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

[disney-inspired]

Got this email from TouringPlans

2023 packages to be released on June 8th.
Also on June 8th, Disney will stop advanced Genie+ purchases

 

[soniam]

Yes. You can also get 6 packs of the same test here:
https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack

That's what I think we will do for our cruise, since we will arrive in Orlando a week before. Someone on my cruise FB group has used them for UK->US entry multiple times and said it went fine. Each test can go to a different person, but as mentioned, having extras is good.

Late to the party on this, but we were just there and while we weren't able to ride, our waiter at Space 220 said that he rode it for the cast preview and felt awful afterward it was so spinny, he said it was worse than orange mission space. He had a rough shift after he rode it.

I had heard this from friends that did the previews.

How is Space 220? We have resis for the lounge while we are there.

We really enjoyed dinner. The salads were just OK, but the buffalo cauliflower was good. My salmon was good, and my husband loved the short ribs. He said it melted in your mouth and tasted like an amazing pot roast, but better quality meat. The drinks and desserts were good too. Our food was hot, and we had great service. Dinner was a lot of food though.

That's what I don't get. Why not allow onsite first access.


Also, I can't even buy it now for July because we have a mix of APs and tickets. So if I buy it for my tickets, I'll be hosed with the APs and have to call at 7am and may be shut out...

I think one of the reasons that they are going day of to solve this problem with different ticket types, along with capping and pricing.

 

[snikki]

Will the dining packages also be 60 days out?

 

[mrsap]

Got this email from TouringPlans

2023 packages to be released on June 8th.
Also on June 8th, Disney will stop advanced Genie+ purchases
View attachment 670252

Disney announced this yesterday - here’s the full information… HERE and HERE. Hope that helps.

 

[cwaltjen]

Woohoo!! Just put Boyz II Men on my calendar! Now to wait for the dining packages to come out!!

Same! We'll already be there for the wine and dine 10K so this is perfect!

 

[Moliphino]

That's what I think we will do for our cruise, since we will arrive in Orlando a week before. Someone on my cruise FB group has used them for UK->US entry multiple times and said it went fine. Each test can go to a different person, but as mentioned, having extras is good.

I used them last fall to come back to the US from Spain. I got the 6 pack for two of us because I was super paranoid about messing up or something going wrong. We only needed the two for that, but used the rest later without bothering with the video call.

 

[mrsap]

‘Big Hero 6’ Spinoff Series ‘Baymax!’ Coming to Disney+ on June 29​

“Baymax!,” the “Big Hero 6” spinoff series, officially has a release date. It will debut on Disney+ this summer on June 29.

 

[snikki]

I missed Boyz II Men in 2018 because my daughter decided to have a meltdown. I’m hoping I can see them this trip but don’t want to go Epcot on the weekend. Maybe we can do Sunday evening.

 

[Jennasis]

Poop. I miss David Cook by like a day.

 

[mrsap]

RUMOR:​

Avengers Campus Opening on June 27 at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris​

With an announcement reportedly coming tomorrow, we have heard that Avengers Campus will be opening on June 27, 2022, at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris.
A press event will likely take place June 24-26, with Annual Passholder previews sometime between June 15-20. It could end up delayed, but this is what we are currently hearing.

 

[1lilspark]

First Look at 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup​

Disney has released a first look at the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup:

Get a taste of the announced artists below and keep checking back at TasteEPCOT.com as more acts are revealed.

• July 14-15 – Baha Men
• July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne
• July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany
• Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project
• Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross
• Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
• Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply
• Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue
• Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook
• Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)
• Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)
• Sept. 23-24 – BBMak
• Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)
• Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.
• Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills
• Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special
• Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean
• Oct. 28-31 – Hanson
• Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men

Beginning May 24, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.

I will not be shocked if November 6th Epcot stops letting hoppers in later in the day once wine & dine after party mix in starts

 

[Gary2T]

Latest DVC Members Insider email dropping more hints about Top of the World lounge. Links to the DVC site and mentions "... when it reopens this summer". I guess that's improvement upon the typical "soon"?

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/member-experiences/top-of-the-world-lounge?CMP=EMC-1609551780|326064310&cid=PDM509814&bid=1059035386

 

[mrsap]

Disney Patents Ability to Automatically Reset Physical, Digital Effects on Attraction Ride Vehicles Between Rides​

Disney has filed a patent that would allow maintenance to be performed on a ride vehicle to reset physical and/or digital effects out of view of guests between unload and load stations.

The patent, which shows a car-style ride vehicle describes an experience where the vehicle arrives at the load station in a whole state (first configuration) before a second configuration is triggered during the attraction experience that calls for physical and/or digital effects to transition into a second state (second configuration). In the image below, we can see that headlights have popped out, side-view mirrors are drooping, and more physical changes have happened to the ride vehicle during the attraction experience.



What Disney aims to do during this patent is create a transition stage between the end of one ride and the beginning of another to reset physical and/or digital effects on a ride vehicle. This transition would occur out of view of guests and allow maintenance to be performed on a vehicle to reset it for the next group of riders.


*click for additional info

 

[mrsap]

DVC News:​

Welcome (back) “home” to the Top of the World Lounge​

According to the DVC Member Email:

While, at first glance, the Top of the World Lounge may look just as you remember when it reopens this summer atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, it won’t take long for eagle eyes to spot some chilling changes. Beyond the new carpeting and furnishings that give the place that “new lounge” smell, look for a few things left behind by deliciously devious Disney characters who appear to have claimed the space as their own during its temporary closure (and left in a hurry when our Cast returned).

Stay tuned for more details which will be communicated on this page prior to reopening, including the lounge’s opening date, operating hours, admission criteria, enhanced food and beverage offerings, new events and more!

No opening date given at this time.

 

[mrsap]

Emile’s Fromage Montage to Include 10 Cheese Dishes at 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival​

This year’s version of Emile’s Fromage Montage at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will include ten cheese dish options instead of just five. Guests still only need to purchase five of the dishes and get five stamps to receive a prize, but there are more treats to choose from.

Guests will use their Festival Passport to find Emile’s Fromage Montage menu items from select global marketplaces. They then need to purchase and enjoy any five of the featured dishes and collect a stamp with each purchase to track their progress. After collecting 5 stamps, guests must bring their stamped Festival Passport to the Shimmering Sips marketplace to receive a special prize.

Here are all of the participating marketplaces and menu items:

• Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese
  The Swanky Saucy Swine marketplace
• Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue
  Flavors from Fire marketplace
• Crispy Paneer with Mango-Curry Ketchup
  India marketplace
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese
  Germany marketplace
• Raclette (any)
  The Alps marketplace
• Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  Greece marketplace
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
  Brazil marketplace
• Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
  Canada marketplace
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – Available Beginning August 15
  Hawaiʻi marketplace
• Mac & Cheese (any) – Available Beginning August 15
  Mac and Eats marketplace

 

[mrsap]

Pirates of the Caribbean to Reopen July 1st at Disneyland​

According to Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean will reopen on July 1st after a multi-month refurbishment.

 

[Brocktoon]

Reminder that RESCUE RANGERS will start streaming on D+ overnight. Most of the early reviews have been pretty good and it's currently trending well (currently Certified Fresh) on Rotten Tomatoes:

Rotten Tomatoes: Rescue Rangers

I'm hoping to watch it tomorrow after work as I need an excuse to crack open my case of Brooklyn Summer Ale

 

[mrsap]

Disney+ Developing New ‘Daredevil’ Series Produced By Matt Corman and Chris Ord​

Disney+ is developing a new “Daredevil” series, with Matt Corman and Chris Ord attached to write and executive produce, Variety reports. Corman and Ord are known for creating USA series “Covert Affairs.” They have also worked on “The Enemy Within,” “The Brave,” and “Containment.”

No other details have been released about the new series, including whether or not the new series would see the return of Charlie Cox as the title character. Cox portrayed Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil in the Netflix series from 2015 to 2018 before it was canceled. He reprised the role for a brief cameo in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” this year.

 

[CarolynFH]

While, at first glance, the Top of the World Lounge may look just as you remember when it reopens this summer atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, it won’t take long for eagle eyes to spot some chilling changes.

I have a bad feeling about this. I usually associate "chilling" with "scary"....

 

[Brocktoon]

Disney+ Developing New ‘Daredevil’ Series Produced By Matt Corman and Chris Ord​

Disney+ is developing a new “Daredevil” series, with Matt Corman and Chris Ord attached to write and executive produce, Variety reports. Corman and Ord are known for creating USA series “Covert Affairs.” They have also worked on “The Enemy Within,” “The Brave,” and “Containment.”

No other details have been released about the new series, including whether or not the new series would see the return of Charlie Cox as the title character. Cox portrayed Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil in the Netflix series from 2015 to 2018 before it was canceled. He reprised the role for a brief cameo in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” this year.

Really hoping they bring back the excellent cast from the previous series ... not only Cox (Bernthal was the best Punisher put on the screen)