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Guest Disrupts Carousel of Progress Attraction at Magic Kingdom by Climbing on Stage

On the evening of December 7, a guest in the Carousel of Progress attraction disrupted the ride by climbing up onto the stage mid-performance. One Twitter user reports that some items on the stage were damaged during the incident. Photo of the Carousel of Progress damage: butter churn was broken, rug got scooted around, and Guest Disrupts Carousel of Progress Attraction at Magic Kingdom by Climbing on Stage

Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park to Get Extended Refurbishment in 2020

Disneyland has confirmed that the Haunted Mansion will be undergoing a lengthy refurbishment beginning in January, following an extended run of Haunted Mansion Holiday. In previous years, Haunted Mansion Holiday has closed immediately after the holiday season to remove the overlay, then when it reopened, “it’s a small world” holiday would close for its changeover. Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park to Get Extended Refurbishment in 2020

‘Belle of the Ball Bronze’ is the Next Color Trend Collection Coming to Disney Parks

The latest Disney color trend is coming to Disney theme parks around the world including Disneyland and Walt Disney World beginning on Sunday, December 8, 2019. The new sparkly color is named ‘Belle of the Ball Bronze’ and was inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The collection includes an assortment of items from pieces ‘Belle of the Ball Bronze’ is the Next Color Trend Collection Coming to Disney Parks

Disney Cruise Line Hires Bahamian Company For Environmental Work on Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise Line has brought in Enco International, a local Bahamian company, to begin environmental work at Lighthouse Point. Lighthouse Point on the south end of Eleuthera is set to become Disney’s second private port (in addition to Castaway Cay). Enco will begin geotechnical investigations to help determine what building techniques will be used during Disney Cruise Line Hires Bahamian Company For Environmental Work on Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Arrested on Accusation of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl

Last week, Orange County deputies arrested Keith Seitz, a 53-year-old man who works for Disney Vacation Club on Disney Cruises who was accused of raping and molesting a 13-year-old girl. According to the arrest affidavit, the girl told her mother that Seitz raped her multiple times between 2016 and October 2019 at his residence from Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Arrested on Accusation of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl

Disney Gives Comp 1-Day Park Hopper to Guests Unable to Ride Rise of the Resistance Opening Day

For the second day in a row, Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance have completely filled up early in the morning and today, prior to the park’s official opening time. Disney put up a note reminding guests that “joining a boarding group does not guarantee the ability to experience Star Wars: Rise Disney Gives Comp 1-Day Park Hopper to Guests Unable to Ride Rise of the Resistance Opening Day

GMA Shares First Look at Character Costumes at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Topolino’s Terrace, the newest Character dining location at Walt Disney World, is getting ready to open on December 16th when Disney’s Riviera Resort begins welcoming guests. This restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Resort and will only have Disney characters present during breakfast time. Our friends at Good Morning America have shared some footage GMA Shares First Look at Character Costumes at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort