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

[Brocktoon]

Testing!! Issue may be fixed with posts disappearing.

Yup! ... looks like the gremlin may have been found. I think the old posts are popping back up as well!

 

[mrsap]

Yup! ... looks like the gremlin may have been found. I think the old posts are popping back up as well!

…So you’re saying there’s around 100 posts of just the word “TEST” from the past few days now popping up!?!

 

[mrsap]

Refurbishment Projects Beginning at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Contemporary Resort Next Week​

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Contemporary Resort will both start refurbishment projects next week.

Disney will be refurbishing some guest room balconies at Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge beginning September 26. Guests will see and hear refurbishment work in and around Copper Creek Villas during daytime hours. Refurbishment work is expected to be completed in early November.

From Tuesday, September 27 to Thursday, September 29, refurbishment will take place in the common areas of the 12th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Guests will see and hear refurbishment work throughout the resort’s main tower atrium during daytime hours, typically between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Some elevators will be out of service while this work is completed, but all walkways will remain open.

 

[mrsap]

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Completely Sold Out Sept. 23-25, No Late Check-outs Allowed​

Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort should be aware that the hotel is currently sold out through Sunday, September 25; as a result, the resort will not be able to accept any late check-outs, extensions, or modifications on those dates. Guests with additional questions are invited to visit the front desk.

 

[TropicalDIS]

Foodie Guide to Tasty EPCOT 40th Anniversary Festivities​

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Disappointed that these treats only seem available for the first weekend in October? Thought they would celebrate for the month at least!

 

[mrsap]

Reservation Calendar & Wait Time Data Suggests Lull in Crowds Could Soon Be Over at Disney World

Wait time data from thrill-data.com shows that wait times are already up significantly this week over recent weeks. We would expect wait times generally to continue to climb through the end of the year, although the Disney Park Pass system is designed to spread demand as Disney sees fit.

 

[jpeterson]

Reservation Calendar & Wait Time Data Suggests Lull in Crowds Could Soon Be Over at Disney World

Wait time data from thrill-data.com shows that wait times are already up significantly this week over recent weeks. We would expect wait times generally to continue to climb through the end of the year, although the Disney Park Pass system is designed to spread demand as Disney sees fit.

Of course it is! I'm arriving in 40 days, apparently I'm bringing the crowds with me!

 

[Pete M]

UPDATE: Tropical Depression Nine Now Forecast to Hit Florida as Major Category 3 Hurricane

ever since moving to GA I have always wanted to skip on down to Disney for a hurricane... guess my dream is coming true. it was supposed to be a short, spontaneous thing though, not a trip plannned a year in advance. dang. well, maybe the crowds will be lighter.

 

[mrsap]

Disney World Web Pages Added for TRON Lightcycle Run, Journey of Water, and Dreamers Point Attractions

 

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Legendary Walt Disney World musician and EPCOT pianist Carol Stein to retire​

Carol Stein, the EPCOT Pianist, has announced that she will retire from her full-time position as a musician at Walt Disney World on Saturday, November 5 2022.

 

[Dznefreek]

I guess that is the "Stein Way."

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:​

Disney Confirms Merriest Nites Not Returning to Disneyland Resort in 2022​

Disney has confirmed that Merriest Nites will not return to Disneyland Resort this year.

Disney Merriest Nites was a limited-run hard-ticket after hours event during last year’s winter holidays. Since Disney had not made any announcements regarding its possible return, it was assumed that Merriest Nites would not be back. Disney has now confirmed this rumor.

 

[mrsap]

Refurbishment Notice Added To BoardWalk Website​

Back in March 2022, Disney revealed plans to renovate guest rooms and public spaces at Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas. The announcement did not reveal any specific timeframe. However a new notice published on Disney websites suggests work may begin sooner rather than later. The text reads:

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is being refurbished, with new offerings, plus updates coming to our Guest rooms, lobby and more. Please note that while most hotel amenities will remain available, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Additionally, please allow for additional travel time.

The notice is not linked to any specific travel dates, nor does it specify exactly when work is slated to occur.

 

[OKW Lover]

Legendary Walt Disney World musician and EPCOT pianist Carol Stein to retire​

Carol Stein, the EPCOT Pianist, has announced that she will retire from her full-time position as a musician at Walt Disney World on Saturday, November 5 2022.

We will miss Carol. She was always so cheerful. I remember her from the days at the Comedy Warehouse.

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:​

BREAKING NEWS: Holiday Fun Returns To Disneyland Resort on November 11th​

We’ve got some exciting news! Disneyland has officially unveiled their holiday plans for 2022 and the festivities will kick off on November 11, 2022 and will run until January 8, 2023.

 

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Portion of Walt Disney World Now Covered by Florida State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Depression Nine

 

[princesscinderella]

I have lived in Florida all my life and looking at the current models vs the forecasted “cone of concern” both pictured overlapping below right now they are picking the worst case scenario so people get prepared but it’s still a big leap to say that it’s curving back that much to Florida or that it’s even going to get that strong. It’s a case of prepare for the worst and be thankful that it didn’t happen. Usually the cone of concern is based on the middle path of all the models and clearly it’s skewed towards Florida when other models have it going way further into the gulf.

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All! Happy Saturday!

 

[mrsap]

Walt Disney World Reveals Timeline of EPCOT History Ahead of 40th Anniversary

With anticipation building for EPCOT’s 40th anniversary, Walt Disney World has released an official timeline chronicling the park’s history.

 

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Disney Cruise Line Removes Pirate Night From Marvel Day at Sea Sailings

Pirate Nights will not be happening on Disney’s 5-Night Marvel Day at Sea Itineraries in early 2023.
This includes 5-Night Western Caribbean sailings on the Disney Dream with Marvel Day at Sea with the following departure dates from Miami:

• January 7
• January 16
• January 21
• January 30
• February 4
• February 13
• February 18
• February 27
• March 4

It’s important to note that 5-Night sailings WITHOUT a Marvel Day at Sea are still scheduled for a regular Pirate Night.