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

[fatmanatee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843718249621385539

And now WDW announces closures:

https://blogmickey.com/2024/10/brea...e-parks-more-closing-due-to-hurricane-milton/

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844786914752122981

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844786914752122981

This makes me very happy. Rumor is next summer for Disneyland's 70th. Hopefully it'll go into 2026 because I wasn't planning on going to CA next year

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Aerial Photos Confirm Hotel Footprint, Construction Underway for ‘Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge’ at Fort Wilderness

As we look at the photo, one thing starts to come into focus – the outline of the infrastructure. We can see what appears to be white pipes laid out in a very deliberate manner. Looking at the photo below, we can actually start to visualize the layout of the structure if we assume that the white pipes represent the exterior walls of the building. In fact, we’ve gone ahead and created what we think will be the rough outline of the building in the next photo.

If the outline above looks somewhat familiar, that’s because we’ve seen it before. Here’s a look at an outline of the previously permitted Reflections hotel, with the new hotel in red, some lakeside cabins in blue, and Pioneer Hall in green.



Short of an official statement from Walt Disney World, these aerial photos are the closest that we’ll get to confirmation that the structure that Disney is building is the same as what was previously announced for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Now, the final product can differ in name and aesthetic, but the layout appears to be the same as what was previously permitted.

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845846718543217055

 

[lowlight]

Aerial Photos Confirm Hotel Footprint, Construction Underway for ‘Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge’ at Fort Wilderness

As we look at the photo, one thing starts to come into focus – the outline of the infrastructure. We can see what appears to be white pipes laid out in a very deliberate manner. Looking at the photo below, we can actually start to visualize the layout of the structure if we assume that the white pipes represent the exterior walls of the building. In fact, we’ve gone ahead and created what we think will be the rough outline of the building in the next photo.

If the outline above looks somewhat familiar, that’s because we’ve seen it before. Here’s a look at an outline of the previously permitted Reflections hotel, with the new hotel in red, some lakeside cabins in blue, and Pioneer Hall in green.

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Short of an official statement from Walt Disney World, these aerial photos are the closest that we’ll get to confirmation that the structure that Disney is building is the same as what was previously announced for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Now, the final product can differ in name and aesthetic, but the layout appears to be the same as what was previously permitted.

Nice. This lines up with some of the stuff @bama_ed (I think that’s who it was) noticed earlier this summer.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Aerial Photos Confirm Hotel Footprint, Construction Underway for ‘Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge’ at Fort Wilderness

As we look at the photo, one thing starts to come into focus – the outline of the infrastructure. We can see what appears to be white pipes laid out in a very deliberate manner. Looking at the photo below, we can actually start to visualize the layout of the structure if we assume that the white pipes represent the exterior walls of the building. In fact, we’ve gone ahead and created what we think will be the rough outline of the building in the next photo.

If the outline above looks somewhat familiar, that’s because we’ve seen it before. Here’s a look at an outline of the previously permitted Reflections hotel, with the new hotel in red, some lakeside cabins in blue, and Pioneer Hall in green.

View attachment 903211

Short of an official statement from Walt Disney World, these aerial photos are the closest that we’ll get to confirmation that the structure that Disney is building is the same as what was previously announced for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Now, the final product can differ in name and aesthetic, but the layout appears to be the same as what was previously permitted.

I thought they scrapped Reflections, because of COVID.

 

[Gusey]

I thought they scrapped Reflections, because of COVID.

Of all the Covid cancelled projects, Reflections was furthest along. It may not be Reflections, but another hotel in the same spot

 

[BrianL]

Of all the Covid cancelled projects, Reflections was furthest along. It may not be Reflections, but another hotel in the same spot

Yeah, it wouldn't shock me if they rebrand it and change some details but stay generally close to the original plans.

 

[Teamubr]

Aerial Photos Confirm Hotel Footprint, Construction Underway for ‘Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge’ at Fort Wilderness

As we look at the photo, one thing starts to come into focus – the outline of the infrastructure. We can see what appears to be white pipes laid out in a very deliberate manner. Looking at the photo below, we can actually start to visualize the layout of the structure if we assume that the white pipes represent the exterior walls of the building. In fact, we’ve gone ahead and created what we think will be the rough outline of the building in the next photo.

Short of an official statement from Walt Disney World, these aerial photos are the closest that we’ll get to confirmation that the structure that Disney is building is the same as what was previously announced for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Now, the final product can differ in name and aesthetic, but the layout appears to be the same as what was previously permitted.

Thanks @ThereYouSeeHer,

Great overlay. I (along with a few others on the Camping forum) have been tracking this for a long time. There was considerable subsurface infrastructure in place before the pause during Covid. Much of the utility culverts/boxes and the start of what appeared to be foundational work for some of the structures showed on aerial photos.

I thought they scrapped Reflections, because of COVID.

Of all the Covid cancelled projects, Reflections was furthest along. It may not be Reflections, but another hotel in the same spot

There was never any official acknowledgement that Reflections was stopped, paused or cancelled. As Gussey said, it was the furthest along of many projects when Covid hit. For those of us following this, it was never a question of IF it would be completed, but when. This was too far along to be completely abandoned. Flat work (parking lots, some additional grading) continued even during Covid. With the recent filing of crane permits and activity on the site last week, it looks like this is back in full construction mode.

j

 

[Gusey]

Scott Gustin Twitter
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Scott Gustin Twitter

Couple of updates:

• The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure moved up to Summer 20205
• Big Thunder Mountain Closing January 6, 2025 for extended downtime, reopening in 2026
• TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Animal Kingdom closing Janurary 12, 2025
• DINOSAUR, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites stay open for now

 

[BrianL]

Scott Gustin Twitter
Scott Gustin Twitter
Scott Gustin Twitter

Couple of updates:

• The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure moved up to Summer 20205
• Big Thunder Mountain Closing January 6, 2025 for extended downtime, reopening in 2026
• TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Animal Kingdom closing Janurary 12, 2025
• DINOSAUR, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites stay open for now

Wow - long refurb for BTTMR! Hopefully they are finally going to give it some of the upgrades that the DL version got.

Also, boo on that Little Mermaid delay!

 

[Smugpugmug]

Scott Gustin Twitter
Scott Gustin Twitter
Scott Gustin Twitter

Couple of updates:

• The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure moved up to Summer 20205
• Big Thunder Mountain Closing January 6, 2025 for extended downtime, reopening in 2026
• TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Animal Kingdom closing Janurary 12, 2025
• DINOSAUR, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites stay open for now

Maybe the Little Mermaid delay means that they're prepping Animation Courtyard for potential construction? Maybe? Hopefully? Or I'm just coping with snorting a line of pixie dust?

 

[DianaMB333]

Any rumors on when AP will be for sale again in DL?

 

[bookgirl2632]

I’m so sad that BTMR will be down for my trip in April. I was also hoping Little Mermaid will be open. Oh well. They have to refurb stuff sometime.

 

[Salokin]

I’m also getting before long re-theme of thunder mountain and possibly the whole of Frontierland vibes…..

 

[1lilspark]

My 2 cents:
With the year long Thunder rehab in WDW I wonder if they will put some pop up live entertainment or something in the Frontierland/Liberty Square area because it will definitely be brutal with;
Liberty Bell/Tom Sawyer being reimagined into cars, BTMRR and hopefully Hall of Presidents closed for referbishment and Tiana having no standby

With mermaid delay I wonder if Disney is planning something to counter program epic in summer with that/villain show at DHS , new parade in Magic, & the test track reimagine

Also I could so see them doing some kind of summer Event tied into live action lilo and stitch coming out

 

[Teamubr]

My 2 cents:
With the year long Thunder rehab in WDW I wonder if they will put some pop up live entertainment or something in the Frontierland/Liberty Square area because it will definitely be brutal with;

I arrive for 2 weeks on January 2nd. I'll get to ride BTMRR right before it closes, but I had the same thoughts as you. Other than Tiana, what is in that corner to draw people? Hopefully they do something to plus up the space during this extended down.

j

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure moved up to Summer 2025

Maybe the Little Mermaid delay means that they're prepping Animation Courtyard for potential construction? Maybe? Hopefully? Or I'm just coping with snorting a line of pixie dust?

This is shocking to me. In December 2023, they first announced the re-imagined show would debut in Fall 2024. As recently as June 2024, Disney re-confirmed the fall 2024 date. We should be moments away from the show opening, but they are just now getting around to filing permits for exterior work??

The only obvious thing that changed between June 2024 and October 2024 is the August D23 announcement of the Monsters coaster.

How could they not know before now that they still needed exterior work done?? Something changed...

New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (December 2023)

Inside New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (June 2024)

Monsters, Inc. Land Announced for Hollywood Studios (August 2024)

Updated Announcement (October 2024)

As we continue to look forward to “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios we are taking the next steps and filing permits for an all-new marquee. Work on the exterior of the building will begin soon, in preparation for the premiere of this fully reimagined show in summer 2025. We look forward to sharing more details on this exciting new experience soon.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

This is shocking to me. In December 2023, they first announced the re-imagined show would debut in Fall 2024. As recently as June 2024, Disney re-confirmed the fall 2024 date. We should be moments away from the show opening, but they are just now getting around to filing permits for exterior work??

The only obvious thing that changed between June 2024 and October 2024 is the August D23 announcement of the Monsters coaster.

How could they not know before now that they still needed exterior work done?? Something changed...

New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (December 2023)

Inside New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (June 2024)

Monsters, Inc. Land Announced for Hollywood Studios (August 2024)

Updated Announcement (October 2024)

As we continue to look forward to “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios we are taking the next steps and filing permits for an all-new marquee. Work on the exterior of the building will begin soon, in preparation for the premiere of this fully reimagined show in summer 2025. We look forward to sharing more details on this exciting new experience soon.

So... maybe Muppets is safe?