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Disneyland Fans Rally for PeopleMover Revival Amid Tomorrowland Redesign
entertainment1 day ago

Disneyland Fans Rally for PeopleMover Revival Amid Tomorrowland Redesign

Fans at D23 are pushing for the revival of the PeopleMover after Disneyland announced a Tomorrowland overhaul. The historic elevated ride opened in 1967 and carried more than 50 million guests before closing in 1995, and supporters on Reddit and beyond are hopeful it could return, though some caution that a new track would be required and no concrete revival plans have been announced amid Disneyland’s upcoming 75th anniversary.

via Fox News|
#d23#disney-parks#disneyland
Disney Parks Plot Reimagined: Villains Land, Monstropolis and More Revealed at D23
entertainment8 days ago

Disney Parks Plot Reimagined: Villains Land, Monstropolis and More Revealed at D23

D23 revealed major upcoming Disney park expansions: a Villains Land at Magic Kingdom featuring Maleficent’s fortress coaster and a dark boat ride, two Cars-themed attractions, and a new Piston Peak area; Tropical Americas additions at Animal Kingdom including Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent and Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto; expanded Avengers Campus at California Adventure with Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab opening in 2028; a new Monstropolis land at Hollywood Studios with a Monsters, Inc. show and a door coaster; a Coco ride at California Adventure; a modernized Carousel of Progress with new voice cast; Disney Cruise Line’s new mid-size ship class led by Disney Believe; and a full Tomorrowland overhaul at Disneyland.

via CNET|
#d23#disney-parks#entertainment
D23 Unveils Five Bold Disney Parks Upgrades, From Avengers Campus to Villains Land
theme-parks-and-destinations9 days ago

D23 Unveils Five Bold Disney Parks Upgrades, From Avengers Campus to Villains Land

Disney’s D23 presentation revealed major park updates: two Avengers Campus rides (Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab) debuting in 2028; a forthcoming Tomorrowland transformation; a new Indiana Jones ride, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, featuring Harrison Ford as an animatronic Indy; a Villain’s Land expansion at Magic Kingdom with a Maleficent coaster and a Magic Mirror dark ride; and a Spaceship Earth refresh at Epcot focused on human connection.

via Gizmodo|
#d23#disney-parks#harrison-ford
Guest Leaps From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Slides 50 Feet at Disneyland Park
disney-parks2 months ago

Guest Leaps From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Slides 50 Feet at Disneyland Park

A young guest reportedly jumped from a ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park, then slid down a 50-foot drop. Park safety personnel responded and investigators are reviewing the incident. The day's daily recap also mentions ongoing construction around the resort and upcoming holiday-related announcements.

via WDW News Today|
#disney-parks#disneyland-park#guest-safety
Fire Halts Big Thunder Mountain on Magic Kingdom’s Reopening Day
entertainment3 months ago

Fire Halts Big Thunder Mountain on Magic Kingdom’s Reopening Day

A fire broke out in the loading area of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on Magic Kingdom’s reopening day (May 3). Cast members extinguished the flames, no injuries were reported, and the ride was closed for several hours before reopening at 10:20 p.m. The refurbishment included track replacement, new trains, refreshed Audio-Animatronics and props, and a lowered height requirement from 40″ to 38″ after a safety review.

via WDW News Today|
#big-thunder-mountain#disney-parks#entertainment
Magic Kingdom Builds Walls to Separate Big Thunder Mountain from Piston Peak National Park
entertainment4 months ago

Magic Kingdom Builds Walls to Separate Big Thunder Mountain from Piston Peak National Park

Crews at Magic Kingdom are advancing wall construction to separate Big Thunder Mountain Railroad from the future Piston Peak National Park (and Disney Villains Land), with concrete poured and tall supports installed while scrim blocks views and other Frontierland work continues; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is slated to reopen in about a week.

via WDW News Today|
#big-thunder-mountain-railroad#construction#disney-parks
Darth Vader Leads Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Expansion at Disneyland
entertainment7 months ago

Darth Vader Leads Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Expansion at Disneyland

Darth Vader arrives as Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland expands its timeline to include events from Return of the Jedi and The Mandalorian, bringing Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa and other familiar faces to Batuu starting April 29, 2026; the update adds refreshed shops (Black Spire Surplus, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Savi’s Workshop, Droid Depot), a new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run mission with Din Djarin and Grogu, and a broader John Williams–inspired soundtrack across the land.

via StarWars.com|
#darth-vader#disney-parks#disneyland
"Disney Unveils Star Wars, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Expansions at Parks"
entertainment2 years ago

"Disney Unveils Star Wars, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Expansions at Parks"

Disney Parks are expanding with new attractions inspired by Star Wars, Avatar, Encanto, and Indiana Jones, with upcoming additions including a water ride at Disneyland and expansions at Walt Disney World featuring Coco and Disney Villains. Disney CEO Bob Iger emphasized the importance of technology and storytelling in Imagineering, while Chairperson Josh D’Amaro announced a $60 billion investment over the next 10 years to bring more Disney stories to life across the theme parks.

via Gizmodo|
#disney-parks#encanto#entertainment
"Stunning Images: Earth's View from Mission: SPACE at EPCOT"
entertainment2 years ago

"Stunning Images: Earth's View from Mission: SPACE at EPCOT"

The Earth sculpture has been restored and returned to Mission: SPACE at EPCOT after undergoing refurbishment as part of the ongoing updates to the attraction's Planetary Plaza, which also includes tracks from the NASA Perseverance Rover and a refreshed Jupiter. The Mission: SPACE simulator offers two intensities, Green and Orange, providing guests with missions around Earth and to Mars, respectively.

via WDW News Today|
#disney-parks#earth-sculpture#entertainment
"Star Tours: Andor's Politically Tense Mission and New Additions Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Star Tours: Andor's Politically Tense Mission and New Additions Revealed"

Disney's Star Tours attraction is expanding to include characters and settings from the Disney+ series Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian, with urgent transmissions from the characters during the ride. The additions will offer more than 250 storyline variations, including a visit to the planet Peridea from the Ahsoka series. The new Star Tours experience will be available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris starting April 5, coinciding with the launch of "Season of the Force" at Disneyland.

via Gizmodo|
#ahsoka#andor#disney-parks