We all know that the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster is well underway in Epcot. But based on some new patents filed by Disney, it looks like the roller coaster cars themselves are going to have some amazing technology allowing them to move in ways never before possible on similar attractions. The patent is called: "Roller Coaster with Passenger Compartment Motion … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Millennium Falcon Construction Begins in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
We've been concentrating a lot on the construction of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios, but there's a version over on the west coast in Disneyland that's a lot farther along in development at this point. So much so that thanks to some satellite images from Nearmap, we can see the Millennium Falcon construction has begun in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in … [Read more...]
Several Animal Kingdom Attractions Getting Reduced Operating Hours
Even though the holiday season is approaching in Walt Disney World, several Animal Kingdom attractions are getting reduced operating hours through the rest of 2018, closing before the park does: The affected attractions are as follows: Kilimanjaro Safaris: closing at 7:45pm this week and 6:30pm in November Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail: 9:30am - 4:30pm Kali … [Read more...]
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Construction Update October 2018
In this latest Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Construction Update for October 2018 we're going to see all the latest additions to Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios including progress on Black Spire Outpost, Turrets being raised high above the Millennium Falcon attraction and petrified trees on Battle Escape. Since our last Star Wars Galaxy's Edge update, we've learned a … [Read more...]
RUMOR: Spaceship Earth Closing for 2+ Years for Refurbishment in Epcot
(UPDATE: 10-11-18) - As we previously told you, rumors are that the Spaceship Earth attraction is going to get a big renovation as part of the Epcot overhaul. We just didn't know exactly how big. Now it's being reported by wdwnt.com that Spaceship Earth is closing for 2+ years for refurbishment and adding some significant additions to the attraction and show scenes. The … [Read more...]
Leaked Photo Shows Stitch Animatronic Destroyed, Stitch’s Great Escape Closed Forever
Rumors that Stitch's Great Escape is closing forever seem to be confirmed after leaked photos on Reddit show the Stitch Animatronic destroyed from the attraction in Disney's Magic Kingdom. Disney itself has not yet commented on the situation, but this confirms that Disney is closing Stitch's Great Escape for good and it will no longer come back to seasonal operation. We … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update October 2018, Solar Panels Down
This is a Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster in Epcot Construction Update for October 2018. There have been lots of changes around the Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster since the last time we checked in and now the solar panels from the top of the old Universe of Energy building have been taken down. This coincides with our last construction update where we saw … [Read more...]
Tom Sawyer Island Closing for Refurbishment this Month
Just a few days ago we learned about closures in Disney's Magic Kingdom due to refurbishments at both the Tomorrowland Speedway and Peter Pan's Flight. Now we want to tell you that Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland is also closing for refurbishment later this month in October. Tom Sawyer Island will be down for about 2 months from October 14th - December 21st, just in time … [Read more...]