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

[mickey916]

I've never done this tour, I may have to remedy that if I go back in December this year!

We've never done it either but my DH recently started a garden. He's interested in trying some of the techniques shown in Living with the Land (he rode it three times last May).

 

[lugnut33]

New commercial released for Storyliving by Disney​

I feel poor watching that video.

 

[mrsap]

Kal David, Voice of Sonny Eclipse, Passes Away at 79​

Musician Kal David, who voiced Sonny Eclipse for Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 79.

 

[OKW Lover]

Disneyland News:

Disneyland Adds New Terms to Magic Key Annual Pass Product Including Class Action Waiver, Park Reservation Caveats, and More

Class Action Waiver. Disappointing. Wonder if it would be legally enforceable.

 

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Hedge Fund Manager Urges The Walt Disney Company to Spin Off ESPN, Fold Hulu into Disney+​

A hedge fund manager with a significant stake in The Walt Disney Company has sent a letter to CEO Bob Chapek to spin off ESPN and fold Hulu into Disney+, according to CNBC‘s Yun Li.
Li reports that Daniel Loeb, who manages the group Third Point, has purchased a stake in the company worth approximately $1 billion. In the letter, Loeb argues that spinning off ESPN would create a large free cash flow for the company, while keeping Disney out of sportsbook betting. Though Chapek has expressed a desire to enter the market, the potential move has criticized by some as running opposite of the company’s family-friendly image.

 

[mrsap]

Bert & Bertie Set to Direct ‘Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’ Movie​

Bert & Bertie (“Hawkeye”) have been hired as directors for a movie inspired by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, according to Deadline.

 

[disney-inspired]

Class Action Waiver. Disappointing. Wonder if it would be legally enforceable.

Yes, they can according to the supreme court.

Company Can Block Customers' Class Action Lawsuits

 

[Brocktoon]

Bert & Bertie Set to Direct ‘Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’ Movie​

Bert & Bertie (“Hawkeye”) have been hired as directors for a movie inspired by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, according to Deadline.

Really interesting choice with Bert/Bertie, but they seem to be rising stars in Hollywood. I dig their quirky style of directing and really enjoyed Troop Zero. Of course Hawkeye ranks right up there with Die-Hard for necessary Christmas viewing!

 

[TropicalDIS]

BREAKING: Magic Kingdom Enhancing ‘Disney Enchantment’ with Archival Walt & Roy Footage to Properly Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th​

Last night’s fireworks testing at the Magic Kingdom revealed a preview of new additions to Disney Enchantment in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.

Thanks to Twitter user @wheels_518, we can share photos of archival footage of Walt and Roy Disney projected onto Cinderella Castle.

Adding from Blog Mickey:

Sources indicated that the 50th Anniversary medallion will play clips of the Florida Project film, Roy Disney’s dedication speech, and other historical footage from the early days of Walt Disney World. The new footage and fireworks will be roughly two minutes long and play at the beginning of Disney Enchantment.

Great that they are adding this in. Yes it's late, but better late than never.

Enchantment may not be as good as HEA, but that is the nature of following up something that was such a beloved show. It was almost certainly never going to top it. It's possible that they may never come up with something that good again.

 

[1lilspark]

Bert & Bertie Set to Direct ‘Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’ Movie​

Bert & Bertie (“Hawkeye”) have been hired as directors for a movie inspired by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, according to Deadline.

Hopefully it makes it further than that scrapped pilot ABC had a few years ago

 

[Aprilshack]

Just bring

Agreed. I don't think one projection will save how underwhelming the show is (and how Happily ever After was better. Even for celebration's sake, Disneyland Paris's 30th fireworks is superior to Enchantment).

Great that they are adding this in. Yes it's late, but better late than never.

Enchantment may not be as good as HEA, but that is the nature of following up something that was such a beloved show. It was almost certainly never going to top it. It's possible that they may never come up with something that good again.

Hopefully this will get a really good reaction and the next new show if there is one, or they bring bach HEA with a Walt 100th anniversary scene will have more emotional connection than Enchantment does.

 

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Good Morning Everyone!

 

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Walt Disney World Wait Times for Second Week of August 2022​

 

[rangerxenos]

Great that they are adding this in. Yes it's late, but better late than never.

Enchantment may not be as good as HEA, but that is the nature of following up something that was such a beloved show. It was almost certainly never going to top it. It's possible that they may never come up with something that good again.

I agree, I loved Wishes so much and didn't love HEA nearly as much even though it's wonderful.

Change is hard sometimes!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[mrsap]

I agree, I loved Wishes so much and didn't love HEA nearly as much even though it's wonderful.

Change is hard sometimes!

It’s funny because I was so sad when they said they were getting rid of Wishes… I really wasn’t feeling all that open to HEA. Then one night a friend was talking about how much they liked HEA and had me listen to the lyrics, they were even “singing” them to me through messaging. lol After listening to it for the first time, I loved it. I loved it even more so when I saw it in person for the first time. I always had an emotional reaction as soon as that song started… and I still do. I miss it so much.

 

[mrsap]

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Show Finally Debuts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

 

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Headless Horseman rides through Magic Kingdom for the first time since 2019​

 

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Construction Walls Up as Kona Cafe Undergoes Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort​

As scheduled, Kona Cafe is currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with construction walls already up around the restaurant.

The walls span the length of the restaurant, with dark curtains hung overhead.

While the restaurant is currently closed, the kitchen remains open, as guests can order food to go. Orders can be picked up at Kona Island Coffee Bar.

The signs for the to-go menu feature a QR code that directs guests to the My Disney Experience app, where they can use Mobile Order. Currently, a limited menu is being offered.

As of the writing of this article, the restaurant is expected to be closed at least through October 16, and should reopen sometime in the fall.

 

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Dapper Dans Now Wearing Autumn Outfits at the Magic Kingdom​