News Round Up 2016

[rteetz]

What rulebook did you read that said, Characters shall not enter thy World Showcase??? Besides.. The characters are all over it now, so what's the difference?? At least Disney would be adding, instead of taking away... aka Maelstrom.. And Ratatouille wouldn't really change the look or anything of that pavilion. I dunno, When I entered that land in Paris last year, and then rode the ride, all I could envision was a copy of this one day going to Paris, Epcot.

I would prefer we not clutter this thread with that endless discussion. I know you are still relatively new here but thee was massive controversy over whether or not Frozen should be in Norway when that was announced. Many including myself believe it should not be in Norway.

 

[rteetz]

I 100% agree. Even after adding the 4 new attractions DHS will still be less built up than DCA. I think adding at least 1 (and I'd hope more attractions) would be wise. I don't want them to partially fix DHS and then pivot to Epcot, I want them to totally fix it and just call it a day.

We can only hope at this point.

 

[jaxonp]

I would prefer we not clutter this thread with that endless discussion. I know you are still relatively new here but thee was massive controversy over whether or not Frozen should be in Norway when that was announced. Many including myself believe it should not be in Norway.

Controversy or not, new or old here, agree or disagree, the facts remain. Disney is doing it.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Photo Update

More walls removed around Rivers of light revealing some amazing details.

http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/walls-around-asia-side-rivers-light-seating-area/

OH MY WORD! That is looking just amazing!

 

[rteetz]

Controversy or not, new or old here, agree or disagree, the facts remain. Disney is doing it.

Doesn't mean they have to or should.

 

[skier_pete]

You're ignoring that Bob Iger said ground breaking was going to occur in April. That a Star Wars Land poster has appeared by Streets of America. That Disney wants this built as quickly as possible.

This also looks interesting doesn't it?
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/r2-d2-do-you-copy/

What we know about Disney is they take the path of least resistance. Building by Star Tours would require significantly more effort than building in areas that have already been developed and only require some demo.

Either you are not reading what I am saying or I am not saying it well.

What I'm trying to say is no one knows where they are going to build it, and it doesn't really matter anyways.

 

[rteetz]

Interesting read

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-disney-nickel-and-dime-20160411-story.html

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

The new castle stage show is well underway in construction already.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...uction-gets-underway-in-the-magic-kingdom.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Apparently they think Jungle Book is going to do very well. Well enough to begin looking at a second movie.

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/jungle-book-2-in-the-works-with-jon-favreau-190649685.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Maelstrom/Frozen boats are back at Epcot

https://twitter.com/mouseinfo/status/719639838010449920

 

[DDLand]

A great picture (thanks Martin!) showing where R2D2 was hanging out:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...ollywood-studios.903110/page-245#post-7170300

For those of you who missed the original picture teasing the Star Wars Experience in the former streets of America:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/r2-d2-do-you-copy/

 

[rteetz]

A great picture (thanks Martin!) showing where R2D2 was hanging out:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...ollywood-studios.903110/page-245#post-7170300

For those of you who missed the original picture teasing the Star Wars Experience in the former streets of America:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/r2-d2-do-you-copy/

Yep it looks like Star Wars is officially going into LMA. Also if you read what Mansion said this move puts Star Wars in DHS only 4 months behind Disneylands. I'm interested to see if spirit comes back to say anything.

 

[101disneyfan]

News

Apparently they think Jungle Book is going to do very well. Well enough to begin looking at a second movie.

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/jungle-book-2-in-the-works-with-jon-favreau-190649685.html

I'm hoping and hoping that they leave Jungle Cruise alone.

 

[rteetz]

I'm hoping and hoping that they leave Jungle Cruise alone.

I can't see that changing because of this movie.

 

[Eoghann]

I can't see that changing because of this movie.

That's a shame it could do with a major upgrade or something.

 

[rteetz]

That's a shame it could do with a major upgrade or something.

Really? I love the Jungle cruise as is. To me it's one of those classics that shouldn't be messed with much. I do like the Jingle cruise overlay they have been doing. I hope to check out Skipper Canteen next time as well.

 

[Eoghann]

Really? I love the Jungle cruise as is. To me it's one of those classics that shouldn't be messed with much. I do like the Jingle cruise overlay they have been doing. I hope to check out Skipper Canteen next time as well.

I've done it twice, feel no need to ever do it again. It's just a very bland ride in desperate need of some plussing.

 

[rteetz]

I've done it twice, feel no need to ever do it again. It's just a very bland ride in desperate need of some plussing.

Interesting. It was a ride Walt wanted in Disneyland. He first wanted to use real animals but that couldn't work of course so they went with the animatronics.

 

[mcd2745]

Interesting read

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-disney-nickel-and-dime-20160411-story.html

I loved the last line:

"That bothers me, just going with the trends," he said. "Disney used to set the trend, not follow."

 

[rteetz]

I loved the last line:

"That bothers me, just going with the trends," he said. "Disney used to set the trend, not follow."

That's exactly the truth. Disney was the top dog. They innovated and set the standard for what a theme park was now they just follow trends.