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

[sherlockmiles]

WOOF. Yeah that's a TINY hotel. I really think Disney misread the tea leaves on this attraction.

I think a 4 hour or 6 hour "experience" that could be booked like tours would be more popular, and would allow them, to create a few different ones with different focused themes. Then they's still get the park admission fees as well.

 

[princesscinderella]

Very rarely does minor things like this bother me. I have to say I was a huge fan of the purple motif. They were unique to say the least but I can see why they went blue as they are a little easier to read maybe?

We drove by the new signs and actually found that they blended in way more to the surroundings and were not as easy to read. We definitely like the old color scheme as it’s much more lively.

 

[MaC410]

Does anyone have much experience with what "limited time" means at Disneyland? I see that the MSEP is returning for a limited time. At Disney World that usually ends up being a pretty long time but I have to imagine it's different for Disneyland.

 

[jpeterson]

WOOF. Yeah that's a TINY hotel. I really think Disney misread the tea leaves on this attraction.

I'm really conflicted about the Star Wars hotel. On the one hand it's an expensive experience that I personally don't think I would enjoy enough. On the other, it's the kind of unique, highly themed attraction that I want Disney to take risks on.

 

[mrsap]

Foodie Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooming March 2




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[ejgonz2]

WOOF. Yeah that's a TINY hotel. I really think Disney misread the tea leaves on this attraction.

I was incredibly excited about it until the costs were revealed. I’m a huge SW and Disney fan but I can’t justify the cost for 2 days with a family of 6.

 

[mrsap]

Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival returns this March

The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival is back in full swing this year from March 11-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant with top Irish bands flown in for the celebration. The most authentic Irish festival in America will take it to the Disney Springs street outside Raglan Road with extraordinary Irish talent arriving from Ireland, five outside bars, fun St. Paddy’s merchandise, and more.

Award-winning Irish musicians and the Raglan Road Irish Dancers will rock the fun throughout this lively festival that leads up to the mother of all Irish holidays.

*Click link for additional information

 

[sherlockmiles]

I was incredibly excited about it until the costs were revealed. I’m a huge SW and Disney fan but I can’t justify the cost for 2 days with a family of 6.

Sounds like a 'no kids' trip for mom & dad......

 

[SealedSeven]

Disneyland Resort Unveils Return Dates for Nighttime Spectaculars and New Finale Coming to the ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’

On April 22, 2022, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland park, and “World of Color” will return to Disney California Adventure park. “Fantasmic!” is preparing for its return to Disneyland park on May 28, 2022.

Upon its return to Disneyland park, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the Disney Live Entertainment team will introduce exciting new elements to the “Main Street Electrical Parade” that will continue to evolve this beloved spectacular.

As the new grand finale passes by, guests along each side of the parade route will see a different set of stylized scenes from classic and contemporary favorite stories such as “Encanto,” “The Jungle Book,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Aladdin,” “Coco,” “Mulan,” “Brave,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more. Check out one of the early pieces of concept art, featuring Mirabel and Antonio from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-nominated film, “Encanto.”

This is wonderful news! Now give WDW a nighttime parade again....

 

[HokieRaven5]

Encanto in Walt Disney World… sort of.. chalk art piece by Nate Baranowski in EPCOT was finished yesterday.



Nate Baranowski Twitter

 

[mrsap]

First look at the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser exclusive MagicBand



Digital Creator Francis Dominic (via Instagram) has posted a picture of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser exclusive Magic Band issued to travelers aboard the Halcyon on arrival at the terminal. MagicBands allow you to interact with sensors called access points onboard the Halcyon Starcruiser, at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

 

[afan]

I think a 4 hour or 6 hour "experience" that could be booked like tours would be more popular, and would allow them, to create a few different ones with different focused themes. Then they's still get the park admission fees as well.

I think the idea is there they just didn't think big enough. It should have been more adaptable to other themes. Princess weekend, marvel, pixar etc. They have days at sea that are popular so bring that to this and it would have been easier to fill long term as they rotate.

There's so many options. Villains, haunted mansion, pirates etc.

They way the hotel was designed and decorated doesn't lend itself to being anything other than star wars without a refurb. Will be interesting to see what happens long term.

 

[bambialways4ever]

Does anyone have much experience with what "limited time" means at Disneyland? I see that the MSEP is returning for a limited time. At Disney World that usually ends up being a pretty long time but I have to imagine it's different for Disneyland.

They've brought "Disneyland Forever" back for a "limited time" off and on for about a decade lol

 

[starlite_]

I was incredibly excited about it until the costs were revealed. I’m a huge SW and Disney fan but I can’t justify the cost for 2 days with a family of 6.

This gets me too, it's really expensive for families and yet everything in it seems to be geared towards kids activities so it might not be that fun for an only adults trip. I don't know, we shall see.

 

[soniam]

Does anyone have much experience with what "limited time" means at Disneyland? I see that the MSEP is returning for a limited time. At Disney World that usually ends up being a pretty long time but I have to imagine it's different for Disneyland.

It could be a few months or a year. Last time they brought it back, I thought it was for 3-6 months. It was last brought back just after the opening of Galaxy's Edge.

 

[J-Dog]

I think a 4 hour or 6 hour "experience" that could be booked like tours would be more popular, and would allow them, to create a few different ones with different focused themes. Then they's still get the park admission fees as well.

I would totally agree with you.

Personally, I love Star Wars, but I have no interest in being locked-in to a mostly-indoor, structured, slightly-claustrophobic experience for 2 days straight. Had it been for a few hours instead of 2 days, I would have been all over it. And that's not even considering the price...

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘Ice Age: Scrat Tales’ Shorts Coming to Disney+ On April 13

 

[mrsap]

Following up on yesterday’s post..

Complimentary Annual Passholder magnets coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World



Beginning March 2 2022, Passholders will be able to sign-up for the Virtual Queue on the My Disney Experience app for a one-hour arrival window at Disney's Wonderful World of Memories to pickup the magnet.

The virtual queue opens at 9am each day through March 30 2022, and there is a limit of one magnet per Passholder.

In addition to the magnets, there will also be exclusive offerings at The Ganachery and Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar. The Ganachery will be selling a Passholder Chocolate Covered Strawberry Marshmallows gift box, and the Hanger Bar will serving The 1st Class Ticket via a hidden menu,

 

[zebrastreyepz]

I predict that this never really gains momentum and Disney changes it into a Deluxe resort in 1-2 years. I just don't see the demand for this experience, even among die-hard fans.

The Site Which Must Not Be Named had a blurb in a recent video that Disney was asking upcoming guests how committed they were to actually GOING on the Starcruiser.

 

[mrsap]

State Farm signs a new multi-year partnership with Disney Parks and Resorts including sponsorship at Walt Disney World Resort