Disney News Round Up

[jamarmiller]

see that pisses me off a little then LOL, I had two sets of these and threw them away because I was told they would not work next year ( I go on a annual WDW trip )

 

[Tomservo]

Yes but as character meet and greet which is fine not full on attractions and take overs of a pavilion

Don't forget the Three Caballeros in Mexico. Although at least they haven't taken over the whole pavilion.

 

[rteetz]

see that pisses me off a little then LOL, I had two sets of these and threw them away because I was told they would not work next year ( I go on a annual WDW trip )

Well you get them free if you stay at a Disney hotel. I wish Disney would say how long they last but their in it to make money so.

 

[rteetz]

Mine train is open today for the 24 hour party.
The ride hit a 3 hour wait right away but many said that is was not three hours even though that was what was posted. When it was at an hour wait people said that they waited 20-30 minutes not an hour. I would think this is disneys attempt to try to reduce crowds in that area.

There is a 24 hour live can on the MK for the 24 hour event go to the Disney parks blog to watch.

 

[Reddog1134]

see that pisses me off a little then LOL, I had two sets of these and threw them away because I was told they would not work next year ( I go on a annual WDW trip )

I've heard it has about a 3-year battery life. I don't know how accurate that is though.

 

[Figmentforever24]

This Norway stuff truly saddens me. Epcot is not supposed to have any characters from Disney movies it's supposed to be the park about the world, the future and knowledge. I guess nemo is already there but I let that slide a bit but now characters in world showcase.

As much as I hate it I have also come to simply accept it. There is no way they are not going to do it. Just to much money there.

 

[rteetz]

As much as I hate it I have also come to simply accept it. There is no way they are not going to do it. Just to much money there.

Yes but frozen with it's amazing success it deserves it's own separate e ticket in fantasyland. One thing I would accept if it were to happen is ratatouille because I think overall it fits in France.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Yes but frozen with it's amazing success it deserves it's own separate e ticket in fantasyland. One thing I would accept if it were to happen is ratatouille because I think overall it fits in France.

Of course it does and that's the point im trying to make. A ride in Fantasyland just is not going to happen. Ive come to accept that for what it is.

 

[rteetz]

Of course it does and that's the point im trying to make. A ride in Fantasyland just is not going to happen. Ive come to accept that for what it is.

Well at the very least Epcot is finally getting some love if this does happen.

 

[rteetz]

The Mine Train has a longer wait time than Anna and Elsa! Also Disney has placed a sign outside princess fairy tale hall that says you can see Anna and Elsa every day in the festival of fantasy parade. That pretty much is telling guests you don't need to wait four hours for them.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Well at the very least Epcot is finally getting some love if this does happen.

That's true and with this it is like you must pick the lesser of two evils. Do we want new, possibly innovative things coming to Epcot? Are we willing to sacrifice the original goal of Epcot for something new? Something new is nice and if they did a Frozen ride the right way I would probably ride it and enjoy it. Not to mention it would bring TONS of people to Epcot.

 

[CMDTA]

That's true and with this it is like you must pick the lesser of two evils. Do we want new, possibly innovative things coming to Epcot? Are we willing to sacrifice the original goal of Epcot for something new? Something new is nice and if they did a Frozen ride the right way I would probably ride it and enjoy it. Not to mention it would bring TONS of people to Epcot.

The original Epcot died a long, long time ago. In fact the non-original Epcot idea has lasted longer than the opening day Epcot.

 

[rteetz]

The original Epcot died a long, long time ago. In fact the non-original Epcot idea has lasted longer than the opening day Epcot.

That is true but I was hoping when tom Fitzgerald came in and said he wants to go back to the original idea that ideas like this wouldn't come up.

 

[CMDTA]

That is true but I was hoping when tom Fitzgerald came in and said he wants to go back to the original idea that ideas like this wouldn't come up.

1980's Epcot or Walt's Epcot?

I honestly have no desire to see Walt's Epcot. I'm glad that never happened.

 

[rteetz]

1980's Epcot or Walt's Epcot? I honestly have no desire to see Walt's Epcot. I'm glad that never happened.

I actually have a desire for walts Epcot that won't happen now I know that but if it did I would be very interested to see what this futuristic city would be like today. People movers all over and monorails as main transportation what isn't cool about that. The majority of the city is enclosed in a dome.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

1980's Epcot or Walt's Epcot?

I honestly have no desire to see Walt's Epcot. I'm glad that never happened.

Walts EPCOT would have never been built had he lived to 100...

It was Star Trek type utopia...model communities can only work if you eliminate human greed...that is not possible as evidenced by everyday of human history...

I'd take more of a "classic/nostalgia" revert to more of the original 80's EPCOT...that would be fine.

A new imagination...perhaps a log overdue replacement of wonders of life...and a new country of two on showcase would give the park another 25 years of life...in my opinion...along with standard window dressing

 

[rteetz]

Walts EPCOT would have never been built had he lived to 100... It was Star Trek type utopia...model communities can only work if you eliminate human greed...that is not possible as evidenced by everyday of human history... I'd take more of a "classic/nostalgia" revert to more of the original 80's EPCOT...that would be fine. A new imagination...perhaps a log overdue replacement of wonders of life...and a new country of two on showcase would give the park another 25 years of life...in my opinion...along with standard window dressing

I agree but if frozen goes to Norway than that's not a revert

 

[rteetz]

Damaged monorail update!

Monorail Teal- is expected to be back on for testing in June and will be in service in the next few months late summer time frame. They are behind on the automation process.

Monorail Lime- As you know Monorail Lime was damaged by a tow tractor a few weeks ago. They have to rebuild the entire front section of the train due to the front section being damaged beyond repair. As of 5/24/2014 Monorail Lime is not expected to be seen until christmas time.

 

[rteetz]

Disney opened up FP+ for the mine train today! If you went to MDE and went to the mine train it was available to book FPs for ride today. This was a test as disney is gearing up for the grand opening of the ride this week.

 

[monique5]

Disney opened up FP+ for the mine train today! If you went to MDE and went to the mine train it was available to book FPs for ride today. This was a test as disney is gearing up for the grand opening of the ride this week.

Is this why we are now having problems trying to login? Another system crash?