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

[MidnightMeeko]

Well, this is one fan that disagrees with your theory. Nostalgia is highly subjective and often tied to age, I personally love the new stuff. I appreciate the fairy tales of my youth, but the me of today loves the space and fantasy. so yes, I want more new content.... I love all the new content. Star Wars... Marvel... all the spin offs like Andor and Moon Knight... bring it on MORE MORE MORE!!!!!
Love streaming on the TV, not sure what is hard about it. It is awesome.... at my home, with all my snacks and my pets cuddling on the couch, go the bathroom when I want, no obnoxious people talking in the theater... I dont think I will ever go back to a movie theater again.

I also love space and fantasy. Space and fantasy are direct hits on my nostalgia. I'm a huge Star Wars nerd (all the films and shows). I think Galaxy's Edge is phenomenal. I love watching tv at home with my family and pets. What I meant by tv being hard is that there are so many platforms now and you have to buy them all individually, or as a bundle (not just Disney) and then what bundle do you get and then do you have to have the add ons to watch the show you want to watch and maybe you just want to watch this one show or movie, but it's only available one place... Example: The Great Pumpkin used to be available for pretty much anyone with a tv in their home, but now you have to have AppleTV, or buy the disc.
And then once it's all sorted out, the price increases, or you have ads. ETC.

 

[rangerxenos]

I also love space and fantasy. Space and fantasy are direct hits on my nostalgia. I'm a huge Star Wars nerd (all the films and shows). I think Galaxy's Edge is phenomenal. I love watching tv at home with my family and pets. What I meant by tv being hard is that there are so many platforms now and you have to buy them all individually, or as a bundle (not just Disney) and then what bundle do you get and then do you have to have the add ons to watch the show you want to watch and maybe you just want to watch this one show or movie, but it's only available one place... Example: The Great Pumpkin used to be available for pretty much anyone with a tv in their home, but now you have to have AppleTV, or buy the disc.
And then once it's all sorted out, the price increases, or you have ads. ETC.

In case you weren't aware, you can actually watch all the Peanuts Holiday specials on AppleTV for free on certain days for each holiday. We watched the Halloween special on Halloween, I think there were 3 days where you could watch without being a subscriber. They'll be doing the same with the Christmas special: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Stream for Free Thursday, December 22 to Sunday, December 25.

 

[HokieRaven5]

NEW: Disneyland will resume new sales of select Magic Key annual passes TODAY.

The Inspire ($1599), Believe ($1099), and Imagine ($449 - SoCal only) passes will resume new sales *no earlier than 9 a.m. PT Wednesday.*

The Enchant Key ($699) remains unavailable for new sales.

Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[bbeagle]

Walt Disney World Annual Passes?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Christmas Tree Now Up in EPCOT

 

[1lilspark]

Walt Disney World Annual Passes?

Scott was told not till early next year at the soonest but it’s Disney so grain of salt

 

[HokieRaven5]

DCL : Paper Daily Schedule Of Events Available at Guest Services Again



Scott Sanders - DCL Blog Twitter

 

[HokieRaven5]

Zootopia+ comes to The Animation Experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom



Disney's Animal Kingdom is celebrating the series premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia+” on Disney+ with an update to The Animation Experience.

You can now learn to draw some of the characters from the original Academy Award-winning film, “Zootopia,” and this new Disney+ original series at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station, located in Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Led by Disney Animators, the 25-minute class will teach you to draw Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde or Flash! The animators will guide you step-by-step in bringing these characters to life with just a paper and pencil while sharing some little-known fun facts about the world of “Zootopia” and the real-world animals these characters are inspired by.

 

[LordVader13]

NEW: Disneyland will resume new sales of select Magic Key annual passes TODAY.

The Inspire ($1599), Believe ($1099), and Imagine ($449 - SoCal only) passes will resume new sales *no earlier than 9 a.m. PT Wednesday.*

The Enchant Key ($699) remains unavailable for new sales.

Scott Gustin Twitter

Should we expect WDW’s to resume sooner rather than later?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Should we expect WDW’s to resume sooner rather than later?

What Disney told Scott yesterday leaves the door open for this year still but probably unlikely.

Hopefully early next year!!!

 

[Brian Noble]

Walt Disney World Annual Passes?

SAY IT!

https://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-Participation/dp/B0000032WT

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘Disney Christmas’ Returns to Tokyo Disney Resort for the First Time in 3 Years

There’s nowhere like Tokyo Disney Resort for the holidays — and for the first time in three years, “Disney Christmas” returns from now through December 25 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. From a seasonal parade to popular wintertime snacks, enchanting décor, and more — there’s no shortage of festive fun in store.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Oak Manor Leisure Pool Closing for Refurbishment at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Beginning today, the Oak Manor leisure pool (located in the Magnolia Bend area of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside) will be temporarily closed for refurbishment. While this leisure pool is closed, Ol’ Man Island and other leisure pools around the resort will remain open and available to Guests.

The pool is currently expected to reopen to in mid-December. The laundry and restroom facilities located near the leisure pool will remain available to Guests throughout the refurbishment.

 

[HokieRaven5]

RUMOR:

Disney Cruise Line In Talks To Purchase & Complete Unfinished Global Dream Cruise Ship​

Shipmonk recently reported on news from a German radio report, stating that the Global Dream, a 19 story vessel filled with amenities, could be in negotiations for completion. With the original owner Genting Hong Kong going into administration due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the massive cruise ship was left unfinished and without a company to complete it. It is now rumored that Disney Cruise Line may be in negotiations with shipyard Meyer Werft to complete the massive vessel.

According to news reports out of Germany, Disney is set to purchase the "Global Dream" cruise ship. A press conference is reportedly scheduled for Thursday.

Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[luv2cheer92]

I have done exactly that, guarded my upcoming trip against the magic stealing WDW manipulations. Disney is going so far past the experience I have known and loved that I am not sure that even post Chapek it will recover. I feel this is my last trip. I want my holiday season bucket list visit to be all I have dreamed and it will! Im thinking about you Josh Gad!!! I have stopped buying into hype for dining. Last trip before things degraded every hard one stalked reservation was good or okay, NOT worth the hype. I limited reservations to what I know I love like Hoop Dee Doo and packages that add magic for me.. Reserved seating so I dont have to stand in line, special Savor the Savanna experience, etc. I cant wait to plan as I go for many meals, I WILL NOT buy Genie. I am an old hand at touring the parks to avoid crowds and ride what I want. In the end I find my magic in shows and special moments like watching the gorillas in AK, not rides. Dont even get me started on paying for hoppers but not allowed to hop until 2! I do believe the magic is still there and I will savor it and remember magic enjoyed before.

I've been 5 times since 2020 and every trip has been nothing but absolutely fantastic. Really better than most trips in the last 30 years that I've been going. The magic is 100% still there.

 

[HokieRaven5]

FIRST LOOK at 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise

First up, we have this Frozen Spirit Jersey.



Here’s a look at the front!



Basically all of the merchandise we saw for this year is Frozen-themed, like this new MagicBand…



…pin…



…Dooney & Bourke bag…



ornament…



T-shirt.


T-shirt
There’s also a shirt available that just says Festival of the Holidays on it.

 

[Mousetopia]

I've been 5 times since 2020 and every trip has been nothing but absolutely fantastic. Really better than most trips in the last 30 years that I've been going. The magic is 100% still there.

This makes me excited!!

 

[rangerxenos]

FIRST LOOK at 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise

First up, we have this Frozen Spirit Jersey.



Here’s a look at the front!



Basically all of the merchandise we saw for this year is Frozen-themed, like this new MagicBand…



…pin…

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…Dooney & Bourke bag…



ornament…



T-shirt.


T-shirt
There’s also a shirt available that just says Festival of the Holidays on it.

Ugh, not a big Frozen fan, these do not appeal to me.

 

[HokieRaven5]

BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line confirms purchase of Global Dream.



Disney Cruise Line says the "acquisition of a partially completed ship that will bring the magic of a Disney Cruise Line vacation to new global destinations."

The new ship will be based outside the U.S. and will "feature innovative Disney experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart."

The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members.

Disney says the ship will be renamed "with certain features reimagined under the world-renowned expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers and is expected to set sail in 2025."

Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[HokieRaven5]

Len Goodman Announces Retirement From ‘Dancing With the Stars’



An original judge on a popular television show recently surprised viewers with sad news. Len Goodman announced his retirement from Dancing With the Stars.