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

[HokieRaven5]

@mrsap
How do you come up with this stuff?? So funny!!!

I hear coffee and wine can be inspirational! ️

 

[mrsap]

@mrsap
How do you come up with this stuff?? So funny!!!

I hear coffee and wine can be inspirational! ️

Thank you

 

[HokieRaven5]

Katherine Nelson Named VP of Corporate Communications for Disney Branded TV

According to Variety, Katherine Nelson will be joining Disney Branded Television as the Vice President of Corporate Communications. Nelson has experience as an NBCUniversal Executive, and will be in charge of overall communication strategies in the business and executive teams.

The Disney Branded Television division is responsible for Disney+, as well as Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior. Nelson said, “I’ve had the privilege of working for incredible brands throughout my career, but none as iconic and storied as Disney. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to help tell the story of this beloved brand, and I’m looking forward to working closely with Ayo, Charissa and everyone at Disney Branded Television to shape the future of kids and family programming for generations to come.”

 

[mrsap]

‘Fantasmic!’ Celebrates 30 Years Today and Gears up for Spectacular Return to Disneyland Park on May 28​

Imagine this – “Fantasmic!,” Disney’s longest-running nighttime spectacular, is celebrating its 30th anniversary today! That’s right – on this day thirty years ago – May 13, 1992 – “Fantasmic!” premiered to guests at Disneyland park.

“Fantasmic!” is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney-animated story scenes, choreographed to an exciting musical score. The waters of the Rivers of America come alive as Mickey Mouse dreams he is the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and faces dastardly villains, using the power of his imagination to save the day. Along the way, fantastic events and images as seen in stories like “Fantasia,” “The Jungle Book,” and more come to life with live performers, character appearances, enhanced special effects and pyrotechnics.

 

[mrsap]

McDonald’s Re-Releases Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Happy Meal Toys as Walt Disney World 50th Line​

Now, nearly 18 months later, the same toy line is finally being reissued as a Walt Disney World 50th anniversary line of attraction vehicles. This time around, the line consists of only eight toys where the initial release had 10 toys. In the reissue, the available toys include Mickey and Minnie in Mickey’s car from Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Goofy in the train from Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Mickey in a space ship from Mission: SPACE, Pluto on a Jungle Cruise boat, Donald in a Mad Tea Party teacup, Minnie on Dinosaur, Goofy on Expedition Everest, and Daisy flying over Spaceship Earth on Soarin’.

 

[mrsap]

Construction Walls Removed from East Side of Spaceship Earth as Moana – Journey of Water Consumes West Side​

As EPCOT’s icon, Spaceship Earth stands steadfast at the front of the park – even as everything around it changes. Recently, Disney removed some construction walls from the east overflow queue area. However, the Moana – Journey of Water construction side has expanded, even more, consuming the west exit to Spaceship Earth. Here’s a look around the area, which also includes a broken standby wait time sign for whatever reason.

 

[mrsap]

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Nears Resurfacing as Water Returns to the Disneyland Attraction​

Peeking over the walls aboard the Monorail, we can see that the refilling process has begun. This is a sure sign that the reopening is drawing closer.

 

[disney-inspired]

Construction Walls Removed from East Side of Spaceship Earth as Moana – Journey of Water Consumes West Side​

As EPCOT’s icon, Spaceship Earth stands steadfast at the front of the park – even as everything around it changes. Recently, Disney removed some construction walls from the east overflow queue area. However, the Moana – Journey of Water construction side has expanded, even more, consuming the west exit to Spaceship Earth. Here’s a look around the area, which also includes a broken standby wait time sign for whatever reason.

I'm REALLY hoping the majority of walls will be down for my Jan 2023 trip.

 

[mrsap]

Federal Judge Allows Disneyland Magic Key Annual Pass Lawsuit to Proceed, Park Pass Reservation System to Blame​

According to a report from the OC Register, a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit that alleges Disneyland has misled and deceived Magic Key Passholders is allowed to proceed. Disneyland is attempting to get the case dismissed.

At the heart of the lawsuit is the Park Pass reservation system, which puts in place additional restrictions on an Annual Pass beyond the blockout dates listed for the pass. The lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages for Magic Key annual passholders.

United States District Court Judge David Carter denied Disney’s motion to dismiss, stating “the court finds that plaintiff has adequately pled facts supporting how a reasonable consumer may be deceived by the advertisement, which states ‘no blockout dates.’ Plaintiff argues that ordinary consumers generally understand blockout dates to be ‘dates when tickets, credits, passes or rewards cannot be used.” The Disneyland website currently lists Magic Key passes as having “reservation-based” admission to the Disneyland Resort theme parks.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Wish Horn Test From Yesterday, but please, don’t talk about it

 

[Willow1213]

Disney Wish Horn Test From Yesterday, but please, don’t talk about it

Without the hint I would have no clue what that was trying to play. Can't say I love it.

 

[Jrb1979]

Federal Judge Allows Disneyland Magic Key Annual Pass Lawsuit to Proceed, Park Pass Reservation System to Blame​

According to a report from the OC Register, a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit that alleges Disneyland has misled and deceived Magic Key Passholders is allowed to proceed. Disneyland is attempting to get the case dismissed.

At the heart of the lawsuit is the Park Pass reservation system, which puts in place additional restrictions on an Annual Pass beyond the blockout dates listed for the pass. The lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages for Magic Key annual passholders.

United States District Court Judge David Carter denied Disney’s motion to dismiss, stating “the court finds that plaintiff has adequately pled facts supporting how a reasonable consumer may be deceived by the advertisement, which states ‘no blockout dates.’ Plaintiff argues that ordinary consumers generally understand blockout dates to be ‘dates when tickets, credits, passes or rewards cannot be used.” The Disneyland website currently lists Magic Key passes as having “reservation-based” admission to the Disneyland Resort theme parks.

Disney did this to themselves. They failed to price enough people out of buying a pass.

 

[mrsap]

Magic Kingdom's 'Disney Enchantment' moves to new timeslot beginning May 16 2022

The show moves from its usual 9pm start to 9:20pm through at least July 23 2022, which is the furthest date published on the calendar.

 

[mrsap]

I hope you all have a great weekend!!

 

[disneyfan150]

I hear coffee and wine can be inspirational! ️

This is so me! Only way to start/end the day!!

 

[mrsap]

This is so me! Only way to start/end the day!!

 

[MalorieA]

Mrsap…maybe you’ve answered this before…But I don’t know how to read your name. I’m thinking its either Mr SAP (like Mr sleep around points…like DVC reference) or Mrs AP (like ya know, Mrs annual pass). Or none of the above. Been struggling with this for a while

 

[mrsap]

Mrsap…maybe you’ve answered this before…But I don’t know how to read your name. I’m thinking its either Mr SAP (like Mr sleep around points…like DVC reference) or Mrs AP (like ya know, Mrs annual pass). Or none of the above. Been struggling with this for a while

it’s funny how many people ask me about it!!! I really wish we can change Screen Names!!! It’s just my initials!

Mrs. AP

Although, I’ve been called Mrs. Annual Passholder and Mr. Sap before!

 

[disney-inspired]

Disney did this to themselves. They failed to price enough people out of buying a pass.

I have regretted getting my pass more than once this past year. The reservation system got rid of all possibility of being spontaneous.

 

[Jrb1979]

I have regretted getting my pass more than once this past year. The reservation system got rid of all possibility of being spontaneous.

In fairness to Disney, they have said they don't like AP holders much.