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4. Primeval Whirl closed indefinitely

Several months ago on June 17, the Walt Disney World Resort released an advisory informing Guests that Primeval Whirl would be closed until further notice due to unspecified technical issues. However, Disney assured guests that this ride would reopen in July. And of course, it never did. But Disney said the closure was being addressed and the attraction would open in September. However, guests with FastPass+ reservations for this attraction in September and October are reporting that their reservations are being cancelled, casting doubt on the idea that this ride will reopen this fall. 

This closure is very stange as we don't really know exactly what is happening with this attraction, or why it closed in the first place. However, with this unexpected closure being extended again and again, we're starting to wonder if this attraction will ever reopen, or if whatever issue that caused it to close in the first place is just too big to be fixed at this point. 

5. Astro Orbiter extends unplanned refurbishment

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And speaking of unplanned refurbishments, the Astro Orbiter at the Magic Kingdom, which has been closed since July and had a tentative reopening date of August 15 2019, will now be closed through September 19, 2019, reopening to guests on September 20, 2019

6. Wandering characters come to Disney resorts

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Disney is bringing back wandering characters for a trial run this fall at some of its resort hotels! Here's what characters are meeting guests, and at which resort:

  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Chip and Dale can be found in and around the lawn area at Wilderness Lodge.
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Chip and Dale will be interacting with guests at the Contemporary Resort playing lawn games like corn hole.
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto canl be found in the lawn outside of the Great Ceremonial Hall.
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Pooh and Tigger can be found around the various sidewalks at the resort, whereas Mary Poppins can be found by Main Pool topiaries. Alice and the Mad Hatter will be found in and around the Mad Hatter Tea Party pool.
  • Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Daisy, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will be in and around the pool area ready to catch some sun with guests.
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Daisy, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will also be around the pool area at the BoardWalk to partake in the fun.
Right now this is only a test, so we're not sure how long these characters will be available, or if Disney has plans to make wandering characters a permanent part of these Disney resorts moving forward.  
 
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