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Today, a few individuals on Disney World property witnessed a huge surprise at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. A construction crane located at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin hotels caught on fire earlier today after suddenly being struck by lightning.

One witness took photos of the construction crane on fire and shared them to Twitter. You can see their images below.

I just watched lightning hit this crane at the construction site at the Swan and Dolphin. Smoke and flames active. Scariest thing I’ve ever seen, loudest noise I’ve ever heard. I’m shaking. pic.twitter.com/zsZnmKGipM

— WEAR A MASK (@itsaustindoes) July 8, 2020

Due to the impending thunderstorm, it seems there were no crews working on the construction site at the time. However, the lightning strike did spark a fire on the crane. The construction site it occurred at is where “The Cove” hotel is being built on property. They’ve been continuing the construction work during the months Walt Disney World has been temporarily closed to the public. It seems the damage is limited to just the crane, but we’ll find out later if there’s an update to the situation.

Also, no guests are currently staying at the Swan and Dolphin since the hotels are closed through July 29, 2020.

In the meantime, this story is still developing. Walt Disney World Resort has not yet released a comment on this matter. We’ll provide an update later if and when Disney releases a statement.

Photo Credit: Twitter @itsaustindoes

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Filed Under: News, Parks & Resorts, Places to Stay, Resorts, Walt Disney World, Disney Construction, Disney Fire, Disney Resorts, Disney Swan and Dolphin, Swan and Dolphin Resorts

Disney World to discontinue Fingerprint Scanners at Park Entrances

In a recent interview with Josh D’Amaro, The New York Times reports that guests visiting the theme parks will no longer be required to scan their fingerprint at the Disney World park entrances to reduce the possible spread of COVID-19.

Cast Members are on hand at the entrances with iPads to assist guests upon entering.

Just some additional confirmation:

Disney confirms this is accurate. https://t.co/L5in648AuX

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) July 8, 2020

Guests will still be required to use their Magicbands when entering the theme parks while maintaining social distancing.

We shared the news last month how Disney will be retiring complimentary Magic Bands starting in 2021.

You can read more about that here.

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, Disney World, Disney World Entrance, Fingerprint Scanners, magic bands, Magicbands

Florida Man officially charged for camping out on Disney’s Discovery Island

Back in May, we shared the news that Florida man was arrested for camping out on Disney’s Discovery Island.

Many fans were shocked that he actually made it over there and was able to camp out for a week on Disney’s Discovery Island, while the Disney World Theme Parks were closed. He was living in an abandoned building on the island when he was apprehended by Police.

He was not aware he wasn’t allowed there and that it was closed…

Yesterday, State Attorney Aramis Ayala has formally filed charges against the Florida man according to ClickOrlando. Richard J. McGuire has been charged with trespassing on Disney property and has been ordered not to return to any Disney World Property.

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Filed Under: News, Disney World, Disney World Arrest, Disney’s Discovery Island, Florida Man, Trespassing

New Trailer For Disney’s The One And Only Ivan coming to Disney+

Today Disney+ shared a first look  from the upcoming film Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan.” Based on the award-winning book by Katherine Applegate, “The One and Only Ivan” tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who learns that life isn’t defined by place and circumstance but by the power of friendship and the courage to make change happen. Streaming only on Disney+, August 14^th.

An adaptation of the award-winning book about one very special gorilla, Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan” is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization and the significance of the place one calls home. Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be. The heartwarming adventure, which comes to the screen in an impressive hybrid of live-action and CGI, is based on Katherine Applegate’s bestselling book, which won numerous awards upon its publication in 2013, including the Newbery Medal.

The film stars: Sam Rockwell as the voice of Ivan; Angelina Jolie as the voice of Stella; Danny DeVito as the voice of Bob the dog; Helen Mirren as the voice of Snickers the poodle; Brooklynn Prince as the voice of Ruby; Ramon Rodriquez as the mall employee George; Ariana Greenblatt as George’s daughter Julia; Chaka Khan as the voice of Henrietta the chicken; Mike White as the voice of Frankie the seal; Ron Funches as the voice of Murphy the rabbit; Phillipa Soo as the voice of Thelma the parrot; and Bryan Cranston as Mack, the mall’s owner. “The One and Only Ivan” is directed by Thea Sharrock from a screenplay by Mike White based on Applegate’s book and is produced by the late Allison Shearmur, Angelina Jolie and Brigham Taylor. Sue Baden-Powell and Thea Sharrock serve as executive producers.

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Filed Under: Disney & Co, Disney+, News, disney, Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan

All aboard the cheesiest cruise on the water! A new Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop is sailing into town on Saturday, July 11. The eighth wonder of the world might be the backside of water, but this adorable new POP is a close runner up!

Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop

The adventurous new rides pop will be setting off for its debut excursion on Saturday, July 11, and will be available on shopDisney! Funko Rides POPs for Disney attractions always sell out quickly, so be sure to have your oars ready to paddle if you are hunting for this one.

The Pop features a cheerful Skipper at the helm of a POP-ified version of the iconic boats we know and love so much. This is also a great way to commemorate the new Jungle Cruise movie that we can’t wait to see too.

What do you think of the pun-tastic new Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop?

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Filed Under: Shop, Souvenirs & Collectibles, Disney Funko POP, Funko POP!, Jungle Cruise, Jungle Cruise POp, Jungle Cruise Skipper, Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop