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Monorails have started running again at Walt Disney World

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The monorails are operating once again at Walt Disney World! It’s been over two months since we’ve seen the monorail system running on Disney grounds. Even though we don’t have a reopening date scheduled for Walt Disney World yet, it appears the work crew is testing the monorails with maintenance runs to have them prepared for guests in the future.

You can check out these photos a visitor, Girl Meets Disney World, took of the monorail when it was running yesterday.

And the highway in the sky has returned!!!! So happy to see some rails out on the beams!❤️?❤️?❤️Disney transportation…

Posted by Girl Meets Disney World on Thursday, May 21, 2020

Others have seen the monorail system running and shared their photos on Instagram.

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Starting to run monorails today. #waltdisneyworld #monorail #castmember

A post shared by Sam- Disney World Travel Agent (@sammy_disney_cast_member) on May 21, 2020 at 6:11pm PDT

The monorail is a beloved mode of transportation on the Walt Disney World property. It’s used to transport guests at the Ticket & Transportation Center (TTC) to either Magic Kingdom or Epcot.

So far, Disney has not yet confirmed a reopening date. Universal Studios Orlando submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Task Force with intent to open to the public on June 5th. However, the Walt Disney Company plans to submit their reopening plan next week, which means we should have a better idea of when Walt Disney World will reopen once they send it in to the Orange County Task Force.

Source: Girl Meets Disney World

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Shanghai Disneyland Stage Shows Resume Operations

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Shanghai Disneyland reopened to guests on May 11th with limited operations. One of the items not ready to resume operations due to COVID-19 was the Stage Shows.

We are glad to announce that the Shanghai Disneyland Stage Shows have Resumed Operations today!

As you can see above shows like Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration & Avengers Training have returned.

Still waiting to return to normal operations are the Parades and Nighttime Shows.

There is no word on when they are expected to resume operations, but we expect them to be back in running soon!

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Newly Remodeled McDonald’s At Walt Disney World Nears Completion

McDonald's At Walt Disney WorldThe newly remodeled McDonald’s at Walt Disney World looks to be nearing completion. We recently took a drive near the fast-food restaurant that’s located near the All-Star Resorts and Animal Kingdom and we’re surprised by its progress. The Walt Disney World Resort has been closed since March with Disney Springs just recently opening back up but it looks like the remodel here has continued.

Newly Remodeled McDonald’s At Walt Disney World Nears Completion

This McDonald’s seems to have a modern design. There are loads of solar panels on the roof and out front and some greenery going up the building. It also appears to be much larger which will definitely help considering its popularity and convenient location.

There’s no announced opening date but it would be amazing if it was ready for guests to be welcomed back when the resorts reopen.

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Former Disneyland President Reflects Back on Working at Disneyland

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Disneyland‘s former President, Rebecca Campbell, was recently appointed as chairman of Disney’s international business units and streaming services. She posted to Instagram reflecting on her time working at the Happiest Place on Earth.

She wrote:

“I remember my first day on the job at Disneyland, going up to Walt’s apartment, and looking out the window to see the amazing Cast Members and wonderful guests. It was a powerful moment, and one that has stuck with me ever since. I feel extremely grateful to have had this experience and to have met so many incredible people along the way.

As I embark on my next role as chairman of Disney’s international business units and streaming services including Disney+, I want to thank all of you for making the Disneyland Resort truly the Happiest Place on Earth. I was a frequent guest of the parks before I worked here… and I have no doubt I’ll be back often with my family.”

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I remember my first day on the job at Disneyland, going up to Walt’s apartment, and looking out the window to see the amazing Cast Members and wonderful guests. It was a powerful moment, and one that has stuck with me ever since. I feel extremely grateful to have had this experience and to have met so many incredible people along the way. As I embark on my next role as chairman of Disney’s international business units and streaming services including Disney+, I want to thank all of you for making the Disneyland Resort truly the Happiest Place on Earth. I was a frequent guest of the parks before I worked here… and I have no doubt I’ll be back often with my family. #seeyourealsoon #thankyou #farewell

A post shared by Rebecca Campbell (@rebeccacampbelldisneyland) on May 21, 2020 at 9:23am PDT

In her next role, Ms. Campbell will drive the next phase of Disney+’s growth and will also oversee the expansion of Disney+’s collection of library and original content.

I’m sure the cast members at Disneyland will miss her, but we can’t wait to see what Ms. Campbell does in her new position!

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Baby Babirusa Born At Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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A new baby babirusa has been born in Animal Kingdom!

Her name is Kirana which means “sunbeam” in Indonesian and its the first one born in Animal Kingdom! Her parents are Betty and Mentari, you might have seen them at the park while you enjoyed a ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari during one of your visits to the Walt Disney World Resort.

Babirusas are an endangered specie, part of the hog family, they are native to the swamps and rainforests of the Indonesian Islands, that’s why the Animal Kingdom team gave her the name of Kirana.

Also did you know male babirusas can grow tusks as long as 17 inches that even go through their snout? Their upper ones can actually grow so much that could penetrate their skin curving back towards their forehead and sometimes back into the skull as well.

This “deer-pig” story is another successful one for Disney’s Animal, Science and Environmental Team as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This plan assures responsible breeding for endangered species such as babirusa pigs and hartmann’s mountain zebras! 

The birth of this baby babirusa is a great step toward the worldwide conservation and understanding of the species that will help to ensure a future generation for these vulnerable animals.

So next time you are at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, don’t forget to go on the Kilimanjaro Safari and say hi to Kirana!

Until then, you can learn more about animals at Disney here! Hope you enjoy it.

Credit: Disney Parks Blog

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