It seems like Disney’s remake of the iconic film has encountered a “slight” problem.
As reported by Variety, one of the sets for Disney’s Snow White remake, located at Pinewood Studios, has caught on fire.
It seems as though production has hit more than just a “snag” with one of the sets being completely engulfed in flames after a fire broke out. See the video of the huge fire from Dayz_out (@tobyrolph) below:
The stage was under construction when a tree reportedly caught fire, resulting in the huge uncontrollable blaze shown in the video. According to a Disney source, “no filming was underway”. We are not sure how much of a setback this will be for the film’s production and whether or not the set was salvageable in any way.
“A set made up of a lot of wood, and trees etc was currently being built in the Richard Attenborough stage,” an unnamed source told The Sun. “Rumor is a piece of set has caught alight and spread across the rest of the set. Some crew in the studio were shaken but evacuated without injury.”
One witness told the newspaper that “It was just mental. I didn’t see it start but I was told first a tree went up. By the time I got there the flames were massive, going right up to the ceiling. Then bits of the set started falling into flames and the thatched cottage started lighting up.” Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the crazy fire on Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m., with twelve total appliances and crews coming to the rescue. Thankfully, no one was reportedly hurt by the fire.
Walt Disney World Resort is known for its iconic attractions at the Disney Parks, including rides like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom; Mission: SPACE, Frozen Ever After, Test Track, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Soarin’ Around The World at EPCOT; Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and Kilimanjaro Safaris, The Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King, Expedition Everest, and Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Now, if you love the Disney theme parks and love the after-hours events, you might need to check out Typhoon Lagoon soon.
Disney confirmed on the debut episode of its planDisney podcast that H20 Glow Nights would be returning to Typhoon Lagoon. While no date was confirmed, it’s likely expected that the popular after-hours event will begin at some point this summer.
For those that don’t know, H20 Glow Nights is a separately-ticketed after-hours event with many special activities for Guests to enjoy while splashing around with the family enjoying shorter wait times on the attraction at the Disney Park.
Slide into the fun at this supercharged after-hours celebration overflowing with excitement for the whole family.After the park closes to the general public, get ready to “glow wild” at Disney H2O Glow Nights, where you’ll have access to all available attractions—with shorter wait times—plus:
Glow-rious lighting effects and décor throughout the water park
A DJ dance party on the sandy beaches of the Surf Pool
Toy Story-themed activities and Character Greetings
A tempting selection of limited-time, event-themed food and beverage specialties
An adults-only retreat for Guests 21 and over, featuring live entertainment and a cocktail bar with a bevy of refreshing beverage for purchase
An oh-so flashin’-able souvenir glow wristband
Know Before You Glow
Learn important details about Disney H2O Glow Nights including the dress code.
Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only during specific dates and hours.
The number of tickets available is limited, and tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours.
Tickets are nontransferable, nonrefundable and may not be resold.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government-issued photo identification will be required to verify your age.
Entertainment offerings are subject to change without notice.
Water parks are subject to weather closures.
Dress Code
Swim attire must be appropriate for a family environment and without buckles, rivets, zippers or exposed metal and other sharp objects.
Jeans (denim) and wetsuits (neoprene) are not permitted on the following attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park: Bay Slides, Humunga Kowabunga, Ketchakiddee Creek and Storm Slides.
Diaper-age children must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas.
In addition to Glow Nights, which are set to return, Walt Disney World Resort is also offering Extended Evening Hours twice a week for select Resort Guests.
Those Guests who stay at select Resorts can visit EPCOT typically on Mondays and Magic Kingdom typically on Wednesdays for two hours after the Disney Parks close, giving them access to shorter line queues and more time to enjoy the Parks!
A Facebook user shared in the Disney Campers group that a drill team known as the “Indianettes” was not allowed to wear the headdresses included in their uniform when performing at Magic Kingdom.
Terry and Pernell Spillers posted, “What is Disney doing not allowing a high school drill team, the Indianettes not wear a part of their uniform in the parades… Indians from years past have always worn headdresses. How is this offensive????”
Above is an example of one of the headdresses the dancers in the drill team — which is from Port Neches-Groves High School in Texas — wear, via Beaumont Enterprise.
Spillers indicated that members of the Indians Marching Band had worn headdresses at Disney Parks in the past, but that they were now barred from wearing them.
Headdresses, or war bonnets, are traditionally worn by Native American chiefs and warriors. It is generally considered offensive when anyone who hasn’t earned the honor of the war bonnet wears them.
Simon Moya-Smith, a journalist and citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, told MTV in 2014, “The headdress is reserved for our revered elders who, through their selflessness and leadership, have earned the right to wear one. It’s a spiritual garb, not just cultural; it’s not merely an addition to one’s attire. Wearing one, even an imitation headdress, belittles what our elders have spent a lifetime to earn.”
WESH Orlando reports that Walt Disney World Cast Members were among more than 100 people arrested in a prostitution, human trafficking, and child predator sting.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that 108 people were arrested. Along with some Disney Cast Members was at least one man who works at Fun Spot America, another Orlando theme park.
Judd identified one of the suspects as 27-year-old Xavier Jackson from Kissimmee. He is accused of sending sexual pictures to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
“Did I mention that he just happens to be a lifeguard at the Polynesian Resort for Disney?” Judd said. “You think there’s a few children around there? That’s right, I didn’t stutter. He was a lifeguard at the Polynesian Resort. And was bragging about that.”
Most of the arrests were for soliciting a prostitute. Polk County detectives, with other agencies, identified prostitutes who posted advertisements online and the people searching for those prostitutes. The oldest person arrested was 67, while the youngest was 17. They arrested one woman for trafficking another woman. The investigation is still ongoing and suspects could face more charges.
Looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Disney Parks has released a new St. Patrick’s Day recipe for you to enjoy at home
From a Disney Cast Member;
Corned beef is a dish long associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America, and our chefs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park have created a fun recipe to get your corned beef fix for this Irish holiday.
Our St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos, offered through Mar. 17 at Restaurantosaurus, are crispy potato barrels loaded with cheddar cheese sauce, sautéed corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and crunchy rye croutons – yes, please!
Enjoy this easy and delish recipe for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you want to celebrate the spirit of the Irish.
St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
2 slices marble rye bread
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
1 (2 pound) package frozen potato barrels
1 (15 ounce) jar cheddar cheese sauce
2 cups canned or bagged sauerkraut
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 pound sliced top round corned beef
2 green onions, thinly sliced
FOR REUBEN TOTCHOS:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut marble rye bread into 1/4-inch cubes. Place on baking sheet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until toasted. Set aside.
Combine Thousand Island dressing and whole grain mustard in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook frozen potato barrels according to package directions and keep warm until ready to serve.
Heat cheddar cheese sauce in small saucepan over medium-low heat, until warm. Keep warm.
Heat sauerkraut in medium saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes, until warm. Remove from heat and cool for 3 minutes. If needed, drain any excess liquid. Stir in shredded green cabbage. Set aside.
Slice corned beef into thin strips. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add corned beef and sauté for 3 minutes, until corned beef is warm and edges begin to crisp.
Place potato barrels on large serving dish and cover with warm cheddar cheese sauce. Top with warm corned beef and sauerkraut. Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing. Top with toasted rye bread and sliced green onions.
Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
