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

[disney-inspired]

Summer started 27 days ago.... still 65 days left of summer. NOT 'just barely'.

The MIDDLE DAY of summer is August 7. We're not near that yet.

It feels different since kids go back to school in August over here.

And they haven't been released yet and no official date either.

 

[Leigh L]

Summer started 27 days ago.... still 65 days left of summer. NOT 'just barely'.

The MIDDLE DAY of summer is August 7. We're not near that yet.

Kinda feels like it when school starts in 4 weeks....

 

[rlk]

It feels different since kids go back to school in August over here.

And they haven't been released yet and no official date either.

Our schools don't get out until the last week of June and start after Labor Day. When my kids were in public school, it always made us sad when back-to-school commercials started up about two weeks after their summer vacation began.

 

[HokieRaven5]

It feels different since kids go back to school in August over here.

And they haven't been released yet and no official date either.

Kinda feels like it when school starts in 4 weeks....

Disney also doesn’t totally follow the calendar as far as what they define as Summer. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened Memorial Day Weekend and was advertised as a Summer opening by Disney.

Also fun to describe it as still Summer in WDW once MNSSHP kicks off and all the fall decor starts to go up in mid-August.

 

[bbeagle]

Kinda feels like it when school starts in 4 weeks....

It's weird how some parts of the country start school so early - right in the middle of the hottest part of summer!

Schools around my area start on September 8. Maybe that's why summer doesn't seem like it's ending around here yet. Although, look at Target and Walmart - they've had their back-to-school stuff out since July 1.

 

[Aela]

We start Aug 16, and that’s a week later then many schools here (TX).

 

[Haley R]

School starts here August 10 which seems early to me

 

[2letterwords]

It's weird how some parts of the country start school so early - right in the middle of the hottest part of summer!

Schools around my area start on September 8. Maybe that's why summer doesn't seem like it's ending around here yet. Although, look at Target and Walmart - they've had their back-to-school stuff out since July 1.

I grew up in NY and was so used to starting after Labor Day (my husband still teaches in NYC, too). We live in Eastern PA and our kids go back on August 24. I hate it.

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Matterhorn Bobsleds to Close for Refurbishment on August 8

The Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closing for refurbishment on August 8th, and there is no reopening date listed on the Disneyland website.

I'm heading to DLR on August 12th. Oh well...I guess my back will not have to suffer the bumpy nature of this coaster!

 

[mrsap]

Disney On Broadway VR Experience Returning to D23 Expo 2022​

Disney On Broadway will once again host a virtual reality (VR) experience at this year’s D23 Expo. At the Virtual Reality Theatre, guests will be immersed in broadway performances of “Aladdin,” “Frozen,” and “The Lion King.” Disney On Broadway’s Virtual Reality Theatre will be open on all three days of the D23 Expo. It will be on the D23 Expo Show-Room Floor.

A limited number of single-day tickets for Sunday of D23 Expo 2022 are still available for $99 for adults and $79 for children ages 3–12. D23 Gold Members can purchase adult tickets for $89. All other passes are sold out.

 

[gharter]

'My Disney Experience' Car Locator feature now available at Walt Disney World​

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Just what we need, another thing to make MDE slower.
And more bugs if possible.

 

[mrsap]

Just what we need, another thing to make MDE slower.
And more bugs if possible.

Funny you wrote that! An article posted by Blog Mickey earlier today…

Car Locator Functionality Debuts in My Disney Experience App (But It’s Not That Good)

 

[mrsap]

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Shop Temporarily Closing Starting August 1 at Magic Kingdom​

Beginning August 1, the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. shop (located at the exit of Space Mountain) will be temporarily closed to all visitors as the area is refurbished. When it reopens, the location will feature a refreshed interior look and will serve as an exit point for Space Mountain and the all-new TRON Lightcycle/Run.
While this work is underway, Guests looking for stellar souvenirs should head to the following locations:

• Star Traders: Tomorrowland and Space Mountain merchandise
• Big Top Souvenirs: Star Wars, MARVEL and D-Tech On Demand merchandise

Space Mountain will remain open for the duration of this work. However, Guests exiting the attraction will follow a modified exit route bypassing Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

 

[OKW Lover]

LOL'ing about the summer discussion. "Summer" in Disney speak means whatever they want it to mean. It has nothing to do with the celestial calendar or the school calendar.

 

[mrsap]

“Andor” to Release First Two Episodes on Disney+ Premiere Date​

The next chapter in the Star Wars universe is premiering on August 31…and we’ve got some great news for Disney+ subscribers! The series was originally announced as following a weekly release schedule. Star Wars (and all Disney+) fans love to binge, so the creators are giving us a little something extra to look forward to.

Quoting myself:

New ‘Star Wars: Andor’ TV Spot Features New Footage​

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1549212380307103744

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

I'm heading to DLR on August 12th. Oh well...I guess my back will not have to suffer the bumpy nature of this coaster!

I'm so sad. I haven't ridden the Matterhorn since I was 6 and it was my favorite ride (really one of the only things I remember about DL). I was so looking forward to this ride. We will be there the following week.

 

[OppR2nist]

'My Disney Experience' Car Locator feature now available at Walt Disney World​

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When I saw this news item, I was convinced that they created it with my wife in mind. She has a hard time finding the car in our driveway.

 

[KayMichigan]

Where I live, summer unofficially ends on July 5. That's when all the stores move their summer stuff to the clearance racks and put out the Back to School merchandise.

 

[mrsap]

Additional Fuel Rod Mobile Recharging Kiosks Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

The Fuel Rod mobile recharging service was recently expanded to offer even more locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here's the list of the new areas where this service is currently available to Guests visiting the park (subject to change):

• NEW! Outside of Discovery Trading Company
• NEW! At Conservation Station

 

[SteveAZee]

Old ‘Welcome to Epcot’ Signs Removed From Main Park Entrance​

Various signs have been removed from the main entrance to EPCOT, including “Welcome to Epcot” signs that featured an old logo for the park.

We are no longer welcome. That explains a lot.