A guest jumped out of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and slid down the 50-foot drop — plus the last Tomorrowland 1994 tower is gone, the Dark Universe expansion is massive, and H.R. Bloodengutz is back at HHN.
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A guest jumped out of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and slid down the 50-foot drop.
The incident at Disneyland is raising questions about ride safety protocols — plus the last 1994 Tomorrowland tower is gone at Magic Kingdom, Universal's Dark Universe expansion is enormous, and H.R. Bloodengutz is returning to HHN after 15 years.
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⬤ Disney · Disneyland · Ride Safety
Young guest jumps out of Tiana's Bayou Adventure vehicle and slides down the 50-foot drop at Disneyland
A video circulating online shows a young guest exiting the ride vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park and proceeding to slide down the attraction's 50-foot drop. WDWNT has the full account — the guest appeared unharmed, but the incident prompted a Cast Member and security response. Disney has not issued a public statement. Flume rides like Tiana's — which feature log-style vehicles on water channels — are generally considered low-hazard attractions, but the drop finale is steep enough that exiting a vehicle mid-ride carries serious risk. The incident is a reminder that ride safety protocols exist for situations exactly like this, even on family-friendly attractions.
★ Source: WDW News Today →
⬤ Disney · Magic Kingdom · Tomorrowland
The final tower from Tomorrowland's 1994 reimagining has been demolished at Magic Kingdom
The third and final spire from the 1994 Tomorrowland renovation at Magic Kingdom has come down. WDWNT has photos and video of the demolition — the first two towers came down in early June. The trio of silver spires defined the visual silhouette of Tomorrowland for over three decades and were part of a sweeping mid-90s overhaul that transformed the land from a vaguely retro-futuristic aesthetic to a more stylized sci-fi look. Their removal signals that the ongoing reimagining of Tomorrowland — which has included changes to attractions, theming, and sightlines — is now accelerating structurally, not just cosmetically. What replaces them remains officially unannounced.
⬤ Universal · Epic Universe · Dark Universe
A new permit filing reveals the Dark Universe expansion at Epic Universe is 71,500 square feet
A permit filed with Orange County (#B26903939) pegs the new Dark Universe attraction at 71,500 square feet — making it a very large footprint by any measure . For context, that's a significant expansion of the horror-themed land that opened as part of Epic Universe's original lineup. What the attraction itself will be remains unannounced.
⬤ Universal · HHN 35 · Halloween Horror Nights
H.R. Bloodengutz is returning to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 — first haunted house appearance in 15 years
The cult-favorite horror host is back. H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Special will be an original haunted house at HHN 35 — the character's first appearance since 2011. He joins Stranger Things 5 and Sinners on a growing HHN 2026 announcement list. Attractions Magazine has the breakdown.
EPCOT wage theft claims, Celestial Goodnight spotted in testing, and Tropical Americas rises.
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Universal · Epic Universe · Shows
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Disney · Animal Kingdom · Construction
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Disney · Lakeshore Lodge · Resort
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Universal · USF · Construction
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The third and final tower from the 1994 reimagining of Tomorrowland has been demolished — three decades of a Magic Kingdom skyline, gone in a matter of weeks.
— WDW News Today — on Tomorrowland's last 1994 spire coming down
★ 7-Day Orlando Outlook
Sunny and hot today — heat index near 104°. Storm chances return Wednesday and Thursday at 40%, then again Friday. Keep an eye on afternoon skies mid-week.
Coming up in the parks
Disney Springs bus service restricted to resort guests
Free WDW bus service to Disney Springs becomes resort-guest-only at peak times. Non-hotel guests should drive or rideshare.
4th of July — fireworks at all Orlando theme parks
Magic Kingdom open until midnight with fireworks. SeaWorld drone show and America's 250th celebration. Universal and SeaWorld all with extended festivities.
Baby Shark at SeaWorld Orlando begins
Runs Jul 6 through Sep 7 alongside the IGNITE Fireworks & Drone Show.
Celestial Goodnight debuts at Epic Universe
Nightly fireworks and fountain spectacular in Celestial Park. Already being tested — looking impressive on video.
Live-action Moana opens in theaters
Tracking for ~$85M opening weekend. Dwayne Johnson as Maui. Parks have food and merch tie-ins ready.
D23 Marceline Magic returns Sept 18–19 to celebrate Walt Disney's 125th birthday — tickets on sale soon
First look: Cursed Coconut Club 2026 opens at Universal CityWalk's Red Coconut Club
Disney · Disney Springs
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Disney · Magic Kingdom
Crystal Arts hidden Mickey scepters — sold out for months — are back in stock at Magic Kingdom
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Universal · Fast & Furious · 25th
Fast & Furious collectible Dodge Charger popcorn bucket arrives at theaters for the franchise's 25th anniversary
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