Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

[Elijah Abrams]

I thought Pandora at the Disneyland Resort was going in the DisneylandForward expansion area? There's lots of space for it over there. What is with the assumption that they wanna get rid of Hollywoodland or Grizzly Peak for Avatar? It’s either this or Bob Iger is a capitalist, which is why he needs to go sooner than later!

 

[mdmost]

I thought Pandora at the Disneyland Resort was going in the DisneylandForward expansion area? There's lots of space for it over there. What is with the assumption that they wanna get rid of Hollywoodland or Grizzly Peak for Avatar? It’s either this or Bob Iger is a capitalist, which is why he needs to go sooner than later!

Josh said all the plans at D-23 were shovel ready. DisneylandForward is years away from even getting started.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Josh said all the plans at D-23 were shovel ready. DisneylandForward is years away from even getting started.

Then he's probably over exaggerating. Not all the D23 plans are gonna be "shovel ready", I think.

 

[LKing]

Josh said all the plans at D-23 were shovel ready. DisneylandForward is years away from even getting started.

In 2023, Iger announced that Avatar was coming to California. The only news announced at D23 was that it was going to be in/part of DCA. Referencing Avatar, the only thing D'Amaro said was, "That experience, I am so pleased to announce to all of you today, is coming to Disney California Adventure."

Avengers Campus will start construction in 2025. Coco won't start construction until 2026. Avatar construction start was not announced. Maybe plans are to have it open by 2030 for Disneyland's 75th.

 

[Smugpugmug]

It’s either this or Bob Iger is a capitalist, which is why he needs to go sooner than later!

I'm totally with you that Iger needs to go but I'm confused by this comment. We live in a capitalistic society, so all of the companies and by extension the CEOs will be capitalistic in nature. The new CEO, whoever they are, will also be a capitalist.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I think Avatar is not taking over the Hollywood area, just the courtyard that leads to the Monsters Inc ride and then the bus loop behind it. But they would have to do a lot of prep to build a garage and new transportation center in the parking lot across Harbor first, so if this is right it'll be a while.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I think Avatar is not taking over the Hollywood area, just the courtyard that leads to the Monsters Inc ride and then the bus loop behind it. But they would have to do a lot of prep to build a garage and new transportation center in the parking lot across Harbor first, so if this is right it'll be a while.

There isn’t enough space for that, per the concept art.

I'm totally with you that Iger needs to go but I'm confused by this comment. We live in a capitalistic society, so all of the companies and by extension the CEOs will be capitalistic in nature. The new CEO, whoever they are, will also be a capitalist.

Disney is supposed to be both a creative and corporate company. Iger is making it more corporate than creative.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Extended Downtimes Continue: Disney's New Ride Faces Longest Opening Delay Yet

On Monday, August 26, the attraction at Magic Kingdom did not call its first Virtual Queue boarding group until 3:20 pm, marking the most prolonged delay since the ride's debut in late June 2024.

As of 10:30 am today [Tuesday, August 27], the ride has not yet opened for guests, and no boarding groups have been called, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. Since its preview phase and throughout the first two months of regular operations, Tiana's Bayou Adventure has experienced frequent closures and delayed openings.

While Disney typically does not disclose specific reasons when an attraction experiences technical difficulties, it is widely speculated that Tiana's Bayou Adventure is encountering issues with new sensors designed to monitor the positions of logs as they navigate the ride path. These sensors are part of advanced safety measures and control systems to trigger Audio-Animatronic scenes.

The ongoing technical problems are likely a factor in Disney's decision to continue utilizing a Virtual Queue system for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, even after more than two months of operation. Initially, Disney indicated that a standby queue would not be available during the ride's opening days but expected to transition to one shortly after that. However, with the ongoing issues, it appears the standby queue may not be implemented until these challenges are fully resolved.

As Disney works to address these operational difficulties, Cast Members in the area are encouraging guests to monitor the My Disney Experience app for real-time updates on ride availability and Virtual Queue status.

 

[Karin1984]

Pays des Contes de Fées (storybookland) reopens with 3 new scenes in Disneyland Paris

After a very lengthy refurbishment Pays des Contes de Fées (Storybookland) has reopened in Disneyland Paris. Three scenes were added Frozen (replaced Peter and the Wolf), Winnie the Pooh (replaced Hansl and Gretl) and Up (replaced the Wizard of Oz).

They released a little video of the cast member previews.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=437082532016656

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

MENUS with PRICES Are Up for the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

Festival runs today, August 29th, through November 23rd.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

'Disney Enchantment' Fireworks Show Returns for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2025

Magic Kingdom's 50th-anniversary firework show "Disney Enchantment" is returning for its second hard ticket run during Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom in 2025.

The nighttime fireworks spectacular, "Disney Enchantment," will return exclusively to Disney After Hours events at Magic Kingdom for 2025 – meaning on event nights, early arrivals will have the opportunity to see both "Happily Ever After" and "Disney Enchantment."

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom will take place on select nights from January 6, through May 19, 2025. Find out more.

The original "Disney Enchantment" had its final performance as part of the 50th celebration on April 2, 2023, to be replaced by the fan-favorite Happily Ever After on April 3, 2023.

 

[Naomeri]

A few glimpses of new footage for upcoming Marvel projects in this video

 

[jade1]

Pierogies were tasty at F&W. Nice to have grapefruit beer up front.

 

[sherlockmiles]

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Where did you pick up that deliciousness?

 

[wabbott]

Big write-up in yesterday's WSJ about Josh D'Amaro and his prospects for succeeding Bob Iger as CEO of DIS. Complete article here:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/dis-shareholders-and-stock-info-only.3881254/page-333

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Big write-up in yesterday's WSJ about Josh D'Amaro and his prospects for succeeding Bob Iger as CEO of DIS. Complete article here:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/dis-shareholders-and-stock-info-only.3881254/page-333

Like I said, D'Amaro shouldn't be the next CEO. Let Alan Bergman get picked.

 

[jade1]

Where did you pick up that deliciousness?

It's next to the Encanto stage show.

 

[Gusey]

Announcing New Shops, Eateries Coming to Downtown Disney District

 

[curse reversed]

So where are you staying on your next trip to New York?

https://stories.hilton.com/releases/hilton-new-york-times-square-launches-the-lion-kings-royal-suite
(Fair use: I worked for Hilton for almost 10 years and still keep up with the company)

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Final Call: See 'Disney Dreams that Soar' Drone Show Before It Ends at Disney Springs

This weekend marks the final opportunity to experience "Disney Dreams That Soar," the groundbreaking nighttime drone show at Walt Disney World Resort, which will have its last performance on September 2.

Set to a sweeping original soundtrack and interspersed with iconic quotes from classic Disney movies like "Peter Pan," "Dumbo," "Wall-E," "Big Hero 6," and "Star Wars," "Disney Dreams That Soar" celebrates the magic of flight and the limitless possibilities of dreams. Each performance features over 800 drones to create stunning visuals that include favorites such as Baymax, the Death Star, and the Up House—all brought to life on an impressively large scale.

Highlights include a towering 354-foot Dumbo and a Big Ben that soars 328 feet into the night sky. The drones span an impressive width of 524 feet, equivalent to the length of two and a half Monorail trains.

Showtimes for the ten-minute show are 9 pm and 10:45 pm through Monday, September 2, 2024.