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

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Good Morning All!

 

[mrsap]

Progress continues on Moana Journey of Water in Epcot

Aerial look at site of Moana Journey of Water. Among the details to spot are pipes being buried for water circulation. Curved concrete is ceiling of a service basement that was under former Innoventions West.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

I have to keep pressing 2 to stay in the phone queue about every 10 seconds. Is this new?

ETA: Now I get a repeat of "We estimate your call will answered in less than 10 minutes." Over and over immediately. Something is wonky.

Follow Up:

I never pressed 1 to request a call back. I finally gave up after 2 tries where this same thing happened over and over. And guess what? They called me back. Everything got resolved.

 

[rangerxenos]

Another KiteTails Kite Gets Stuck in a Tree at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Both times I saw this during my December trip, there were no issues at all.

 

[Madteaparty001]

We've booked Sunshine Flyer for our return from Pop to MCO in February. Currently have Mears booked to Pop but may change that.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, is it possible to request a quick grocery stop with an Uber? Have never used the service but based on info above may consider it for our trip from the airport.

TIA!

I have, in the past, had the Uber driver take us to Target for a grocery stop and asked if they would be willing to wait so I could rebook them for the trip to the hotel. I tipped in cash for the wait and tipped in the app for the rides. It's not a guarantee the driver will be willing to do this, and you're trusting them not to drive off with your luggage, but it is something you can ask. I would use the grocery stop my town car service offers but we'll be getting in late so I'm doing a grocery delivery via Publix.

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[RamblingRabbit]

I have, in the past, had the Uber driver take us to Target for a grocery stop and asked if they would be willing to wait so I could rebook them for the trip to the hotel. I tipped in cash for the wait and tipped in the app for the rides. It's not a guarantee the driver will be willing to do this, and you're trusting them not to drive off with your luggage, but it is something you can ask. I would use the grocery stop my town car service offers but we'll be getting in late so I'm doing a grocery delivery via Publix.

You can actually set this up in the app (for Lyft). You can create a two stop ride and the person will be assigned to you for the wait.

Edit: I have done this for a round trip grocery trip at home.

 

[EmilyGahr]

I have to keep pressing 2 to stay in the phone queue about every 10 seconds. Is this new?

ETA: Now I get a repeat of "We estimate your call will answered in less than 10 minutes." Over and over immediately. Something is wonky.

This same thing happened to me probably 2 out of the 5 times I've called Disney in the past few weeks. Seemed like a weird glitch, but I got through to someone MUCH faster when this happened.

 

[BrianL]

You can actually set this up in the app (for Lyft). You can create a two stop ride and the person will be assigned to you for the wait.

Edit: I have done this for a round trip grocery trip at home.

But doesn't that have to be a very quick stop? I wouldn't think they would want to wait too long. I suppose if it's just an order pickup it would be fine.

 

[soniam]

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Tickets on sale January 20, 2022

Wish they would announce prices or what time. Nothing like waiting to the last minute. I guess as long as it's announced by the 19th, then it's OK.

 

[Avery&Todd]

I booked Tiffany Town Car Service of Orlando, it came highly recommended by Dis users and they have good review rates. You also have the option of adding on a grocery stop and they will provide car seats if you need them.

Just to 2nd TTC -we used them for the first time this past November and LOVED them!! Easy to spot them at MCO and we also requested a Publix stop - we were so happy with their service we've already booked them for our upcoming March trip and will use them again later this October!

 

[Avery&Todd]

I literally had a conversation with myself this am (in my head) trying to establish what day it was...

I was wrong...

 

[mrsap]

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed for the 2nd day in a row

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is closed for the 2nd day in a row due to cold temperatures in the Orlando area.

 

[jpeterson]

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed for the 2nd day in a row

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is closed for the 2nd day in a row due to cold temperatures in the Orlando area.

I'm certain that's a bummer for anyone who planned a water park day. But then again, who plans a water park day in January?

 

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Vibrant Disney Fine Art Painter Rogerson Posts Festival Schedule

 

[HokieRaven5]

Posted Wait Times - January 11, 2022

 

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Varsity Spirit After-Hours Events Returning to Magic Kingdom Park Beginning Jan. 16

Varsity Spirit will host eight different after-hours events at Magic Kingdom Park in the coming months. The first event in the series will take place this Sunday, January 16, from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Event participants will have access to the following offerings:

• Attractions (queues close at 1:30 a.m.):
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Astro Orbiter
  • Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
• Food and Beverage (available until 1:30 a.m.):
  • Main Street Bakery
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
  • Tomorrowland carts (until 2 a.m.)
• Merchandise:
  • Emporium
  • Stroller, wheelchair, ECV & locker rentals
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Photos
  • Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

Varsity Spirit after-hours events will also take place the following evenings from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.:

• Sunday, Feb. 6
• Sunday, Feb. 13
• Sunday, March 13
• Monday, April 25
• Sunday, May 1
• Sunday, May 8

 

[mrsap]

EPCOT Begins Dressing Up for 2022 Festival of the Arts

 

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Guardians of the Galaxy Facade Painting Expands to Guest Areas at EPCOT

 

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Get Ready to Rock! Garden Rocks Concert Series Returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival


The series features something for everyone – from returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang. View the full list of announced artists below and keep checking back at FreshEPCOT.com as more acts are revealed.

• March 4-5 – The Guess Who
• March 6-7 – Rick Springfield
• March 11-12 – Melina Leon – NEW to Garden Rocks
• March 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW
• March 20-21 – Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks
• March 25-28 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
• April 1-2 – The Spinners
• April 3-4 – The Pointer Sisters
• April 8-9 – Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks
• April 15-16 – Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW
• April 17-18 – Don Felder, Formerly of The Eagles
• April 22-23 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
• April 24-25 – Claudia Leitte – NEW
• April 29-30 – Berlin
• May 1-2 – TobyMac
• May 6-7 – Blood, Sweat & Tears
• May 8-9 – The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks
• May 13-14 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW
• May 20-21 – A Flock Of Seagulls
• May 22-23 – Collin Raye – NEW
• May 27-28 – Thelma Houston – NEW
• May 29-30 – Little River Band
• June 3-6 – Simple Plan
• June 10-13 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• June 17-20 – Plain White T’s

Beginning Jan. 19, guests can secure their spot at the show by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com. Keep following the Disney Parks Blog to