Big News?

[Luv2Travel]

Word is... the announcement of a new theme park.

In the US? We'll see...

If this were announced today, I think the location would be more "Eastern." I'm also wondering if the 3rd ship might be announced.

I do believe part of the announcement will involve some of the new rides that we've already heard about that have not been "officially" announced. And I think that the Contemporary DVC and California DVC will be announced (those haven't been made "official" yet, have they?

Whatever it is, I doubt it's something that the people on this board haven't heard about already.

 

[barrie]

Is it 1pm yet?

Imagine a smiley with one hand on her hip, the other looking at her watch and her foot tapping impatiently!

 

[mommykds]

The sweeps page didn't pull up immediately for me. I did find it under the create a dream section though!

Anyone have a link for the sweeps? i can't get it. TY!!!!!!!

 

[scgustin]

If this were announced today, I think the location would be more "Eastern." I'm also wondering if the 3rd ship might be announced.

I do believe part of the announcement will involve some of the new rides that we've already heard about that have not been "officially" announced. And I think that the Contemporary DVC and California DVC will be announced (those haven't been made "official" yet, have they?

Whatever it is, I doubt it's something that the people on this board haven't heard about already.

Just remember, the announcement comes from Disney Parks (so I doubt it is the ship). I have been told from a pretty good source that they will likely announce the development of another Disney Park. The source doubts it will be in the US.

 

[penguincrazie]

We were there January 10-17 and we noticed, in every park, there were Disney "suits" walking around, taking notes. Looking at empty areas, etc. My husband and I said they must be planning a big event. So what ever it is, I think it has to do with multiple parks from what we saw.

-Amy

 

[Luv2Travel]

The source doubts it will be in the US.

That was my point. (I'm thinking "Far East")

 

[Luv2Travel]

We were there January 10-17 and we noticed, in every park, there were Disney "suits" walking around, taking notes. -Amy

You know, we were there last week and I noticed a lot of "suits" walking around taking notes too. At the time I thought it was just a lot of training going on. I didn't even think about them getting ready for this week's press events and the "top dogs" that would be coming in.

 

[shelli132]

Anyone have a link for the sweeps? i can't get it. TY!!!!!!![/QUOTE

I tried to post the link for you but I'm not allowed to yet. My post count isn't high enough. Keep looking! I found it originally by clicking on the news announcement on my yahoo homepage. Hope that helps a little!

 

[Lmcinerny]

Curiosity kills more than just the cat! What will it be?????

I really need to go shopping, I hope I am back in time for the news!

 

[scouthawkk]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/index?name=HomeLowBandPage

let's see if this works...

 

[Tink's Pixieduster]

Anyone have a link for the sweeps? i can't get it. TY!!!!!!![/QUOTE

I tried to post the link for you but I'm not allowed to yet. My post count isn't high enough. Keep looking! I found it originally by clicking on the news announcement on my yahoo homepage. Hope that helps a little!

Got it. Here's the page that mentions the sweepstakes. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/index?name=HomeLowBandPage

 

[bethbuchall]

I found the sweepstakes finally...see if this works for you.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/di...es/sweepstakesIndex?name=SweepstakesLoginPage

 

[ReggieB]

Well you all have hooked me into this now!! That'll teach me to try and surf casually. It does say "see whose dream comes true" it's got to be the castle thing surely. I saw this link:

http://dmnnewswire.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=100094

keep scrolling after the correction and advert to find the main story.

It has the info about the castle first night winners. Perhaps Disney are going to show them going into the castle. Though personally I would like something a little bigger!! Congrats to the Fouch family.

 

[soupy11]

As mentioned, link does not work in Firefox but does in IE. 2 hours to go!

 

[mommykds]

Thanks all, I just entered.

 

[Fonzy13]

When I click on the link, I see nothing.

Hmmm...

 

[ReggieB]

Does this work?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/index?name=Gallery

or is this not the link you are looking for...

 

[Racey]

was the "wish lounge" announced before the 1pm ticker thingy?? Coudl it have been this?

i'm going crazy hoping for the things it may be??!!!

 

[ISP2MCO]

When I click on the link posted by Reggie B I can get the "come see at 1 pm" and had gotten the countdown clock, however, whenever i try to go directly to disneyparks/disney.go.com/disneyparks it just says the Magic is loading but never loads. Anyone else with this problem?

 

[Tink's Pixieduster]

Here's the latest from All Ears:

Friday, January 26, Morning:

The big "What's New, What's Next" presentation that was just held this morning didn't reveal any huge surprises, but did serve to confirm at least one rumor that has been swirling around lately. The main announcement is that Toy Story Mania! will arrive at the Disney-MGM Studios in 2008, in the space formerly occupied by "Who Wants to be a Millionaire -- Play It!" The new ride, which will also open in Disney's California Adventure in the Paradise Pier section, marks the first time an attraction has been designed and built simultaneously at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World. The attraction will "set a new standard" for interactive ride/game technology. When you enter the attraction, you'll be greeted by the "barker," Mr. Potato Head, who, using technology similar to that found in Epcot's "Turtle Talk with Crush," will interact with guests. Then guests of all ages will put on 3-D glasses and ride themed vehicles along a route lined with "classic midway games of skill," while shooting their toy cannons at animated targets. As you ride, you'll pass through a series of games hosted by various Toy Story characters, like Bo-Peep and the Little Green Men. The ride will also be able to determine individual users' skill levels and will increase the degree of difficulty accordingly.

Also at the presentation was famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who was hired to photograph celebrities as Disney characters for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Leibovitz spoke briefly about photographing singer Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland, alongside actor Oliver Platt as the Mad Hatter and singer Lyle Lovett as the March Hare.

The biggest buzz was the announcement of a pilot program called Disney's Online Concierge. Now being tested throughout the Contemporary Resort, the program involves each room having its own computer that provides a variety of services to guests. Guests can use the computer to check on flights, order room service, play videogames, connect to Disney internet sites, and contact valet and bell services. The online concierge will also send personal emails to the guests, with information on the upcoming day's events and weather. If the program proves successful, it will be expanded and may eventually allow guests to make online reservations at Disney restaurants.