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

[PolyRob]

Disney Axes ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ After Two Seasons
Creator Phil Hay took to Twitter to make the sad announcement Saturday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1619487272331771904

Definitely seems like a lot of Disney+ content is being slashed in favor of theatrical releases under new leadership...

 

[Haley R]

It was THE BEST show on Disney+ - possibly on TV. It was so perfect and so anti-cynical unlike so much that's on. Season 2 seemed to hit quietly and I was worried, but I still thought it had a chance. I talk it up ALL THE TIME yet people don't watch.

Next thing you know they'll kill the also good, but not quite as good, Secrets of Sulphur Springs.

I thought Sulphur Springs was decent too!

 

[BrianL]

I thought Sulphur Springs was decent too!

Sulphur Springs is great. It's a little more "Disney Channel" but the premise is great and it's very well done.

 

[KSL]

Sad to read about the end of Mysterious Benedict Society - we've read the books and were enjoying the Disney+ adaptation. Dang!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[Jamie430]

But...but...Constance! She was so, so great!

Also, Tony Hale, Kristen Schaal, Ryan Hurst - et al. I can get it not being someon's cup of tea, but bad acting? I dunno man....I dunno.

Yes! Constance was the best! And number 2!

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

I don’t know if it was a hit before Covid. Cast members regularly got 40% off when they ate there.

I know people always said it was good, but honestly unless staying at Fort Wilderness it is a pain to get there and takes up a lot of time just in travel time. Plus it was one to usually always have reservations available.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Wheel of Fortune Looking for Star Wars Fans



Wheel of Fortune is looking for Star Wars super fans for its Star Wars week! If you get to be a contestant, you could get to be on Wheel of Fortune and win cash, Disney vacations, and more!

All you have to do to enter is fill out the form here. But wait, there’s more! Because you’ll also need to make and upload a video to tell Wheel of Fortune why you would be the BEST Star Wars contestant ever.

 

[rangerxenos]

Wheel of Fortune Looking for Star Wars Fans

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Wheel of Fortune is looking for Star Wars super fans for its Star Wars week! If you get to be a contestant, you could get to be on Wheel of Fortune and win cash, Disney vacations, and more!

All you have to do to enter is fill out the form here. But wait, there’s more! Because you’ll also need to make and upload a video to tell Wheel of Fortune why you would be the BEST Star Wars contestant ever.

Yeah, I filled out the form last week to throw my hat into the ring. I'm sure they'll be inundated, but damn this would be fun!

 

[Leigh L]

Yeah, I filled out the form last week to throw my hat into the ring. I'm sure they'll be inundated, but damn this would be fun!

Good luck!
We are huge SW fans in my house, but one night DH, my teen, and myself were playing SW Trivial Pursuit. Dang if we didn't even get a turn more than once, maybe twice. DH beat us by never getting any questions wrong to give us any turns. I sent him this link, but I doubt he'll make a video.

Thanks @HokieRaven5 for sharing!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good luck!
We are huge SW fans in my house, but one night DH, my teen, and myself were playing SW Trivial Pursuit. Dang if we didn't even get a turn more than once, maybe twice. DH beat us by never getting any questions wrong to give us any turns. I sent him this link, but I doubt he'll make a video.

Thanks @HokieRaven5 for sharing!

Just so you know, you don't have to submit a video, it's optional, I did not. You do have to submit a photo, though.

 

[BrianL]

Good luck!
We are huge SW fans in my house, but one night DH, my teen, and myself were playing SW Trivial Pursuit. Dang if we didn't even get a turn more than once, maybe twice. DH beat us by never getting any questions wrong to give us any turns. I sent him this link, but I doubt he'll make a video.

Thanks @HokieRaven5 for sharing!

My friends and I can't play Star Wars trivia games with each other - we're all too good!

My friends once had the bright idea to buy me a Simpsons trivia game because I love the show. I told them, "You don't want to play this with me." Yeah, they played it - ONCE!

 

[Leigh L]

Just so you know, you don't have to submit a video, it's optional, I did not. You do have to submit a photo, though.

Thank you

 

[princesscinderella]

My husband was on wheel of fortune when we first got married 20+ years ago. He won 10k and got to the final round and was unable to solve the puzzle. If he would have solved it he had the $100k final puzzle prize. He’s the biggest SW fan in the house but I don’t think he’s eligible to go on the show again. It was a fluke that he got on, his grandma begged us to take her to a wheel of fortune event locally she had seen on the show and it was a contestant search, she didn’t speak English well and thought she could meet Pat Sajak. She was thrilled to see him on the show instead.

 

[BrianL]

My husband was on wheel of fortune when we first got married 20+ years ago. He won 10k and got to the final round and was unable to solve the puzzle. If he would have solved it he had the $100k final puzzle prize. He’s the biggest SW fan in the house but I don’t think he’s eligible to go on the show again. It was a fluke that he got on, his grandma begged us to take her to a wheel of fortune event locally she had seen on the show and it was a contestant search, she didn’t speak English well and thought she could meet Pat Sajak. She was thrilled to see him on the show instead.

Some gameshows do allow for repeat contestants after a certain amount of time. I know it is possible on The Price is Right. Sometimes they like the highlight an older appearance, if it's interesting anyway. You might check.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Branded Television Unveils Kiff Premiere Date and Casting News

Disney Branded Television announced today that Kiff, the nutty new animated buddy-comedy about optimistic squirrel Kiff and her chill bunny bestie Barry, will premiere Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Wednesday, March 15, on Disney+.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Sonny Eclipse Removed from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, “Club Tinsel” Inexplicably Returns

 

[HokieRaven5]

Construction to Impact Portion of Floridian Way Near Disney's Polynesian Village Through Late Summer
As work for the proposed expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continues at Walt Disney World, construction is expected to cause brief, intermittent traffic delays on Floridian Way from January 30 through late summer 2023.

Traffic delays can occur at any time throughout the day, and roadway impacts are subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions. Guests and Cast Members are encouraged to drive safely and follow appropriate signage.

Here's a map showing the portion of the road that is expected to be impacted by this construction project:

 

[NJlauren]

Sonny Eclipse Removed from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, “Club Tinsel” Inexplicably Returns

Unless a DJ is coming daily this is a bit annoying!

 

[Atlantix2000]

Is it just me, or does this look so much smaller than I thought? I mean I know it’s going to be taller… but the foundation footprint looks small..

I don't think this is the entire foundation yet. If you click through to the article, the last photo is a map of the entire project with the outline of the building, parking lots, and monorail's path.