaya Jazz featuring Queenie on the Rivers of America has performed, bringing jazz, bossa nova, and some classic Disney tunes to the forefront of Tom Sawyer Island and New Orleans Square. Jambalaya Jazz on the Water The band did literally embark on a river voyage, gradually approaching New Orleans Square from … Read more

Barrel Bridge Removed From Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

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The barrel bridge has been removed from Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom, potentially for refurbishment. Tom Sawyer Island Barrel Bridge We could see that the bridge was missing from across the Rivers of America. Construction walls are up on the island to block the openings where the bridge usually is. The barrel bridge has … Read more

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Go on Sale July 6, World Celebration & Journey of Water Construction Progresses, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/23)

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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, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Tom Sawyer Island as ‘Fantasmic!’ Repairs Continue at Disneyland

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We saw the scrim has been removed from Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland after the fire during “”Fantasmic!” in late April. Scrim Down at Tom Sawyer Island While the scrim has come down from Tom Sawyer Island, the walls which prevent people from going to the stage area are still up. Construction is far from … Read more

Liberty Belle Stuck on Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, Guests Evacuated

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The Liberty Belle got stuck on the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Some reports indicated that the boats couldn’t get off Tom Sawyer Island, either. A Tweet from ResortTV1 reported the incident, as seen below. The boat, which was evacuated, was left stranded between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. According to Twitter … Read more

‘Wondrous Journeys’ Still Not Active in Rivers of America Section of Disneyland Following ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire

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The “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime fireworks spectacular at Disneyland Park is still not operating in the Rivers of America section of the park after a fire during “Fantasmic!” devastated the Maleficent dragon. Wondrous Journeys is described by the official Disneyland website as a journey through the history of animated Disney artistry: For over 100 years, Walt … Read more

Disney Suing Ron DeSantis and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, COVID-19 Restrictions Made Illegal at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (4/26/23)

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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 Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Walls Up on Tom Sawyer Island Near ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire Site, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Reopen at Disneyland

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Following the Maleficent dragon fire during “Fantasmic!” that resulted in an evacuation of the western end of Disneyland Park and the total destruction of the dragon itself, new construction walls are up around the area this incident occurred, and one of the temporarily closed attractions — Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes — is running once again. … Read more

BREAKING: Maleficent Dragon Catches Fire During “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland

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Parts of Adventureland were evacuated Saturday night as Maleficent, in dragon form, caught fire during a performance of “Fantasmic!” in Disneyland. Our onsite reporter caught footage of the dragon, still burning, as the show came to a premature end for safety. The fire fell from the dragon’s mouth onto Tom Sawyer Island below. The cause … 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