Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644410195831922698

 

[wabbott]

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mickey-mouse-brings-grieving-family-175548663.html

Mickey Mouse brings grieving family to tears during emotional Disney World meet-and-greet​

Cassie Morris

Mickey Mouse went above and beyond in an emotional meet-and-greet with a grieving family, and the footage is bringing millions to tears.

Jules — or Aunt JuJu, as she was known to her little niece, Rayne — captured the touching interaction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, located in the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Fla.

“We took Rayne to meet Mickey for her birthday He didn’t want her to be cold ,” Jules’s caption reads.
According to the family’s tribute page, Rainbows for Rayne, the 6-year-old — known to all who loved her as “Bug” — was born with a mysterious health condition that caused numerous medical complications.

After she passed away in October 2022, the family decided to celebrate her seventh birthday by bringing her photo to Walt Disney World, where she met all her favorite characters.

But it was her interaction with Mickey Mouse that truly moved the family — and all of TikTok.

In the footage, the smiling mouse folds a napkin around the photo to “tuck in” little Rayne, then waves to and gently kisses the photo. He then comforts Rayne’s family one by one, pressing his head to theirs and gesturing for them not to cry. He points a gloved hand to the ceiling, then gestures for them to smile. Without saying a word, he makes Jules pinky-promise him not to cry, then kisses Rayne’s photo again.

“Thats a cast member going above and beyond the call of duty as the mouse himself,” one user wrote.
“mickey told y’all not to cry but forgot to tell me I’m bawling,” another commented.

“Disney is so expensive why keep going back?” one user wrote, repeating a question some Disney critics ask. “This right here this is why people keep going back. Cast members go above and beyond to make memories.”
“as a former CM [cast member], I’ve temporarily carried the grief of guests so they could have a moment of happiness. it’s the best gift you can give,” one user shared.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7205002604303240491

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

 

[helloconnie]

Yeah, me too....

 

[dd316]

That was beautiful.

 

[disneyfan150]

Yeah, me too....

And me. . .
Sometimes you get through things in life that you never thought you could. Thank you, Disney, for helping this family cope.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Direct Minimum for DVC Purchases Decreased to 100 Points

The entry-level requirement to purchase a new direct Disney Vacation Club contract just got a little lower! DVC is now allowing new members the ability to purchase a contract for as low as 100 points. This is a departure from the 150-point minimum introduced in 2021that aligned with the minimum to qualify for Membership Extras.

Note: Direct Members will still need at least 150 Vacation Points to qualify for direct member benefits and Membership Extras at this time.

 

[princesscinderella]

Is this an April Fools joke? Or am I buying an IONIQ 5?

I couldn’t figure out where the hidden Mickey is on the rims of the car . Looks cool

 

[HokieRaven5]

First Look: Merchandise Celebrating Pixar at 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend!
We’re just a few days away from a totally righteous final race weekend of the 2022-2023 runDisney race season during the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! Runners are getting ready to rip it, roll it, and punch it to the finish line through three exciting race events, all celebrating Pixar and the power of friendship. From the running buddies that keep pace, the support systems that cheer from the sidelines, and the iconic characters that lift each other up time and time again, it will be a race weekend to remember.

Gear up to grab shell, and maybe a few pieces of merchandise, as we share a first look at some of the official race weekend merchandise coming next week to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.

Featuring familiar Pixar characters and friends from each event theme, runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend participants will find a variety of logo performance apparel and “I Did It!” finisher products including shirts in multiple styles and jackets.

Other official event products include weekend logo headwear, CORKCICLE drinkware, limited edition pin set and a Loungefly backpack! Whether you’re taking on 3.1 or 19.3 adventurous miles, participants in the weekend events will find something worth taking home.

Be on the lookout for these commemorative items and more during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All Guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times:

• Thursday, April 13, 2023: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, April 14, 2023: 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 15, 2023: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

[PolyRob]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644410195831922698

Not trying to trash the walk through experience before it actually opens, but this looks like the queue for Flight of Passage

 

[Gabby01]

I see that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy worked on Ms. Marvel, which wasn't that good, however she directed the best two episodes of it and was not the show runner, so maybe that is good! It really only fell apart in the last episode and I'll lay that at the hands of those higher up. She hasn't done a lot of other genre work though, but has worked in animation a bit. I remain cautiosly optimistic.

Hmm, interesting. I can’t say anything without seeing her previous work, but I’m excited for the new perspectives female directors can bring to movies.

It will be, since Patty Jenkins' movie was scrapped. Some might argue that Marcia Lucas did her share of the heavy lifting on the OT though.

Good point!

 

[rangerxenos]

Not trying to trash the walk through experience before it actually opens, but this looks like the queue for Flight of Passage

At least it's not piles of dirt behind walls.

 

[maryblanchard49]

Ohhh Indy, please don't disappoint me here.

I'm pretty excited to see this! I hope it's a good one.

 

[SkyGuy]

I might have squeed out loud like a 12 yo girl at Hera

I’m crying like a 12-yo fan girl at Lars Mikkelsen donning the blue skin of Thrawn!! I knew he had been pulling an Andrew Garfield!

 

[HokieRaven5]

At least it's not piles of dirt behind walls.

They should enclose future construction projects in plexiglass.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

They should enclose future construction projects in plexiglass.

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But then we wouldn't get all the nice Walt quotes. We always like to have to vote on whether we think he actually said that or not

 

[HokieRaven5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701238150266880

SWCE 2023: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Will Be Back in Theaters for 40th Anniversary Celebration

Screenings for Return of the Jedi in the US will take place April 28 – May 4, and April 28 – May 1 in the UK.

 

[HokieRaven5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644755568739995649

 

[princesscinderella]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701238150266880

SWCE 2023: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Will Be Back in Theaters for 40th Anniversary Celebration

Screenings for Return of the Jedi in the US will take place April 28 – May 4, and April 28 – May 1 in the UK.

This will be cool to experience in the theater again!

BTW - I like your Bowser reference under your name

 

[HokieRaven5]

This will be cool to experience in the theater again!

BTW - I like your Bowser reference under your name