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We’re counting down the days until December 16th, when the Riviera Resort finally opens its doors in Walt Disney World!
Riviera Resort concept art ©Disney
And while we’ve already told you about how you can ring in the New Year at “Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade“, Disney has just released information about ANOTHER New Year’s dining celebration.
It appears there has been an accident on the brand-new Disney Skyliner System.
the #disneyskyliner is broken, carts are crashed, alot of people are stuck its been at least an hour. #Disney #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/kIHk6Ypb7Y
— Thanos⁶⁹ (@galxty) October 6, 2019
The “Twitterverse” is blowing up with the news that Disney World Skyliner gondolas are piled up at the Riviera Resort station, and that the entire Epcot to Caribbean Beach line is shut down. The Epcot to Caribbean Beach line has an optional stop at Riviera Resort.
— Theme Park Alex (@themeparkalex) October 6, 2019
Guests stuck on the Skyliner have reported being stuck for over an hour to an hour and a half. Thank you to DFB Follower @JamesBeats for the use of his photos.
My view of the current Disney #skyliner saga. Feel so bad for everyone on board and hopefully it’s moving again soon. pic.twitter.com/1wI8oWMSgp
— James Beattie (@JamesBeats) October 6, 2019
People are tweeting that Disney has advised guests that are stuck to use their emergency kits under the seats — which contain water and cool packs.
Disney has now begun the process of evacuating the stuck gondolas, with help of fire trucks. Big thanks to DFB Follower @WaltyDis for the photos.
Truck and ladder being prepped to evacuate from Skyliner at Boardwalk Resort #disneyskyliner #DisneyWorld @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/4WAu5ClwMq
— Aaron Murray (@WaltyDis) October 6, 2019
Looks like they are starting to evacuate from the Disney #skyliner cabins on the Riviera to Caribbean Beach Resort line. pic.twitter.com/R7vFnkQaK7
— James Beattie (@JamesBeats) October 6, 2019
Disney confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that there have been no reported injuries as a result of the incident.
UPDATE:
It seems as though at least part of the Skyliner lines are moving again.
We are now slowly moving back to the station at Boardwalk 3 hours into being stuck on Disney Skyliner. #disneyskyliner #disneyworld @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/bSGW16m3Ju
— Aaron Murray (@WaltyDis) October 6, 2019
Thank you to @WaltyDis for sharing his evacuation photos! Looks like Guests are evacuating off the Skyliner, where they are greeted with dozens of Cast members there to assist as needed.
CMs prepared at stations after 3 hour delay on Disney Skyliner. #disneyskyliner #disneyworld @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/YlWKjERvYB
— Aaron Murray (@WaltyDis) October 6, 2019
10-6-19 UPDATE:
Disney World has closed the Skyliner today. There is no word currently as to when they will reopen.
The cause of the collision is unknown, though speculation has been made both about a power failure and errors made in the systems that route the gondolas within the stations.
This is a developing story, but we will continue to update as we get more news.
Have you been fantasizing about staying the night at Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens in Disney World this winter?
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Well, Disney’s just announced a special offer for Disney Visa Cardmembers, and a stay at the new deluxe resort might now be more affordable than you thought!
It’s the day we’ve waited for — the Disney Skyliner is OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Skyliner and Riviera Views
We’ve already taken to the skies previewing the newest transportation at Walt Disney World, witnessed the dedication ceremony, and answered all of your biggest questions ahead of its opening to the public, and now it’s your turn to soar over Disney World on the Skyliner!
Well, folks, September 29th is just a few days away, which means it’s almost time to take to the Disney World skies with the Disney Skyliner.
Skyliner over Riviera Resort
We’ve had the opportunity to ride the Skyliner and we’re excited for y’all to try it out so you can let us know your thoughts. After soaring about 60 ft above Disney, you may want to commemorate your experience with some Disney Skyliner merchandise…and starting TOMORROW, you’ll be able to do just that!
Hello!! Today we’re getting a SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s Riviera Resort!
Riviera Resort
We cannot wait to try out some of the food from the location’s restaurants, take a peek into the rooms, and meet with some of the people that made this huge project possible.
We’ve watched the towers go up, the dummy gondolas fly by, the cabins with character head out on the line, and now — finally! — it’s time for us to take our FIRST FLIGHT aboard the Disney Skyliner!
Skyliner over Riviera Resort
The Skyliner, as you’ll recall, is a gondola system at Walt Disney World that connects two theme parks and four Resort hotels. And thanks to a DFB pal, we got a chance to see it from the sky!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has FINALLY opened in Hollywood Studios. But after years of anticipation, what can guests look forward to now?
Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge at Night
Luckily, there are a lot of exciting events, festivals, and changes taking place throughout the parks. So, we’re taking a look at ALL of the opportunites to look forward to for the rest of 2019!
The Disney World Skyliner Gondola System will officially take to the skies on September 29th, 2019.
Disney’s NEW Skyliner Transportation System!
This new method of Disney transportation will transport guests to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s new Riviera Resort.
Today, we shared that Disney Vacation Club had given us a deeper look into Disney’s new Riviera Resort — which you can check out here!
Disney’s Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney
But, now we thought we’d take a step inside the resort and talk about the new concept art.
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