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

[1lilspark]

Wine & Dine registration Dates & themed released
General registration March 22nd
Themes
5k coco
10k raya
Half soul
Challenge aladdin

 

[mrsap]

Disney Surprises Wish Families with Voyage on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

 

[Haley R]

The first day will be bad, but I don't see it really being that long. It takes what 2 mins to pick up a magnet as is. 45 miles can still be an hour drive, look at your miles distance.

It’s 50 miles lol. I’m sure we’ll see how the first day goes then try to go get ours

 

[Haley R]

I received a push notification regarding the Annual Passsholder Magnets and wanted to copy and paste this information from the MDE app…

One of the great perks of being an Annual Passholder is the chance to collect the latest exclusive Annual Passholder magnet. From March 2nd through March 30th, 2022, a new complimentary Passholder magnet will be available at Disney Springs®, along with additional Passholder offerings, while supplies last.* This special 50th Anniversary celebration edition magnet features Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse and sparkles with enough EARidescence to brighten any car bumper or refrigerator!
For Passholders’ convenience, a virtual queue will be in place to manage wait times and allow Passholders to enjoy their time at Disney Springs while they wait to pick up their magnet.
Passholders just need to follow three easy steps to receive their magnet:

1. Ensure Family & Friends List is Up To Date
If Passholders would like to pick up their magnet with others who also have a valid Annual Pass, they may add them to their Family & Friends list within their My Disney Experience® account to enroll everyone in the virtual queue at the same time. Please note, Passholders can only add Guests from their Family & Friends list who have opted to share “All My Plans” with them.
Limit one magnet per Passholder. Each Passholder must be present and show their valid Passholder ID and government-issued photo ID to receive a magnet.
2. Sign-Up for the Virtual Queue on the My Disney Experience Mobile App
Starting on March 2, 2022 and through March 30, 2022, Passholders will be able to access the virtual queue once they are within approximately 45 miles of the Disney Springs by logging into the My Disney Experience app and selecting “Annual Passholder Magnet Pick-Up” on the home screen. The queue will open at 9 a.m. each morning and may reopen at various times during the day with additional availability. Passholders should check for updates within the Virtual Queues section of the My Disney Experience app.
Once a Passholder has successfully signed up for a virtual queue, they will be given an estimated wait time which may be as soon as 30 minutes from the time they entered the virtual queue. Once a Passholder is called to return, they will have one hour to enter the queue at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories shop at Disney Springs. Passholders who do not arrive within this one-hour window will need to rejoin the virtual queue (subject to availability). Passholders should make sure that push notifications are turned on for My Disney Experience so they will be alerted when they are called to return.
Note that the return times will be between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
3. Enjoy the Day at Disney Springs and Await Return Time
After joining the virtual queue, Passholders can relax and enjoy their day at Disney Springs, discovering other limited-time Passholder offerings*:
• Passholder props at the Disney PhotoPass® Studio.
• Passholder Chocolate Covered Strawberry Marshmallows gift box available for purchase at The Ganachery, while supplies last.
• Passholder hidden menu beverage at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar available for purchase. The 1st Class Ticket beverage features Bacardi® tangerine rum and lime juice topped with Fever-Tree® ginger beer garnished with an orange slice. Or Passholders can enjoy a non-alcoholic version featuring lime juice, orange juice and ginger beer garnished with an orange slice (both options $14.00, plus tax).

Once Passholders receive an alert that it is time pick up their magnet, they must enter the queue at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories shop located at Marketplace within one hour. Each Passholder must be present and have their Passholder ID and government-issued photo ID to receive their magnet.

This sounds like a lot of work to me lol. Why can’t they just do it how they’ve always done it? We’ll have to try to join and just hope it doesn’t interfere with ds’s nap.

 

[mrsap]

Tower of Terror Expected to Have High Wait Times Into Summer Months at Hollywood Studios

Now, Cast Members are estimating that the work will take roughly 6 months. That means that Tower of Terror wait times will be roughly doubled when compared to what you may be used to. From what we could observe, it looks like the left side of the attraction elevator drop shaft is the one receiving refurbishment.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Honors 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran

 

[mrsap]

Stormalong Bay Bridge Refurbishment Begins at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

Crews will be refurbishing the walking bridges throughout Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts beginning this week.

Guests may hear some refurbishment work. Stormalong Bay will remain open throughout the duration of this work, which is expected to be completed this summer.

 

[Together at Disney]

Does Nate Baranowski, creator of the 3D chalk art, sell Disney prints? I have never seen them but he should. I think people would love them. I know I would!

 

[mrsap]

FIRST LOOK: Video of Gaya Performing on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

*VIDEO WAS REMOVED*

 

[mrsap]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Attraction Load Area Concept Art Surfaces

 

[mrsap]

VIDEO: Full Tour of a Standard Cabin on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

 

[mrsap]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open Memorial Day Weekend at EPCOT

According to a post from newly appointed Disney Public Relations Chief Geoff Morrell, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open Memorial Day Weekend at EPCOT.

 

[mickey916]

Any chance of soft openings the week prior????

 

[BaymaxFan78]

Hopefully passholders get to ride first like the did with Ratatouille

 

[Jennasis]

I see Disney lit a fire under someone's patoot to try to make up for the absolutely awful abomination that is Genie+.

 

[Haley R]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open Memorial Day Weekend at EPCOT

According to a post from newly appointed Disney Public Relations Chief Geoff Morrell, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open Memorial Day Weekend at EPCOT.

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Wooo! I’m hoping for an AP preview!!!

 

[snikki]

How much will the LL be? That may be the weekend they raise the prices.

 

[mrsap]

What to Wear for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

 

[fatmanatee]

How much will the LL be? That may be the weekend they raise the prices.

I don't expect to hear anything about this until opening but I'd go ahead and assume that it'll be as expensive as RotR until we hear otherwise.

BTW that guy deleted his tweet, guessing he jumped the gun on this one.

 

[bambialways4ever]

I don't expect to hear anything about this until opening but I'd go ahead and assume that it'll be as expensive as RotR until we hear otherwise.

BTW that guy deleted his tweet, guessing he jumped the gun on this one.

Disney's PR and marketing teams are now working over time for tomorrow's instagram press release