News Round Up 2016

[beer dave]

This is something I would be willing to do. It makes so much sense. They make big profits on the bucket, and still make money on the refills throughout the stay. We would probably fill it half a dozen times, and wouldn't even buy it to begin with otherwise.

I don't completely understand why they don't have a refillable soda mug for the parks as well. I suppose the issue there is waiting in line for the refills at the QS restaurants - since they don't have self-serve soda machines.

I would do it if it was throughout the STAY---- but since it's per day, that gets a bit pricey----

 

[rteetz]

Interesting note from a trusted source. Pandora will be the best immersive environment Disney has done and will blow carsland away.

 

[SureAsLiz]

Interesting note from a trusted source. Pandora will be the best immersive environment Disney has done and will blow carsland away.

I was able to hear one of the lead imagineers on this project, and it really does look fantastic. We were able to see some short video, and all I can say is wow. So far beyond anything Disney has done to date

 

[rteetz]

I was able to hear one of the lead imagineers on this project, and it really does look fantastic. We were able to see some short video, and all I can say is wow. So far beyond anything Disney has done to date

Yep, I cannot wait for this land.

 

[merry_nbright]

Interesting note from a trusted source. Pandora will be the best immersive environment Disney has done and will blow carsland away.

I hope this is the case! I feel like people are really under estimaing just how fantastical this world will be. I'm not a fan of the movie and, at first, I thought this was going to be so stupid, but now, I'm actually looking forward to it! Is there a chance it will be done by June 2017?

 

[saskdw]

Interesting note from a trusted source. Pandora will be the best immersive environment Disney has done and will blow carsland away.

I've been excited for Pandora for a longtime. I've never understood the nay sayers. I'm in the camp that thought the movie was "ok", but nothing special. But I just had a feeling WDW would make this park so amazing that you don't need to be a fan to enjoy it.

Really no different than Harry Potter at Universal. We are casual fans at best, but we still enjoy the park because it's so well done.

 

[STLstone]

I've been excited for Pandora for a longtime. I've never understood the nay sayers. I'm in the camp that thought the movie was "ok", but nothing special. But I just had a feeling WDW would make this park so amazing that you don't need to be a fan to enjoy it.

Really no different than Harry Potter at Universal. We are casual fans at best, but we still enjoy the park because it's so well done.

I'm a believer that Pandora will be fantastic. I'm not a believer in the movie franchise. I'm not convinced the sequels will be sucessful.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Interesting note from a trusted source. Pandora will be the best immersive environment Disney has done and will blow carsland away.

I imagine that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I share the excitement.

 

[RAD]

After seeing what they did with Carsland and Shanghai I'm sure hoping that the mouse didn't cheap out on this and the other new 'lands' that WDW is getting.

 

[soniam]

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Kablamo!

Me too

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I don't get the complaint about the DVC wings being "off to the side". You do realize people in the WL are paying $300-500 a night for a hotel room,while the DVC people are likely paying a third of that price.

Yes, I don't doubt that part of the selling point for the cabins may be "it's in the main hotel" but they are also going to be charging tens of thousands of dollars more for that 200 feet of convenience.

You asking the "meaning of life" question for dvc as it now stands. It's kinda at intersection/crossroads right now. We'd break the internet if we really went into detail.

 

[skier_pete]

What's harder to book-- boardwalk view or anything at beach club?

That's not really apples to apples though - Boardwalk View is only 20% of Boardwalk availability. But I would still say they are almost equally difficult...but Beach Club is more in demand because of Stormalong Bay.

I agree with your main point - people would prefer to be in the main building over the side building - but I'm questioning whether if people were giving a choice between $30,000 buy-in for the main building, and $15,000 buy-in for the room down the hall, all with the exact same amenities, there are not too many people that are going to say "Sure - that 200 feet is worth $15,000." The good thing (for Disney) is that they are selling a bill of goods for direct sale that often the buyer isn't even AWARE of resale. This may also be one of the big reasons they took away the benefits from resale...they have to sell this resort and convince people that $30,000 is better than $15,000 down the hall.

 

[Goofy DVC]

My guess is that DVC will try to justify the cost through the expiration argument. The ole the new section has twice the number of years left therefore it's worth twice the resale cost of the original WL. They can't make the amenities argument and that's a boat load of $$$ for 200 ft closer.
As a matter of fact, they'll have the nerve to market that Copper Creek is a bargain when you look at the direct cost of the original WL and compare use years remaining.
But hey, people keep buying, so they're doing something right.

 

[rteetz]

I hope this is the case! I feel like people are really under estimaing just how fantastical this world will be. I'm not a fan of the movie and, at first, I thought this was going to be so stupid, but now, I'm actually looking forward to it! Is there a chance it will be done by June 2017?

There is definitely a chance it will be done by June.

 

[rteetz]

After seeing what they did with Carsland and Shanghai I'm sure hoping that the mouse didn't cheap out on this and the other new 'lands' that WDW is getting.

Considering they have spent almost $1 billion on this land they aren't going cheap.

 

[rteetz]

News

Rivers of light is doing extensive effects testing tonight that can be seen outside the park.

 

[SureAsLiz]

News

Rivers of light is doing extensive effects testing tonight that can be seen outside the park.

I'm sure it's no coincidence that Joe Rohde also happens to be at DAK today

 

[rteetz]

I'm sure it's no coincidence that Joe Rohde also happens to be at DAK today

Yep, he's been in Orlando the last couple days.

 

[zaccaglin]

Universal offers refillable popcorn buckets, and they're located in Orange County.

Yes they do but there filling process is similar to what the Disney CMs were trained to and should be doing. But as stated in my post there have been a few CMs who haven't done it properly and Disneys private health inspector has noticed. Only a matter of time before the state does.

While being a great value, the refillable popcorn buckets fall into a huge gray area with health code.

 

[beer dave]

My guess is that DVC will try to justify the cost through the expiration argument. The ole the new section has twice the number of years left therefore it's worth twice the resale cost of the original WL. They can't make the amenities argument and that's a boat load of $$$ for 200 ft closer.
As a matter of fact, they'll have the nerve to market that Copper Creek is a bargain when you look at the direct cost of the original WL and compare use years remaining.
But hey, people keep buying, so they're doing something right.

My guess is that DVC will try to justify the cost through the expiration argument. The ole the new section has twice the number of years left therefore it's worth twice the resale cost of the original WL. They can't make the amenities argument and that's a boat load of $$$ for 200 ft closer.
As a matter of fact, they'll have the nerve to market that Copper Creek is a bargain when you look at the direct cost of the original WL and compare use years remaining.
But hey, people keep buying, so they're doing something right.

Thanks-- saved me some writing.