News Round Up 2016

[luisov]

It's a cute little ride. It still has more movement than the flying tires. It looks fun, especially when the cars are spinning over and over.

 

[cmash95]

in the beginning, fireworks and nighttime parades were seasonal as the Mk closed at 7 pm in the off seasons. now they run nightly so I can see why they seems old hat. they aren't special anymore and yes this is the third illuminations. and frankly it's time for an upgrade












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[circus4u]

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ on Digital HD April 1, Blu-ray April 5

Read more: CONFIRMED: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Digital HD April 1, Blu-ray April 5 - Stitch Kingdom

 

[Kirkules]

So, I've been a little surprised by some of the offers that have come out of Disney for their busier times of year (modified free dining during the summer, the rollback of spring break restrictions for FL residents etc.). I wonder if the opening of Shanghai is having any impact on the number of visitors they are anticipating. Between Shanghai and the AK expansion I'm hoping that crowd pressure is relieved a bit! Once the DHS expansion opens that should help too.

 

[rteetz]

So, I've been a little surprised by some of the offers that have come out of Disney for their busier times of year (modified free dining during the summer, the rollback of spring break restrictions for FL residents etc.). I wonder if the opening of Shanghai is having any impact on the number of visitors they are anticipating. Between Shanghai and the AK expansion I'm hoping that crowd pressure is relieved a bit! Once the DHS expansion opens that should help too.

I don't think Shanghai is affecting crowds at all because Shanghai is not being marketed at to the US.

 

[rteetz]

News

Some info about the music for rivers of light.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rivers-of-light/news/02mar2016-the-music-of-rivers-of-light.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Jungle Book preview coming to DHS in One Mans Dream.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ungle-book-at-disney-parks-starting-march-18/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

A look at the bridges of Disney Springs

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2016/03/pi-update-another-look-at-bridges.html?m=1

 

[Kirkules]

I know Shanghai is not being marketed here, but a significant portion of WDW visitors are from overseas. We're not talking about huge numbers, but rather than making the trip to the U.S. it wouldn't surprise me if they are staying closer to home.

 

[rteetz]

I know Shanghai is not being marketed here, but a significant portion of WDW visitors are from overseas. We're not talking about huge numbers, but rather than making the trip to the U.S. it wouldn't surprise me if they are staying closer to home.

I don't think it will hurt much at all. Shanghai is in main land China and most of those people don't travel much. A lot of the foreign travelers to WDW are from Brazil or Europe. Europe has a Disney park and that hasn't affected them coming to the US much.

 

[rteetz]

News

It seems due to some problems Buzz has been having it is going back down next week for refurb.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-spin-closing-for-refurbishment-next-week.htm

 

[rteetz]

News/rumor

According to a post on the theme parks board from a CM, the HUB seems to indicate that Frozen Ever After will open 5/27/2016.

 

[iamsarahpotts]

Sorry to break the news. There's still a taco salad; it's just a lot different. Have you tried Friar's Nook, aka Mac n Cheese Palace? We might try it this trip.

Mac n Cheese with the Pot Roast on top is goooood. I by no means have a refined palate, but it is better than most of the standard MK fare. Also VERY filling.

Edit: I have no explanation for the sort-of double post

 

[rteetz]

News

The annual Shareholders meeting is today follow along here

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2016/03/03/2016-annual-meeting-shareholders-live-blog/

 

[jknc]

I don't think it will hurt much at all. Shanghai is in main land China and most of those people don't travel much. A lot of the foreign travelers to WDW are from Brazil or Europe. Europe has a Disney park and that hasn't affected them coming to the US much.

We met a couple from England last year who were on their 11th WDW vacation. They went to Paris 1 time and said its simply not the same as WDW whatsoever.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

News/rumor

According to a post on the theme parks board from a CM, the HUB seems to indicate that Frozen Ever After will open 5/27/2016.

This would be awesome...still crossing fingers to open prior to my trip!

 

[Naomi Rohrbaugh]

News/rumor

According to a post on the theme parks board from a CM, the HUB seems to indicate that Frozen Ever After will open 5/27/2016.

This is good news. More encouraging than June anyways. But still not in time for our trip. Here's hoping it gets moved up about 10 ten days.

 

[rteetz]

News

I will be posting things from the WDW Shareholders meeting here as soon as I can.

The Walt Disney Company is donating $250,000 to the project to restore Walt Disney's childhood home in Chicago.

Every month 200 million people connect to ESPN in some way.

Fiscal 2015 was the company's 5th consecutive year with record results.

Q1 fiscal 2016 saw the highest growth per share in TWDC history.

Iger say's he believes Disney's best days are still ahead of them.

Iger believes that Zootopia will be an instant-classic and also admits he needs to be careful with hat term.

Iger says Captain America: Civil War has some of the best Marvel Storytelling to date.

TWDC has won the last 4 academy awards for Best Animated Feature.

 

[keepswimming76]

News/rumor

According to a post on the theme parks board from a CM, the HUB seems to indicate that Frozen Ever After will open 5/27/2016.

That would be awesome, it's our last day! Would certainly make an interesting end to our trip.

 

[rteetz]

News

More Shareholder news

Breaking! Two new Cruise Ships announced for 2021 and 2023.

Star Wars TFA was first film to ever hit $900 million in domestic box office.

Iger says nothing about Star Wars land.

Iger says Shanghai Disneyland will be important to the furture of the company.

Roy P. Disney is in attendance.

Some guy is causing a ruckus at the meeting trying to present a proposal or something.