Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[Aprilshack]

I am not sure I am as worried about WDW. Since DL and WDW are so different.

They are but i wish Disney/Paycheck etc. would put the effort into WDW that they seem to put in DL. DL has it's problems apparently but from the vlogs i watch i can see the difference. The effort put into DLP 30th anniversary seems more to me than WDW 50th even.

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning Everyone!!

 

[mrsap]

Watch the Very First Return Performance and Check Out the New Finale Float in the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland​

Disney treated us to a surprise this evening with a preview showing of the Main Street Electrical Parade before its official return this Friday, April 22. The performance tonight was broadcast live but we were there in person to get photos and video to share with you. The parade is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

A new finale float also made its debut tonight. It replaces the “To Honor America” float and is designed as an homage to Mary Blair and “it’s a small world.”

 

[mrsap]

Watch as ‘Disneyland Forever’ Returns to the Skies Above Disneyland​

Are you ready to step into the magic again? The beloved “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular has finally returned to the skies for a soft open performance this evening, ahead of its official return on Friday, April 22. Luckily, we were on hand to capture the first performance of this classic, first introduced for Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration in 2015.

 

[mrsap]

See the NEW Main Street Electrical EARS and Spirit Jersey Coming to Disneyland​

First up, we have a new pair of Minnie ears! These have Mickey on one ear and Elliot on the other, with a bunch of music notes scattered around and a big yellow bow!



The back of the ears say “Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary” on one ear, since this year is the 50th anniversary of the parade at Disneyland! The other ear has a train along with more of those musical notes! These are Loungeflyears and the band is bright pink.



Next up, we have a whole new collection of Wishables! They’re the floats from the parade!



Next up, we have some clothing items! There is a new Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey and a new shirt!



There is also a quarter zip sweatshirt and a fun fan! If you look very closely, you can also see that Loungefly backpack that matches the new Minnie ears!


Coming Summer 2022!

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

They are but i wish Disney/Paycheck etc. would put the effort into WDW that they seem to put in DL. DL has it's problems apparently but from the vlogs i watch i can see the difference. The effort put into DLP 30th anniversary seems more to me than WDW 50th even.

They simply don't have to, till the crowds drop and they have to figure out why they won't do anything difference. Disney has become a terribly run company as a whole, like many other major companies out there.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning! Up since 4 a.m.

 

[Aprilshack]

They simply don't have to, till the crowds drop and they have to figure out why they won't do anything difference. Disney has become a terribly run company as a whole, like many other major companies out there.

I’m hoping after the revenge travel is done the crowds will drop like a stone. Considering the crowds at the moment it seems genie + isn’t worth buying but they aren’t capping the amount of genie they are selling. Get on 2 rides a bit quicker for $15? You are right they simply don’t care. The place has lost its way.

 

[mrsap]

Walls down at Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT's World Celebration​

All construction walls are now down at EPCOT's newConnections Cafe and Eatery in World Celebration. The new flagship quick service restaurant and Starbucks has been in testing over the past week, and will officially open this Sunday.

 

[MidnightMeeko]

Found a hidden tie fighter in my Disney Starbucks coffee mug lid. The news factor here is that there’s probably one hiding in yours too..

 

[mrsap]

Hong Kong Disneyland Re-Opens Today!​

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Walls down at Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT's World Celebration​

All construction walls are now down at EPCOT's newConnections Cafe and Eatery in World Celebration. The new flagship quick service restaurant and Starbucks has been in testing over the past week, and will officially open this Sunday.

I kind of have a feeling this will soft open this weekend. I don't know why I just feel like they're gonna open the doors and see what happens.

 

[Madteaparty001]

Disney catches housekeeping cast members stealing from Port Orleans rooms in sting operation

 

[DduzDis]

Disney catches housekeeping cast members stealing from Port Orleans rooms in sting operation

Terrible for the people they were able to rob before the sting, but glad they got them. Hopefully a good signal to anyone else contemplating....though I do believe that to be rare (I hope).

 

[jade1]

Walls down at Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT's World Celebration​

All construction walls are now down at EPCOT's newConnections Cafe and Eatery in World Celebration. The new flagship quick service restaurant and Starbucks has been in testing over the past week, and will officially open this Sunday.

So do we have to battle Starbucks lines to get a burger here?

 

[EmilyGahr]

Not sure what dates you're looking for. There's a general public room discount for Disney+ members that is for July 7 - Sep 30th. This offer has been out for about a month now. Possibly that may be of help as it's for more dates than the Visa?

I'm not sure if they'll offer something for 'general public' without Disney+ as I think they're trying to encourage those who don't have it to purchase to get the savings. But those are just my thoughts.

I would consider the D+ discount a general public discount - I'm sure anyone would pay $8 a month to save 25% on their hotel room.

 

[Brocktoon]

So do we have to battle Starbucks lines to get a burger here?

Looks like separate areas (hopefully?) ... There's an eatery entrance and a Starbucks cafe entrance. I hope that means they are not the same ordering lines

 

[Aimeedyan]

Walls down at Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT's World Celebration​

All construction walls are now down at EPCOT's newConnections Cafe and Eatery in World Celebration. The new flagship quick service restaurant and Starbucks has been in testing over the past week, and will officially open this Sunday.

Well I know where we'll have dinner on Sunday! My DH just asked me last night if it would be open this weekend to try a burger. I'm keeping my expectations low, and SUPER hope they are doing mobile order for crowd control.

 

[jade1]

Looks like separate areas (hopefully?) ... There's an eatery entrance and a Starbucks cafe entrance. I hope that means they are not the same ordering lines

Oh good. I missed that thanks.

The Starbucks can never be too big IMO.

I always thought they should even have like a "top 5" express line. 1. Black coffee. 2. _______3_______ etc. But who knows, maybe there isn't even a top 5 most common orders out there..

 

[Naomeri]

Disney catches housekeeping cast members stealing from Port Orleans rooms in sting operation

I forgot my headphones in my CSR room earlier this month, called in before checkout time (meaning the room was still technically mine, and if I’d been on property instead of at the airport, I could’ve gone back) and they were already gone, so this isn’t limited to housekeeping at POR