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

[Gusey]

DIS Con Event Update
For anyone on here going to the event

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

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Good Morning All! Happy Friday!!

 

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Disney World's Test Track main entrance canopy ripped off by Hurricane Ian​

 

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PeopleMover Breaks Down Just After Magic Kingdom Reopens Post Hurricane​

 

[jpeterson]

PeopleMover Breaks Down Just After Magic Kingdom Reopens Post Hurricane​

So it's a normal day then?

 

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Tickets available today at Magic Kingdom Guest Relations for tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party​

 

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Vehicle Pulled From Canal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

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Kilimanjaro Safaris Remains Closed At Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

 

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The Walt Disney Company & Disney CEO Bob Chapek Issue Statements Following Hurricane Ian

As the Walt Disney World theme parks reopen following Hurricane Ian, The Walt Disney Company has issued a statement. Here’s the statement from the company:

Our hearts go out to those impacted by Hurricanes lan and Fiona. We are grateful for all first responders who are doing heroic work, and to our employees who helped keep our guests safe. In addition to providing impacted employees with assistance through our relief fund, we are providing support to the American Red Cross, Feeding America, Heart of Florida United Way, and others working on local relief efforts.
The Walt Disney Company

Disney CEO Bob Chapek also sent out a company-wide email:

Team –

As we continue to assess the situation in the wake of Hurricane lan, my thoughts are with all those who have been impacted-especially our Disney colleagues and the communities they call home. I also want to acknowledge the amazing Cast Members who are keeping our Guests safe and entertained in a very tough situation, as well as the first responders who are doing heroic work.

On the heels of Hurricane Fiona and as lan continues to do damage, we are supporting important relief efforts on the ground, and directing company resources where they can be most effective.

First and foremost, should you or an employee you know need assistance due to storm damage to your residence, please visit the Disney Employee Relief Fund website to apply.

To help in the recovery effort, we are providing financial assistance above and beyond our annual disaster relief efforts to the American Red Cross, Feeding America, Heart of Florida United Way, and others. We and the American Red Cross are running on-air appeals for public support about both Hurricane lan and Hurricane Fiona, while our ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is housing emergency response vehicles. There are sure to be more efforts once the recovery process begins.
Our employees have always been there for each other in times of need-and today is no different. If you would like to support your colleagues, you can do so by contributing to the Disney Employee Relief Fund I mentioned above, or by visiting our Disaster Giving site to donate to organizations supporting the relief efforts. Donations to eligible relief organizations can be matched by the Disney Employee Matching Gifts Program.

I know I speak for the entire Disney family around the world in offering support to our friends and colleagues who have been affected by these storms.

We are keeping everyone in our thoughts, and please stay safe.

 

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hours Extended in October, November, and December 2022​

Disney’s Hollywood Studios hours have been extended in late October, November, and December 2022. Hours were already extended for earlier dates in October.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. on October 30 and 31, November 1 – 5, and November 7 – December 10.

Early Theme Park Entry will begin at 8:00 a.m. on these days.


The park will still close at 9:00 p.m.

 

[CarolynFH]

Disney World's Test Track main entrance canopy ripped off by Hurricane Ian​

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So, I guess the new Tron canopy survived! There was lots of speculation prior to Ian's hit that it wouldn't.

 

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Dp

 

[soniam]

PeopleMover Breaks Down Just After Magic Kingdom Reopens Post Hurricane​

Not sure whether to laugh or cry

Vehicle Pulled From Canal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Were they driving during the storm? I can't see a vehicle like that being blown from a parking area.

So, I guess the new Tron canopy survived! There was lots of speculation prior to Ian's hit that it wouldn't.

I think Tron's canopy has much more structure to it and is more rigid and stronger. I think they got a typhoon/storm after it was built in China, and it survived fine. Test Track's canopy looks like a glorified pop-up tent.

 

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Final Future World Sign Replaced at EPCOT​

Almost exactly a year ago, the lands of EPCOT became “neighborhoods” and Future World was split into World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration. This week, the final Future World sign was replaced.

 

[Helvetica]

Disney World Hotels Showing No Availability For Several Days Following Hurricane ​

My understanding is that they're not accepting new reservations until October 3rd. There's still availability for extensions. We were able to extend our stay by one night today.

 

[Pete M]

Vehicle Pulled From Canal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

we saw one in the side ditch on the way in to epcot today. that's gotta be one heck of a scary ride in the middle of a hurricane.

 

[CarolynFH]

I think Tron's canopy has much more structure to it and is more rigid and stronger. I think they got a typhoon/storm after it was built in China, and it survived fine. Test Track's canopy looks like a glorified pop-up tent.

Yes, the folks who posted prior to the storm seemed to think it was beyond the capabilities of the engineers to design the Tron canopy so as to prevent it from flying away in the winds. The Test Track canopy is just canvas.

 

[mrsap]

My understanding is that they're not accepting new reservations until October 3rd. There's still availability for extensions. We were able to extend our stay by one night today.

Yes, I’m sorry, I already posted from another blog. Thanks!

 

[tinkerhon]

Disney World's Test Track main entrance canopy ripped off by Hurricane Ian​

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All is not lost, however... In a cost-cutting move, Chapek announced that the destroyed canopy would be recycled and used in the next version of "Kite Tails"