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In a shocking incident at the EPCOT theme park, Disney fans stood frozen in disbelief as they witnessed a Guest engage in a dangerous act of recklessness. The scene unfolded when a visitor took a daring leap off one of the bridges, defying the Park’s safety protocols and endangering their own safety.
The incident, which unfolded in front of a crowd of onlookers, sent shockwaves throughout social media after it was posted on TikTok earlier today by a fellow Guest. Onlookers were left both horrified and concerned for the well-being of the individual involved at this Disney Park. The reckless act put themselves at risk and burdened the Park’s Cast Members and security personnel, who were likely called upon to handle the situation swiftly and efficiently.
for all Guests’ safety while on a Disney vacation or visit. Disney theme parks have strict guidelines to ensure every Disney fan’s well-being and maintain a secure and enjoyable environment for everyone. From height requirements on rides to designated walkways and barriers, these rules are intended to prevent accidents and keep Guests out of harm’s way.
Engaging in dangerous behavior compromises the safety of the individual involved and disrupts the experience for other Guests who come to the Walt Disney World Resort seeking a magical and unforgettable experience. It is unfortunate that a few Guests choose to ignore these rules and engage in reckless activities, potentially ruining the joy and excitement that Disney Parks are known for.
In a shocking video uploaded to TikTok, you can see just how this incident went down. The video shows one Guest standing on the edge of a bridge in EPCOT, debating whether or not to jump. Some people in the background can be heard yelling several things, such as “GO,” and “Security is on the way.”
A second part of the video shows the Guest in question swimming out of the water after making their jump. They climb over a Gondola and finally make it onto shore.
Dozens of comments expressing shock and concern over the situation were posted underneath the video. After all, the water at EPCOT is not known for being clean. In addition, it is highly likely that this Guest was escorted off of Disney property by a Cast Member or Disney security following the incident. Disney takes the safety of their Guests very seriously, and reckless behavior like this is hardly ever tolerated.
This situation serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of adhering to Disney Resort rules and regulations, as well as the consequences that can arise from reckless behavior. By maintaining a respectful and responsible attitude, Disney Guests can ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for themselves and others, enabling the magic of Disney to truly come to life.
Preparation for the holidays is already in high gear at Walt Disney World as The Most Magical Place On Earth gets ready to celebrate “the most wonderful time of year.” While planning and preliminaries culminate in the fall, many Cast Members spend months – sometimes a full year – getting ready to spread seasonal cheer. Here is a first look at what guests can expect as they celebrate the 2023 holiday season, which begins at Walt Disney World on November 11, 2023.
Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The long anticipated, glam holiday party Disney Jollywood Nights is almost here. This new separately ticketed event is a swanky Hollywood bash filled with merriment, music, and spirited good times. It will take place on select nights beginning November 11 to December 20.
Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also once again present Sunset Seasons Greetings nightly throughout the season. Each evening The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is magically transformed into an array of holiday scenes as snow falls along Sunset Boulevard.
(The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.)
Fractal Frenzy: NEW Frozen Holiday Surprise at Magic Kingdom Park
At Magic Kingdom Park, “Frozen” friends from Arendelle are conjuring up something remarkable for the holidays. The new Frozen Holiday Surprise brings together Olaf and more than 100 of his Snowgie siblings who attempt to add festive decor to Cinderella Castle. With Anna and Kristoff at her side, Queen Elsa adds sparkling finishing touches, transforming the castle into a shimmering crystallized palace – a look that will remain throughout each evening.
Bringing this new spectacle to life is no small feat, as lighting designers, video technicians, composers, and a full orchestra worked together to create this enchanting new entertainment experience.
Debuting November 7, “Frozen Holiday Surprise” will occur nightly during the holiday season.
Families and kids of all ages can also enjoy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Now in its 40th year, this specially ticketed event has become a holiday tradition for many. Featuring a dazzling parade, fireworks, complimentary sweet treats and so much more, it’s warm-hearted, family-friendly fun at Magic Kingdom on 25 select nights November 9-Dec. 22.
Delicious Doings: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
For an international holiday flavor, EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, presented by AdventHealth is the place to be. The stage is set with spectacular decor around every corner, and entertainment fills the air, from celebrity narrators reciting the Christmas story each night to time-honored traditions from countries around the world.
And no holiday celebration would be complete without tasty treats. The festival culinary team has been hard at work for nearly a year, dreaming up the menu and testing new recipes. More than 15 Holiday Kitchens will celebrate the diversity of holiday traditions with comfort foods that inspire warm memories.
Because ensuring a delicious encounter with every bite is top of mind for the team, thorough testing is imperative before massive production begins. How massive? The culinary team has historically baked more than 250,000 cookies in just five weeks for the event’s signature Holiday Cookie Stroll.
This year will bring several “firsts” to the festival. Luminous the Symphony of Us is an all-new fireworks-and-laser spectacular that will debut on December 5, 2023. And, with EPCOT being home to The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary celebration, guests will find beautiful holiday decor at the park entrance commemorating the Disney100 celebration.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins November 24.
The Walt Disney World Resort official website has just unveiled its updated operating hours calendar, and the most updated version of the parks calendar reveals an extension of park hours for the earliest part of the month of November.
Disney World has just announced its extended hours for the beginning of November, and we have all the details. Read on to see the extended hours below. The most updated version of the calendar gives the park operating hours for all four theme parks at the Central Florida Disney resort, including Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Park hours are now available through the latter part of the merriest month of the year around the country and around the Disney World Resort–December!
In the most recent update of the Walt Disney World Resort calendar, dates and hours of operation are available through the twenty-third day of December at each of the four Florida theme parks.
But the newest update to the calendar doesn’t read like a run-of-the-mill Disney World calendar, and it includes several changes that have been made to the parks’ operating hours in the month of November 2023, and in most of those changes, the operating hours in one or more Disney theme park at Disney World have been extended by at least one or two hours, meaning there will be more time for magic and memories in November!
You can see the changes to the calendar’s operating hours below. The extended hours for Magic Kingdom are shown with the previous hours included in the parentheses. When making your plans to visit any of the Central Florida Disney theme parks, it’s a good idea to double-check the official calendar on the Walt Disney World Resort website.
The changes are shown by Disney theme park, by date, beginning with Magic Kingdom Park.*
October 28th: 8 am-11 pm (9 am-10 pm)
November 4th: 8 am-11 pm (9 am-10 pm)
November 5th: 9 am-10 pm (9 am-9 pm)
November 6th: 9 am-11 pm (9 am-9 pm)
November 7th: 8 am-11 pm (9 am-9 pm)
November 8th: 9 am-10 pm (9 am-9 pm)
November 9th and 10th: 8 am-6 pm (9 am-6 pm)
November 3rd and 11th: 9 am-12 am (9 am-9 pm)
November 10th and 11th: opening at 8:30 a.m., as opposed to the usual opening time of 9:00 a.m.
November 5th through 9th: opening at 8:00 a.m., as opposed to the usual opening time of 9:00 a.m.
November 10th and 11th: open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., as opposed to the usual operating times of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Again, when Guests are planning their visits to the Walt Disney World Resort, it is important to double-check the calendar to confirm operating hours.
*There are no changes noted for the operating hours at EPCOT, as of the time of this publication.
Today, October 16, 2023, is the grand opening of Journey of Water Inspired of Moana, and a new EPCOT map has debuted featuring the latest attraction.
It was added to the My Disney Experience app yesterday evening.
EPCOT Map Featuring Journey of Water Inspired by Moana
Te Fiti is featured on the cover.
The map describes Journey of Water Inspired by Moana with “Stroll along an interactive outdoor trail and explore the wonders of water.”
Art representing the attraction has also been added. A Mickey head, representing a character greeting, has also been added for the Moana meet and greet.
The walkthrough serves as an educational experience in addition to acting as an immersive and entertaining adventure, in some ways ringing true to EPCOT Center’s original goal of offering attractions that both inform and entertain.
Guests learn more about the intricacies of the water cycle as it’s illustrated on the initial sign throughout the rest of the attraction. Each part of the water cycle — rain, stream, wetland, spring, land, lake, river, ocean, and sky — serves as a themed section of the attraction, each part containing descriptive signage that explains that aspect’s importance.