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

[princesscinderella]

I find it so weird that Disney built an entire land in animal kingdom that was hyped as this crazy experience at night, and insist on limiting the nighttime hours you can experience it. I guess this time of year it’s not as big an issue, but as someone who goes in June, the 7 o’clock closing times baffle me

I agree it’s crazy that it’s so neat to see pandora at night but to only have an hour to experience it is a let down. They also had a beautiful projector show on the tree of life. We had our most memorable Kilimanjaro safari when they started doing them at night, let’s just say the lions really are more active at night, the driver didn’t really know what to say . I think they struggle to keep people in the park for the full day there, especially right now with Everest down.

 

[OKW Lover]

I find it so weird that Disney built an entire land in animal kingdom that was hyped as this crazy experience at night, and insist on limiting the nighttime hours you can experience it. I guess this time of year it’s not as big an issue, but as someone who goes in June, the 7 o’clock closing times baffle me

I've often heard that they do this for a couple of reasons;
1 there is no artificial lighting in the animal areas so guests wouldn't be able to see them
2 Its a quiet time form most of the animals. Yes, there are some that are nocturnal, but for the most part the ones you see there are not.

 

[Aela]

Price Increases, Missing Menu Items, and More Menu Changes From Disney World This Week

Wow. That’s a huge jump for the burger at Geyser Point

 

[HokieRaven5]

Elizabeth Mitchell Will Reprise Her Role in NEW ‘Santa Clause’ Disney+ Series

 

[Ismo]

Price Increases, Missing Menu Items, and More Menu Changes From Disney World This Week

These changes mean that we will have to cancel our ADR next week. They changed all of the items I could have/would have eaten
Edit to add that I was talking about Le Cellier.

 

[mrsap]

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Return of Easter Activities, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters Limited-Time Event

At Tokyo Disneyland, the special event “Disney Easter” will be held for the first time in three years, from April 1 to June 30. Presented on the parade route, in a modified version, will be “Usatama on the Run!” featuring the Disney friends and the bunny-eared egg characters, “usatama*,” having some wacky springtime fun.

Merchandise and menu items related to the entertainment program will also be available. Also on offer will be items with designs of Mickey Mouse and the Disney friends enjoying Easter at Tokyo Disney Resort.

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning? First week of a new compressed schedule at work, let's see if I can hack coming in at 7 a.m. and actually functioning every morning...

 

[mrsap]

FEBRUARY WILDERNESS LODGE ACTIVITY CALENDAR


Courtesy of @cellomom. Thank you!!

 

[mrsap]

Latest look at the ETFE cushion canopy installation at TRON Lightcyle Run in Magic Kingdom

 

[mrsap]

Disney World Simplifies “Friends and Family” Linking in My Disney Experience With Scannable QR Code

 

[mrsap]

Showtimes Posted for New Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom

Ahead of its February 11th debut, Disney World has posted the showtimes for the new Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade coming to Magic Kingdom. The showtimes are as follows:

• 11:15am
• 2:15pm
• 4:05pm
• 5:50pm

 

[mrsap]

Showtimes Posted for Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom

Ahead of its February 25th debut, Disney World has posted showtimes for the upcoming Cinderella Castle Stage Show titled Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire.

According to the Disney World website, here are the showtimes:

• 12:15pm
• 1:30pm
• 2:45pm
• 4:35pm
• 6:10pm

 

[mrsap]

El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, is hosting a few date nights this year, with a Disney+ theme!

On February 11th and 12th, they’ll be showing the classic rom-com The Princess Bride at 10AM, 1PM, 4PM, and 7PM. Tickets cost $15 each, and they come with a 54oz. bucket of popcorn as well!

Or, if you prefer an animated classic, El Capitan is showing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (the 1991 version, not the live-action one) on February 13th and 14th. This movie also has showtimes at 10AM, 1PM, 4PM, and 7PM. Tickets cost $15 and include a 54oz popcorn bucket. Head to El Capitan Theatre’s website to reserve your tickets.

*There are also dinner and a movie packages available. Click the link above for details.

 

[mrsap]

“Celebrate Soulfully” Returns to Disney World, Expands to Disneyland Resort This February

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort invite guests to celebrate soulfully with experiences that honor Black History Month and pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art and more. Celebrate Soulfully is back for a second consecutive year, with new and returning offerings at Walt Disney World Resort throughout the year. And for the first time, Celebrate Soulfully is introduced at Disneyland Resort with experiences in February and beyond.

 

[CarolynFH]

Disney World Simplifies “Friends and Family” Linking in My Disney Experience With Scannable QR Code

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Interesting! I guess if you’re not physically with the person so can’t scan their QR code, they can tell you their linking code to enter manually, as long as you do it within 30 minutes.

Nice new tech. Now if only they’d fix the problems with the DVC member digital membership card tech!

 

[jpeterson]

Interesting! I guess if you’re not physically with the person so can’t scan their QR code, they can tell you their linking code to enter manually, as long as you do it within 30 minutes.

Nice new tech. Now if only they’d fix the problems with the DVC member digital membership card tech!

Out of curiosity, what problems with the DVC card are you referring to? I'd like to be aware before I run into them!

 

[CarolynFH]

Out of curiosity, what problems with the DVC card are you referring to? I'd like to be aware before I run into them!

The physical blue DVC member cards expired December 31, and the digital blue and white member cards on the member website are being replaced with digital cards linked via MagicMobile to a smartphone wallet (Apple Wallet, Google Pay). The digital cards in MM have codes DVC Y, meaning eligible for DVC discounts and perks, and DVC ND, meaning not eligible for discounts or perks. The trouble is that if a member doesn’t have a smartphone or chooses not to use MM or the digital wallet, they won’t be able to access discounts or perks they’re eligible for. Furthermore, many members who are in fact eligible for discounts and perks have the notation DVC ND due to faulty programming by Disney IT. Supposedly this will be fixed by tomorrow, but very few of us are confident that it will happen. See this thread for details and ongoing developments.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

Price Increases, Missing Menu Items, and More Menu Changes From Disney World This Week

I hate how they neglect to mention price DECREASES as well. But I guess doom and gloom gets clicks.

 

[kylenne]

Rock Work Reshaping Underway Following Exfoliation of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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I know "exfoliation" is probably the technical term for that work but all it makes me think about is a giant towel and cucumber slices (from The Land??) on Splash while the out of work aestheticians from the spas slather stuff on the rocks.