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For decades, the jokes have remained the same, the plastic elephants have continued to bathe, and the “backside of water” has remained the eighth wonder of the world. But for fans of high-seas adventure and pun-filled expeditions, the start of 2026 has brought a bit of a dry spell. The world-famous Jungle Cruise has officially entered a period of significant uncertainty, as recent updates to the operating calendar and new legal filings suggest the river will be quiet for much longer than initially anticipated. Credit: Disney In a move that has left vacation planners scrambling, the attraction has not only closed its gates but has seen its projected reopening date vanish into the thick fog of the jungle. If you were hoping to board a tramp steamer at Disneyland this winter, you might need to adjust your itinerary. The Vanishing Reopening Date The drama began in mid-January when eagle-eyed fans noticed a significant shift in the official Disneyland Resort operating schedule. Initially, many guests expected the Jungle Cruise to undergo a standard, short-term refurbishment—the kind of routine maintenance that keeps the boats floating and the animatronic hippos wiggling. Credit: Disney The Disneyland website recently removed any mention of a reopening date. Previously, the ride was expected to return to service by late January or early February. Now, the calendar simply lists the attraction as “Closed for Refurbishment” for the foreseeable future. Looking at the schedules through the end of February and into March 2026, the lack of available time slots suggests that the mechanical issues or upgrades being addressed are far more complex than a simple paint job. For guests visiting the original Magic Kingdom in Southern California, this is a significant blow to the Adventureland lineup. With the Jungle Cruise down, the kinetic energy of the land shifts, placing more pressure on neighboring heavy hitters like the Indiana Jones Adventure and Pirates of the Caribbean. Deep Dives and Heavy Lifting: The Construction Permit While the lack of a date on a website might seem like a clerical error, a recent construction permit filing tells a much more detailed—and labor-intensive—story. According to public records, a permit was recently filed for a “Refurbishment of Existing Attraction” at the Jungle Cruise site within Disneyland. Credit: Disney This isn’t your average “general maintenance” permit. The filing specifically outlines work that includes: Structural repairs to the ride’s infrastructure. Electrical upgrades throughout the attraction’s show scenes. Plumbing and mechanical work related to the river’s complex water-filtration and animation systems. The involvement of a general contractor suggests that Disney is digging deep into the riverbed. The Jungle Cruise is one of the oldest attractions at Disneyland, and while it received a significant thematic overhaul in 2021 to address cultural sensitivities and add new characters like Alberta Falls, the ride’s underlying mechanical bones date back decades. Water-based attractions are notoriously difficult to maintain. Constant submersion leads to corrosion, and the underwater sensors that trigger the animatronics require precise calibration. If the electrical systems or the boat’s track-like guidance system are being overhauled, that explains why Disney is hesitant to set a “service return” date. In the world of construction, once you start digging in a jungle that’s 70 years old, you never know what kind of “ancient ruins” (or old pipes) you might find. Adventureland in Transition The closure of the Jungle Cruise creates a ripple effect throughout Disneyland. Adventureland is one of the park’s more compact areas, and the Jungle Cruise serves as a massive “people eater,” absorbing thousands of guests per hour and keeping them off the main walkways. Credit: Disney With the boats docked and the skippers sidelined, the area around The Tropical Hideaway and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room…

Les services de Météo-France placent les départements de Corse en vigilance météorologique orange pour le paramètre " pluie inondation" pour lajournée de ce dimanche 18 janvier À partir de la fin de la nuit de samedi à dimanche, la région sera concernée par un épisode de fortes précipitations. Les cumuls attendus sont estimés entre 80 et 120 millimètres, avec des pointes locales pouvant atteindre 150 millimètres. Des pluies soutenues devraient également se poursuivre lundi. Les secteurs les plus exposés sont la Castagniccia, le Fium’orbu, le Cortenais, le Nebbiu, la région bastiaise, le Cap Corse ainsi que la côte orientale, largement concernée par l’épisode. Par ailleurs, de fortes chutes de neige en altitude sont prévues, avec une limite pluie-neige située autour de 1 800 mètres, faisant peser un risque élevé d’avalanches. La Haute-Corse est ainsi placée en vigilance jaune pour le paramètre “avalanches”. Le département basculera également en vigilance jaune pour les orages à compter de dimanche 18 janvier à 10 heures. Face à cette situation, les préfectures appellent la population à la plus grande prudence. Il est notamment recommandé de ne pas s’engager sur des routes ou passages immergés, de respecter les déviations mises en place, d’éviter les sorties en montagne et en forêt, de se tenir éloigné des cours d’eau et de suivre les consignes des services de secours. Dans les zones exposées aux inondations, les habitants sont invités à mettre hors d’eau les biens sensibles et à surveiller l’évolution des niveaux. La population est appelée à se tenir informée de l’évolution de la situation via le site de Météo France. Par ailleurs, en raison des chutes de neige en altitude et de l’évolution du manteau neigeux, lCorse est placée en vigilance jaune avalanche. Des départs spontanés d’avalanches restent possibles en zones d... CNI en libre accès. Primu media pure player di Corsica Per voi, incù voi in ogni locu. Premier média pure player corse. Pour vous, avec vous partout

Epic Universe is closing down a troubled attraction after months of operational issues. Credit: Inside The Magic Epic Universe Shutting Doors to ‘Troubled’ Attraction After Months of Operational Issues From the moment guests step through the portals of Universal Epic Universe, expectations soar. This isn’t just another expansion—it’s Universal’s boldest statement yet, a park built to redefine immersion, scale, and storytelling in the theme park arms race. Every land promises spectacle. Every attraction is designed to feel essential. For fans, that promise matters. Epic Universe opened to roaring hype, sold-out previews, and wall-to-wall social media coverage declaring it a true rival to the most ambitious projects from the Walt Disney Company. Guests didn’t come just to ride attractions—they came to believe in a new era. That belief is exactly why murmurs of trouble have carried so much weight. Credit: Universal A World Meant to Feel Alive Hasn’t Always Cooperated Nowhere is that emotional investment more evident than inside How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. Designed as a living village pulled straight from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise, Berk is meant to feel kinetic—dragons swooping overhead, water splashing, guests actively participating in the world rather than observing it. But over the past several months, something has felt…off. Guests arriving with carefully planned itineraries have found ropes up where entrances should be open. Cast members have offered vague explanations. Ride status boards have changed by the hour. While downtime is nothing new in theme parks, fans began noticing a troubling pattern tied to one specific experience. Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic Social Media Has Been Watching Closely On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Facebook fan groups, conversations shifted from excitement to frustration. Posts popped up warning future visitors to “ride it early if you can.” Others speculated about design flaws or operational strain. A few guests even described their disappointment as “heartbreaking,” especially for families visiting Epic Universe specifically for Berk. In a park still establishing its rhythm, perception matters. And once fans begin tracking closures like weather patterns, the narrative can change quickly—from awe to anxiety. Universal has remained largely quiet, which only fueled speculation. Was this normal growing pains? Or was something more serious unfolding behind the scenes? Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic Epic Universe’s Growing Pains Were Inevitable—But This One Stood Out To be fair, Epic Universe has been under a microscope since opening in May 2025. Massive new parks often face adjustment periods as attractions are stress-tested by real-world crowds, Florida weather, and nonstop demand. Universal Orlando Resort veterans remember similar early challenges with past headline-grabbing attractions. Still, fans couldn’t shake the sense that this situation was different. The attraction in question isn’t a complex dark ride or a high-speed coaster—it’s an interactive experience meant to absorb crowds and keep energy high. When even that begins struggling, questions naturally follow. And now, we finally have answers. Credit: Universal Universal Quietly Confirms a Temporary Closure in February 2026 According to multiple sources, Fyre Drill—the interactive boat battle attraction inside Isle of Berk—will temporarily close for refurbishment beginning February 1, 2026. The closure is expected to last through February 7, 2026, with a likely reopening on February 8, pending the outcome of the work. While Universal has not publicly detailed the reason for the refurbishment, the move follows months of intermittent downtime that tested guest patience. Many fans believe this planned closure is a direct response to ongoing technical or operational issues that prevented the attraction from maintaining consistent uptime since Epic Universe’s debut. In…

Quelques milliers de manifestants, dont le premier ministre Jens-Frederik Nielsen, se sont rassemblés samedi dans le centre de Nuuk, capitale du Groenland. Ils dénoncent les ambitions de Donald Trump qui continue de vouloir s'emparer du territoire autonome danois. Sous une pluie fine, les manifestants - dont le chef du gouvernement juché sur un tas neige […]

Quelques milliers de manifestants, dont le premier ministre Jens-Frederik Nielsen, se sont rassemblés samedi dans le centre de Nuuk, capitale du Groenland. Ils dénoncent les ambitions de Donald Trump qui continue de vouloir s'emparer du territoire autonome danois. Sous une pluie fine, les manifestants - dont le chef du gouvernement juché sur un tas neige et agitant le drapeau groenlandais - coiffés de casquettes avec les mots "Make America Go Away" ("Faites Partir les Etats-Unis", détournement du slogan MAGA) se dandinaient en chantant des chants traditionnels inuits, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP sur place. Cet article a été publié automatiquement. Sources : ats / afp