A “Tangled”-themed ride in the works at Disneyland Paris

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

Blueprints that detail plans for a brand-new Disney Parks attraction have reportedly been leaked, and fans are loving it–especially fans of Walt Disney Animation’s 50th full-length feature film.

Disney’s Tangled is the studios’ 50th animated feature project, and was released at the box office in November 2010. According to Disney Movies, the film is based on a story by the Brothers Grimm about a girl named Rapunzel, and her superpower is somewhat unconventional:

When the kingdom’s most wanted, and most charming, bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower: 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.

The Disney film had a budget of $260 million, and to date, it has grossed more than $592 million. To put that into comparison, Disney’s The Princess and the Frog has grossed $271 million to date, and Disney’s Moana has grossed $645 million.

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The popularity of the animated film ultimately gave birth to a merch line that included Rapunzel dolls, complete with long, blonde hair, as well as a spin-off series on Disney Channel titled, Tangled: The Series.

Tangled,' Starring Mandy Moore, Renewed at Disney Channel With New Name (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter

And now it seems that the popularity of Walt Disney Animation’s 2010 feature-length film has inspired an attraction at Disneyland Paris.

In 2018, then-CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger announced a 2 billion-euro plan that would include the development of 3 separate areas around a lake inside the Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. From what is known at the time of this post, those areas included Avengers Campus, which opened to Guests on July 20, 2022, and work on the new Frozen-themed area of the park.

Horizontal blueprints of the new tangled inspired tea cups ride.

Now our attention turns toward the third area of the park, first forecast by Bob Iger in 2018. OutsideEars.com “exclusively” shared blueprints for a new Tangled-themed attraction that would be the “keystone of the expansion” that is “gradually being revealed.”

“We exclusively invite you to discover the first plans and visuals of an attraction based on the world of Rapunzel, which will [be located] between the current Walt Disney Studios and the future lake where the future night show of the park will be played,” reads a post online from OutsideEars.

Blueprint's with a bird's eye view of the new tangled inspired tea cups ride.

The post goes on to detail where the Tangled attraction will be located:

“The new attraction will take place in a triangle formed by this famous main alley and Toy Story Playland, just in front of the restaurant panorama, which Disneyland Paris presented a few months ago.”

See the light” in real life. | DisneyExaminer

The all-new Tangled-themed attraction will reportedly be a “spinning” attraction, like the Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort and will be manufactured by Italian ride-builder Zamperla. The attraction’s storyline will pick up during the lanterns scene from the animated film, and instead of tea cups, the ride will feature wooden boats that “spin around in the middle of hundreds of lanterns, all in a covered building but open on all of its different facades.”

Plans for the new attraction have not been officially unveiled by Disney Parks at the time of this post, but (if and) when the official announcement is made, we will bring you the news immediately.

TikTokers Continue to Disregard Disney Rules

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

The invention of social media has let us connect in ways that we never thought possible. It makes it easier to stay in touch with the people who mean something to us, who we may not get to see as often as we like. It allows us to meet people from different countries, different backgrounds, and different walks of life who we have a lot in common with. However, social media can also lead to people becoming desperate for attention — breaking rules for the clicks, all so they can get the coveted title of “influencer”.

There are several topics that are always a hit on platforms like Instagram and TikTok — food, travel, and Disney. There are hundreds of people on Instagram who frequently share pictures and videos from their Disney Parks vacations, as well as tips, tricks, and the latest news. While many of those Instagrammers and TikTokers just want to have a great time in the Parks, some of them focus on what will get them the most attention. Many turn to breaking the rules and doing dangerous things that could easily get them kicked out of the Parks.

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Recently, TikToker Emily Bleier went to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and decided to ride one of the most popular thrill rides in the Park — Space Mountain. However, simply enjoying the attraction and continuing on with her day wasn’t her main goal.

As those who have ridden Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom know, after you ride the attraction, you have quite a way to go before you are back in the Park. You must walk down a long hallway that has lifelike creations of what the world will be like in the future — from living in space to robots that take care of everything you need. They are always fun to look at, but they are over a barrier and off-limits to Guests. At least they are supposed to be.

Emily posted a TikTok in which she climbed over the barrier and sat on a fake bench around a table (which is pictured above). The video was coupled with a message reading “The only reason I ride Space Mountain”. Now, as you can imagine, her actions are highly against the rules, and, should a Cast Member have caught her, she may have been asked to leave the Park.

You can watch the video below:

@embleier

The only reason I ride Space Mountain #tommorowland #spacemountain #disney #disneyworld #rollercoaster

♬ original sound – Socialist_Sigma

It appears that Emily’s video may not have gone over so well on the platform with other Disney fans, as the comments section was quickly disabled. We show you this video not to encourage you to repeat what you see, but to let you know what NOT to do while at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, or any Disney Park.

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When you visit a Disney theme park, you agree to abide by its code of conduct. Walt Disney World currently has the following Resort Property rules listed on its website:

Prohibited Activities

  • Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Walt Disney World Resort or any part thereof.
  • Unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated only for Cast Members.

Guest Courtesy and Attire Policies

  • Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive or offensive behavior, jumping lines or saving places in lines for others. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running except in designated areas.
Restricted area

TikTokers and Instagrammers are becoming an increasing problem for Disney and its Cast Members, and they are cracking down. Disney reserves the right to ban anyone who breaks its property rules for any amount of time. Small infractions may result in being asked to leave the theme park for the day. More egregious rule-breaking may result in a ban that lasts for months or even a lifetime.

One social media influencer learned the hard way that Disney does not like rule breakers. Not only did he lose his job at The Most Magical Place on Earth, but he was also banned for life. He is currently appealing his ban, but Disney could decide to keep it in place.

Disney Responds to Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Fall at Disney World Resort Hotel

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

In December 2020, Disney travel agent, Jessica Straub, took a Christmas trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth. She was ready to see the decorations, indulge in delicious food, and have a truly great time. Sadly, while on her trip, Jessica was at Walt Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and she slipped and fell. She hit her head on the ground, which ended up being a fatal injury. According to the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office, Jessica died due to blunt force trauma suffered from the fall.

More than a year later, in June 2021, it was reported that a lawsuit had been filed against Disney by Jessica’s cousin, Justin Morrison. The lawsuit — which was filed by the large firm Morgan & Morgan — claims that Walt Disney World Resort was negligent and accused Caribbean Beach of having unsafe conditions.

While Disney has not commented publicly on the lawsuit, the company has responded to the lawsuit itself, by filing a response and asking for a dismissal. In the dismissal request — which was obtained by Florida Politics — Disney claimed that the lawsuit was missing several facts and called it “vague and scattershot”. Disney also said that the lawsuit was unclear as to what exactly happened to Ms. Straub, and said that there was no proof listed to point to the fall being a result of Disney’s negligence.

In its dismissal request, Disney said the following:

“Even after a thorough consideration of all six pages of the Complaint, the reader is left wondering what allegedly happened to Ms. Straub and how it was supposedly Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ fault,” Disney said in court documents filed July 19….

Noticeably absent are: any description or allegation explaining what or whom allegedly inflicted the ‘bodily injury’ on Ms. Straub; what the specific nature of the ‘bodily injury’ was; where in the roughly 200 acres that comprise Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Caribbean Beach Resort the injury allegedly occurred; or when in the four-day time-period referenced in the Complaint Ms. Straub’s injury occurred,” Disney said in the motion. “The lack of such details makes it … impossible for (Disney) to decipher how Plaintiff claims it is liable and mandates the dismissal of the Complaint.”

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In addition to claiming that there was not enough information given to place the blame on Disney, the company also questioned the validity of Morrison being able to file the claim at all. Disney asked for Morrison and his attorney’s to present proof that Morrison is the representative of Ms. Straub’s estate — which is the only way he would legally be able to file the suit.

Popular Disney Attraction Receives Reopening Date!

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Last month, one of Disneyland Resort’s most iconic attractions — Matterhorn Bobsleds — closed for refurbishment. When the ride closed down, Disney did not say how long the refurbishment would last, which indicated that it would be a more extensive refurbishment. The closure was a big disappointment for Guests who would be traveling to The Happiest Place on Earth for the peak summer month.

The Matterhorn has been closed since August 8 with no reopening date in sight. However, that has changed and Disney has finally revealed that the beloved Disney Park attraction will begin boarding Guests on October 13!

The Disneyland Resort website currently reads:

Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed for refurbishment from August 8 to October 13, 2022.

Matterhorn Disneyland

Haven’t taken the wild theme park ride to see the Yeti in a while? Here’s more information on the classic Disneyland attraction:

Conquer the Mountain – and a Mythic Monster

Climb into a 6-person bobsled and brace yourself against howling winds as you ascend 80 feet up into an icy cave. Take in the sweeping views at the summit and prepare for a thrilling, high-speed ride. 

Swoop in and out of shadowy caves and along jagged rocky ledges. Throttle through snowy chutes and around frozen precipices. Fly across bridges and under waterfalls before splashing down into an alpine lake. 

The real peril is not snow or sleet! Stories abound of a growling creature known as the Abominable Snowman—who will do anything and everything to protect his home. 

Do you have what it takes to find out if the legends are true?

Disneyland Matterhorn

This is not the first time this year that Disney has shut down the Matterhorn Bobsleds for refurbishment. In January, the ride was closed for weeks as repairs were made. Since this is one of the oldest rides in the Park, it does make sense that it would need work done on a more constant basis than some of the newer rides and attractions at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Guest Blocks Ride Exit, Screams in Cast Member’s Face

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Via InsideTheMagic.net

Formerly The Living Sea, The Seas with Nemo & Friends is the star attraction of SeaBase, EPCOT’s impressive aquarium. After meeting a sea turtle at Turtle Talk With Crush, go on a serene adventure with Dory, Nemo, Squirt, Marlin, and friends.

For a few Disney Park Guests this week, their journey under the sea was less than magical. Katie (@katie.rom) was at EPCOT with her son when she witnessed an altercation between other Guests and a Cast Member:

@katie.rom

Cast members don’t deserve to get yelled at.. #disneyworld #disney #dobetter #epcot

♬ original sound – Katie

As Katie and her son exited The Seas with Nemo & Friends, riding a conveyor belt out into the SeaBase aquarium, they were suddenly blocked by a family in front of them. She called it a “dead stop.”

nemo and marlin in finding nemo

Katie waited patiently because she wasn’t sure what was happening in front of her. Eventually, a Cast Member nicely asked the family to step to the side so Katie, her son, and other Guests could pass by.

As Katie and her son looked at the fish, she overheard the Guest yelling, “I’ve been on Nemo a million times!” at the Cast Member. She was confused because the Guests were in the clamshell next to theirs and didn’t mention any problems during the ride.

“One, I didn’t hear you say a word the whole time except have your phone out, by the way, which, in a dark ride, I can see your bright screen, and it’s kind of annoying,” Katie said. “Two, what gives you the right to yell at a Cast Member?”

Katie explained that the Guests were screaming in the Cast Member’s face, and it upset her:

“They deal with a million people like you every single day. They don’t deserve to be yelled at. They don’t deserve to be screamed at. They don’t purposefully go out of their way to ‘ruin’ your Disney vacation. You don’t like something? It’s not their fault. Sometimes things happen. Maybe you had just a negative day, and you were taking it out on somebody else. One thing I’ve also learned is if you are negative, you are going to be purposefully looking for the negative. We need to switch up our attitudes; remember that Cast Members are still people. They deserve our respect.”

“Please do better,” Katie begged at the end of her video. “Cast Members don’t deserve that at all.”

“Appreciate this so much! Cast member here,” @clfite96 commented. “We love and support all cast members here! You help to make Disney magical and wonderful 🥰,” Katie replied.