New Signs and Fencing Added at Disney World Resort Beaches; More Attractions Open for Awaken Summer

New Signs and Fencing Added at Disney World Resort Beaches:

Disney World has made quick response after the tragic alligator attack that took the life of a 2-year old boy at the Grand Floridian. Today, Disney released a statement saying they would be adding temporary fencing along with new signage to deter guests from going into Seven Seas Lagoon. Here is the statement from Walt Disney World Vice President Jacquee Wahler:

"We are installing signage and temporary barriers at our resort beach locations and are working on permanent, long-term solutions at our beaches. We continue to evaluate processes and procedures for our entire property, and, as part of this, we are reinforcing training with our Cast for reporting sightings and interactions with wildlife and are expanding our communication to Guests on this topic."

Here is a look at the fencing that was being erected at the Grand Floridian beach this afternoon. Tweet courtesy of Tharin White @TharinWhite:

Fence being constructed at #GrandFloridian after #alligatorattack @CNN @Attractions @FoxNews @orlandosentinel pic.twitter.com/PU1ELxF7YK

— Tharin White (@TharinWhite) June 17, 2016

Also the new signs that warn of both alligators and snakes. Also a warning to not feed the wildlife.

Good on Disney for quickly working on a solution after this tragedy, the beaches at the resorts around Disney World remained closed today. The new signs should give guests an understanding that they should keep out of the water. Although the fencing will not keep animals away from guests, it should prevent guests from going into the water. Stay tuned as the aftermath of the tragic gator attack at the Grand Floridian continues.

More Attractions Open for Awaken Summer at Disney Parks:

Today, the next round of attractions opened for 'Awaken Summer' at Disney Parks. Most notably, Soarin' Around the World at Epcot and Disney California Adventure, or Soarin' 2.0 as many are calling it. The new digitally enhanced attraction takes guests around the world to Monument Valley, over the Great Wall of China, and many more famous sights around the world. 

Have no fear our favorite flight guide Patrick, Patrick Warburton, has not left us like many believed. Also while guests are waiting in line for the new updated attraction guests will be able to test their knowledge in a special game of "Soarin' Challenge." Guests will answer questions through displays in the queue or by using their mobile devices to compete against hundreds of others. 

Also debuting today in an early soft opening was the Royal Sommerhus with the new meet & greet with Anna & Elsa in the Norway pavilion. This is four days earlier then expected as it wasn't expected to open until Tuesday when Frozen Ever After opens on June 21. 

At Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire debuted as the new castle stage show. The show features Mickey & Friends along with characters debuting for the first time on stage including Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Princess Tiana, and Prince Naveen. The show will run 6 times daily during park hours.

Tonight at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will debut tonight as the new fireworks projection spectacular. I can't wait to get to Disney World in 93 days.