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The Haunted Mansion construction walls at Disneyland have a new interactive experience to keep guests entertained while the ride remains closed. The construction walls have also moved back significantly.The Haunted Mansion Construction WallsThe walls were previously very close to the stairs leading down towards the Rivers of America. This left very little walking space next to the walls.They’ve been moved back a few yards, opening up the area before “Fantasmic!” returns next month. This provides much more room for crowds viewing the nighttime spectacular.The new experience is near the corner of the construction walls closest to the Manion, next to the portrait gallery. At the corner is the quote, “Now, as they say, ‘Look alive,’ and we’ll continue our little tour.”There are punny grave markers for Ray N. Carnation, U.R. Gone, I. Trudy Departed, Rustin Peece, and I.L. Beback. These are all pulled from grave markers that were in the Haunted Mansion queue.A MagicBand tap point on the wall features a blue monstrous design.When you tap your MagicBand, it will light up purple. The sound of a bird cawing will also play.The tap point will flash green,

A Florida teacher has been arrested after exposing himself through a window to guests at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.According to FOX 35 News, Christopher Allen-Black was arrested in late February on an indecent exposure charge.Guests at the pool of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort saw Allen-Black inappropriately touching himself through a second-floor window. They then told the hotel staff.In the arrest report, a witness stated Allen-Black was a school teacher and that the situation “felt unsafe” for children.FOX 35 confirmed Allen-Black is a math teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville. Duval County Public Schools told FOX 35 that Allen-Black was reassigned to duties without student contact. It’s unknown if this is because of the Walt Disney World incident. Principal Tina Wilson said in a message to parents that other math teachers would take over his classes.Other recent incidents at Walt Disney World include a homeless man being charged with battery for shoving candy down a deputy’s body armor, a man suing Disney after being thrown into a trash can during a ferryboat crash, a drunk man getting beaten after insulting a disabled guest, and a New Jersey man getting arrested after answering a stolen cell phone.For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.The post Florida Teacher Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Walt Disney World Resort Hotel appeared first on WDW News Today.

The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour and Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Resort in May.Both tours will be available to book starting on April 30 with tours beginning on May 11.Disneyland Railroad Guided TourDuring this 2-hour tour, guests learn about Walt Disney’s passion for trains. The tour includes a beverage and pastry, a walking tour of Disneyland Park, a behind-the-scenes look at the Disneyland Park Roundhouse, a ride in the Lilly Belle Presidential Car, and a special keepsake.Cultivating the Magic Guided TourThis tour immerses guests in the horticultural storytelling of Disneyland Park. From the Mickey Floral at the front of the park to the exotic plants of the Jungle Cruise, guests will learn about how landscaping and plants enhance different areas of the park. Guests also get a special memento.Pricing for the tours has not been announced. Theme park admission is not included with a guided tour.For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT.The post Disneyland Railroad and Horticulture Guided Tours Returning Next Month appeared first on WDW News Today.

The previously-teased Pixar Fest sculpture has been installed in Town Square at Disneyland Park. Another sculpture is also in the works on the esplanade outside the park.Pixar Fest SculptureThe sculpture is currently surrounded by temporary fencing while installation is completed.It’s a golden arch with stained glass-like pieces in the Pixar colors: yellow, blue, and red. Part of the sculpture is still covered in a black tarp.Characters already revealed include Dory, Nemo, Eve, WALL-E, Russell, and Dug. More medallions and stars featuring characters will also be installed on this side.The same character artwork is used on other decorations throughout Disneyland Resort.A sign in the mulch beneath the sculpture promises new plants will be installed soon “to display fresh color.”The same characters are pictured on the other side of the sculpture. On the opposite side of the tarp is a large four-pointed star featuring Woody, Buzz, and Jessie from “Toy Story.”There’s a yellow “2024 Pixar Fest” sign, too.Pixar Ball SculptureMeanwhile, outside the

Signs have been installed on the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs kiosk at Disney’s BoardWalk.Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs SignThe kiosk is still behind rolling planters but we can see the new signs over the shrubs. “Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs” is on the white rectangle on the front of the kiosk, above the windows.“Blue Ribbon” is in small blue lettering. “Corn Dogs” is in larger yellow lettering on a blue ribbon.There are also new signs above each of the windows. These advertise some of the kiosk’s offerings like lemonade and strawberry lemonade (“FRESH!”).A Mexican Street Corn Dog is pictured on the center ad with “SPICY!”The last ad sign features pink cotton candy: “FLUFFY!”There is also a Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs location in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Some of the same menu items from Downtown Disney will be available at Disney’s BoardWalk. The Mexican Street Corn Dog, however, is new.The last new sign reads “Order” and is on a blue door on the side of the kiosk. It may be that guests will order here and then pick up at the windows in front.

Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed a complimentary magnet honoring 60 years of their Studio Tour that will soon be available to Pass Members.Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Pass Member MagnetThe complimentary magnet will be available at the Universal Studios Store inside Universal Studios Hollywood from May 1 through 31. Pass members can ask a Team Member at the register and show their valid Annual or Seasonal Pass. Supplies are limited, first come, first serve.The magnet is a square with rounded corners. A retro red and white Glamor Tram is pictured against a blue background. “Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Member” is at the top and the Studio Tour 60th anniversary logo is at the bottom.Read more about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating 60 years of their Studio Tour, including ride updates, special menu items, and throwback merchandise.For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT.The post Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Pass Member Magnet appeared first on WDW News Today.

As part of WDWNT’s Stage 89 event weekend, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis will not only be sharing stories from his time creating Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but from his entire incredible Disney career!An Afternoon with Bob WeisTickets are on sale now for “An Afternoon with Bob Weis”, taking place on Friday, May 3 at 3:00PM from WDWNT’s studio in Celebration, FL. Join Tom Corless in a discussion with Bob encompassing his entire journey from Tokyo Disneyland, to the Disney-MGM Studios, to Shanghai Disney Resort, to being the leader of all of WDI! There will also be a Q&A portion with the live audience.Tickets are $40 each, but are exclusive to members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society, which can be joined at Patreon.com/WDWNT. All proceeds from these tickets goes to Give Kids the World Village. Of course, our all-access ticket to the Stage 89 weekend includes this offering and all others.This is all part of the largest-ever in-person gathering of the Imagineers who built the Disney-MGM Studios, Stage 89! Guests can also now buy single-day tickets for May 4th or May 5th if they can’t attend both days of presentations, plus, they can purchase admission to just the autograph signing and mixer with these former Imagineers on May 3rd. These tickets also include exclusive lithographs that guests can have signed by the creators of such legendary attractions as The Great Movie Ride and the Twilight Zone Tower of

Walt Disney World has a new pin honoring 30 years of Disney’s All-Star Sports and Music Resorts. All-Star Sports and All-Star Music opened in 1994, while All-Star Movies opened in 1999.Limited Edition All-Star Resorts 30th Anniversary Pin – $19.99The enamel pin is circular with Mickey peeking over the side. He’s wearing the green Cast Member costume shirt and red sunglasses. The circle has blue and yellow borders around a white center featuring a blue star with a yellow border and a red sparkly Mickey head. “All-Star Resorts” is on a fake ribbon across the middle. “30” is on a fake green ribbon on the bottom.The backing card is white with “Disney’s All-Star Resorts,” “30 Years,” and “2024” at the top.The pin has a limited edition size of 2,000. We found it in Maestro Mickey’s at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort.For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.The post New Limited Edition Disney’s All-Star Resorts 30th Anniversary Pin Features Cast Member Costume appeared first on WDW News Today.

Universal Orlando Resort shared another round of hints for their summer 2024 offerings.Universal Orlando Shares More Hints for Summer 2024 OfferingsDo we take this to the lost & found? pic.twitter.com/UmmXNLpHcE— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) April 19, 2024In the new video shared on social media, a person opens a cardboard box that reads, “Do not open until summer 2024.” Inside the box are various props referencing the summer 2024 Tribute Store, Mega Movie Parade, the new lagoon show, and DreamWorks Land.First up is a red clock with the caption, “What time is it?” This is in reference to “Back to the Future,” believed to be part of the classic movies Tribute Store and/or parade.A red hoodie references “E.T.,” which will reportedly have some kind of representation in the parade.Moving onto DreamWorks land is an onion with the caption, “a lot of layers here…” This references Shrek and his famous quote about ogres being like onions. A Shrek and Donkey meet and greet will be a part of the new land.A container of noodles teases the “Kung Fu Panda” area of DreamWorks Land. Guests visiting the land will be able to enjoy Po Live! and Po Village.The last DreamWorks Land reference is two handfuls of glitter. This

Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles.Autopia ElectrificationAfter LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth broke the news earlier this month, electric vehicle activists began pressuring Disney to commit to fully electric vehicles, not hybrids, and to phase out the gasoline cars within two years.On Thursday, Disneyland spokesperson Jessica Good told The Times that the resort would do both. She confirmed the electrification project “means fully electric — it does not mean hybrid or any other version of a gasoline combustion engine.” She also said they “will no longer be using the current engines within the next 30 months.”This means the electrification process will be complete by fall 2026. Autopia remains operating with no closing date, although the switch may happen gradually. Good said, “Reimagining an attraction does take time, so we don’t have a reopening date at this time.”Zan Dubin, the advocate leading the pressure campaign, said this announcement was a “huge victory” and a reminder that climate activism works.She paraphrased Abraham Lincoln, saying, “All it takes for bad stuff to keep happening is for good people to do nothing. And we refuse to stand by and do nothing.”Dubin was planning a rally outside Walt Disney Studios in Burbank on Sunday. The event will move forward as a celebration. Plug In America, a national electric vehicle advocacy group, is sponsoring the event.Plug