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

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[LSUmiss]

Love the Coco one, but don't like white bands. They get dirty.


I have been hearing a lot of Spanish or Portuguese at WDW and UO lately. Maybe South/Latin Americans. Some of South America isn't doing great; I don't know about Mexico. However, for some international travelers, they just have money not matter what's going on in their countries due to familial wealth.



As for the D+ shenanigans, I bet we all see different things. I bet some will get ads in December and some won't I just hope there is a way to fix it, if it gets messed up.

I have been hearing that & English/Irish accents.

 

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Walt Disney World Sued Over Disney Park Pass Reservation System

According to a report from Florida Politics, Walt Disney World is being sued by two Annual Passholders over Disney World’s Disney Park Pass reservation system. The claim is similar in nature to what the Disneyland Resort is being sued over, namely that the reservation system is unfair to Annual Passholders who purchased a pass with no blockout dates. The Disney Park Pass reservation system will prevent Passholders, or any guest, from entering any of the Walt Disney World theme parks without a free reservation. The problem arises when Passholders purchase a pass with no blockout dates and then find themselves unable to enter a park because it is full and reservations are no longer available.

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Disney World Responds to Disney Park Pass Lawsuit​

Disney World has issued a public statement over the lawsuit filed by Annual Passholders that claimed that the Disney Park Pass was unfair to Annual Passholders who purchased passes with “no blockout dates”. Here’s the statement via Gabrielle Russon:

“Annual Passholders continue to be some of our biggest fans and most loyal guests. We’ve been upfront with Passholders about the updates we’ve made, and we offered them the flexibility to opt in or opt out of the program early in the pandemic, including refunds if they desired. This lawsuit mischaracterizes the program and its history, and we will respond further in court.”

 

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Disneyland News:​

Batuu Bounty Hunters MagicBand+ Game Launches in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland​

The new Batuu Bounty Hunters game launched with MagicBand+ at Disneyland Resort today. Guests can play Batuu Bounty Hunters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park.
Before playing, you may need to charge and update your MagicBand+. You’ll also need the Play Disney Parks app.

 

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Fantasmic! Cast Member previews to take place November 1 and November 2 at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Cast Member previews for the return of Fanastmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios will take place ahead of the public debut on November 3.

Previews for eligible Cast Members will begin at 9:30pm on November 1 and November 2 2022. Sign-ups start this Friday, Oct. 21.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Cast Members and their Guests​

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9:30pm for Cast Member plus up to three guests
This preview is exclusive to eligible Cast Members statused to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Cast Members and their Guests​

Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9:30pm for Cast Member plus up to three guests
This Magic Backstage sweepstakes preview is open to all eligible Walt Disney World Cast Members.

 

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Construction Update: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort​

 

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Construction Update: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort​

I see where they moved a pile of dirt from last week. This is like watching the Tron canopy all over again.

 

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Disneyland News:

Bret Iwan Creates Artwork to Be Gifted to Guests Staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa​

Guests staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will receive special art created by none other than Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse!

Iwan revealed the art on Instagram on Tuesday. It depicts Mickey sitting in a wooden chair, enjoying the Grand Californian’s signature hearth, next to a roaring fire. Pluto, on the other hand, sees the cozy setting as the perfect place to take a nap. Above the hearth is the Grand Californian logo, along with “Welcome Home” written on a banner. Though “Welcome Home” is a phrase typically associated with Disney Vacation Club, he notes in the post that the artwork will be given to all guests of the hotel.

 

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Good Morning All!

 

[Wood Nymph]

So not sure where to ask this question...i had booked a 7 nite stay at Pop then today I was able to use the AP room discount to change my reservation to a split stay 4 nights under the original confirmation number at Pop and 4 nites with a separate reservation at CSR. I have made park reservations for the original 7 day Pop reservation so do I need to cancel and rebook the Parks for those days or will the park reservations remain?

I have cancelled room reservations and rebooked in a different resort while holding park reservations and the park reservations remained. I did not have to rebook them. We are annual passholders with resort reservations.

 

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Walt Disney World Railroad Track Staged to Complete Final Stretch of Installation Through TRON Construction Site​

As TRON inches towards a Spring 2023 opening, crews are working to complete the railroad track refurbishment project – with the last known section of the replacement being the track that runs through the TRON Lightcycle Run site. We already took a look at the track installation on the south (Tomorrowland) side of the construction site, but now crews have staged more track on the north (Storybook Circus/Fantasyland) side of the site as well. Here’s a look!



Existing track is already installed below the staged track and ties that are stacked on top. When we visited Magic Kingdom to take these photos, crews were preparing the ground leading into the tunnel that runs under TRON Lightcycle Run.

 

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Walt Disney World Railroad Water Tower Refurbishment Completed at Magic Kingdom​

Back in early August, Disney World began a refurbishment of the Walt Disney World Railroad water tower at the Storybook Circus/Fantasyland station. As more progress is made to install railroad tracks under the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction, the refurbishment of the water tower was also completed. Here’s a look!

 

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Disney Resort Guests to Have Access to Additional Dining Reservations

Starting this past Tuesday, October 18, select table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels will set aside a limited number of reservations exclusively for Disney Resort hotel Guests to book for dates during their stay.

Guests with a valid Disney Resort hotel reservation may get access to these dining reservations when they are available. To gain access to these dining reservations, Disney Resort hotel Guests must link their hotel reservation and book on DisneyWorld.com or via the My Disney Experience app.




The number of these Disney Resort hotel Guest reservations is limited and varies daily. Disney Resort hotel Guest reservations are subject to change and may be unavailable on certain dates, including peak periods or during special dining events.

 

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Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station at EPCOT​

Cool Wash at EPCOT has been renamed “Refreshment Station,” according to a new sign at the spot in World Discovery.

The new Refreshment Station sign matches the style of other new EPCOT signs, with red in the background, and “Refreshment Station” in rounded letters. Two circles at the bottom show a bottle and a soda cup.

The interior was also gutted last month, and we can see caution tape and construction lights inside over the dirt ground.

 

[BrianL]

Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station at EPCOT​

Cool Wash at EPCOT has been renamed “Refreshment Station,” according to a new sign at the spot in World Discovery.

The new Refreshment Station sign matches the style of other new EPCOT signs, with red in the background, and “Refreshment Station” in rounded letters. Two circles at the bottom show a bottle and a soda cup.

The interior was also gutted last month, and we can see caution tape and construction lights inside over the dirt ground.

I never did love the "Cool Wash" theme. It seemed a little strange. Although they maybe could've done better than "Refershment Station" too.

 

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Disney Resort Guests to Have Access to Additional Dining Reservations

Starting this past Tuesday, October 18, select table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels will set aside a limited number of reservations exclusively for Disney Resort hotel Guests to book for dates during their stay.

Guests with a valid Disney Resort hotel reservation may get access to these dining reservations when they are available. To gain access to these dining reservations, Disney Resort hotel Guests must link their hotel reservation and book on DisneyWorld.com or via the My Disney Experience app.




The number of these Disney Resort hotel Guest reservations is limited and varies daily. Disney Resort hotel Guest reservations are subject to change and may be unavailable on certain dates, including peak periods or during special dining events.

I’m happy about this. I have always felt that guests staying at those resorts should get some special accommodations for those restaurants.

 

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Meet Ashley Eckstein in Disneyland November 5th

Ashley Eckstein will be in Disneyland and Downtown Disney on November 5th to celebrate the release of her new book, Star Wars Everyday. The book is filled with recipes, activities and crafts from the galaxy far, far away.

Guests who purchase a copy of the book may have the chance to meet Ashley! You can buy the book and meet her at Disneyana in Disneyland from 10AM to 12PM, or at the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney from 1-3PM. Books are pre-signed, and no other items can be signed at this event.

 

[mickey916]

I never did love the "Cool Wash" theme. It seemed a little strange. Although they maybe could've done better than "Refershment Station" too.

Hours of imagineering meetings and they finally settled on "Refreshment Station"....

 

[sdk1231]

Dang, you just talked me into the dessert party on 11/27!

Nice! Another Dessert Party Pro tip - if you want, you can morph it into a dinner by getting something from a Quick Serve place and bringing it in with you. If we haven't eaten dinner yet, we sometimes get hot dogs from Casey's and bring them to the dessert party. Lots of people do that.

 

[BrianL]

Hours of imagineering meetings and they finally settled on "Refreshment Station"....

Well, those same people came up with an elaborate car wash themed beverage kiosk. I guess I just don't think of the car wash as that fun. I know it kind of matched Test Track, but still.