Earthquake Alarm Mistake @ Tokyo Disneyland

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An interesting experience was caught on video as an earthquake alarm went off at Tokyo Disneyland. Videos are shared below that captured the moment.

Scott Gustin retweeted a video saying: “Earthquake alarm went off on mobile devices in Tokyo. No major shaking felt – but here are characters at TDR telling guests to take cover.” Check out the video here:

In another video you can hear the announcement: “Attention: Prepare for a strong earthquake.” The video following was an announcement stating the alarm was a mistake.

Gustin tweeted “There was a 5.8 quake – but not near Tokyo” with the following image:

I’m sure this was a scary moment for the Tokyo Disneyland guests, Cast Members, and characters! It does look like they followed protocol perfectly which is always great to see in emergency moments.

New Disney Pixar Film Called “Luca” To Hit Theaters Summer 2021

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Bring on summer 2021! Exciting news today for us Disney/Pixar film fans. A new film called “Luca” is scheduled to hit theaters summer 2021!

Pixar took to Twitter to share the news: “Meet “Luca.” Directed by Enrico Casarosa & produced by Andrea Warren, our all-new film will introduce a boy named Luca as he experiences an unforgettable summer in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera. “Luca” opens in theaters summer 2021.”

Magic Kingdom Takes First on Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Amusement Parks

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It’s no surprise to us Disney fans, but we’re still excited to share the news that Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom takes first place in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Amusement Parks 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award!

Tripadvisor’s rankings have come out and Magic Kingdom is nestled beautifully at the top listed with the statement: “If you can only see one park, it should be the Magic Kingdom”.

The site goes on so share, “Fairytale dreams come true for children of all ages at Magic Kingdom Park. Delight in classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and beloved Disney Characters across 6 whimsical lands. See fantasy become a reality as you explore Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A. areas. Zoom through space, become a swashbuckling pirate and watch fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle.”

Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios also make the top 25 list, as well as Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California. Here’s the full 25 parks ranked below as shared by Tripadvisor:

  1. Magic Kingdom Park, Orlando, FL
  2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando, FL
  3. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL
  4. Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, FL
  5. Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
  6. Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN
  7. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA
  8. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Orlando, FL
  9. Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
  10. Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CA
  11. Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
  12. Fun Spot America, Kissimmee, FL
  13. Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA
  14. Santa’s Village, Jefferson, NH
  15. Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, NY
  16. Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
  17. Funland, Rehoboth Beach, DE
  18. Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA
  19. Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH
  20. Silverwood Theme Park, Athol, ID
  21. Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
  22. Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington, MN
  23. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
  24. Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
  25. LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad, CA

Way to go Magic Kingdom! Truly, if you can only visit ONE park… it’s the place to be.

Virtual Ride Along for Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris

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Today, Disney has shared a virtual ride along for Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris! We’re super excited about this ride through as word is this attraction is very similar to what we can expect when Walt Disney World’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction opens soon in EPCOT. Enjoy the ride and details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog.

Have you ever wondered what the world around you would look like if you were suddenly really small? Like something the size of, say … a rat?

That’s the premise for Ratatouille: The Adventure, the popular attraction inside Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Based on Disney and Pixar’s “Ratatouille,” this immersive experience “shrinks” you down to the size of “little chef” Remy and sends you scurrying through the kitchen of Gusteau’s restaurant.

In this new “Ride & Learn” video, you can virtually experience this 4D attraction and discover all sorts of fun facts – like the actual size of the giant fish you whiz by, or the names adorning some of the oversized bottles in Gusteau’s kitchen.

Florida Remains In Hurricane Center’s Cone of Potential Tropical Storm Isaias

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Heads up Florida Residents and Walt Disney World travelers! It looks like you’re going to have some weather heading our way as Florida remains in the cone as hurricane center issues warnings for what could become Tropical Storm Isaias.

As shared by the OrlandoSentinel, the National Hurricane Center has yet to name a churning system in the Atlantic, but issued its first advisory for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is projected to spin up and become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 36 hours.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which was expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias, was expected to impact southern Florida as a tropical storm, according to a forecast graphic issued by the National Hurricane Center on July 28, 2020.

“The forecast track and intensity is also more uncertain than usual, particularly after the system moves near Puerto Rico,” the NHC said.

Florida could be seeing landfall on its current projected path somewhere near Broward County by Sunday morning, according to FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King. However, most projections show the storm weakening long before it hits South Florida.

”Early stages means there is greater than average uncertainty in the track and intensity,” King said. “The bottom line is again it is hurricane season and you need to be prepared for this.”

Potential Tropical Storm Isaias forecast models as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

As for Orlando, if the storm makes landfall in South Florida over the weekend, heavy rains and gusty should be expected, King said.