Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Farro]

hello? anybody home?

Um, Gideon's has new spicy cookies for February! (news, right?)

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021...ehouse-new-spicy-cookies-are-in-disney-world/

 

[Sarahslay]

hello? anybody home?

Um, Gideon's has new spicy cookies for February! (news, right?)

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021...ehouse-new-spicy-cookies-are-in-disney-world/

This is something my husband would really enjoy (he puts ghostpepper salt on everything), but sadly won't be come with me on my February trip, his loss I suppose. Now if I could just get enough courage to visit DS I'd be in business myself.

 

[GrantDB]

I'm really excited to try Gideons, the only time I managed to get to DS early on last vacation, Polite Pig had already sold out of their little allocation they used to get.

The standard Choc Chip calls my name but I just don't understand why they put salt on it, I wonder if they do an option with no salt, or if it's easy to blow/pick off etc, as it does look like sea salt.

 

[Sarahslay]

I'm really excited to try Gideons, the only time I managed to get to DS early on last vacation, Polite Pig had already sold out of their little allocation they used to get.

The standard Choc Chip calls my name but I just don't understand why they put salt on it, I wonder if they do an option with no salt, or if it's easy to blow/pick off etc, as it does look like sea salt.

I love the salt, but I also enjoy that salty/sweet combo. I've only had the pleasure of getting a cookie once at Polite Pig, and I really want to go try it, but I'm still not up for DS crowds so I'll probably wait until things are more normal (or I get the vaccine, either one). I know they probably aren't going anywhere so I don't mind holding off, anxious to try some other varieties too.

 

[osufeth24]

I love the salt, but I also enjoy that salty/sweet combo. I've only had the pleasure of getting a cookie once at Polite Pig, and I really want to go try it, but I'm still not up for DS crowds so I'll probably wait until things are more normal (or I get the vaccine, either one). I know they probably aren't going anywhere so I don't mind holding off, anxious to try some other varieties too.

Weekday mornings ds is empty. Outside of weekends you're really overestimating the crowds

 

[Sarahslay]

Weekday mornings ds is empty. Outside of weekends you're really overestimating the crowds

I won’t be there on weekdays, my next two trips are Friday-Sunday and I don’t have DS built in to our first day plans. Next weekday I’ll be there will be in June.

 

[hertamaniac]

Blue Man Group ending their show at Universal Orlando

That's a pretty big theater, in a prime location, that will become "free". Clearly, I have no clue what they can shoehorn in there in the future, but I don't see it collecting cobwebs.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That's a pretty big theater, in a prime location, that will become "free". Clearly, I have no clue what they can shoehorn in there in the future, but I don't see it collecting cobwebs.

I see a lot of chatter/speculation among the Universal fans about what to do with the space. Most of what I see is hoping for a new ride vs a new show - which I guess is possible given the location

 

[Tiki Birdland]

That's a pretty big theater, in a prime location, that will become "free". Clearly, I have no clue what they can shoehorn in there in the future, but I don't see it collecting cobwebs.

I have an idea... The could host Nickelodeon shows there. Maybe make some original game shows. I'm sure it would go over BIG

 

[hertamaniac]

Cruise News:

I posted on another forum, but NCL appears to be repatriating employees back to their homes over the next month or so. Here is the apparent audio from a Captain who informs the crew. I don't have confidence that NCL will be cruising stateside until July/August at the very earliest.

 

[hertamaniac]

I see a lot of chatter/speculation among the Universal fans about what to do with the space. Most of what I see is hoping for a new ride vs a new show - which I guess is possible given the location

When I Google Map the building, it is somewhat similar to Jimmy Fallon or Minions in footprint. I also seem to recall that you don't need to be inside UO to go to BMG (there is a pathway from CityWalk).

I personally wouldn't want to see another projection based attraction at UO.

 

[Tandy]

That's a pretty big theater, in a prime location, that will become "free". Clearly, I have no clue what they can shoehorn in there in the future, but I don't see it collecting cobwebs.

They should make it into a nickelodeon studios or something like that

EDIT: Darn didnt see someone said that earlier.. good on you Tiki Birdland

 

[TheMaxRebo]

When I Google Map the building, it is somewhat similar to Jimmy Fallon or Minions in footprint. I also seem to recall that you don't need to be inside UO to go to BMG (there is a pathway from CityWalk).

I personally wouldn't want to see another projection based attraction at UO.

The idea I see the most is something like Secret Life of Pets - so more of a classic dark ride/all ages, not a screen based one

And yes, there is that path, but the location would let them cut off that path and fully absorb the theater into being fully part of the park

 

[yulilin3]

I would love Beetlejuice review to come back or a year round bill and Ted

 

[osufeth24]

I would love Beetlejuice review to come back or a year round bill and Ted

I miss both of those shows so much

 

[Jrb1979]

There is enough shows at Universal. They need more rides. Why not make another indoor coaster? Not all attractions need to family friendly

 

[hertamaniac]

The idea I see the most is something like Secret Life of Pets - so more of a classic dark ride/all ages, not a screen based one

And yes, there is that path, but the location would let them cut off that path and fully absorb the theater into being fully part of the park

Though I had never seen it, UO did have the Ghostbuster show and maybe it could be reimagined with the new Afterlife movie coming. I think there was also a Ghostbuster house/maze at HHN which could further tie into the series.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

There is enough shows at Universal. They need more rides. Why not make another indoor coaster? Not all attractions need to family friendly

Guess it depends what audience they want to go for - I know the low number of attractions for young kids is a big reason we haven't gone there yet (and I hear similar comments from other families) so if they want more families then more family friendly attractions make sense

if they want more adults/teens/etc then an indoor coaster or similar makes sense

 

[Farro]

There is enough shows at Universal. They need more rides. Why not make another indoor coaster? Not all attractions need to family friendly

I haven't been in a long time, but I don't remember Universal having that many kids attractions. Do you consider anything not a coaster a kid/family friendly attraction?

IOA certainly has more coaster/thrill rides than anything else and it's getting another one this year, right?

The commercials show families, so it would be weird not to have rides families can ride together!

 

[Jrb1979]

I haven't been in a long time, but I don't remember Universal having that many kids attractions. Do you consider anything not a coaster a kid/family friendly attraction?

IOA certainly has more coaster/thrill rides than anything else and it's getting another one this year, right?

The commercials show families, so it would be weird not to have rides families can ride together!

They do have lots of rides families can ride together. Spiderman, Transformers, Minions Men in Black.


Dr. Dooms freefall isn't a family friendly ride and it's not a coaster. All I was trying to say is not every new attraction at Disney or Universal has to one that littles can ride. This is coming from some one who has a 1 year old little.