Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap – Disney Skyliner Gondolas Make First Test Runs at Walt Disney World Resort, Kevin from Disney•Pixar’s ‘Up!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and More…

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This week, we shared another exciting Disney Skyliner milestone – the first guest cabins to make test runs back-and-forth between Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

The test-run gondolas recently traveled across Victory Way between the stations at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney Imagineering associate project manager Steve Pratt told the Disney Parks Blog that soon there will be more gondolas added and cycling on the line as teams continue testing and training.

The state-of-the-art gondola system will begin transporting guests at the Walt Disney World Resort beginning later this fall. The system will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Visit our original Disney Skyliner story for more details, including a special look at some of the gondola art and characters.

Also, the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin,” from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!,” was spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we shared a special look:

Check out Shawn’s original Kevin from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” story for more details.

Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.

• Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Coming Soon to the Disneyland Resort – The Disneyland Resort is introducing an all-new, must-see pop-up experience at the Downtown Disney District. Coming this spring, Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration will transport you through a visually and whimsically immersive experience celebrating 90 years of the one and only Mickey Mouse, and his darling, Minnie Mouse.
• Join Super Heroes During Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble – Step into the Super Hero universe during Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble at Disney California Adventure park! This special, after-park hours occasion will feature an action-packed line-up of experiences.
• The Special Three-Night Disney Fantasy Cruise You Can Only Experience In August – This August, the Disney Fantasy will embark on a special three-night Bahamian cruise out of Port Canaveral!
• VIDEO: ‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’ at Disneyland Park – The fan favorite “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” is currently making its way through Disneyland park as part of Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration!
• 22nd and Final Season of Spring Training Baseball at Walt Disney World Resort Starts – Baseball fans visiting Walt Disney World Resort over the next five weeks will be able to experience the magic of the game up close as the Atlanta Braves hold their final spring training season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
• Step Into the Internet with Ralph and Vanellope at Epcot – Starting this week, you can find Ralph and Vanellope from Disney’s animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in an all-new location at Epcot.
• Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Disney Cruise Vacation – Travel expert and mom of three, Jeanenne Tornatore, shares her tips to get the most out of your Disney cruise.

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