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

[RivShore]

Wonder if this was put in place while Cheapek was still there? I think they will find that people will just not turn up or not even bother next year if it’s not reversed.

How does no one in that decision making tree stop and say "is the savings really worth the bad publicity we know we will get"????

 

[HokieRaven5]

Foundation work begins at the site of the new Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

 

[NJlauren]

New Walt Disney World Resort hotel discount for Annual Passholders during early 2023

The discounted rate gives up to a 25% discount on rooms, and is available for most Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Wow this includes all of spring break, that’s a bit shocking

 

[HokieRaven5]

Annual Passholders can Save 15% on Tours at EPCOT

 

[Brian Noble]

Wow this includes all of spring break

The Disney Visa discount was for the same dates IIRC. I used it to book a spec reservation for the Springtime Surprise weekend.

 

[HokieRaven5]

NEW Genie+ Changes Now LIVE on Disneyland App

You’ll need to update to the newest version of the Disneyland app (Version 7.19) and you should see the new option to modify. We updated our app, and it now shows the option to tap the three dot menu icon and modify your plans or swap out a recommendation.

 

[HokieRaven5]

James Cameron Has Pitched New Films for ‘AVATAR Flight of Passage’ Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, CEO Bob Iger Open to Update

James Cameron suggested in an interview with Variety that Avatar Flight of Passage in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom could be updated to incorporate elements of “Avatar: The Way of Water” and future “Avatar” sequels.

Cameron told Variety, “When Bob Iger came back a couple weeks ago, I did send him an email and say, ‘You know, we can do “Avatar 2” and 3 motifs and put them into the physical hardware of ‘Avatar Flight of Passage.’ He liked that idea. So nothing has been decided. But, you know, we would like to carry that along and update it from time to time with things that flow back out of the new movies. Because I think there’s a good synergy between the physical base where you can go and just kind of meditate and be on Pandora and how the movies progress the story and bring in new imagery.”

 

[BrianL]

James Cameron Has Pitched New Films for ‘AVATAR Flight of Passage’ Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, CEO Bob Iger Open to Update

James Cameron suggested in an interview with Variety that Avatar Flight of Passage in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom could be updated to incorporate elements of “Avatar: The Way of Water” and future “Avatar” sequels.

Cameron told Variety, “When Bob Iger came back a couple weeks ago, I did send him an email and say, ‘You know, we can do “Avatar 2” and 3 motifs and put them into the physical hardware of ‘Avatar Flight of Passage.’ He liked that idea. So nothing has been decided. But, you know, we would like to carry that along and update it from time to time with things that flow back out of the new movies. Because I think there’s a good synergy between the physical base where you can go and just kind of meditate and be on Pandora and how the movies progress the story and bring in new imagery.”

Ohh, that'd be awesome! Refresh it or have some differing adventures, like Star Tours. I hope they do it.

 

[OKW Lover]

Amused that Avatar attraction needs a refresh already.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Ohh, that'd be awesome! Refresh it or have some differing adventures, like Star Tours. I hope they do it.

Waiting for MFSR to have that update…

 

[BrianL]

Waiting for MFSR to have that update…

Or, hey, even Soarin' - why not have different scenarios, or even stitch them together randomly? Up into the clouds then back down - where will we be? The pepole could stop complaining about the new scenes vs. the old ones - just use them all!

 

[Gabby01]

4 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays at Walt Disney World with MagicBand+

1. Exchange holiday greetings with your favorite Disney characters during the Disney Fab 50 Quest​

2. Sparkle with the show during “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and Nighttime Spectaculars​

3. Customize your MagicBand+ with a holiday light-up theme​

One of the best ways to make MagicBand+ your own is by customizing your band with unique light-up themes found in the My Disney Experience app. If you head to the MagicBand+ section of the app, you can select your own light up theme for your band. During the holiday season, a festive light up theme will be available. If you like twinkly lights during the holidays as much as I do, you will love using this effect to bring a merry effect to your wrist! Simply double-tap the top of your band to activate the effect and show off your holiday spirit

4. Conveniently link your holiday Disney PhotoPass memories​

Oooh, my MagicBand+ just arrived today and I did not know about the double-tap feature! Cool!

 

[Naomeri]

Ohh, that'd be awesome! Refresh it or have some differing adventures, like Star Tours. I hope they do it.

I’ve been pitching that since they released the first trailer for Way of Water.

I love the randomness of Star Tours, and I’m always excited when I get a new-to-me tour

 

[HokieRaven5]

DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Game Added to Play Disney Parks App, Coming Soon to EPCOT

The DuckTales World Showcase game that was previously announced to replace the “Phineas and Ferb” Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure is officially coming soon. The game has been added to the Play Disney Parks app in the latest update.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Complimentary Reusable Holiday Bag Now Available to Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders

Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders can now visit the Silly Symphony Swings in Disney California Adventure to pick up their own complimentary reusable holiday bag.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Gaming: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor - Official Reveal Trailer - Releasing March 17, 2023 on PC, PS5, XBOX Series X|S

 

[LSUmiss]

Wow this includes all of spring break, that’s a bit shocking

Wow this includes all of spring break, that’s a bit shocking

Wasn’t this already out? I had priced rooms a few weeks ago with this discount. Am I missing something?

 

[NJlauren]

Wasn’t this already out? I had priced rooms a few weeks ago with this discount. Am I missing something?

Maybe…. I don’t have a spring trip so I wasn’t following March and April, I do know Feb was already out.

 

[Naomeri]

Wasn’t this already out? I had priced rooms a few weeks ago with this discount. Am I missing something?

I was confused too, because I definitely booked an AP discount room for April awhile ago

 

[LSUmiss]

I was confused too, because I definitely booked an AP discount room for April awhile ago

Maybe that’s their new strategy