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Are you planning to visit Disney World in January?
Walt Disney World Gateway
There are certainly plenty of things to do in Disney World at all times of the year. However, we’ve put together a little list of the BEST things to do in January!
Disney is known for creating some state-of-the-art, seriously impressive animatronics for its attractions over the last few years. The Shaman of Song that serenades riders in Na’vi River Journey and Hondo Ohnaka that greets future pilots, engineers, and gunners on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are both shockingly realistic.
Hondo Ohnaka audio-animatronic ©Disney
However, not all animatronics are created equal. Sometimes, they’re just downright creepy. Plus, they can even have bad days, just like the rest of us. The Yeti of the Forbidden Mountain on Expedition Everest has been riding the struggle bus for years, and even Elsa had a rough patch a few months ago. Well, today, we’re talking about some of the strangest and scariest animatronics created by Disney, and even taking a look at some of their mishaps!
2020 has been FULL of surprises.
©Disney
Some surprises have been great, some hectic, and some moments were highly entertaining. There were a few select moments that will go down in Awkward Disney World History. You know, the times where you sit back and say to yourself, “Wait, what just happened??” We think everyone is in need of a much-needed laugh right now. Let’s reflect on the moments that Disney hitched a ride on the Struggle Bus and made us seriously facepalm in the process.
We’re getting close to the day the sun will set on this wild year for Disney World and for all of us. 2020 has been…well…kind of weird in more ways than one.
Cinderella Castle
Think: what would you have thought a year ago if we told you that Disney parks would spend a BIG portion of this year closed? What about that you’d be wearing a mask everywhere and hoarding toilet paper in 2020? It’s been…different. 😂 Well, we’re taking a look at some of the absolute weirdest things that happened in the parks in 2020!
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is a CLASSIC attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, straight out of the 1964 New York World’s Fair!
Carousel of Progress
And though the attraction, especially its final scene, have gotten some updates and upgrades over the years, from time to time, this attraction shows its age.
We have seriously been enjoying the beginning of the holiday season at Disney World. There is really only one word we can use to describe it…MAGICAL.
Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cavalcade
And sure, that’s a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to Disney World, but after you see the photos and videos we took today, we think you’ll agree that it’s the truth!
We have tried a LOT of new treats in Disney World lately!
Milk and Cookies by the Fireside at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
Just today, we tried some NEW items in Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar, a festive cupcake with a hidden Mickey in Magic Kingdom, and a milkshake with TWO cakes on top of it. And now we’re trying ANOTHER NEW treat and it is a great, big, beautiful milkshake!
Hello, friends! It’s a beautiful day for a walk around Magic Kingdom, don’t ya think?
Chip and Dale at Magic Kingdom
As you may know, we like to check-in after we visit the parks to recap all of the food, merchandise, and construction updates we spotted! So while Chip and Dale are saying hello, we’ll fill you in on all the new things we found!
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE!
Mickey Ice Cream Sundae Cupcake
See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
Ah Tomorrowland, how we love your spacey and futuristic attractions!
Tomorrowland
Earlier today, we posted that an iconic Tomorrowland Attraction had had an inexplicable and lengthy downtime for the past two days. Now, that downtime is over. That’s right, Carousel of Progress is back up and running!
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