PolyRob
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did you see that rumor where someone said that they had held auditions for equity dancers for the jungle book show with a contract that would start August and typically contracts run 6 months? That seems kind of plausible to me but I wish if Disney were about to sign 6 month contracts that they would let us know so we can make our plansI know it doesn't work that way though.
I agree, AK is not my favorite park and we have to drive there from BWV. It might just be best to take RoL off the table and focus on the stuff that is there and known to be good. I think you are right that even if they can launch it in the fall chances are good that they will continue having to work out technical glitches. I remember when Illuminations first launched and the torch didn't light most of the time - that is a minor thing and doesn't really ruin the show in any way but it is not unprecedented for there to be technical glitches even after the show goes live. Sometimes I feel like there are some things they just CAN'T work out without it being live and in a real life situation. Or maybe I am just sour grapesing a little bit. Maybe by the next time I go Avatar land will be launched and RoL will have the kinks worked out and I won't be able to afford any of it, lol.
The reviews for the dessert party with the new fireworks have been awesome. Even Kenny the Pirate, who pretty much thinks every dessert party is a waste of money thinks this one is worth it between the better food (sweet and savory) and better drinks (hard booze) and the necessity of a front and center viewing area for the fireworks. The only things in question IMO is whether they will have them every day (the old SW fireworks show was not) and whether they will extend park hours a bit to have them (right now HS is closing every day at 7pm. Last year they had two F! shows in early december, one at 7 and one at 8:30 with an 8pm close. That said since then they've closed half of HS so it might not be worth it to keep it open that late and how moving the food portion of the party indoors will play out. Honestly I think that is a good thing, it probably allows them to control things better and can only help quality - they might add some characters walking around or something and then you go outside 15 minutes before the show and get your awesome spot. If I am going to sit with no chairs I'd rather do it on carpet against a wall than under a tall table guarding my fireworks spot. So honestly I think even if RoL does go off I am very very tempted to replace it with this if and when they announce it. Again, I'm hoping even if it's not every day that saturday is a very likely day.
Yes! That rumor coupled with some people stating they know CMs or Imagineers stating the problems still exist make me want to search for a package less and less! lol
I was thinking the same thing! I can skip it this time, and do it the next time if the kinks are not all worked out. I like the Safari, Expedition Everest, and Lion King. River Rapids are fun, but I do not want to be soaked in December. Besides that, I do not know what I will do to sustain a whole day! And since sunset is so early, I assume the show will be early like Fantasmic! so hopping would feel very rushed (IMO).
I briefly saw the review mentioned somewhere, I will have to look! I remember seeing his Hallowishes party review and it made me reconsider the MVMCP Holiday Dessert Party. I do think it will help alleviate some major crowds for the parade and Wishes (even though it will be off center). I have it booked and am still going to do it, unless the reviews are absolutely horrible.
The HS hours are so bizarre to me right now as well! Mama Melrose is also only open until 3pm? Something must be going on in that courtyard that we are not privy to... yet! I have my Fantasmic! lunch booked there as soon as it opens, and then Sci-Fi dinner, and then the only Fantasmic! show of the night. Adding another night to our trip just would not work with our schedules (unfortunately) so having AK in the morning with 3 FP+, lunch in AK, and then nothing major until the SW party could work well! My day for this would be a Saturday, so hopefully Star Wars is showing then! Back in May I believe it was only shown on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri except for Memorial Day weekend. Only time will tell. Worst case scenario, I do not have to decide between Spice Road Table and La Hacienda to view IllumiNations with dinner. I will do just have two Epcot nights instead of RoL and Star Wars!
I really am grateful I got something...and at a place I do like. Just not sure it's worth my 2 TS credits.
