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  • VIDEO: Guests Evacuate as Splash Mountain Ride Vehicle Submerges into Water

    VIDEO: Guests Evacuate as Splash Mountain Ride Vehicle Submerges into Water

    Splash Mountain at Disney World made news recently after it was decided that the attraction would be re-themed to Princess and the Frog, but now its making headlines again as guests claim they evacuated the ride moments before their boat sank into the water.

    Twitter user @skyelaringrsoll, wrote Sunday that guests stepped out of the ride once it started sinking, and that a cast member allegedly told them they “should’ve stayed in the boat.”

    The tweet includes a 6-second video showing the empty boat under water. Take a look below:

    “So we got out of our boat because it was sinking while we were stuck there and the disney world employee decided to tell us that we should’ve stayed in the boat but it went under as soon as we all stepped out,” the tweet reads.

    In the video you can hear someone saying, “Do you see the boat?”

    Another person is then heard responding, “I understand that, but this is a safety matter.”

    Earlier this year, another attraction at Magic Kingdom took on water unexpectedly mid-ride. Guests while riding the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland took to social media to document their experience after their boat suddenly began taking on water.

  • New Sleeping Beauty Loungefly Mini Backpack Now Available Online

    New Sleeping Beauty Loungefly Mini Backpack Now Available Online

    A new Sleeping Beauty mini backpack has been released by Loungefly and it is truly once upon a dream!

    This gray faux suede accessory inspired by sleeping beauty is exclusively available from LunchBox and costs $69.99.

    Take a look at the details below:

    The gorgeous accessories include chiffon flowers, debossed details, Castle and rose graphics, An enamel brand plaque, and a quote on the back that reads, “a forest of thorns shall be his tomb, born through the skies on the fog of doom!”

    You can flip up the magnetic button flap to reveal a drawstring bucket opening, interior lining with an all over Maleficent pattern, and interior drop and zip pockets. The straps are also adjustable!

  • New Iridescent ‘Hocus Pocus’ Mug, Complete With a Broom Spoon now on shopDisney

    New Iridescent ‘Hocus Pocus’ Mug, Complete With a Broom Spoon now on shopDisney

    The halloween season is nearly upon us and Disney has released a new Hocus Pocus Mug and Spoon Set that will have you running amok amok amok!

    The Sanderson sister-inspried might is in the shape of a cauldron and has an iridescent design with gold lettering that says “Hocus Pocus” with a high-gloss finish.

    To complete the set, the mug comes with a wooden broomstick-inspired spoon so you can stir up trouble (and your pumpkin coffee or tea) in style.

    The Hocus Pocus Mug and Spoon Set is available on shopDisney for $19.99. The mug holds 12 ounces, and even with the detailing, is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

    Since it’s available to ship right away, you can order it now so you’re guaranteed to have it in your hands when Hocus Pocus airs on TV for the first time in the fall season.

  • New Socially-Distanced Disney Junior Dance Party Show Debuts at Disney World

    New Socially-Distanced Disney Junior Dance Party Show Debuts at Disney World

    After a disagreement with the Actors’ Equity Association, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has debuted a new modified version of the Disney Junior Dance Party.

    The new show is called “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” It is shorter in length and has social distancing measures in place. Once inside, you’ll see markers on the floor for each party to stand on and dance around called “party zones.”

    This modified show brings DJ DeeJay along with Doc McStuffins, Timon, Vampirina, and Roadster Mickey Mouse in a new, high-energy dance jam.

    The new show is a result of an ongoing battle between Disney and the Actors’ Equity union. The show now features only non-equity performers, despite many of the equity performers speaking out against the union and willing to return to work.

    Performances will take place approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day beginning at 11:15am located in the Animation Courtyard.

  • Magic Kingdom Ranked Best Theme Park in the World Surpassing Islands of Adventure in Tripadvisor Awards

    Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure has held the #1 ranking among the “best theme parks in the world,” in Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for the past five years, but this year Magic Kingdom at Disney World has won the top spot.

    To determine the rankings, Tripadvisor said it pulled together “all the reviews, ratings and saves that travelers share from across the globe.”

    Islands of Adventure slid to the third spot for 2020. Rounding out the top five were Puy du Frous of France at No. 2, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at No. 4 and Universal’s Studios Florida at No. 5.

    “Every year, we pull together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share from across the globe — and use that info to spotlight the very best,” the Tripadvisor website says. Tripadvisor’s site features user-generated content, comparison guides and reservations for travel experiences, including hotels.

    Other Florida theme parks to make the list include Disney’s Hollywood Studios at No. 12 and Fun Spot’s Kissimmee park at No. 23. As far as water parks go, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon ranked sixth in the world, while Disney’s Blizzard Beach ranked 19th.

    For the complete list of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, visit tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.

  • Pixar Announces New Animated Film ‘Luca’

    Pixar Announces New Animated Film ‘Luca’

    Pixar announced on Thursday that its next original animated feature film will be “Luca,” a coming-of-age tale about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer in Italy.

    The film centers on a young boy named Luca who is secretly a sea monster from another world that lies just below the surface of the water. Appearing as a human, he meets a newfound best friend with whom he shares an unforgettable summer at a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. But Luca’s secret threatens this idyllic experience.

    Take a look at some of the beautiful art from the film below:

    The film is directed by La Luna‘s Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa, who grew up where the film is set.

    “This is a deeply personal story for me, not only because it’s set on the Italian Riviera where I grew up, but because at the core of this film is a celebration of friendship. Childhood friendships often set the course of who we want to become and it is those bonds that are at the heart of our story in Luca,” said Casarosa in a statement.

    Walt Disney said Luca is set to open in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2021.

  • Baby Mandrill Was Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Baby Mandrill Was Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Walt Disney World has been welcoming guests back during the phased reopening and now they are welcoming a new baby mandrrill to Animal Kingdom.

    On Saturday, July 25, the animal care team at the park welcomed a “colorful” mandrill infant, born to first-time father, Linus, and mother, Scarlett.

    Scarlett and baby have already begun making short appearances in their habitat on the Kilimanjaro Safari, joining the other members of their mandrill troop. Take a look at the video below:

    Mom and baby are doing well and spending lots of time bonding. In fact, their bond is so close that at the baby’s neonatal exam, our veterinary team wasn’t able to determine if the baby is a boy or a girl just yet, because mom is keeping the infant so close to her belly.

    While this little one is pretty tiny now, mandrills are actually the largest species of monkey in the world. They’re a vulnerable species found in African rainforests along the equator, where their habitat is disappearing because of deforestation and poaching. This birth is an example of how our dedicated and highly trained team of Disney animal care experts works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) on Species Survival Plans (SSPs). The SSP assures responsible breeding for endangered species, such as mandrill monkeys, allowing for a healthy and genetically diverse population of such animals for years to come.

  • Security Finds Two Guns and Marijuana in Womans Diaper Bag at Disney World

    Security Finds Two Guns and Marijuana in Womans Diaper Bag at Disney World

    A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World after security for the Florida resort found two guns and some marijuana in her child’s diaper bag, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

    Yunique Smith was arrested July 18 on misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon and marijuana possession, according to the report.

    Officials say Smith was going through Epcot security with an adult man, their 7-month-old daughter and her 7-year-old son when the guard spotted a 9mm handgun and a plastic bag containing marijuana.

    A search of the diaper bag revealed a .45 caliber handgun on the bottom after Orange County deputies responded.

  • Disney Releases New Florida Resident Ticket Deal After Reopening

    Disney World is finally back open and they have released a new ticket offer just for Florida residents.

    The Magic Flex Ticket is available for a 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day duration at a discounted rate. Each of these promotions can be used for consecutive and non-consecutive dates during the offer period.

    The 2-day Magic Flex ticket goes for $130 per person and is valid until the end of September. The 3-day pass starts at $175 and a 4-day pass goes for $195. Both the 3-day and 4-day flex tickets can be used until November 20, and then from November 29 – December 18.

    Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom  parks both reopened on July 11 after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, while Epcot and Hollywood Studios reopened on July 15. 

    Disney started to reopen in mid-July, implementing guiding principles such as social distancing, enhanced cleaning, and reduced contact. The park has also introduced temperature screenings, along with facemask requirements to keep guests and cast members safe.

    To make Magic Flex reservations, guests will need to show proof of residency when purchasing online and before entering the park.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Disney World Guest Falls in Water on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

    Disney World Guest Falls in Water on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

    Splash Mountain is back in the news again, but this time because a guest fell in to the water of the Magic Kingdom attraction during an evacuation.

    The ride had been shut down and cast members were escorting guests off of the attraction when one guest made an unexpected splash.

    TikTok user @_parkerdanielle shared a video last week of herself falling in while she tried to capture video of the attraction on the way out. Take a look a the video below:

    @_parkerdanielle

    this would only happen to me… SO embarrassing. ##disney ##magickingdom ##disneyworld ##LetsFaceIt ##splashmountain ##MoreHappyDenimDance

    ♬ original sound – _parkerdanielle

    Its seems as the the guest was not seriously injured and made light of the incident captioning it, “CEO of falling into the water on Splash Mountain.”

    Disney recently announced Splash Mountain will be re-themed to “Princess and the Frog” and many guests have been trying to get one last ride on the attraction before it changes.