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2 Lawsuits Filed Against Disney for PeopleMover-Related Injuries

When comparing the danger of attractions in the Orlando theme park area, the last ride you’d expect to be hazardous would be Walt Disney World’s PeopleMover. While this slow-moving tour over Tomorrowland is known for being scenic and relaxing, two separate lawsuits were filed in Orange Circuit Court due to alleged injuries sustained after carts 2 Lawsuits Filed Against Disney for PeopleMover-Related Injuries

Attractions Inside Pandora – The World of Avatar Evacuated Due to Burning Smell

UPDATE: Disney has stated there was no fire, it was a false alarm, and all attractions are back up and running. Reports are coming in this morning that both Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, the two attractions inside Pandora – The World of Avatar, were completely evacuated due to a burning smell. Attractions Inside Pandora – The World of Avatar Evacuated Due to Burning Smell

Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Set to Reopen This Summer

Back in September, we reported that Rafiki’s Planet Watch was closing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While it was our understanding that the closure was for good, we’re happy to let our readers know that Disney has just announced that Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the Affection Section, and the Wildlife Express will all fully reopen this summer. Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Set to Reopen This Summer

Disney Announces ‘Awesome Planet’ Film Coming to The Land Pavilion at Epcot

Disney has just announced the addition of Awesome Planet, “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home, showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect.” The film will be presented in The Land pavilion at Epcot. This new film will provide guests Disney Announces ‘Awesome Planet’ Film Coming to The Land Pavilion at Epcot

Disney’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

As Walt Disney World continues to reconfigure theme park entrances, walkways, and security screening stations, it has become necessary to remove Disney’s Walk Around the World. The personalized hexagonal bricks will be removed in phases, with those near the Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center going away soon. When the bricks were originally Disney’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

New Enhancements Coming to 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Registration opens Tuesday, March 19 for the 10th annual runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend that will take place October 31 – November 3, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort. For the first time, all 5K participants will be given a tech shirt, just like the 10K, Half Marathon, and Challenge runners. Participant shirts are New Enhancements Coming to 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Authentic French Crêperie Coming to France Pavilion at Epcot

A new crêperie will be bringing additional authentic French cuisine to Epcot. This upcoming eatery will be built in a new location near the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction and will feature celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse’s dishes. Bocuse is the expert behind the France pavilion’s Chefs de France brasserie and its signature restaurant, Monsieur Paul. The crêperie’s menu Authentic French Crêperie Coming to France Pavilion at Epcot