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

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Brie Larson Portraying Captain Marvel on Avengers Assemble: Flight Force Roller Coaster at Disneyland Paris​

In a sneak peek video of Marvel Avengers Campus, Disneyland Paris has confirmed that Brie Larson will reprise her role as Captain Marvel on Avengers Assemble: Flight Force.

The coaster is a retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Iron Man and Captain Marvel, unique to Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. The new land will open on July 20, 2022.

 

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Exclusive Look: Action-Packed Attractions Coming to Marvel Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris​

Blast Off to Space on AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: FLIGHT FORCE

Exclusive to Disneyland Paris, AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: FLIGHT FORCE is every thrill seeker’s dream. Here, recruits will be briefed by Iron Man, equipped with Mark 80 armor for his missions at Avengers Campus in Paris.

And there’s no time to waste as recruits join not only Iron Man, but Captain Marvel herself on a mission through space in a vehicle Stark has equipped with a homing device, to lure this threat away from Earth.


Sling Webs with Spider-Man on SPIDER-MAN W.E.B. ADVENTURE

Have you ever wanted to sling webs? Well, on SPIDER-MAN W.E.B. ADVENTURE recruits of all ages are invited to do just that! It’s time to team up with Spidey and help capture the out-of-control Spider-Bots, Peter Parker’s robot sidekicks, before they wreak havoc on the Campus.

 

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FIRST LOOK at Food and Drinks Including Giant Pretzel Sandwich From PYM Kitchen in Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris​

 

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Stark Factory Will Feature a Cooking Show Experience, First Look at Menu Items for Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris​

 

[Smugpugmug]

Before I got to the Disney sea part I had a glimmer of hope they were coming back to the domestic parks… they would be good IP for Epcot just saying

I remember when Duffy used to have a meet and greet at Epcot. At the time I was like "who is that?" LOL

I do wonder how popular Duffy and his friends are outside of the Asian parks though. I unknowingly went to Disneysea on the first day of their summer event (this was before Covid) and the meet and greet for them was a 3 hour wait.

 

[Ismo]

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Annual Passholders Will Have to Use My Disney Experience to Prove They Are Eligible for Dining Discounts​

Disney is adding new requirements for guests to prove they are Annual Passholders in order to receive dining discounts.

One of the perks offered for Annual Passholders is a dining discount (available at specific locations). Soon, dining guests will be required to show proof of their pass validity via the My Disney Experience app. This new process may end up being necessary for Passholder discounts on merchandise as well.

Our sources said the reason for the change is that expiration dates are no longer printed on the physical Annual Passholder cards.

We don't get physical cards with our Magic Keys, so we always have to bring our ticket up to be scanned. They use to ask to see ID as well, but they stopped that recently for some reason. It can be a pain at some stores since you might not get any service by the registers. I've had to leave the store to bring up my ticket and then go back in. But, since we're all use to need to pull up our tickets in the app, it doesn't really hold anything up. So, maybe once Passholders get use to this process, it will go smoother.

 

[MaC410]

Nutella Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich Now Available All Day at Sleepy Hollow in the Magic Kingdom​

Foodies rejoice, as the famed Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich is now available all day at Sleepy Hollow in the Magic Kingdom!

The 50th anniversary has been saved!

 

[rangerxenos]

But the Disney Visa cards give 10% off at many places. If you're a Annual Passholder or a DVC member, do they give the same 10% off at places, making the Disney Visa cards irrelevant? Or do you get a Annual Passholder discount first, then the Visa card gives ANOTHER 10% off?

Because, for example, an Apple credit card would give an ADDITIONAL 2% off on top of the Annual Passholder/DVC 10% off.

Nope, you can't double dip discounts.

And the AP discount for merchandise is 20 percent for most merchandise.

 

[bbeagle]

Nope, you can't double dip discounts.

And the AP discount for merchandise is 20 percent for most merchandise.

But you CAN 'double-dip' by using a credit card that gives cash back, like an Apple CC, Discover CC, etc.

So the Disney Visa card works differently with discounts than a Discover or Apple Card? Those allow double dipping, but it's only 1-2% more.

If you already have an Annual Pass/DVC, is it worth it to get a Disney Visa? Or would a card like Discover or Apple be better?

 

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Full List of All Character Experiences Coming to Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park​

Avengers, assemble… at Walt Disney Studios Park! A whole host of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will be coming to the newest Avengers Campus and we now have more details.

The heroes that will be encountered roaming the campus or on the rooftops include:

• Spider-Man
• Iron Man
• Captain Marvel
• Black Panther
• Black Widow
• Thor
• Loki
• Sam Wilson as Captain America
• Ant-Man
• The Wasp
• Okoye and the Dora Milaje from Wakanda

Like in California, guests will get the chance to train with Black Panther’s loyal protectors, the Dora Milaje, and learn from the warriors of Wakanda on what it’s like to be a member of this elite royal guard.

Also, a sleek new high-tech Avengers vehicle will roam the Campus throughout the day dispatching the Heroes in style! And, of course, up on the QuinPad, the gleaming Quinjet will also be the focal point of special missions.

*Click for additional info

 

[Naomeri]

But you CAN 'double-dip' by using a credit card that gives cash back, like an Apple CC, Discover CC, etc.

So the Disney Visa card works differently with discounts than a Discover or Apple Card? Those allow double dipping, but it's only 1-2% more.

If you already have an Annual Pass/DVC, is it worth it to get a Disney Visa? Or would a card like Discover or Apple be better?

You get 2% back in Disney Rewards when you pay at “most Disney locations” with the Disney Premier Visa, and you should be able to get an AP or DVC discount as well, since the 2% isn’t a discount.

 

[jpeterson]

But you CAN 'double-dip' by using a credit card that gives cash back, like an Apple CC, Discover CC, etc.

So the Disney Visa card works differently with discounts than a Discover or Apple Card? Those allow double dipping, but it's only 1-2% more.

If you already have an Annual Pass/DVC, is it worth it to get a Disney Visa? Or would a card like Discover or Apple be better?

My favorite way to double dip is to charge everything possible to my room, then pay the room charges with gift cards I bought at a 5% discount. I can still use my AP discount at time of purchase.

 

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Plexiglass Removed From All Attraction Queues at Walt Disney World​

The final attraction queue to have the plexiglass removed was The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT.

Disney had been gradually removing the plexiglass from queues and other areas in the theme parks for the past few months, but has accelerated efforts recently to remove the last remaining installations at attractions such as “it’s a small world”, Frozen Ever After, Expedition Everest, and finally The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

 

[rangerxenos]

But you CAN 'double-dip' by using a credit card that gives cash back, like an Apple CC, Discover CC, etc.

So the Disney Visa card works differently with discounts than a Discover or Apple Card? Those allow double dipping, but it's only 1-2% more.

If you already have an Annual Pass/DVC, is it worth it to get a Disney Visa? Or would a card like Discover or Apple be better?

Pretty much the only reason I have a Disney Visa is for the couple of perks in the parks (usually photo ops), and the occasional shopDisney discount. Otherwise I never use it, my main credit card has much more generous perks.

 

[jade1]

Connections Epcot chicken sandwich was really good IMO. Burger not bad either.

 

[asuburbanman]

Tumble Monkeys and Aerial Acts Return July 16th to Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The pace at which they are rolling out things that were typical is getting ridiculous. Also highlighting these as things we should be appreciative or excited about is ridiculous. I waited until summer (end of June) to book because I thought it was not possible it would be this drawn out. Yet here we are celebrating the return of 4 performers as something we should be thankful about.

 

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa 2023 Packages Now Open for Booking​

These packages will be valid for arrivals from Jan. 1- Dec. 31, 2023. The last date cannot be booked more than 499 days in the future.

 

[PolyRob]

But you CAN 'double-dip' by using a credit card that gives cash back, like an Apple CC, Discover CC, etc.

So the Disney Visa card works differently with discounts than a Discover or Apple Card? Those allow double dipping, but it's only 1-2% more.

If you already have an Annual Pass/DVC, is it worth it to get a Disney Visa? Or would a card like Discover or Apple be better?

The only reason I have a Disney Visa is for room discounts, occasional coupons, and exclusive things like meet and greets. The Disney Dream Reward earning structure isn't the best unless you take advantage of some of the recent promotions Chase has been offering, but they are usually capped at $75 per quarter. You can also float a Disney vacation or DVC purchase with 0% interest for 6 months, but I personally pay everything off with discounted Disney gift cards purchased on other credit cards.

If you don't want to open a new credit card you can also get a Disney Visa debit card with an eligible Chase checking account. I personally have that as well and it offers all the same benefits of the credit card, just different card designs. Chase even offers new checking account bonuses https://disneydebit.com/vacation-perks/

 

[Leigh L]

Bummer! I had already talked my non-show going family into this because the Tumble Monkeys would be back, but we're only there until the 15th....typical!

We're going to miss it too! I was hopeful.
That and the new Nemo show I'm thinking we might miss? (Or did they announce a date for that and I forgot? )

 

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RUMOR:​

Annual Passholders Will Have to Use My Disney Experience to Prove They Are Eligible for Dining Discounts​

Disney is adding new requirements for guests to prove they are Annual Passholders in order to receive dining discounts.

One of the perks offered for Annual Passholders is a dining discount (available at specific locations). Soon, dining guests will be required to show proof of their pass validity via the My Disney Experience app. This new process may end up being necessary for Passholder discounts on merchandise as well.

Our sources said the reason for the change is that expiration dates are no longer printed on the physical Annual Passholder cards.

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Have to Show My Disney Experience for Dining and Merchandise Discounts​

We have now confirmed the rumor that Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will soon need to show their pass in the My Disney Experience app to prove eligibility for both dining and merchandise discounts.

Currently, Annual Passholders can show their photo ID and physical pass. However, Annual Pass cards no longer have their expiration date printed on the back. As a result, Disney is updating the policy to require guests prove their eligibility exclusively with My Disney Experience instead.

Passholders can find their pass in the app by clicking the three-lined “hamburger” menu, then “Tickets and Passes.” You may need to scroll past the tickets of friends and family who are linked to you to find your own pass. It will show your name, the pass type (such as a Sorcerer Pass), and the expiration date.