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

[jade1]

Miss ESPN club, but like most things at WDW this seems to be taking a long time.

Dec 2022

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Last week.

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Just let us eat cake at least.

Not a lot for 3 months IMO, but progress.

 

[Jennasis]

He isn't that bright in person. Maybe less bright than Constance.

 

[soniam]

Weird placement for the ghost.

I can't believe they literally left it to the last day to add him xD.

And that they went ahead and materialized him before all other ghosts do, lore is dead.

I expected him to be more subtle... not so bright... would be more eerie

Supposedly, his placement caused a lot of issues. His heads are always there, but the light makes them appear/disappear. There is a lot of light coming from many directions in this location, so it took them a long time to get it right. At DL, the attic is much darker and kind of a small secluded spot that's sort of blocked/walled off. The hallway is really wide open at MK.

 

[starlite_]

Supposedly, his placement caused a lot of issues. His heads are always there, but the light makes them appear/disappear. There is a lot of light coming from many directions in this location, so it took them a long time to get it right. At DL, the attic is much darker and kind of a small secluded spot that's sort of blocked/walled off. The hallway is really wide open at MK.

I can see how that would be a problem but it still doesn't help the poor ghost being in a weird section haha.

 

[chiburple]

Ann-Margret and Simu Liu drop out of Candlelight Processional at EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays

Ann-Margret will not appear at tonight's November 29 show, and Simu Liu will not be at the Candlelight Processional as originally scheduled from November 30 through December 2.

Ann-Margret has been replaced for this evening by frequent Disney contributor Ashley Eckstein, and Bart Millard, singer-songwriter of the band MercyMe, comes in for Simu Liu.

I don't suppose anyone knows why?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney+ launched a new subscriber perks page with special discounts for subscribers. The discounts include an upcoming special offer for Walt Disney World that will be made available January 3, 2024, a 50% discount on D23 Gold, $5 Fandango discount code for #Wish movie tickets, and more. Offers good today through Jan. 31.

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[Moliphino]

I don't suppose anyone knows why?

I know Simu tore his achilles about a month ago and is in a boot. Maybe that contributed?

 

[chiburple]

I know Simu tore his achilles about a month ago and is in a boot. Maybe that contributed?

Thanks!

 

[OppR2nist]

I can't believe they literally left it to the last day to add him xD.

And that they went ahead and materialized him before all other ghosts do, lore is dead.

It's like the kid who pulls an all-nighter the night before his term paper is due.

I heard the lore surrounding his placement (HUGE grain of salt IMHO) was that he was not allowed into the main mansion itself, and is trying to break in. Honestly, most people who don't ride it regularly don't even realize there's a story at play here. I didn't until only like 2018, and I used to go on it in the 90's.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney released high-res photos of the Hatbox Ghost materializing within the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort.










Scott Gustin

 

[starlite_]

It's like the kid who pulls an all-nighter the night before his term paper is due.

I heard the lore surrounding his placement (HUGE grain of salt IMHO) was that he was not allowed into the main mansion itself, and is trying to break in. Honestly, most people who don't ride it regularly don't even realize there's a story at play here. I didn't until only like 2018, and I used to go on it in the 90's.

xD

Yeah, at the end of the day I know it's me nit picking and that the average guest doesn't really care.

 

[BrianL]

It's like the kid who pulls an all-nighter the night before his term paper is due.

I heard the lore surrounding his placement (HUGE grain of salt IMHO) was that he was not allowed into the main mansion itself, and is trying to break in. Honestly, most people who don't ride it regularly don't even realize there's a story at play here. I didn't until only like 2018, and I used to go on it in the 90's.

I think that would work if they added more than one - like, maybe just a hand at first, then he's peeking in, etc. It'd be like Jack on POTC.

 

[dd316]

Weird placement for the ghost.

For sure. Feels distracting from the cool hallway scene.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Nick Wilde Pawpsicle Sipper, Hopps Family Popcorn Bucket, and More City of Zootopia Merchandise Coming to Shanghai Disneyland

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Hopps Family Popcorn Bucket




Additional Merchandise

 

[Smugpugmug]

Nick Wilde Pawpsicle Sipper, Hopps Family Popcorn Bucket, and More City of Zootopia Merchandise Coming to Shanghai Disneyland

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The sipper and hats are super cute! Can the US parks stop getting crap merchandise and instead get cute stuff like this? Please? I'm begging.

 

[mickey916]

WDWNT is reporting the Hatbox Ghost has materialized! (Sorry, couldn’t find a more reputable source, hence no link.)

Rode mansion this morning and can confirm!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Magic Kingdom reaches capacity on Christmas Day for all ticket types including Annual Passes

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Magic Kingdom reaches capacity on Christmas Day for all ticket types including Annual Passes

That's how it always goes! Pack your patience if you're going that day/week. And of course, be nice to the CMs that have to deal with those crowds.

 

[soniam]

Magic Kingdom reaches capacity on Christmas Day for all ticket types including Annual Passes

This is reservation capacity, not capacity capacity, related to fire code. It may be under any of those limits.

 

[HokieRaven5]

This is reservation capacity, not capacity capacity, related to fire code. It may be under any of those limits.

Yeah whatever attendance cap Disney currently has in place. The last they admitted to was 80% of maximum capacity.