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

[dd316]

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

Always a chance. We got lucky a few weeks before Nemo opened - just happened to be walking by when a cast member invited us to ride and check it out. Yeah, it's not the greatest ride now, but at the time we felt so special!

 

[dd316]

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.

It's a magnet - why do they have to make it so complicated?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Does anyone know when the EPCOT construction is supposed to be completed? We're thinking about a quick trip a year from now, but with EPCOT 1 of the 2 planned parks, I'm a bit nervous what state it will be in for a fellow traveler's first WDW trip....TIA!

Current construction permit is set to expire in October of this year but that doesn’t mean it won’t possibly be extended.

 

[mrsap]

RUMOR: Is Disney Recording New Audio For Tomorrowland PeopleMover?


With TRON just around the corner, or months, or a year, or whenever, Disney looks to be getting their ducks in a row and casting for a rerecording of the Tomorrowland PeopleMover attraction at Magic Kingdom. According to a casting call posted by MarissaTheMoth on Twitter, Disney could be looking to record new audio for the Tomorrowland PeopleMover attraction at Disney World.


The casting call is for a character named “ORAC”, an enthusiastic AI that takes us on a tour of a futuristic land. The Tomorrowland PeopleMover used to be narrated by a character named ORAC and it looks like Disney is looking towards the past for this land of tomorrow.

With TRON Lightcycle Run on the horizon, it’s very likely that Disney will at least need to acknowledge the massive attraction sitting in plain sight from on board the Tomorrowland PeopleMover. Disney has not announced any changes to the Tomorrowland PeopleMover at this time.

 

[HokieRaven5]

RUMOR: Is Disney Recording New Audio For Tomorrowland PeopleMover?

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

It's a magnet - why do they have to make it so complicated?

Guess trying to avoid the 5hr figment bucket lines that formed.....

 

[soniam]

RUMOR: Is Disney Recording New Audio For Tomorrowland PeopleMover?


With TRON just around the corner, or months, or a year, or whenever, Disney looks to be getting their ducks in a row and casting for a rerecording of the Tomorrowland PeopleMover attraction at Magic Kingdom. According to a casting call posted by MarissaTheMoth on Twitter, Disney could be looking to record new audio for the Tomorrowland PeopleMover attraction at Disney World.


The casting call is for a character named “ORAC”, an enthusiastic AI that takes us on a tour of a futuristic land. The Tomorrowland PeopleMover used to be narrated by a character named ORAC and it looks like Disney is looking towards the past for this land of tomorrow.

With TRON Lightcycle Run on the horizon, it’s very likely that Disney will at least need to acknowledge the massive attraction sitting in plain sight from on board the Tomorrowland PeopleMover. Disney has not announced any changes to the Tomorrowland PeopleMover at this time.

They should get the people who do the voices in the Prototype World of Tomorrow podcast. I can't remember who does ORAC. Maybe it's Ron Schneider.

 

[mrsap]

Farmers Feast EPCOT Flower and Garden Food Booth Will Have Three Different Seasonal Menus

Early Bloom Menu (available March 2 through April 9)

• Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with chive oil and crispy leeks (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Char-grilled Bison Ribe-Eye with creamy leek fondue, roasted carnival cauliflower, Romanesco and port wine-goat cheese butter (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop: Goat cheese Crémeux, orange cream, olive oil cake, cranberry sauce, and praline (New)

Springtime Menu (available April 10 through May 21)

• Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta (New)
• Herb-crusted Spring Lamb with marble potatoes, spring vegetables, and red wine butter sauce
• Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream

Summer Solstice Menu (available May 22 through July 4)

• Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella with burrata cheese and fresh basil
• Barbecue Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• A Whole Lotta Melon: Feta cheesecake with watermelon curd, pickled watermelon rind, watermelon caramel, and compressed watermelon (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

 

[mrsap]

“Nursery” Module Closed for Refurbishment at SeaBase in EPCOT

 

[mrsap]

Imagineers Talk About Immersive Storytelling of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, New Look at Ship and Activities

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!

 

[mrsap]

More finishing details added to the Guardians of the Galaxy Nova Corps Starblaster at EPCOT

 

[mrsap]

Alpine Miniature Garden Featuring Snow White – 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

The Alpine Miniature Garden is now in place in the Germany Pavilion, next to the restrooms. The garden asks guests to “appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs”.

 

[rangerxenos]

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.

Not unless the price drops considerably!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good morning! I have been stuck in ISO training classes for the last two days, glad to be back in the office! Off tomorrow, and of course there's a storm coming, so I'll be stuck home all day. One day closer to Spring...

 

[rangerxenos]

It's a magnet - why do they have to make it so complicated?

Why can't they just mail them to us like they used to!??

 

[bbeagle]

Not unless the price drops considerably!

.... and then it's not possible.

 

[rangerxenos]

Wooo! I’m hoping for an AP preview!!!

Same, how early would they do them, do you think? I have a feeling I'll be home before they start as my trip ends at the beginning of May, but I can always hope!

 

[rangerxenos]

New Construction Walls Installed in World Nature at EPCOT

The construction walls surround an area that was simply a planter but could contain more infrastructure elements as Disney continues work nearby on the Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana attraction and the rest of World Celebration. We would be hesitant to connect the work any further because there is still a guest pathway that cuts between the new construction walls and the existing construction pit in the middle of EPCOT. Here’s a look at the new construction zone, which is nearest the World Nature Restrooms.

Oh yay, more walls! Couldn't they at least paint pretty patterns on them?

 

[mrsap]

EPCOT Prepares Outdoor Kitchens for 2022 Flower and Garden Festival

Northern Bloom (Canada)



Food Items:

• Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and applewood-smoked bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, and Whipped Potatoes with garden vegetables
• Griddled Maple Pound Cake with warm peach compote and sweet corn gelato

Beverages:

• Maple Popcorn Shake (non-alcoholic)
• Blonde Ale
• Blueberry Fruit Beer
• Apricot with Maple Syrup Blonde Ale
• Maple Popcorn Shake with maple rye whisky
• Beer Flight

*Pictures of the new kiosks with their accompanying menus when you click the link.