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

[Leight19]

According to the website:

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For bit more info I checked app and current has breakdast as $53 adult/$34 child and lunch/dinner $63 adult/ $41 child. I don’t recall akershus being this highly priced compared to other character meals so these prices seem crazy to me.

 

[Genie+]

When will Askerhus open ADRs? Our last day is Nov 4, the day it opens.

 

[mrsap]

When will Askerhus open ADRs? Our last day is Nov 4, the day it opens.

Reservations will be opening up for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall starting Oct. 24.

 

[CarlyMur09]

For bit more info I checked app and current has breakdast as $53 adult/$34 child and lunch/dinner $63 adult/ $41 child. I don’t recall akershus being this highly priced compared to other character meals so these prices seem crazy to me.

I don’t remember how much it was back then either, but I know it was one of the more expensive breakfasts, because I believe our second trip, we had the DDP, and this was one of our breakfasts, because even though it was one of the more expensive breakfasts, it was still 1 credit.

 

[jpeterson]

I don’t remember how much it was back then either, but I know it was one of the more expensive breakfasts, because I believe our second trip, we had the DDP, and this was one of our breakfasts, because even though it was one of the more expensive breakfasts, it was still 1 credit.

I remember it being one of the recommended "bargains" on the dining plan. Since you got many of the same princesses as CRT but at only 1 credit.

 

[Haley R]

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Does this link work for anyone? When I click on it it shows me the types of passes but won’t actually let me look at hotels

 

[mrsap]

Does this link work for anyone? When I click on it it shows me the types of passes but won’t actually let me look at hotels

Are you an AP holder? It prompts you to enter your login prior to showing you the discount/availability. Should open if so.

 

[mrsap]

RUMOR: Disney Executives “Officially” Cancel EPCOT’s Play Pavilion, Will Abandon Project Unfinished​

According to sources inside the company, that silence would remain through the D23 Expo 2022, and it did, with no mention of the existence of the project from executives or Imagineers. Strangely enough, just weeks later, the pavilion was mentioned on the EPCOT 40 map given to guests, and its pavilion logo even featured on EPCOT 40 merchandise which is still being released as we speak. Despite all of this, sources in the company now indicate that executives have “officially” canceled the project during a retreat to Walt Disney World.

Reportedly, it was chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro who pulled the trigger and killed the project. Those familiar with the pavilion said that a lot of the interior had already been installed and completed.

 

[BillFromCT]

Does this link work for anyone? When I click on it it shows me the types of passes but won’t actually let me look at hotels

Does the same thing for me. Goes to the Annual Pass Options page.

 

[Genie+]

RUMOR: Disney Executives “Officially” Cancel EPCOT’s Play Pavilion, Will Abandon Project Unfinished​

According to sources inside the company, that silence would remain through the D23 Expo 2022, and it did, with no mention of the existence of the project from executives or Imagineers. Strangely enough, just weeks later, the pavilion was mentioned on the EPCOT 40 map given to guests, and its pavilion logo even featured on EPCOT 40 merchandise which is still being released as we speak. Despite all of this, sources in the company now indicate that executives have “officially” canceled the project during a retreat to Walt Disney World.

Reportedly, it was chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro who pulled the trigger and killed the project. Those familiar with the pavilion said that a lot of the interior had already been installed and completed.

 

[Cynner]

And Tekumi Tei - the only place in Epcot that I had never eaten at, and and was next on my list before the Big-C happened.

I’m watching for Tekumi Tei all the time. I did eat there - and cannot wait to eat there again! So fabulous!

 

[mrsap]

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[BillFromCT]

Does this link work for anyone? When I click on it it shows me the types of passes but won’t actually let me look at hotels

I found if you log out, click on the link, and then log in, it works correctly.

 

[jpeterson]

Does this link work for anyone? When I click on it it shows me the types of passes but won’t actually let me look at hotels

I ended up going to FireFox and it worked.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

AND WE ALL PAY THE PRICE FOR THE MONEY WASTED ON A PROJECT THAT GOES UNFINSIHED! Ugh!! Where is the vision and future that they used to be so excited about?! Epic Universe is going to do some damage to Disney parks.

 

[igrsod]

AND WE ALL PAY THE PRICE FOR THE MONEY WASTED ON A PROJECT THAT GOES UNFINSIHED! Ugh!! Where is the vision and future that they used to be so excited about?! Epic Universe is going to do some damage to Disney parks.

And I hope it does. Competition is good for the customer. If Disney feels the pinch from Universal, they will make changes. Right now, they obviously feel like they can do these things, cut perks, raise prices, abandon projects, put out sub par new shows and such... and the people are still coming. What incentive do they have to spend the money on perks, new rides, great shows, good prices?

 

[Haley R]

I ended up going to FireFox and it worked.

I finally got it to work

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

And I hope it does. Competition is good for the customer. If Disney feels the pinch from Universal, they will make changes. Right now, they obviously feel like they can do these things, cut perks, raise prices, abandon projects, put out sub par new shows and such... and the people are still coming. What incentive do they have to spend the money on perks, new rides, great shows, good prices?

Very true. They've been the "top dog" for a while now thanks to Star Wars and the 50th and what not but there is more things that have closed than those that've been opened or even announced. Pressure will be good.

 

[Eeyore daily]

And I hope it does. Competition is good for the customer. If Disney feels the pinch from Universal, they will make changes. Right now, they obviously feel like they can do these things, cut perks, raise prices, abandon projects, put out sub par new shows and such... and the people are still coming. What incentive do they have to spend the money on perks, new rides, great shows, good prices?

There's the issue that some people will always prefer one park over the other and Epic Universe isn't going to change that. Also I know I call it an issue but we're totally guilty of being that family that will pay for one park over the other.

 

[CarolynFH]

RUMOR: Disney Executives “Officially” Cancel EPCOT’s Play Pavilion, Will Abandon Project Unfinished​

According to sources inside the company, that silence would remain through the D23 Expo 2022, and it did, with no mention of the existence of the project from executives or Imagineers. Strangely enough, just weeks later, the pavilion was mentioned on the EPCOT 40 map given to guests, and its pavilion logo even featured on EPCOT 40 merchandise which is still being released as we speak. Despite all of this, sources in the company now indicate that executives have “officially” canceled the project during a retreat to Walt Disney World.

Reportedly, it was chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro who pulled the trigger and killed the project. Those familiar with the pavilion said that a lot of the interior had already been installed and completed.

This makes me sad. I thought of it as something that little ones could do while others rode GotG, Mission Space, etc.