Disney News Round Up

[uccats97]

ETA. Sorry. This was already posted. Oops.

http://us.cnn.com/2014/03/18/travel/disney-fish-tank-bursts/?iref=obinsite

 

[rteetz]

Only the platform remains of the swan boat dock at the magic kingdom for the big hub remodel set to be finished next year. http://attractionsmagazine.com/disney-begin-construction-enhancements-front-cinderella-castle/

Later this year a new version of the jungle cruise will open up at Tokyo Disney called jungle cruise wildlife expeditions, it will have new effects and will feature a new nighttime version of the ride.

 

[rteetz]

In an article about magic bands from the Orlando sentinel Disney said that soon off site or day guests will be able to purchase a magic band for around $15.

 

[rteetz]

They are painting the castle turrets and spires back to blue as we speak everyday they get more blue back to normal.

 

[Figmentforever24]

They are painting the castle turrets and spires back to blue as we speak everyday they get more blue back to normal.

It seems the silver was made to give the blue a more shiny glossy look.

 

[rteetz]

It seems the silver was made to give the blue a more shiny glossy look.

Correct, there was a rumor that it was going to stay but I'm glad its false.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Correct, there was a rumor that it was going to stay but I'm glad its false.

Me too! I thought it looked ok when they were painting like the first tower, but it looked pretty weird when they painted more of them. I couldn't imagine it staying like that.

 

[rteetz]

Espn wide world of sports news. The play station pavilion is closing permanently at the end of the month. No word what will replace it.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...permanently-close-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm

 

[Reddog1134]

Espn wide world of sports news. The play station pavilion is closing permanently at the end of the month. No word what will replace it.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...permanently-close-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm

I didn't know this existed. But I find it odd to feature video games at a place that emphasizes physical activity.

 

[rteetz]

I didn't know this existed. But I find it odd to feature video games at a place that emphasizes physical activity.

I knew it was there never went in it, just one of those things Disney got a sponsor for so they just went with it. Interested to see what replaces it if anything.

 

[Figmentforever24]

A few cast members have come out and clarified what Disney was building on the lot where they are clearing trees. The new building will be a costuming and laundry facility. I posted the location in a previous post.

 

[rteetz]

A few cast members have come out and clarified what Disney was building on the lot where they are clearing trees. The new building will be a costuming and laundry facility. I posted the location in a previous post.

Interesting didn't think it was going to be park related anyways.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Interesting didn't think it was going to be park related anyways.

Me either, but I cant say I was expecting a laundry facility either! To be honest I just thought they may be clearing land.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update of the construction on the Hub in MK

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...of-hub-redevelopment-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

 

[rteetz]

Disney has announced April 10th 2014 there will be a world wide virtual sing a long to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its a small world the classic Disney attraction that can be seen at Disney parks world wide. Disney will also donate $150,000 to UNICEF for the anniversary.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...global-sing-along-and-anniversary-website.htm

 

[mjstaceyuofm]

A few cast members have come out and clarified what Disney was building on the lot where they are clearing trees. The new building will be a costuming and laundry facility. I posted the location in a previous post.

Isn't there a costuming facility in DHS? Could this be a facility move to accommodate changes to DHS? (speculation....)

 

[rteetz]

Isn't there a costuming facility in DHS? Could this be a facility move to accommodate changes to DHS? (speculation....)

From what I've read up on it's going to be more of a laundry facility than a costuming facility so I don't think that would move from DHS.

 

[Reddog1134]

I'm not sure if this was mentioned, but I just found it on Kevin Yee's Micechat article:

In DAK, the Dug and Russell meet and greet received a new interactive kiosk (a high tech dog collar will translate your barks into English)

 

[DanBoris]

A few cast members have come out and clarified what Disney was building on the lot where they are clearing trees. The new building will be a costuming and laundry facility. I posted the location in a previous post.

You can see the plans for this area here...

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/construction-on-osceola-pkwy.880792/#post-5959147

 

[Reddog1134]

You can see the plans for this area here...

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/construction-on-osceola-pkwy.880792/#post-5959147

FYI

You have to log into their forums to see the picture.