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Sorry DP

 

[ZeeWP]

I've been waiting on this announcement since September. My family let out a big sigh of relief that it came through.

I am so excited that they have a genie+ option. If prices increase we'd still get that price, and tax-free if you get it from post.

 

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Gaming News:

Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom in Minecraft!

The new Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Adventure downloadable content pack is coming to Minecraft today!

Boba Fett emerges from the Sarlacc pit to join Fortnite

Boba Fett arrives in Fortnite on December 24 at 7 PM ET, the weekend before the show releases on Disney Plus on December 29.


Thank you @BrianL and @HokieRaven5 for the heads up! Can’t wait!!

 

[HokieRaven5]

How to Win a Free Stay at the Galactic Starcruiser



Starting Today, the Bring Home the Bounty Sweepstakes is available for a chance to win the grand prize! Participants can enter once daily until December 16, 2021. So, to ensure that the Force is with you, enter every day!


To enter, head to starwars.com/bring-home-the-bounty and log in with your Disney account information. The sweepstakes will end on December 16th and a winner will be announced during the live stream of Star Wars: The High Republic on January 4, 2022.

 

[disney-inspired]

I am so excited that they have a genie+ option. If prices increase we'd still get that price, and tax-free if you get it from post.

I think it's great they have that option. As far as I can tell, my family won't be using G+ for the majority of our trip. If anything, we'd use it for MK day.
I will be buying LL for ROTR if we aren't able to make it for early entry that day because I really want my family to experience it and I don't know when they'll be getting back to DL (CA residents).

 

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First major piece of exterior theming arrives at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

According to Zach's post on Instagram, "This massive new structure will serve as our principal entry point and be where Cast Members greet all Terrans who are here to behold the Treasures of Xandar that await inside."

 

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Test Track Closing Early November 16, 17 at EPCOT

According to the Walt Disney World website, Test Track will be closing at 7pm on Tuesday, November 16, and Wednesday, November 17. Test Track will return to a 10pm close with the rest of EPCOT on Thursday, November 18. No reasoning for the early closure was given and no refurbishments are planned for the attraction.

 

[Sakurachaek]

When I saw ‘Test Track closing’ you gave me a freaking heart attack lol

 

[HokieRaven5]

Beverly Sunset Shop Closed due to Stock Issues



From the post: When we spoke with a Cast Member, we were told that Beverly Sunset Shop was low in stock and that they did not have enough inventory to put into the store. We were told that the store is temporarily closed, but that they were hoping to reopen in a couple of months!

 

[Farro]

Beverly Sunset Shop Closed due to Stock Issues

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From the post: When we spoke with a Cast Member, we were told that Beverly Sunset Shop was low in stock and that they did not have enough inventory to put into the store. We were told that the store is temporarily closed, but that they were hoping to reopen in a couple of months!

We found this to be VERY noticeable on our October trip. And a few CMs were talking to us saying they are having trouble stocking things. Which we all know that everything everywhere is rough right now due to supply issues.

That was the biggest "pandemic" related difference we noticed. And...they were out of the wine I liked at a few places!

 

[Aprilshack]

Beverly Sunset Shop Closed due to Stock Issues

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From the post: When we spoke with a Cast Member, we were told that Beverly Sunset Shop was low in stock and that they did not have enough inventory to put into the store. We were told that the store is temporarily closed, but that they were hoping to reopen in a couple of months!

Two months?!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Two months?!

Thats just the Hope of CMs that were spoken to. Just put it into the Disney “Soon” pile..

 

[helloconnie]

Beverly Sunset Shop Closed due to Stock Issues

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From the post: When we spoke with a Cast Member, we were told that Beverly Sunset Shop was low in stock and that they did not have enough inventory to put into the store. We were told that the store is temporarily closed, but that they were hoping to reopen in a couple of months!

So, this article made me go read up on the current supply chain situation. Boy, what a mess. Long line of ships waiting to get into the LA/Long Beach ports to unload. The docks are full of containers waiting to be carried off by truckers. The truckers are trying to return empty containers that go back onto the ships for Asia but they cannot get into the ports because there is no room to drop their empty container because of all the full ones. The empty containers sit on their chassis so they can't' take a full container. Rail yards seem to be stacked full of containers too. Meanwhile, warehouses are sitting empty waiting for their goods. There is a Task Force that is working on this but since all of this is private and foreign companies, there is not much they can do. Seems like there is a lot of finger pointing going on and no real problem solving. I don't think this is going to be resolved anytime soon. Honestly, they need to put a Mom in charge. We are really good at logistics.

 

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Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs wins a Themed Entertainment Association award

 

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New “Encanto” PhotoPass Magic Shot Available at Disneyland Paris Through November 28th, 2021

 

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“What Goes Up, Must Come Down” Message Added to KiteTails Show at Animal Kingdom

Disney has added an informational message to the start of the Disney KiteTails show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to let guests know that “what goes up, must come down” and that kites landing in the stands and in the water is an expected behavior of the show. (click above to watch video)

 

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RUMOR: Paint the Night Parade Coming to Walt Disney World, Two Parks Under Consideration

According to BlogMickey.com sources, fans can expect an announcement that the Paint the Night parade is coming to Walt Disney World. The Paint the Night news will reportedly be announced in conjunction with a more precise timeline for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade to Disneyland Park.

With no nighttime fireworks show and a nighttime spectacular currently undergoing significant changes, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has apparently been identified as a park that could use some help keeping guests until the end of the night.

That would be so exciting for WDW. It’s so fantastic!

 

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Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort Open Time Capsule As Part of 50th Anniversary

 

[jade1]

Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort Open Time Capsule As Part of 50th Anniversary

Hmmm. Ah 25 year capsule for the 50th.

Was hoping it was from 50 years ago.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Posted Wait Times - 11/15/21