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

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Pocahontas Scene Removed from Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to Scott Gustin, Disney has confirmed that the Pocahontas scene is being removed from Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The new sequence will replace the existing Pocahontas scene. The scene will feature multiple characters – and each will have their own moment during the new scene.

It will also replace the scene at that specific slot in the show. Also, it’s a bit longer than the current scene.

 

[BrianL]

CONFIRMED:

Pocahontas Scene Removed from Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to Scott Gustin, Disney has confirmed that the Pocahontas scene is being removed from Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This makes sense. The Pocahontas scene replaced the Peter Pan scene from the DL version of F! so it can be updated without changing much of the rest of the show. The Peter Pan scene was also changed to Pirates of the Caribben during DL's last upgrade.

I do hope they don't rearrange the music the way they did at DL though - It wasn't as punchy and I never liked it as much.

 

[MidnightMeeko]

The Pocahontas scene always needed more Meeko anyways.

(I'm glad she's still a part of the new scene.)

 

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First Look at MagicBand+ Interacting With Walt Disney World Fab 50 Statues​

Ashley Carter with Spectrum News 13 has shared video on Twitter of the new MagicBand+ in action. We got a hold of some of the new bands when they were accidentally released early at Walt Disney World, but no features are yet available in the parks.

Getting a chance to try out the new MagicBand+, which launches at Disney World this summer. The device has all the same functions as MagicBand but the new version lights up and also interacts with the Fab 50 statues around the parks. pic.twitter.com/fhB5Fqgd1S
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) May 4, 2022

Carter shared a video of a light moving around the puck of the MagicBand+.

And here’s a look at how MagicBand+ will interact with the Fab 50 character statues across the Disney World theme parks. Each statue will have multiple responses to guests. #DisneyWorldpic.twitter.com/B4TAR6WRtC

 

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50th Anniversary Items and Pizza Removed From Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Menu at Magic Kingdom​

The menu for Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom has been updated, with some items removed. Notably, the special 50th anniversary items and pizza are no longer listed as options.

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[Gusey]

The Pocahontas scene always needed more Meeko anyways.

(I'm glad she's still a part of the new scene.)

Yeah, I'm happy to see Pocahontas the character remaining in the parks (with the Main Street Electrical Parade including her on the new float, the new calvacade at MK and the floatella's at AK). Just waiting for Hercules to finally appear at WDW

 

[ChanaC]

I always felt like the Pochontas scene was really outdated anyway. You can tell that part of the show as made in the 90s when it was the big movie of the time. Not that people don't like it, it just probably doesn't rank as high on people's favorite movie list, especially among kids these days. Feels like the right time to replace it.

 

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Plexiglass Removed From Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

Plexiglass dividers have finally been removed from the queue of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

 

[Chernabob]

Plexiglass Removed From Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

Plexiglass dividers have finally been removed from the queue of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studio

Holy cow, I didn't know there was still plexiglass up anywhere!

Do any other locations still have it? I was really looking forward to a trip this summer without feeling like I was in a cattle chute. The Gran Fiesta/Three Caballeros ride at Epcot was the worst one!

 

[MaC410]

Holy cow, I didn't know there was still plexiglass up anywhere!

Do any other locations still have it? I was really looking forward to a trip this summer without feeling like I was in a cattle chute. The Gran Fiesta/Three Caballeros ride at Epcot was the worst one!

I could have sworn the plexiglass was still up on Gran Fiesta on a recent livestream I saw. Have they removed it?

 

[bambialways4ever]

Holy cow, I didn't know there was still plexiglass up anywhere!

Do any other locations still have it? I was really looking forward to a trip this summer without feeling like I was in a cattle chute. The Gran Fiesta/Three Caballeros ride at Epcot was the worst one!

Omg YES. I used to be really claustrophobic as a child, but I've been able to mostly move away from that panic as an adult. That line brought me right to being 9 years old and that panic

 

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SiriusXM Celebrates May the 4th​

If you’ve paid any attention to the interwebs today, you’re plenty aware that it’s unofficial “Star Wars Day“! SiriusXM joined into the May the 4th celebrations today, playing a different Star Wars song each hour on the DisneyHits station!

 

[Naomeri]

Holy cow, I didn't know there was still plexiglass up anywhere!

Do any other locations still have it? I was really looking forward to a trip this summer without feeling like I was in a cattle chute. The Gran Fiesta/Three Caballeros ride at Epcot was the worst one!

BTMRR was a bad one too, going down the ramp to the loading area; I was so happy to find it gone on my spring trips!

 

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Disney Park Passes now being loaded into My Disney Experience for Annual Passholder previews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind'​

Disney Park Passes are now being assigned to My Disney Experience accounts for Annual Passholder previews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' taking place throughout May 2022 at EPCOT.
Annual Passholders who managed to secure a preview spot will soon see a Park Pass reservation automatically assigned for their chosen preview date.

Dates for the Annual Passholder preview include May 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21.

'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind' offically makes its debut on May 27 2022 at EPCOT.

 

[Leigh L]

Holy cow, I didn't know there was still plexiglass up anywhere!

Do any other locations still have it? I was really looking forward to a trip this summer without feeling like I was in a cattle chute. The Gran Fiesta/Three Caballeros ride at Epcot was the worst one!

I didn't realize either! Figured they'd be long gone by now.
That one was bad at Grand Fiesta, but the one that I didn't like the most was Big Thunder. Even back in summer 2020 when people were limiting touch points, that one was all smeared and slimy looking LOL

 

[jpeterson]

Plexiglass Removed From Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

Plexiglass dividers have finally been removed from the queue of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

I just saw a vlog this week asking when these were going to come down! Some of the plexiglass never bothered me, but on this ride it was very claustrophobic.

 

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Disney Confirms Star Wars Launch Bay Character Meet and Greets Will Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to Brooke Geiger McDonald, Disney has confirmed that the Star Wars Launch Bay will host character meet and greets again in the future. A reopening date was not identified.

Disney has confirmed that Star Wars Launch Bay at Walt Disney World WILL reopen and Star Wars character meet-and-greets will resume in the space. No details or timing to share yet but I’m calling it a #MayThe4thmiracle. #maythe4thbewithyoupic.twitter.com/GzqLOw93n8

 

[tinkerhon]

First Look at MagicBand+ Interacting With Walt Disney World Fab 50 Statues​

Ashley Carter with Spectrum News 13 has shared video on Twitter of the new MagicBand+ in action. We got a hold of some of the new bands when they were accidentally released early at Walt Disney World, but no features are yet available in the parks.



Carter shared a video of a light moving around the puck of the MagicBand+.

Kristen and Adam of "Streaming the Magic" were at the press event today, and showed some MB+ as well- Batuu Bounty Hunters’ Guild. -- and I loved the "Hey Mickey" that is coming out !!

https://attractionsmagazine.com/hey-disney-adds-disney-magic-to-alexa-both-on-vacation-and-at-home/

 

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Disney Park Passes now being loaded into My Disney Experience for Annual Passholder previews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind'​

Disney Park Passes are now being assigned to My Disney Experience accounts for Annual Passholder previews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' taking place throughout May 2022 at EPCOT.
Annual Passholders who managed to secure a preview spot will soon see a Park Pass reservation automatically assigned for their chosen preview date.

Dates for the Annual Passholder preview include May 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21.

'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind' offically makes its debut on May 27 2022 at EPCOT.

Wonder how long it will take.