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

[Smugpugmug]

I'm glad we're seeing actual advertisements for it. Aggressive and early. I think that was a big miss under Chapek with his restructuring. What was Encanto? What was Elemental? We knew nothing about the stories and they have proven to be successful.

Wish is also a princess and a musical. It needs to be a win for Disney and animation!

I also constantly forget that Raya and the Last Dragon was a movie Disney released. I keep thinking it was a Dreamworks thing.

 

[1lilspark]

I'll be curious how Wish does in the theaters. If it doesn't do as well then it's further proof Disney has got to retool Disney+ to not just be a vehicle where the audience waits around for these movies. That's not sustainable.

It will definitely be interesting because unless things change in the next month or so none of the cast and many influencers won’t be promoting it

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

It will definitely be interesting because unless things change in the next month or so none of the cast and many influencers won’t be promoting it

Yeah, pay folks fairly and let's just move on!

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I believe once the strikes are over with the writers and actors getting what they want, there's gonna be a big shift in the media industry, where the streamers face trouble, and linear TV gets big numbers, because people will be happy that primetime TV has returned post-strikes. Similar to people returning to movie theatres post-pandemic.

 

[PolyRob]

I know this says "rumor," but I saw it posted by some people with reputable insider info. Hoping it means Disney really wants the show to be successful!

https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/rumor-epc...rak-musical-score-fails-to-meet-expectations/

 

[rangerxenos]

Yeah, not saying it's a bad film (haven't seen it so cannot confirm or deny that). I still believe the not so great trailer made people want to skip this one but good word of mouth made it have a comeback.

It'll be interesting to see how Haunted Mansion does. Unless that's already on the service. I don't have Disney+ so no clue about that.

I enjoyed it, I actually saw it in the theaters. Visually it was beautiful, otherwise I don't consider it amongst Pixar's best films, it's middle of the pack IMHO.

 

[rangerxenos]

Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Moves to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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I hope this stays permanent...

 

[rangerxenos]

Yes, this statue of Walt will be placed at Dreamer's Point at Epcot.

Any word on when the actual statue is supposed to debut?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Any word on when the actual statue is supposed to debut?

Just assume December for now since that’s when Disney said the Communicore area would be hopefully finished during Destination D23.

 

[Moliphino]

I know this says "rumor," but I saw it posted by some people with reputable insider info. Hoping it means Disney really wants the show to be successful!

https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/rumor-epc...rak-musical-score-fails-to-meet-expectations/

Just bring back the Illuminations music! It was perfect.

And while they're at it, bring back the old Future World music loop.

 

[HokieRaven5]

EPCOT park hours to be extended during 2023 International Festival of the Holidays

Beginning November 24, 2023, the latest calendar update confirms EPCOT will operate from 9 am - 9:30 pm. Early Entry and Extended Evening hours will increase this to 8:30 am - 11:30 pm on select days.

The later closing time allows for multiple performances of the Candlelight Processional and the nightly fireworks show.

 

[Brian Noble]

And while they're at it, bring back the old Future World music loop.

I can't be the only one hearing Celestial Soda Pop in my head right now.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket

The Disney Weekday Magic Ticket is valid Monday through Friday only from Oct. 2 through Dec. 22, 2023.

• 2-day ticket for $98 per day plus tax ($195 total plus tax)
• 3-day ticket for $72 per day plus tax ($215 total plus tax)
• 4-day ticket for $59 per day plus tax ($235 per day plus tax)

This ticket can be upgraded with the Water Park and Sports option can be purchased for an additional $35 (plus tax), or add Park Hopping for an additional $40 (plus tax). The Park Hopper Plus upgrade can be purchased for an additional $55 (plus tax).

This ticket can be used on non-consecutive days, but not (obviously) on Saturdays and Sundays. Theme park reservations are required, as is proof of Florida residency.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney will spend $60 billion over the next 10-year period to "expand and enhance" its domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity - nearly twice the amount spent in the previous 10-year period, the company revealed in a new SEC filing.






Scott Gustin

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1744489/000174448923000174/dpephighlightsandupdates.htm

 

[Haley R]

AP resort offer of 35% off is showing on the Disney website now for January-March

 

[mickey916]

There is also a Disney Visa offer of 35% off for Jan - Mar 2024.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Late Winter and Early Spring 2024 Room Discounts at Disney World

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• Save up to 20% on stays most Friday and Saturday nights January 5, 2024 through February 24, 2024

Save up to 35% Sun-Thur, 20% Fri-Sat

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Deluxe Studios

Save up to 35% Sun-Thur, 10% Fri-Sat

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Save up to 30% Sun-Thur, 20% Fri-Sat

• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Save up to 30% Sun-Thur, 10% Fri-Sat

• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Save up to 25% Sun-Thur, 10% Fri-Sat

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Save up to 15% Sun-Thur, 10% Fri-Sat

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Save up to 10% Sun-Thur, 10% Fri-Sat

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

 

[Smugpugmug]

Disney will spend $60 billion over the next 10-year period to "expand and enhance" its domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity - nearly twice the amount spent in the previous 10-year period, the company revealed in a new SEC filing.

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Scott Gustin

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1744489/000174448923000174/dpephighlightsandupdates.htm

This sounds great in theory but I'm not getting excited until shovels are physically being dug into the ground.

 

[jlundeen]

AP resort offer of 35% off is showing on the Disney website now for January-March

I need early April.... hope they extend this one!!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Teaser Trailer - Two Episode Premiere On Disney+ December 20