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[HokieRaven5]

What kind of plant do you all think will be in its place soon?

I think they stick with the curtain approach!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Enchantment Testing Continues at Magic Kingdom September 23, 25

 

[1lilspark]

We are also missing the castle stage show, Mickey’s Friendship Fair or something like that.

The opening castle show is coming back October 1st so For friendship faire or an anniversary show coming soon

 

[HokieRaven5]

2020 Attendance Reporting

Not surprising that WDW had a 67% Drop from 2019 in attendance and DLR was around an 80% drop from 2019 between closures and capacity limitations.

 

[scrappinginontario]

There doesn’t seem to be that many shows returning

how many are we missing?

do you think Disney are going to stop having as many shows to go to

Nemo was just announced to be coming back in a “reimagined” format in 2022.

We are still waiting on Voyage of The Little Mermaid, Indiana Jones, and Fantasmic. While not officially a show Festival of Fantasy is still missing also. I hope that they return because the shows are some of my favorite part of Disney. But they are costly to run, and there’s been lots of budget cuts.

While not officially a 'show', Storytime with Belle is also not running currently.

 

[dato63]

 

[rangerxenos]

'Let the Magic Begin' set to return to the Magic Kingdom

It’s showing up on the calendar as resuming October 1.

Maybe Character Meet & Greets will be back once all CMs are vaccinated?

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[rangerxenos]

What kind of plant do you all think will be in its place soon?

 

[Karin1984]

From Disneyland Paris where the paid fastpass (Premier Access) got introduced a while ago. They have changed the prices. Could be because summer season is over, or because it didn't sell. Except for Space Mountain which jumped from 9 to 12 euro.

Big Thunder Mountain is still €12
Peter Pan : €12 instead of €15
Star Tours : €5 instead of €8
HyperSpace Mountain : €12 instead of 9€
Buzz Lightyear : €12 instead of €15
Autopia : €5 instead of €8
Tower of Terror: €12 instead of €15
Ratatouille is still €12

 

[OhBother1984]

From Disneyland Paris where the paid fastpass (Premier Access) got introduced a while ago. They have changed the prices. Could be because summer season is over, or because it didn't sell. Except for Space Mountain which jumped from 9 to 12 euro.

Big Thunder Mountain is still €12
Peter Pan : €12 instead of €15
Star Tours : €5 instead of €8
HyperSpace Mountain : €12 instead of 9€
Buzz Lightyear : €12 instead of €15
Autopia : €5 instead of €8
Tower of Terror: €12 instead of €15
Ratatouille is still €12

I would assume they will change pricing based on expected crowds. Most parks do that even now with their paid systems.

 

[bffer]

If you're in HS today, I'd curious to see how waits are at other rides today with SO Many people in the line for Rise. I'm watching a live video now and it looks intense. It wraps and wraps and wraps around.

I was there yesterday. We skipped ROTR since we rode it on Monday. The whole park was crowded, but Galaxy’s Edge was very crowded. Ride times during most of the day ranged between 30-60 minutes on every ride. Rise fluctuated with the average wait time being around 75 minutes, but sometimes it got up to 180. First thing though was insane. We rope dropped MMRR instead. Absolutely everyone was heading to Galaxy’s Edge.

 

[Karin1984]

I would assume they will change pricing based on expected crowds. Most parks do that even now with their paid systems.

Could be. Or they are just figuring out the right pricepoint. It's a new product, after all. However, with the restrictions DLP still has, crowds are relatively low and no need to pay for a FP at the moment.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Watch LIVE Streams of New Nighttime Spectaculars – ‘Harmonious’ and ‘Disney Enchantment’ Next Week to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

• Wed, 9/29 – LIVE: “Harmonious” at EPCOT at 9:00 p.m. ET.
• Thurs, 9/30 LIVE: “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park at 10:15 p.m. ET.

 

[figmentfinesse]

Watch LIVE Streams of New Nighttime Spectaculars – ‘Harmonious’ and ‘Disney Enchantment’ Next Week to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

• Wed, 9/29 – LIVE: “Harmonious” at EPCOT at 9:00 p.m. ET.
• Thurs, 9/30 LIVE: “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park at 10:15 p.m. ET.

That is SO odd to me they are premiering these shows digitally. why???

 

[Just654]

That is SO odd to me they are premiering these shows digitally. why???

I was thinking the same thing. I am guessing this isnt a live version. I wonder if people complain that live streaming the fireworks is tough with all the people around.

 

[BrianL]

That is SO odd to me they are premiering these shows digitally. why???

They are commercials - to get people to want to come see them in person. It makes sense to me. I however won't watch any videos until I get to seem them in person first. No spoilers here!

 

[HokieRaven5]

That is SO odd to me they are premiering these shows digitally. why???

Guests at EPCOT might be able to see Harmonius that night. It closes at 9pm on the current park hours and there is no listed showing for EPCOT Forever. Enchantment seems like it may be more for a media event with MK closing at 8pm on the 30th or hopefully some castmembers get to be a part of the early viewing of the show.

ETA:Harmonious to Possibly Soft Open at EPCOT on September 29

 

[Eeyore daily]

Where does it say digitally? I keep reading it over and it just says live premieres?

 

[figmentfinesse]

Where does it say digitally? I keep reading it over and it just says live premieres?

I think it’s the term “live stream”.