The latest viral TikTok showing “guests behaving badly” is by The Kelly Fam, who showed off the elevated shoes they made for their young son to sneak him onto Disney rides.
Dad Ty calls his son “our thrill-seeking boy who can’t get enough of Disney theme park rides.” He goes on to say “the only problem” is that the child is not tall enough for the big rides, showing a clip of two of their kids next to the height requirement sign at Soarin’.
“But we didn’t want that to stop him from feeling the rush,” Ty goes on, “so we took matters into our own hands and crafted a shoe that just might do the trick. With the help of towering heels, extra flip-flop bottoms, and some Gorilla glue, we’ve possibly discovered the ultimate theme park hack.” The video shows clips of the parents putting these shoes together and their child wearing one at the end.
Trying to sneak a child onto a ride they are technically too short for is highly dangerous. Height requirements are in place because some riders are too short to fit well in a ride seat and could fall out. Making shoes taller just to get a child on a ride is putting them at extreme risk. It’s better to wait until they grow up and let them enjoy the ride without injury.
Get ready to experience the magic of Disney storytelling like never before at The Villas at Disneyland® Hotel, opening at the Disneyland Resort this September.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will blend timeless Walt Disney Animation Studios classics with contemporary designs, delicately curating a celebration of Disney history in the place where it all started—the Disneyland Resort. This will be the fourth tower at the Disneyland Hotel, located just steps from the Downtown Disney District.
From the moment Guests catch a glimpse of the 12-story tower’s colorful façade, every space will immerse them in discovering the creative storytelling process, bringing some of their favorite Disney stories to life like never before in a variety of themed accommodations.
Guests can discover the “bare necessities” alongside Baloo and Mowgli in a newly imagined duo studio inspired by “The Jungle Book.”
The dreamy deluxe studios sleep up to four guests and are themed to the tales of “Sleeping Beauty” or “The Princess and the Frog.”
If they’re looking for more space, families can spread out in a one- and two-bedroom villa, sleeping up to five and nine guests, respectively. Check out these gorgeous rooms inspired by the vibrant colors of “Fantasia” or “The Princess and the Frog.”
These villas include a washer and dryer, comfortable living area, plus a full-size kitchen equipped with all the cookware Guests need to bring the flavors of Tiana’s cooking right into your own space!
Guests can fill their vacation with even more enchantment in a multilevel three-bedroom Grand Villa. Sleeping up to 12 guests, the magic and artistry of Disney is sprinkled throughout every space.
The first floor features a full-size kitchen, large dining area, and a double-sided fireplace connecting the living area to a private outdoor balcony. The first floor is also home to the primary suite, inspired by “Bambi.”
And after they’ve explored the countless Disney stories on the first floor of the Grand Villa, Guests can venture up a spiral staircase to discover the delightful details of the second floor, which features two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms inspired by “Frozen” and “Moana,” as well as a full washer and dryer.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now closed for refurbishment.
There is a sign near the start of Sunset Boulevard to let guests know Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed. It also directs guests to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy.
There are no construction walls up around the attraction (yet). Cast Members were out with small games for guests to play.
The entrance to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is past the entrance to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, so the courtyard will remain open.
Rock Around the shop is also closed.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror was recently restored to full capacity to help accommodate more guests while Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is scheduled to reopen in the summer. Disney did not announce details about the refurbishment, but it would likely only include general maintenance, not any changes to the actual experience. However, this could change following the lawsuit against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. Were Disney to remove Tyler and Aerosmith from the ride, it could potentially extend the refurbishment.
The Orange County, California coroner has released details about a female Guest who fell, resulting in a death at Disneyland on Saturday evening.
Just before 7:00 p.m. local time on Saturday evening, officers with the Anaheim Police Department responded to reports of a female falling from the Mickey and Friends parking structure at the Disneyland Resort. When they arrived, they discovered a woman lying on the ground, and emergency personnel were on the scene to provide emergency treatment to the woman as she was readied for transport the a local hospital.
She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased after she arrived at the hospital. Her identity was unknown at the time, and no other details were shared as officers began their investigation to determine the events that led up to her fall. Late on Sunday evening, however, the Orange County Coroner’s office released information after identifying the woman.
Per the coroner’s office, the female was identified as 46-year-old Marney Schoenfeld from Scottsdale, Arizona. Though details surrounding this tragedy continue to be under investigation, Orange County Sheriff Sgt. Scott Steinle said Schoenfeld “jumped or fell” from the Mickey and Friends parking structure at Disneyland on Saturday.
Randy Schoenfeld, Schoenfeld’s husband and an Arizona real estate agent, said his wife’s death has been “excruciating” for him.
“She was a loving mother to her daughter, Sydney,” Randy said in an email. “She was a caring wife to me. She was a talented hairstylist of 23 years, and her clients loved her.”
The Mickey and Friends parking structure is a seven-story building that feature parking spaces accessible to Guests of Downtown Disney, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, and Schoenfeld’s death is the second one to occur in just over two months at the parking structure.
In early December, Anaheim police officers responded to reports of a man falling from the structure. Shortly thereafter, the man was identified as Christopher Christensen, a 51-year-old elementary school principal from Huntington Beach, California, who posted a letter to his Facebook account shortly before the tragedy. Per the Anaheim Police Department’s investigation–as well as the letter penned by Christensen online–his death was ruled a suicide as he had jumped from atop the structure to his death.
At this time, there is no information that suggests Schoenfeld’s death was a suicide, and the investigation is ongoing.
For months, fans of this Walt Disney World Park have been in the dark about its reopening. However, Disney recently made an announcement that has fans waiting on the edge of their seats: Typhoon Lagoon is finally returning to Walt Disney World!
The Walt Disney World water park originally closed for refurbishments in November 2022, which in turn resulted in Blizzard Beach reopening after a lengthy closure for Guests to enjoy.
At this time, we don’t know when exactly Typhoon Lagoon is reopening. The official Disney Parks Blog announced that Typhoon Lagoon “will reopen this spring” with no further details.
Typhoon Lagoon attractions include tons of water rides, slides, and pools for Guests of all ages.
Younger Guests will love Ketchakiddie Creek, full of shallow pools, whimsical animals, a water cannon, and more.
For Guests of all ages, Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool is the largest wave pool in North America, where huge waves roll until they roll onto the shores of the sandy white beach.
One Typhoon Lagoon ride that will thrill the whole family is Miss Adventure Falls: a water slide with a four-person raft and lots of splashing. Want a similar rafting experience without an entire party? Check out Keelhaul Falls, a one-person white-rafting water slide!
Other Typhoon Lagoon attractions include the Storm Slides: a series of three different water slides that send Guests careening down twists and turns.
Although we don’t know when Typhoon Lagoon will reopen, we have reason to believe that Blizzard Beach will close for refurbishment once the water park reopens. Historically, one Walt Disney World water park remains open while the other is closed for a lengthy refurbishment.
