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

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Disneyland Paris News:

‘Disney Dreams of Christmas’ Replacing Illuminations, Food Festival Booths Coming to Fantasyland, and More Announced for Christmas Season 2022 at Disneyland Paris​

 

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Daily Brunch has returned to Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Starting today (September 1st, 2022), brunch is officially available at Olivia’s Cafe every single day of the week.

 

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Latest look at Boca Chica refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

 

[Naomeri]

Well, they can get pretty off-model sometimes - look at Frozen! That barely resembles the story it was "based" on. Not that that's a bad thing or anything, just an example of just how different the Disney version can be.

True, but

Spoiler

dead wives in the closet

is sort of central to the story of Bluebeard, and not very Disney friendly

 

[vinotinto]

Latest look at Boca Chica refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

Is this DVC or regular GF? When would we expect them to be done with Boca Chica and move to a different building? I have a one night stay in late September in a regular GF room, and wondering if I should request renovated?

 

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Is this DVC or regular GF? When would we expect them to be done with Boca Chica and move to a different building? I have a one night stay in late September in a regular GF room, and wondering if I should request renovated?

This is the Resort side! The DVC renovation took approximately 3 months. The Boca Chica started the end of June, so it’s possible!

 

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Disneyland Paris News:

Disneyland Paris Turns Off Gas Lamps in Main Street Arcades as War-Related European Energy Crisis Intensifies​

As Europe’s energy crisis drags on, Disneyland Paris has taken measures to conserve power, including shutting off the gas lamps in the Liberty and Discovery Arcades, according to DLP Report.

Additionally, unnecessary energy use is being reduced, with pyrotechnic effects being turned off in the daytime, and limiting how much buildings are lit up at night. Doors in some locations will be kept closed, and HVAC systems will be adjusted to help curb how much energy is needed.

 

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Disneyland Paris News:

Disneyland Paris Turns Off Gas Lamps in Main Street Arcades as War-Related European Energy Crisis Intensifies​

As Europe’s energy crisis drags on, Disneyland Paris has taken measures to conserve power, including shutting off the gas lamps in the Liberty and Discovery Arcades, according to DLP Report.

Additionally, unnecessary energy use is being reduced, with pyrotechnic effects being turned off in the daytime, and limiting how much buildings are lit up at night. Doors in some locations will be kept closed, and HVAC systems will be adjusted to help curb how much energy is needed.

This is so depressing. 100% necessary given the horrible circumstances but still depressing.

 

[jpeterson]

This is so depressing. 100% necessary given the horrible circumstances but still depressing.

Agree with your sentiment. It's the right thing to do, but sad that they have to do it.

 

[soniam]

Disneyland Paris News:

Disneyland Paris Turns Off Gas Lamps in Main Street Arcades as War-Related European Energy Crisis Intensifies​

As Europe’s energy crisis drags on, Disneyland Paris has taken measures to conserve power, including shutting off the gas lamps in the Liberty and Discovery Arcades, according to DLP Report.

Additionally, unnecessary energy use is being reduced, with pyrotechnic effects being turned off in the daytime, and limiting how much buildings are lit up at night. Doors in some locations will be kept closed, and HVAC systems will be adjusted to help curb how much energy is needed.

I kind of wish they would crank down the ac at the US parks. It gets freezing cold in the buildings, which is terrible when you are wearing summer clothes for the scorching weather outdoors.

 

[BrianL]

I'm plugging this here becuase it's not the kind of thing that always gets picked up, but I think it's worth mentioning:

https://deadline.com/2022/09/the-my...us-season-2-premiere-date-trailer-1235104564/

The Mysterious Benedict Society is such a great show! If you haven't watched Season 1, I highly recommned it!

 

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Disneyland News:

Disneyland Incresing Magic Key Discounts for a Limited Time

Disneyland has announced a temporary increase in Magic Key discounts. Here are the details:

From September 21 through October 14, 2022, Magic Key holders can unlock savings of 30% on select merchandise at certain Disney owned-and-operated locations across Disneyland Resort.

 

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Disneyland News:

Walt’s Plane Arrives at Disneyland Ahead of D23 Expo Exhibit

Ahead of the 2022 D23 Expo, Walt’s Plane has been relocated from Orlando, FL to Anaheim, CA where it will be reassembled for an exhibit at the Disney fan convention. Thecalibae posted a photo of the plane as it sits in the Toy Story parking lot before being moved to the Anaheim Convention Center.

 

[bbeagle]

True, but <the spoiler> is sort of central to the story of Bluebeard, and not very Disney friendly

The story can changed to this alternate version, where his wives just disappear:

In one version of the story, Bluebeard is a wealthy and powerful nobleman who has been married several times to beautiful women who have all mysteriously vanished. When Bluebeard visits his neighbor and asks to marry one of his daughters, the girls are terrified. After hosting a wonderful banquet, the youngest daughter decides to be his wife and she goes to live with him in his rich and luxurious palace in the countryside, away from her family.

It could be that they all disappear into a cave and the newest wife goes on an adventure and finds them. Or they could be his daughters and sons that go missing. Then the story will take a turn to following the exploits of an adventurer woman who 'saves the day' by finding them all alive.

 

[MidnightMeeko]

I'm elated that hand drawn animation might make a return. I would absolutely love for that to happen. I don't have a problem with the fairytale if done well, and not graphic. Plenty of great Disney films have a similar plot point, or an attempt at that deed that becomes a plot point - Snow White, The Lion King, Coco, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Frozen, Frozen 2, Robin Hood, 101 Dalmations, amongst others.

 

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Disneyland News:​

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BREAKING:​

Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge Coming As Part of Disneyland Tomorrowland Overhaul​

Exclusive Member spaces have long been part of what Disney Vacation Club proudly calls “Membership Magic.” From the Top of the World Lounge, which recently reopened with villainous new offerings atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, to the colorful Member Lounge perfectly perched in the iconic glass pyramid of the Imagination! pavilion at EPCOT, these exclusive enclaves are among Disney Vacation Club Members’ favorite places at Walt Disney World Resort.

Today, I’m thrilled to share that Disney Vacation Club is now developing its first Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort in California. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station” and anticipated to open in the first half of 2023, the new lounge will be located in the heart of Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, in the space on the second floor of the Star Wars: Launch Bay building. The sleekly designed “space” will be home to a dedicated Disney Vacation Club Member Services team, as well as plenty of casual seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, device-charging stations and more.

 

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Disneyland News:

Haunted Mansion Lawn Torn Up as Holiday Overlay Work Continues at Disneyland​

Perhaps the most shocking development is that the entire lawn seems to have been torn out during the work. Nothing seems to be left of the landscaping in front of the Mansion except dirt, with an excavator clearly parked within the site. But this will certainly be cleaned up and resolved just in time for its reopening on September 2

UPDATE:

Disneyland Replacing Grass with Artificial Turf on Haunted Mansion Lawn and Mickey Mouse Floral Planter at Train Station​

Thanks to the OC Register, we have an answer as to what is going on with the lawn of The Haunted Mansion and at the famous Mickey Mouse floral planter at the entrance of Disneyland.
New artificial turf around the Mickey floral planter at the Disneyland Park entrance and the Haunted Mansion front lawn will be unveiled on Friday, September 2 when Halloween Time kicks off at the Anaheim theme park.

Disney has been slowly rolling out the artificial turf all over the park over past few weeks and months as part of a drought-fighting water conservation effort.

 

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Chocolate and Orange Bashful-Inspired Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cone Debuts at Magic Kingdom​

The sixth Seven Dwarfs specialty cone has debuted at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom. The previous five cones were inspired by Grumpy, Happy, Sneezy, Dopey, and Doc. The sixth is inspired by Bashful, meaning Sleepy will be the final cone! This cone is chocolate soft-serve swirled with orange DOLE Whip.

Dwarfs Specialty Cone Featuring Bashful – $5.99​

 

[BrianL]

UPDATE:

Disneyland Replacing Grass with Artificial Turf on Haunted Mansion Lawn and Mickey Mouse Floral Planter at Train Station​

Thanks to the OC Register, we have an answer as to what is going on with the lawn of The Haunted Mansion and at the famous Mickey Mouse floral planter at the entrance of Disneyland.
New artificial turf around the Mickey floral planter at the Disneyland Park entrance and the Haunted Mansion front lawn will be unveiled on Friday, September 2 when Halloween Time kicks off at the Anaheim theme park.

Disney has been slowly rolling out the artificial turf all over the park over past few weeks and months as part of a drought-fighting water conservation effort.

Yeah, I thought they might be doing that. It's too bad really, however with the waatr issues in SoCal it makes sense. I hope it looks good!

 

[Ismo]

Yeah water is a real issue here. I wonder if Disneyland has plans to use recycled water for vegetation, or if they do already. All of the newer communities by me use it. But grass is definitely rare here. The article says they sprung for the good stuff, so I’m sure it will look great. I’ll be checking it out in person tomorrow.