Disney News Round Up

[rteetz]

New update about the mine train from Disney parks blog shows the dwarfs cottage

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...train-cottage-close-up-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[rteetz]

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is visiting guests in Tokyo Disney

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ky-rabbit-makes-his-debut-at-tokyo-disneysea/

Hopefully he makes his way here

 

[rteetz]

Pollo Campero is officially demolished. Disney hasn't built much yet in regards to Disney Springs but they have gotten rid of a lot.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-former-pollo-campero-building-demolished.htm

 

[Reddog1134]

Pollo Campero is officially demolished. Disney hasn't built much yet in regards to Disney Springs but they have gotten rid of a lot.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-former-pollo-campero-building-demolished.htm

It's the "breaking of eggs" before "making the omelet".

 

[rteetz]

HUGE NEWS!!!

Disney is adding more than 3 FPs for guests. Once you have used your three you can go get a fourth, than a fifth and so on. But you have to use your three in order to get the extras. Disney is also working on adding park hopping to FP+. Tom Staggs said this will be coming very soon!


http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...tlements-per-day-and-include-park-hopping.htm

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

HUGE NEWS!!! Disney is adding more than 3 FPs for guests. Once you have used your three you can go get a fourth, than a fifth and so on. But you have to use your three in order to get the extras. Disney is also working on adding park hopping to FP+. Tom Staggs said this will be coming very soon! http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicplus/news/02apr2014-disney-to-increase-the-number-of-fastpass-entitlements-per-day-and-include-park-hopping.htm

cool!

 

[rteetz]

I don't have this confirmed yet but I have two things for Animal Kingdom.

1. Disney is working on getting some new tigers for the jungle trek. Two tigers died a couple of years ago and four are left at the ages of 16 and won't be along for a lot longer. Disney is looking into getting two male tigers and one female tiger. Rumors are the female is already at AK.

2. Kilimanjaro safaris is testing new trucks that will be phased in the next year or so. These new trucks will just have some cosmetic differences to the guests but will include some more a amenities for the driver. It's also said the new trucks may be a little less bumpy than the previous ones but will not take away from the authenticity or real ness of the safari. No word on when all of the trucks will be phased in. I read that Ford made the last trucks so they may be doing these as well.

 

[Reddog1134]

2. Kilimanjaro safaris is testing new trucks that will be phased in the next year or so. These new trucks will just have some cosmetic differences to the guests but will include some more a amenities for the driver. It's also said the new trucks may be a little less bumpy than the previous ones but will not take away from the authenticity or real ness of the safari. No word on when all of the trucks will be phased in. I read that Ford made the last trucks so they may be doing these as well.

If this is true (the less bumpy part) I imagine it's because guests complained about it. Yeah, it will take away some of the authenticity and fun factor but it won't be a deal breaker.

I'm pretty sure the bumpiness is the reason why the safari is not recommended for pregnant guests. So that will open up an option for them.

 

[Figmentforever24]

I don't have this confirmed yet but I have two things for Animal Kingdom.

1. Disney is working on getting some new tigers for the jungle trek. Two tigers died a couple of years ago and four are left at the ages of 16 and won't be along for a lot longer. Disney is looking into getting two male tigers and one female tiger. Rumors are the female is already at AK.

2. Kilimanjaro safaris is testing new trucks that will be phased in the next year or so. These new trucks will just have some cosmetic differences to the guests but will include some more a amenities for the driver. It's also said the new trucks may be a little less bumpy than the previous ones but will not take away from the authenticity or real ness of the safari. No word on when all of the trucks will be phased in. I read that Ford made the last trucks so they may be doing these as well.

The rough roads is like the best part. Most people probably think Disney does terrible upkeep with their roads lol.

 

[Figmentforever24]

1. First thing is Festival of Fantasy parade is going to perform twice daily starting April 13th. No word on when it will go back to one, but most likely it will stay two performances during the Easter period and possibly in the summer.

2. The Sounds Like Summer concert at Epcot is also going to be returning again this year if your into that sort of thing.

 

[rteetz]

Not too exciting but the cigar store at DTD got a Disney springs paint job.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/so...s-new-'disney-springs'-style-color-scheme.htm

 

[rteetz]

Update from the Poly! DVC bungalows are going up very quickly.

Four bungalows have roof frames on them.
One has the roof completely on
A fifth bungalow has the wall frames up
Utility buildings have gotten roofs as well.

In the end there will be 20 bungalows on the seven seas lagoon looking towards the magic kingdom. These will be DVC no word on points for them yet.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/the...sian-resort-dvc-villas-construction/20744.htm

 

[rteetz]

Disney Springs Starbucks update!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/star...--starbucks-west-side-construction-update.htm

In one of the new sections for Disney springs called the landing a new restaurant has begun construction called the boat house. The boat house is set to open late this year or early next year. Below is a construction update.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...rings-'the-boathouse'-construction-update.htm

 

[Figmentforever24]

Disney Springs Starbucks update!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/star...--starbucks-west-side-construction-update.htm

In one of the new sections for Disney springs called the landing a new restaurant has begun construction called the boat house. The boat house is set to open late this year or early next year. Below is a construction update.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...rings-'the-boathouse'-construction-update.htm[/Q

Starbucks opens this spring correct?

 

[rteetz]

The marketplace one does I'm not sure about west side

 

[rteetz]

World showcase has a muppet scavenger hunt this weekend!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...avenger-hunt-begins-at-epcot-this-weekend.htm

 

[rteetz]

New DTD bridge construction update!

This bridge will go from rainforest to the Lego store across the lake to decrease bottle neck situations.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ay-bridge-construction-at-downtown-disney.htm

 

[rteetz]

More DTD construction updates

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-new-disney-springs-marketplace-boat-dock.htm

This update is of the new Saratoga springs boat dock and marketplace bridge.

 

[rteetz]

Disney has a new lawsuit on its hands. Parents are suing disney for discrimination with the new GAC cards for those with disabilities.

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2014/04/04/...ce/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[mrsksomeday]

Disney has a new lawsuit on its hands. Parents are suing disney for discrimination with the new GAC cards for those with disabilities.

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2014/04/04/new-lawsuit-attacks-disneys-new-disability-access-service/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

New card is called a DAS - Disability Access Service card