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

[Brocktoon]

Three words: record profit. Pay them Disney, come on. It isn't even an argument about the total raise, just the timeframe. Lame.

When Covid hit the corp I was working for introduced pay cuts including the essential workers still on site full week ... blaming the pandemic. Then they announced record profits a few weeks later. Not surprisingly they were pretty much guilted into retroactively rescinding the pay cuts

 

[mrsap]

Say Hello to Disney Eats: A Foodie’s Dream​

It’s a magical day to be a Disney foodie because I’ve got a big announcement for you. I am happy to share that today we are launching Disney Eats – your new go-to spot for all things Disney eats and sips!

Beginning today, you’ll find foodie content featured on our topics page right here on the Disney Parks Blog that will be your one-stop-shop for everything related to the eats and sips you love. That means Foodie Guides, Best Bites, Cooking Up the Magic – it all lives here. And not only that, but you’ll also see a new look and feel to our content as well as a brand-new logo we’re excited to premiere.

Disney Eats is our chance to bring to you the beauty and artistry that goes into making all the culinary delights across the Disney Parks and beyond. We’ll take you behind the food, show you the chefs who pour their hearts and souls into taking you on a flavorful journey with every bite, and keep you in the know on anything and everything you can snack on, from the in-park classics, like churros and Mickey pretzels, to the fine dining experiences, like Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World Resort and Napa Rose at Disneyland Resort.

 

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Disneyland Park Pass Reservations and Tickets Now Available for 100th Anniversary Celebration​

Disneyland Resort Park Pass reservations for 2023 were temporarily paused earlier this month when the resort announced their celebrations for The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary celebration. Park Pass reservations and tickets are now available for the beginning of the celebration.

 

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DVC News:

Registration Now Open for the 2022 DVC Condo Association Meeting​

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has announced that registration is now open for the 2022 DVC Condo Association Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 8th, 2022, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s meeting begins at 2:00 pm EST, with the annual Board of Directors meeting, followed shortly thereafter by the Members meeting.

DVC Members can register for the meeting online by visiting the Disney Vacation Club website. The deadline to register is Saturday, November 18th, 2022.

 

[nuts]

Mysterious Signs Installed at EPCOT Main Entrance

A set of new signs has been installed at the main entrance to EPCOT, and outside of containing the logo for the park, we’re not really sure what these signs are for. There have been updates to existing signage to utilize the new EPCOT font and color scheme, but these signs didn’t exist until recently. The signs contain the EPCOT logo, but nothing else at the moment. It’s possible that they could be used in the future as informational signs, perhaps for park hours, but at the moment the only purpose they serve is to befuddle. Here’s a look at the signs, let us know what you think they could be in the comments below or on social media!

It looks like a future wifi spot? Maybe as Disney continues to move stuff to their app, the need for better connectivity?

 

[OKW Lover]

It looks like a future wifi spot? Maybe as Disney continues to move stuff to their app, the need for better connectivity?

Actually, they look like they are just used to designate the Passholder line.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse - Official Trailer - Streaming November 18 on Disney+

 

[HokieRaven5]

Save Our Squad with David Beckham - Official Trailer - Series Premiere November 9 on Disney+

 

[nuts]

Actually, they look like they are just used to designate the Passholder line.

Well, it was more impressive with some technology rumors (maybe space alien connection?)

 

[mrsap]

Minnie Ear Headband Price Increased by $5 at Walt Disney World​

Price increases have hit Walt Disney World in more ways than one this week. As of today, October 13, the price of most Minnie ear headbands has increased by $5, from $29.99 to $34.99.

Signs next to Minnie ear headbands throughout the resort have been updated to reflect the change.

 

[soniam]

I'm glad some of these are coming back. I have a "foodie" friend who really wants to do some of the most upscale dining, and I'm game. We alsway say that one day we'll do V&A's but he was also really really interested in Takumi Tei - when is that reopening?

Now that Japan is opening up more, maybe they will be able to staff. Residents and citizens have been able to come into Japan fairly easy for a while, but I think people were afraid they would go backwards, like they had at one point, requiring stricter entrance requirements. People may feel more comfortable now that they can return easily to visit family. I didn't get to try it before it shut down, and I am very stoked to do it.

 

[mrsap]

Sorry! Wrong thread!!

 

[jpeterson]

Minnie Ear Headband Price Increased by $5 at Walt Disney World​

Price increases have hit Walt Disney World in more ways than one this week. As of today, October 13, the price of most Minnie ear headbands has increased by $5, from $29.99 to $34.99.

Signs next to Minnie ear headbands throughout the resort have been updated to reflect the change.

Every little increase just adds up doesn't it? $5 really won't break most people. But when every little thing is 10% higher that's easily $100 or more a day that you are paying extra now for a family.

 

[DianaMB333]

The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse - Official Trailer - Streaming November 18 on Disney+

I really don’t like the new cartoons .. I love the current/past Mickey Mouse face…

 

[JoJoGirl]

Minnie Ear Headband Price Increased by $5 at Walt Disney World​

Price increases have hit Walt Disney World in more ways than one this week. As of today, October 13, the price of most Minnie ear headbands has increased by $5, from $29.99 to $34.99.

Signs next to Minnie ear headbands throughout the resort have been updated to reflect the change.

It may be my imagination, but it seemed like last week I saw fewer people than usual wearing ears, Disney shirts, etc. For my own part, I was there six nights and seven days, and bought zero merch. After shelling out for Genie+, ILLs, and food, I just didn’t feel like it. Would not be surprised if many people feel the same.

 

[Smugpugmug]

It may be my imagination, but it seemed like last week I saw fewer people than usual wearing ears, Disney shirts, etc. For my own part, I was there six nights and seven days, and bought zero merch. After shelling out for Genie+, ILLs, and food, I just didn’t feel like it. Would not be surprised if many people feel the same.

I don't really buy a lot of merch either mainly due to the insane prices and how low quality + uncreative a lot of it has become. The t shirts don't last after a few washes and sizing is so inconsistent. Every store has the same 20 or so items. I miss when each store had unique items. I'll maybe buy a mug and that's about it. Nowadays I import merch from the non US Disney parks or use Etsy for ears.

 

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New Annual Passholder Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to Walt Disney World​

A new Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket exclusive to Annual Passholders will be available at Walt Disney World soon.

Mickey is peeking out of a pile of popcorn in a preview video on the Disney World Passholders Facebook page. The bucket will be available starting October 25.

 

[snikki]

I don't really buy a lot of merch either mainly due to the insane prices and how low quality + uncreative a lot of it has become. The t shirts don't last after a few washes and sizing is so inconsistent. Every store has the same 20 or so items. I miss when each store had unique items. I'll maybe buy a mug and that's about it. Nowadays I import merch from the non US Disney parks or use Etsy for ears.

Yup. We buy everything before we arrive. 99% of it from Etsy. We MAY buy one pair of ears but that's about it for clothes/ears. I find the stuff much cuter and better quality on Etsy.

I will buy a Christmas ornament, a magnet or two, some trinket for my desk and some treats to take home but no clothing.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Yup. We buy everything before we arrive. 99% of it from Etsy. We MAY buy one pair of ears but that's about it for clothes/ears. I find the stuff much cuter and better quality.

I will buy a Christmas ornament, a magnet or two, some trinket for my desk and some treats to take home but no clothing.

Same here. I already have shirts purchased for my December trip. I also bought many ears that are from TDL that I get asked all the time in the parks where I bought them. I understand the supply issues in terms of stocking merchandise but that doesn't excuse how uninspired some of the designs are.

 

[Aela]

Same here. I already have shirts purchased for my December trip. I also bought many ears that are from TDL that I get asked all the time in the parks where I bought them. I understand the supply issues in terms of stocking merchandise but that doesn't excuse how uninspired some of the designs are.

I bought a number of 50th anniversary shirts online last year, and they were all returned due to quality issues.