News Round Up

[eXo]

And an hour after the event you'll see a lot of the stuff on eBay.

An hour is quite generous.

In the world of video games people go and preorder something hard to find and then go and friggin auction off a picture of the receipt with a promise to ship once it arrives.

If anyone catches wind of what will be released that niught ahead of time, you can expect tons of listing to go up immediately all promising to ship the next morning.

 

[rteetz]

An hour is quite generous.

In the world of video games people go and preorder something hard to find and then go and friggin auction off a picture of the receipt with a promise to ship once it arrives.

If anyone catches wind of what will be released that niught ahead of time, you can expect tons of listing to go up immediately all promising to ship the next morning.

Yes that is true. It's really amazing what some of these eBay sellers will do.

 

[disneydennis]

Yes that is true. It's really amazing what some of these eBay sellers will do.

hmmm... living 45 minutes away.. has me tempted now.
if only i didn't have to be at work so early the next morning and its too busy of a time to take off or even be late.

 

[Eoghann]

LoL. Might as well just wear a "greed" shirt every time you go to Disney, Walmart, McDonalds, Starbucks or any other large corporate company.

Hint:
Disney didn't make those Star Wars toys just so kids and adults had things to play with. They made them to make ... money! GREED!
Disney doesn't sell mickey balloons for $10-$12 just to make kids happy. They do it for... MONEY! GREEEEEEED!
Disney doesn't do ANYTHING for ANY REASON other than to..... MAKE MONEY! GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!

BUT! (And here is the part that some people leave out when raging against the corporate machine), for some of us the cost that Disney charges (TO MAKE MONEY) is WORTH it. Either occasionally or consistently.

Disney is probably a poor choice of destination for anyone who pinches pennies. "Affordable" is not a term typically associated with Disney vacations.

I don't actually disagree with any of that. I just find this a particularly egregious case. When Disney sells me that Mickey Balloon I get a Mickey Ballon. Even their recent parties get you a cupcake and a drink. It may not be a great deal, but it's something. For this they are literally saying first pay us, then you can pay us.

 

[jlundeen]

This topic seem to have dominated this NEWS thread...could we move on, please?

 

[Brocktoon]

I think daisy ridley is playing Han and leias daughter.

That would make more sense, especially since any Force strength would come from Leias side. Finn is too young to match a Sana/Han child. Right now I'm going with Rey (Ridley) as the character Mark Hamill is talking about as being strong in the Force. The Finn with lightsaber is a decoy to throw folks off

 

[jcnewton]

28 & Main items available for a limited time through September 3.


http://www.disneystore.com/twenty-e...s/mn/1029709/?DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true

 

[thepops]

Apparently many don't understand what it is to be a "rabid" fan. The price for the function isn't for the exact same toys, there will be a few special items and a little free treat. But even if it was the exact same toys it wouldn't matter. The price is to be among the FIRST to see, buy, and own new Star Wars toys. AND you get this in a party atmosphere with other rabid fans and some special things going on. AND there will be one or two special items and you will get a small token gift of some kind.

If it isn't you, that's cool, but don't you understand the draw of such an event?! To be FIRST. For the rabid fan $50 is nothing for that privilege! As a fan of fan events themselves, if I was closer I would so do this. Not even for the products as much as to be in the atmosphere with a bunch of other fans willing to plunk down $50 to be there. A bunch of SW nuts all laughing and nerding out about the coming movie. Considering what concerts and sporting events cost today, I would have more fun at this AND would get a few SW toys. What's 50 bucks to have some fun?!

Here in PA, the Hershey Disney store is closing early Thursday the 3rd and opening at 6:30 AM Friday the 4th. I think I'm going to be there. Might be a little late to work that day.

The token gift is a messenger bag. Looks nice (and only enough for those who bought tickets, theoretically.) Is it worth the $50. No idea, I'm no fashionista.

 

[rteetz]

Avatar construction update

 

[Reddog1134]

For this they are literally saying first pay us, then you can pay us.

Kind of like a Personal Seat License in the NFL?

 

[umichigan10]

It's even more underwhelming if you ever get out to Grizzly River Rapids in DCA and see that they CAN do a raft ride right.

Heck I think the Popeye one at universal is by and large a better ride experience

 

[rteetz]

Someone on wdwmagic found a casting call for a Dr. facilier for a new villains offering at DHS. There have been rumors that a villains show would be replacing Beauty and the beast.

 

[Eoghann]

Apologies if this has been posted and I missed it but over on WDWMagic they also spotted a casting call for the Star Wars Launch Bay:

Auditions are September 14th through the 24th.

Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking energetic and outgoing performers for Character roles at the brand new STAR WARS Launch Bay experience, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. We are currently only hiring for FULL TIME positions. Seasonal work is not available.

Performers must have a height between 6’ and 6’3”.

The Star Wars Launch Bay is an interactive experience which will take guests into the upcoming film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with Star Wars characters.

Performers will also have the opportunity to bring to life the world famous Disney Characters.

Seeking the following roles:

Character Performers: Male and Female, 6’ – 6’3”, with a slender or athletic build. Performers should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of motion with their bodies, and basic coordination to music. These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads, and feet, and exposure to hot and humid weather.

 

[rteetz]

Permits for what seems to be an expansion to Cabana Bay were filed.

 

[rteetz]

Apologies if this has been posted and I missed it but over on WDWMagic they also spotted a casting call for the Star Wars Launch Bay:

Auditions are September 14th through the 24th.

Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking energetic and outgoing performers for Character roles at the brand new STAR WARS Launch Bay experience, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. We are currently only hiring for FULL TIME positions. Seasonal work is not available.

Performers must have a height between 6’ and 6’3”.

The Star Wars Launch Bay is an interactive experience which will take guests into the upcoming film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with Star Wars characters.

Performers will also have the opportunity to bring to life the world famous Disney Characters.

Seeking the following roles:

Character Performers: Male and Female, 6’ – 6’3”, with a slender or athletic build. Performers should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of motion with their bodies, and basic coordination to music. These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads, and feet, and exposure to hot and humid weather.

I've seen this but I don't think it's been posted here. No surprises really.

 

[Eoghann]

I've seen this but I don't think it's been posted here. No surprises really.

Not a surprise. It does confirm the timeline for the Launch Bay and also makes it sound like there will be a variety of meet and greets, not just one.

 

[Dean Marino]

Toll plaza bypass coming for monorail resort guests.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/08/new-flyover-to-allow-resort-guests-to-bypass-magic-kingdom-toll-plaza/

Sooooo - the new Stop Lights aren't cutting it - are they? Huge surprise ....

 

[linzbear]

Sooooo - the new Stop Lights aren't cutting it - are they? Huge surprise ....

Eh, the stoplights fixed the problem they meant to fix, but just exasperated the toll booth problem. Still better than it was.

 

[rteetz]

Quick service menu items change at POR

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/08/new-quick-service-menu-items-available.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Country bears is getting its exterior refurb

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/637690265944367108