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

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Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Closed Again Today After Working for Two Days

Today, the attraction didn’t open at all for guests. Cast Members say that the attraction is closed for “technical difficulties”.

 

[umichigan10]

Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Closed Again Today After Working for Two Days

Today, the attraction didn’t open at all for guests. Cast Members say that the attraction is closed for “technical difficulties”.

Don’t know if this has been brought up, but when was the last time they did a significant rehab on the ride where it was closed for a while? Just seeing what universals done with hulk and now mummy, it may need some serious refurb

 

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Disney Issues Traffic and Parking Warning as runDisney Runners Take to the Roads of Disney World

 

[Ismo]

I don't know if anyone posted about this already, but MEARS Express is now $250, up from $200.

 

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Cheers!! Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Posted Wait Times - January 6, 2022

 

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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides returning to Port Orleans Riverside in February

On February 4, 2022, guests can once again relax on a carriage ride around the resort. You’ll board your carriage for a 25-minute ride at the Riverside Levee Marina at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Carriages fit up to 4 adults (or 2 adults and 3 small children). Each ride costs $55 plus tax.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Oscar-Winning Actor and Former Disney Board Member Sidney Poitier Has Passed Away

 

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Good Morning All! Happy Saturday!

 

[Madteaparty001]

I’m hopeful Lightyear gets a theatrical release… but yeah, not a good streak for Pixar films lately.

Pixar has definitely lost it's spark. Soul seemed empty, if they had included some memories of his family and students when he was looking back at his life I feel that would have set up some more character development. Would Edgar Allen Poe's life looked just as empty? He was penniless pretty much his whole life because copyright wasn't a thing despite how celebrated he is now.

Encanto missed the mark because it's pacing was all over the place and the set up was super cinderellesque with plot holes and unanswered questions. The animation for the songs was fabulous and 'We don't talk about Bruno' is super catchy but I couldn't tell you what any of the other songs were.

Haven't seen Luca because any movies with a lot of social awkwardness stresses DD to the point of tears. Have they had any others?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Pixar has definitely lost it's spark.

Pixar has only released 2 films since March 2020. Soul, and Luca, both of which went to Disney+. Turning Red is their third straight to head directly to Disney+.

Encanto was done by the Walt Disney Animation Studios.

 

[PurplePigment]

Minnie Mouse meet and greet at the EPCOT World Showcase Gazebo

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It's nice to see more of these cropping up. I hope Animal Kingdom gets one soon. Maybe Donald; it's a little sad hearing people actually expect something from Donald's Dino-Bash because they don't know the thing was one giant excuse to have a bunch of characters in Dinoland USA (not complaining) and is essentially just some signs now.

 

[1lilspark]

Pixar has only released 2 films since March 2020. Soul, and Luca, both of which went to Disney+ with Soul getting that window of premier access. Turning Red is their third straight to head directly to Disney+.

Encanto was done by the Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Soul was a Disney + original movie it might of had a limited theatrical run at the El Cap or international markets

I know Luca did a brief run exclusively at El Cap in domestic markets

I’d like to think turning red going this route is more due to it being set in Canada and the Canadian theaters currently closed down again

multiverse of madness is the next film on Disneys slate in May… let’s see where that lands

 

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Disney Hosting Culinary Job Fair on January 18 at Disney’s BoardWalk

The Walt Disney World Resort invites you to be our Guest and explore Culinary and Dishwasher (Steward) role opportunities at our upcoming Job Fair on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

 

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Flamingo Cupcake to Be Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a Limited Time

Restaurantosaurus (located in DinoLand USA) and Flame Tree Barbecue (located in Discovery Island) will be serving this limited-time flamingo cupcake through the month of January.

 

[jpeterson]

Skeletons Missing as Disney Works on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

Now, it looks like Disney is working on the attraction again as two skeletons are missing from the ride.

These were back today. Although only one was moving.

 

[Brocktoon]

Soul was a Disney + original movie it might of had a limited theatrical run at the El Cap or international markets

I know Luca did a brief run exclusively at El Cap in domestic markets

I’d like to think turning red going this route is more due to it being set in Canada and the Canadian theaters currently closed down again

multiverse of madness is the next film on Disneys slate in May… let’s see where that lands

Only based on the trailers ... Turning Red looks very 'cookie-cutter' to me and doesn't seem to do much to distinguish itself from previous Pixar work. I wonder if Disney is feeling it's just middle of the road from an interest standpoint and better to use it as D+ promotion to save on the big theatrical promotional costs

I think Soul was one of the 1st films to fall victim to COVID as it was set for theatrical when everything started hitting the fan

 

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These were back today. Although only one was moving.

Have a great trip!!

 

[soniam]

Only based on the trailers ... Turning Red looks very 'cookie-cutter' to me and doesn't seem to do much to distinguish itself from previous Pixar work. I wonder if Disney is feeling it's just middle of the road from an interest standpoint and better to use it as D+ promotion to save on the big theatrical promotional costs

I think Soul was one of the 1st films to fall victim to COVID as it was set for theatrical when everything started hitting the fan

Actually, Onward got shut down early when the theaters closed in March 2020. We saw it a day or 2 before everything shut down here. So many people were hacking in the theater, probably due to allergies though. It was a little nerve wracking.

 

[Aela]

Genie+ Wish Revoked: Select Attractions Move Back to Pay-As-You-Go Model

Following a change made for the busy holiday season, three attractions have moved from the Genie+ bucket of attractions back to Individual Lightning Lane status.

Space Mountain, Frozen Ever After, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Expedition Everest are now a la carte attractions. Expedition Everest is closed for refurbishment and excluded from the list.

Maybe this will happen again for spring break