Disney World's Skyliner Gondola Set to Open in September: 'Welcome to the Dawn of a New Era'

Photo: Disney Parks Walt Disney World’sSkyliner is about to take flight. The Orlando amusement park announced on Monday that its highly-anticipated gondola system — which connectsHollywood StudiosandEpcotto four resort hotels: Art of Animation Resort, Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort and the new Riviera Resort (opening in December) — will open to the public on September 29. “Welcome to the dawn of a new era in Walt Disney World transportation,” Disney’s teased in a promo video.

Disney World, Good for Your Health? Inside the Fitness and Wellness Options at ‘The Most Magical Place On Earth’

runDisney Racer.Photo:Walt Disney World ResortMickey and Minnie Mouse sightings, of course. Fun rides and sticky sweet treats, absolutely. But whileWalt Disney World Resortin Florida is beloved for all this and more, there’s a healthy underbelly to the parks that’s steadily adding to the magic.Earlier this month Disney World hosted its Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, the latestrunDisneyevent, featuring a 5K, 10K and half marathon race along with a two course challenge that brought out 40,000 Disney character-costumed runners.

Disney's 'Aladdin' Broadway Musical Canceled for 2 Weeks After More COVID Breakthrough Cases

Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Disney’sAladdinBroadway musical has been canceled for two weeks after additional COVID breakthrough cases were detected on Friday. The cancelation comes a day after the musical resumed performances;initial COVID breakthrough cases were reportedamong the company of the musical on Wednesday, canceling that night’s performance. “Because the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew remain our top priority, we feel the prudent decision is to cancel performances starting tonight, Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 10th,” the statement read.

Disney's 'Aladdin' Broadway Musical Cancels Show amid Multiple Positive Breakthrough COVID Cases

Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Update: A spokesperson for Disney Theatrical tells PEOPLE on Thursday that performances for the Aladdin musical will resume on Sept. 30 after two rounds of COVID-19 testing done in the last 24 hours showed no new breakthrough cases. Disney’sAladdinmusical on Broadway has canceled its Wednesday night show after multiple breakthrough cases ofCOVID-19were detected within members of the production. “Through our rigorous testing protocols, breakthrough COVID-19 cases have been detected with the company ofAladdinat The New Amsterdam Theatre,” astatementshared on the show’s verified Twitter account read.

Disney's 'Descendants 3' : When Does It Premiere, and How Will It Honor Cameron Boyce?

With its nicely rounded story and message of inclusion,Descendants 3is possibly the best in this popular series of family-oriented Disney movies. It’s the saddest too:Cameron Boyce, who has played Cruella De Vil’s son Carlos since the firstDescendantsfour years ago, died July 6 at age 20. He has several sweet moments that stand out in this busy, bustling ensemble entertainment. In one he makes a sentimental little birthday present for Jane, the Fairy Godmother’s daughter (he tells her he used a 3D printer), and he also gets a last spirited bit of dialogue at the very end.