Big News?

[ADP]

Here's some news from this mornings press event!

Never mind....See above. Thanks Pixieduster.

 

[DisneyWorldWisher]

Oh no, the AD on Yahoo disappeared.

What a bust.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

I can still see it.

Oh no, the AD on Yahoo disappeared.

What a bust.

 

[MagicKingdom05]

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.

Well if that is going to be Disney's "Big" 1 PM announcement that will be disapointing because everyone will pretty much already know this before they make the announcement, if that is indeed it.

 

[Iri920]

It's there again. I think they just rotate their ads.

Iri

 

[MagicKingdom05]

I can still see it.

Oh no, the AD on Yahoo disappeared.

What a bust.

I can see it still on yahoo.

 

[DisneyWorldWisher]

Well if that is going to be Disney's "Big" 1 PM announcement that will be disapointing because everyone will pretty much already know this before they make the announcement, if that is indeed it.

That can't be it.

That's something that would only excite DISers.

 

[krismom]

total letdown.

 

[bytheblood]

You and I are in the same time zone (central). 1pm EST would be noon our time. My countdown says 20 minutes....

I get to the page, but where is everybody seeing the countdown?

 

[bytheblood]

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.

If that is it, I wonder how that fits in "Let's see whos dreams are coming true?"


That was not in any of my dreams......yours?

 

[jerry557]

I am pretty certain this has something to do with Year Of A Million Dreams thing...

 

[Iri920]

I get to the page, but where is everybody seeing the countdown?

I don't think the countdown is there anymore. At least it's not on mine either.

Iri

 

[usewickhouse]

subscribing...

 

[Lindy Loo]

What a disappointment, and a waste of time and effort!!!!

Disney certainly know how to build things up, then drop people from a height.... how sad!!!

 

[AdamsPrincess]

What a disappointment, and a waste of time and effort!!!!

Disney certainly know how to build things up, then drop people from a height.... how sad!!!

We are not sure yet what it is, isn't going to be announced for another 30 minutes. So lets stay positive!

 

[disneyaggie]

I wanna know, too . . . staying tuned . . .

 

[shmoogrrrl]

My dream? Everyone who sees the site at 1:00 will be given a code for 50% off their trip this year.

Yeah, so that isn't bloody likely, but it *WOULD* be a dream.

 

[wishiwereindisney]

i have been waiting all morning...disney knows what they are doing and in my opinion wouldn't make a "surprise" announcement of somethinga that was already known.

 

[MJMcBride]

What a disappointment, and a waste of time and effort!!!!

Disney certainly know how to build things up, then drop people from a height.... how sad!!!

You must remember for the non-Disney fanatics. This is news.

 

[Lindy Loo]

Ok im with staying positive, but on the UK Disney site the clock count down just finshed................. and then that was it, it went ?????
didnt know over the pnd you are still actually on the count down.

Dam now I wont get tea cooked, till I know