Disney4me Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 It’s never a dull week in Disney World! It takes a lot to keep Disney World running! This week we’ve learned about mysterious patents, big ride queue changes, and there was even a power outage! Let’s get right into all the unexpected Disney World news this week. Standby Queue for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened in EPCOT on October 1st, 2021, and it has since utilized a virtual queue system. This allowed guests to grab a spot in the virtual queue or pay to skip the line via Individual Attraction Selection (aka pay-per-ride). As a result, there was no standby line. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure But now, this is changing. As of January 10th, 2022, guests will be able to enter a regular ol’ standby line for the ride, which means no more virtual queue. Otherwise, you can still pay to skip the line. Disney just announced the end of the virtual queue for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Dok-Ondar is Missing This week we visited Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Disney’s Hollywood Studios only to find that the shop’s namesake was missing! It’s not unusual for animatronics to go missing in Disney World from time to time, but it was but unexpected to find a red curtain around Dok’s usual spot. Where did Dok-Ondar go? Dok-Ondar’s is home to all kinds of Star Wars souvenirs, like robes, kyber crystals, and even lightsabers! You can still shop even though the shop’s “owner” seems to be “out of town” for the time being. Check out the missing Dok-Ondar situation here! New Ornament — After Christmas Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort apparently didn’t get the memo that Christmas has passed — but then again, we shop for ornaments all year long! The new Polynesian Village Ornament debuted this week for $29.99 at the BouTiki gift shop. This is SO cute! On one side is the entrance of the Polynesian Resort, while on the other side you can see tropical Mickey and Minnie and the iconic Tiki statue from the lobby. It’s behind the counter so you have to ask a Cast Member to purchase it! Check out the new Polynesian Village Ornament here! Power Outage at Magic Kingdom This week there was a power outage one evening at Magic Kingdom and a few surrounding Disney World hotels, including parts of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The outage occurred around 6PM and was resolved by 10PM. Magic Kingdom The outage also affected a few transportation options, like the Monorail and the Ferryboats. We learned from readers that buses got pretty crowded! Learn more about the power outage at Magic Kingdom here! New Disney Patent We also learned about a patent recently filed by Disney Enterprises, which hints at a project involving virtual effects and virtual reality. In other words, it’s possible that Disney is working on a projection mapping and/or virtual reality system that could project images onto objects. ©Disney The patent also includes descriptions of what could be a handheld device, which they define as a “projection device.” We will have to wait and see what this turns out to be! Read how Disney’s new patent could bring virtual reality into the real world! And that’s all the unexpected news from the week! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news, updates, and more! The BEST times to go to Disney World in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments!The post 5 Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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