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

[MaC410]

Yeah, there's plenty to criticize Disney about...This isn't one of them. I get that Fantasmic was sorely missed but it's pretty absurd for people to start waiting 12 hours in advance. All that does is cause a huge headache in the park. People start seeing a big line forming and it just causes more people to start lining up. Then you have a mob of people blocking walkways and entrances to stores and such.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Cruise Line Assembles Record Group of Super Heroes, Villains for 2023 Marvel Day at Sea Sailings

For the first time ever, more than 30 Marvel Super Heroes and Villains will be featured in new heroic encounters and live entertainment throughout the event:

• Guests can interact with some of the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and the menacing foes who oppose them, including the debut of Captain America Sam Wilson, Mighty Thor, Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Kate Bishop and more. Returning fan-favorites include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Thor, Lokiand Black Widow.
• A brand-new take on “Heroes Unite” — the signature nighttime spectacular featuring special effects, stunts and pyrotechnics — will assemble an unprecedented line-up of Marvel characters for a time-warping, multiverse-spanning adventure. The action will culminate in an epic battle with never-before-seen villains on a Disney Cruise Line ship.
• New in the Walt Disney Theatre, “Strange Academy: A Spellbinding Spectacular” will keep you and your family on the edge of your seats with demonstrations of the power of the mystic arts. The show will feature Doctor Strange, the powerful witch Agatha Harkness and the first-ever appearance of Sorcerer Supreme Wong.
• Young recruits will sharpen their super hero skills during an all-new, interactive training experience with Captain America Steve Rogers, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Kate Bishop held on the upper decks and in the kids’ club.

Returning to Marvel Day at Sea, families are invited to suit up as their favorite Marvel Super Hero or Villain for an exciting costume bash; join favorite Disney friends for a high-energy party on the upper decks during Mickey and Minnie’s Super Hero Celebration; dance the night away with Star-Lord and Gamora at the adult-exclusive Ravagers Dance Party; and more.

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘ Fantasmic!’ Added to Park Maps & In-Park Signage (Including New Show Poster) Ahead of Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again’: First Look & Release Date Revealed



After being in development for quite some time, Disney+ has finally revealed a release date for its upcoming Night at the Museum animated sequel, Kahmunrah Rises Again.

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again will be making it’s way onto Disney+ just in time for the festive season on December 9. A first look image at the film was also released.



In “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,” Nick Daley (Joshua Bassett) is following in his father’s footsteps as night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History, so he knows what happens when the sun goes down. But when the maniacal ruler Kahmunrah escapes, it is up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays - Official Trailer - Coming to Disney+ December 2

 

[HokieRaven5]

Exclusive ‘Strange World’ Sneak Peek Coming to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line

Calling all adventure-seekers! Guests visiting select Disney Parks can soon get an early look at scenes from the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios’: “Strange World.” A special sneak peek of the film will be playing beginning tomorrow, Nov. 4, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Sneak peeks of the film will also be coming soon to Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World” introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Best in Snow - Official Trailer - Coming to Disney+ November 18

 

[HokieRaven5]

Hip Hop Nutcracker - Official Trailer - Coming to Disney+ November 25

 

[BrianL]

Exclusive ‘Strange World’ Sneak Peek Coming to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line

Calling all adventure-seekers! Guests visiting select Disney Parks can soon get an early look at scenes from the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios’: “Strange World.” A special sneak peek of the film will be playing beginning tomorrow, Nov. 4, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Sneak peeks of the film will also be coming soon to Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World” introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures.

I've really been looking forward to this movie!

 

[CarolynFH]

Disney World Now Allows Same-Day Cancelation of Dining Reservations in My Disney Experience App

Following a systems update last night, guests can now make same-day cancelations of dining reservations as long as they cancel more than 2 hours prior to their reservation time. Scott Gustin was the first to report this change.

Previously, guests who wanted to make a same-day cancelation of a dining reservation were required to contact Disney World to make the cancelation and avoid a no-show fee. Now, guests who cancel more than 2 hours before the dining reservation can do so within the My Disney Experience app without the need to contact Disney. Canceling in the My Disney Experience app also avoids the no-show fee which is typically $10 per person.

This will be lovely for the majority of guests, who book only the ADRs they plan to keep, because yes, life happens, kids get sick, problems arise. But it will also add to the difficulty of booking ADRs at the most popular restaurants and most sought-after times, as the hoarders who book multiple ADRs can now wait until 2 1/2 hours before to cancel the ones they don't want (or couldn't sell on FB).

 

[Smugpugmug]

This will be lovely for the majority of guests, who book only the ADRs they plan to keep, because yes, life happens, kids get sick, problems arise. But it will also add to the difficulty of booking ADRs at the most popular restaurants and most sought-after times, as the hoarders who book multiple ADRs can now wait until 2 1/2 hours before to cancel the ones they don't want (or couldn't sell on FB).

I wish Disney would change the ADR system so that you are no longer allowed to stack multiple reservations and/or have multiple reservations for the same restaurant.

 

[CarolynFH]

I wish Disney would change the ADR system so that you are no longer allowed to stack multiple reservations and/or have multiple reservations for the same restaurant.

I pointed out to DH that you don't have to list all guests' names on any ADR, just the name of the person managing the ADR. He has an MDE account, our DD has an MDE account, and I have an MDE account. So I could book 3 ADRs for the same time and simply list one in his name, one in DD's name and one in my name, and we could wait until that morning to decide which one to keep. We won't do that, but others will.

 

[bbeagle]

This will be lovely for the majority of guests, who book only the ADRs they plan to keep, because yes, life happens, kids get sick, problems arise. But it will also add to the difficulty of booking ADRs at the most popular restaurants and most sought-after times, as the hoarders who book multiple ADRs can now wait until 2 1/2 hours before to cancel the ones they don't want (or couldn't sell on FB).

... or it can increase the availability for the last minute.

It's 3:00, and I'm at the Magic Kingdom. I've got a reservation for 'Be Our Guest' at 6:00. My 10 year old daughter is clutching her 'Beast' doll close. She's been holding her autograph book and pen. She's dressed like Belle. She's been dreaming of going to see the castle for dinner since we got the reservation 2 months earlier.

However, my Genie+ reservation for the 'Carousel of Progress' finally came through for 6:00!!! Previously, I would have to show up at the 'Be Our Guest' dinner - as I wouldn't want to be out $40 for my family of four. Now, I can cancel at the last minute and SAVE that $40, and go to the 'Carousel of Progress'.

 

[CarolynFH]

... or it can increase the availability for the last minute.

It's 3:00, and I'm at the Magic Kingdom. I've got a reservation for 'Be Our Guest' at 6:00. My 10 year old daughter is clutching her 'Beast' doll close. She's been holding her autograph book and pen. She's dressed like Belle. She's been dreaming of going to see the castle for dinner since we got the reservation 2 months earlier.

However, my Genie+ reservation for the 'Carousel of Progress' finally came through for 6:00!!! Previously, I would have to show up at the 'Be Our Guest' dinner - as I wouldn't want to be out $40 for my family of four. Now, I can cancel at the last minute and SAVE that $40, and go to the 'Carousel of Progress'.

Oh yes, I agree it will be wonderful for the majority of guests who use it. However, an unintended consequence could be that you’d have a harder time getting that BoG ADR in the first place.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Holiday Decoration Installation Begins in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[Gabby01]

Disney World Now Allows Same-Day Cancelation of Dining Reservations in My Disney Experience App

Following a systems update last night, guests can now make same-day cancelations of dining reservations as long as they cancel more than 2 hours prior to their reservation time. Scott Gustin was the first to report this change.

Previously, guests who wanted to make a same-day cancelation of a dining reservation were required to contact Disney World to make the cancelation and avoid a no-show fee. Now, guests who cancel more than 2 hours before the dining reservation can do so within the My Disney Experience app without the need to contact Disney. Canceling in the My Disney Experience app also avoids the no-show fee which is typically $10 per person.

I wonder if this is a response to people not making ADRs because they’re putting that money towards Genie+/$ILL and/or don’t want to risk a schedule conflict with Genie+/$ILL . . . interesting!

I rarely make ADRs and never use Genie+/$ILL so it doesn’t matter to me, but I hope this helps other people with their planning!

 

[LSUmiss]

I wonder if this is a response to people not making ADRs because they’re putting that money towards Genie+/$ILL and/or don’t want to risk a schedule conflict with Genie+/$ILL . . . interesting!

I rarely make ADRs and never use Genie+/$ILL so it doesn’t matter to me, but I hope this helps other people with their planning!

I wonder if it’s just logistics in staffing. I have had 2 hour waits to try & call & cancel same day.

 

[J-Dog]

'Enchantment at the Top Dessert Party' coming to Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

A new $89 dessert party exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members starts November 18 2022, at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

The offering is available on Friday nights beginning November 18, 2022, with reservations accepted up to 60 days in advance. Check-in starts 1 hour 30 minutes prior to the published fireworks time for Magic Kingdom park.

Enchantment at the Top Dessert Party is $89.00 per adult, plus tax and $49.00 per child, plus tax.

Eligible Members with access to Membership Extras can book this special experience when using their Membership to stay at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort. Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to book. Reservations are available most Friday nights up to 60 days in advance.

While this actually sounds kind of cool, I'm really getting fed-up with this new DVC idea that the blue card "Membership Extras" don't actually get any new perks - they just give blue card holders the privilege of being eligible to pay Disney more money.

 

[TikiRob]

I wish Disney would change the ADR system so that you are no longer allowed to stack multiple reservations and/or have multiple reservations for the same restaurant.

While I love the flexibility in planning, There is no reason to allow a reservation every hour... make them spaced by two and it would greatly help availability from hoarders.

 

[OKW Lover]

my Genie+ reservation for the 'Carousel of Progress' finally came through for 6:00!!! Previously, I would have to show up at the 'Be Our Guest' dinner - as I wouldn't want to be out $40 for my family of four. Now, I can cancel at the last minute and SAVE that $40, and go to the 'Carousel of Progress'.

Or, you could just go to BoG dinner and then walk over to CoP and do the standby line which is likely to be empty.