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

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Multi-Level Merketing - one of those deals where you get people to sell the product (aka Pyramid Scheme). Scentsy uses that business model.

They aren't a pyramid scheme (those are actually illegal) but I agree they aren't great business plans either.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

Multi-Level Merketing - one of those deals where you get people to sell the product (aka Pyramid Scheme). Scentsy uses that business model.

Ah. Thanks.

 

[BrianL]

They aren't a pyramid scheme (those are actually illegal) but I agree they aren't great business plans either.

Well, MLM is largely considered to be "pyramid selling" and the two terms are often conflated. They are similar and MLM is not legal everywhere either.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

They aren't a pyramid scheme (those are actually illegal) but I agree they aren't great business plans either.

Agreed. Its actually a triangle scheme

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Well, MLM is largely considered to be "pyramid selling" and the two terms are often conflated. They are similar and MLM is not legal everywhere either.

A pyramid scheme doesn't involve any actual product, that is the big difference. And MLM are legal in the US. While I don't really buy from them , scensty sponsoring the festival doesn't bother me either.

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm reminded of a very interesting documentary series on Amazon about one such sales/marketing outfit:
https://www.vox.com/22648447/lularich-lularoe-amazon-streaming

Relatedly, this is on my to-listen stack:
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/09/the-dream-podcast-preview

 

[BrianL]

A pyramid scheme doesn't involve any actual product, that is the big difference. And MLM are legal in the US. While I don't really buy from them , scensty sponsoring the festival doesn't bother me either.

Okay, fair, but the principles are very similar. I don't much care either, but I also just don't buy their product.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland Resort Honors Black History Month with ‘Celebrate Gospel’ and More
Today, I’m happy to share how you can honor Black heritage and culture at the Disneyland Resort during Black History Month and beyond! Throughout the year, you can enjoy Celebrate Soulfully experiences including, the “Tale of the Lion King” stage show, African-inspired cuisine at Troubadour Tavern and training sessions with the Dora Milaje. In February, the celebration expands with more, limited-time offerings you can discover across the resort.

‘Celebrate Gospel’ returns to Disneyland Park – Feb. 18 and 25​

A resort tradition for more than a decade, “Celebrate Gospel” returns to the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland park on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. PT! This powerful tribute to Gospel music showcases uplifting performances by award-winning Gospel music stars, recording artists and community choirs – each sharing their own distinctive style. If you’re at Disneyland park, you can stick around for the day’s lineup or drop by for a few songs!

Recording artist Jekalyn Carr takes the stage on Feb. 18, with special guest, singer-songwriter Melvin Crispell, III, and a cappella group Sacred Groove. On Feb. 25, “Celebrate Gospel” features GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and radio host Erica Campbell, with special guest DOE and powerhouse vocal ensemble The Singers of Soul. On both Saturdays, you can also admire the amazing talents of community choirs from across Southern California.

In addition to its African-inspired menu items available year-round, Troubadour Tavern will offer a special honey-glazed fried chicken bowl and red velvet Bundt cake during “Celebrate Gospel.”

Special Offerings During Black History Month​

During the month of February, the Downtown Disney District will offer family crafts, live music and special offerings in honor of Black History Month. Kids and families can express their creativity with crafts inspired by Black heritage.

Lovepop will feature two cards designed in collaboration with talented artist Anthony Conley for Black History Month. Artists Ryan Riller and Larissa Marantz will be featured in artist showcases and signings from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. PT at Disneyana in Disneyland park on Feb. 25 and the WonderGround Gallery pop-up location in the Downtown Disney District on Feb. 26.

Each evening in February, you can dance and groove along to live musical performances highlighting genres such as R&B, Reggae, Funk, Motown, Jazz, Doo-Wop and Gospel. The Downtown Disney LIVE! stage will host live bands nightly, with scheduled acts including LALA Brass, Forward Motion Band, The Rhythm & Blues Brothas and others. On select weekend days, the festivities start in the afternoon with inspiring Gospel music performances by Sacred Groove and The Singers of Soul.

The Mood Indigo Group will fill the Great Hall of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa with beautiful and energetic live Jazz each evening in February. At the Disneyland Hotel, overnight guests can paint an animation cel, with artwork of Princess Tiana from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog.”

Restaurants at the Disneyland Resort will celebrate Black History Month with limited-time menu items that are sure to feed the soul. From Feb. 9 through March 5, Black-owned food truck Wings ‘N Waffles will serve up delicious sandwiches, plates and more near the building adjacent to Star Wars Trading Post in the Downtown Disney District. Soon, we’ll share the Foodie Guide to all the Celebrate Soulfully goodness!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Moon Girl Meet and Greet Coming to Disney California Adventure for Black History Month in February
Disney has just announced that guests will be able to “encounter” Moon Girl as part of Black History Month celebrations at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s the announcement:

For a limited time beginning in mid-February at Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure park, you may encounter Moon Girl from the Disney Branded Television and Disney+ series “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” which debuts on Feb. 10 on Disney Channel and Feb. 15 on Disney+. The series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through a portal into present-day New York City. They team up to make a difference and protect Lunella’s Lower East Side neighborhood from danger.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Moving On Tron: Ares; Joachim Rønning In Talks To Helm Jared Leto In Sci-Fi Sequel: The Dish
A new installment of Tron is coming back online. The Dish hears that Disney is in early negotiations to set Joachim Rønning to direct Jared Leto in Tron Ares. The film is crewing up, eyeing an August start date in Vancouver.

Deals aren’t complete yet, but this would mark the fourth collaboration between Disney and the Norwegian filmmaker who helmed Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. He has wrapped for the studio the Daisy Ridley-starrer Young Woman and the Sea, about the daring journey of Gertrude Ederle, a New York teen who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Jeff Nathanson scripted it and Jerry Bruckheimer produces with him.

 

[Teamubr]

Had a great visit to @WaltDisneyWorld this week and I'm always so inspired by our spectacular cast members, who bring such talent and dedication to everything they do. Thank you!

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I love the people in the background. I wonder how many of them are just trying to get down Main St. and have no idea who is in the pic?

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[HokieRaven5]

Reservations open soon for new California Grill three-course selection menu at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Beginning April 1, Disney's California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort will offer a new three-course selection menu.
Some items that will be on offer include Fire-Roasted Venison, Goat Cheese Ravioli, and Lemon Chiffon Cake.

Pricing has not yet been announced, but if it follows the 50th menu, expect adults to be priced at $89, and children at $39 plus tax and tip.

Reservations open January 31 for the April 1, 2023, launch of the new three-course selection menu.

 

[Dulcee]

Reservations open soon for new California Grill three-course selection menu at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Beginning April 1, Disney's California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort will offer a new three-course selection menu.
Some items that will be on offer include Fire-Roasted Venison, Goat Cheese Ravioli, and Lemon Chiffon Cake.

Pricing has not yet been announced, but if it follows the 50th menu, expect adults to be priced at $89, and children at $39 plus tax and tip.

Reservations open January 31 for the April 1, 2023, launch of the new three-course selection menu.

They brought the ravioli back! It is about time. Wish it was for the full menu though...

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney begins canceling some 'Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser' voyages this summer
According to multiple guests impacted by the cancellations, Disney is in the process of calling guests booked on affected cruises and offering to move them onto busier cruises at up to a 50% discount.

So far, the following dates appear to have been canceled: July 4, 12, 17; August 1, 7, 15, 27; September 4, 12.

A review of the official website availability calendar also now shows no voyages departing on the impacted dates.

Following stronger-than-expected initial sales, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser bookings have stalled. It isn't immediately clear why the voyages have been canceled, but a leading theory is that the summer dates are not selling, and Disney would rather cancel the affected dates and move guests to have fuller cruises. Some impacted guests have asked Disney why, and the agent has referred to the summer as a "refurbishment period."

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

A pyramid scheme doesn't involve any actual product, that is the big difference. And MLM are legal in the US. While I don't really buy from them , scensty sponsoring the festival doesn't bother me either.

Good to know. For a moment I was worried my order of super berries wasn't going to arrive:

 

[lowlight]

Disney begins canceling some 'Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser' voyages this summer
According to multiple guests impacted by the cancellations, Disney is in the process of calling guests booked on affected cruises and offering to move them onto busier cruises at up to a 50% discount.

So far, the following dates appear to have been canceled: July 4, 12, 17; August 1, 7, 15, 27; September 4, 12.

A review of the official website availability calendar also now shows no voyages departing on the impacted dates.

Following stronger-than-expected initial sales, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser bookings have stalled. It isn't immediately clear why the voyages have been canceled, but a leading theory is that the summer dates are not selling, and Disney would rather cancel the affected dates and move guests to have fuller cruises. Some impacted guests have asked Disney why, and the agent has referred to the summer as a "refurbishment period."

Who could have ever seen this coming? I mean, with all the focus groups they did, how could someone see that this would happen? Truly shocking and surprising. A mystery.

 

[starlite_]

Disney begins canceling some 'Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser' voyages this summer
According to multiple guests impacted by the cancellations, Disney is in the process of calling guests booked on affected cruises and offering to move them onto busier cruises at up to a 50% discount.

So far, the following dates appear to have been canceled: July 4, 12, 17; August 1, 7, 15, 27; September 4, 12.

A review of the official website availability calendar also now shows no voyages departing on the impacted dates.

Following stronger-than-expected initial sales, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser bookings have stalled. It isn't immediately clear why the voyages have been canceled, but a leading theory is that the summer dates are not selling, and Disney would rather cancel the affected dates and move guests to have fuller cruises. Some impacted guests have asked Disney why, and the agent has referred to the summer as a "refurbishment period."

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Who could have ever seen this coming? I mean, with all the focus groups they did, how could someone see that this would happen? Truly shocking and surprising. A mystery.

Summer travel is likely to be light anyway across the board.

 

[jpeterson]

Summer travel is likely to be light anyway across the board.

Revenge travel beginning to wane, several parts of the economy starting to weaken, yeah, I could see that.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Revenge travel beginning to wane, several parts of the economy starting to weaken, yeah, I could see that.

Revenge travel is over. Spring break isn’t likely to be as high of traveled time either this year.