News Round Up 2016

[Travis B]

I realize I'm a little late to comment, and don't want to beat a dead horse (or wolf, or tiger)...

But - OMG - Jungle Book. I was blown away. If y'all haven't seen it yet, don't hesitate. Especially in 3D (or IMAX 3D, even better!)

 

[Budshark]

for a price dearie.

There was a VERY specific voice I heard in my head when I read that...

 

[Rivergirl2005]

So with all the media events occurring this week, did we learn anything other than coming soon or coming this summer?? You would think something will be up and running by memorial weekend...correct?

 

[Goofy2015]

Agreed, I would even say that The Jungle Book is the live action adaptation their animated classics. I think it is only going to get better with Beauty and the Beast.

 

[rteetz]

So with all the media events occurring this week, did we learn anything other than coming soon or coming this summer?? You would think something will be up and running by memorial weekend...correct?

No dates announced for media just sneak previews.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I haven't seen Wishes from either the Tomorrowland Terrace or the Plaza Garden, but I would think the Plaza Garden has a better view? If that's true, shouldn't the guests that booked in advance get the better of the two views? Or is this Disney conditioning people to spend in the moment to get the best stuff?

I have done the dessert party (before they raised the price, not sure if it is worth it now) and the view is not as good as from main street but it is a pretty cool view and Tinker Bell flies basically right over you so it is a neat view. It's something that is nice to do for a change, but if you are only going to see Wishes once a trip I would prefer Main St.

And it does say that those that pre-order have the option of going to the Plaza Garden if there is room ... have to see how it works in practice/how many "day of" they sell but there could still be an advantage to pre-booking. Plus then you have a seat (the tables are pre-asigned) for the dessert party

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney brought out Jane Goodall with the Disney Conservation Fund tonight for the awaken summer media event. They are previewing things at AK tonight.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

@Tia1977 I haven't been going as an adult as long as many people on the boards, but I started going before FP+. I started working at a big corporation out of college. I, and many of my co-workers, disliked what upper management was doing to the company. We would complain and grumble about it a lot. Many left. It got to where I was incredibly unhappy there, and I left for a start-up. It was great while it lasted, but we got bought by a big corporation. I decided then that most places were going to have management that are idiots. As long as my immediate group and bosses were sane, then I was going to ignore the corporate part of it, or I would never find a place where I could be happy. I don't think about these things when I go to Disney. I know that they are a big, "evil" corporation, but I enjoy it too much to let these things get to me. I do complain some on the boards, but mostly out of fun and commiserating with fellow fans. Also, pointing out faults isn't necessarily bad and is pretty much what I do for a living, really If you can't ignore these annoyances and focus on the happiness, then it might be better to not go or not go frequently. Or, avoiding the boards, if it gets to you, is another option. I have learned to try to not let negativity around me affect me, so reading these things on the boards doesn't really bother me. Good luck, and I hope you find your happiness.

I still love Disney and in the grand scheme of things a visit is still great and makes for great memories with my family, etc. ... The nickel and diming is annoying but I tend to forget about it when I see the look on my kids faces when they meet Elsa or Buzz or Mickey or whomever

I get the "extras" they are adding to take advantage of the people willing to spend more for unique opportunities and also they have a weird problem in that they are too popular and the parks are too crowded. The lessening of experiences is that part that has me most worried - I don't mind paying a premium for a premium experience ... but making me pay more for less makes me feel less about the experience as a whole and may result in us going less often (we were planning to take next year off any way to help save up for a cruise, but the changes are making is easier to stay away rather than motivating us to find a way to go anyway)

 

[rteetz]

The new nighttime safaris are being previewed tonight. The screens really do produce a very real fake sunset on the savanna. I'll see if I find a good video or photo to post later of it.

 

[Budshark]

The videos are amazing. Don't know if we can link to Periscope or how it will work outside of Twitter or the app. Still waiting for some pics but not sure the trick will show well. There's one pic of a cast member with the led to her back but it seriously looks just like a setting sun. I don't want to post that pic because it is basically just her...

Try this: https://twitter.com/tampamama/status/722579659460911104

That "sun" in the background is the LED effect and the lighting in the savanna is from the LEDs

 

[DrivenByDisney]

Very cool! Ready to get out there (maybe this week) to experience this new feature.

 

[Budshark]

Twitter is stating RoL show at 10p tonight. Will keep watching to see if it's a preview or fill show or mistake. Crossing fingers.

 

[DrivenByDisney]

Twitter is stating RoL show at 10p tonight. Will keep watching to see if it's a preview or fill show or mistake. Crossing fingers.

Out of curiosity, what twitter feed was posting that? I had not seen anything, though I was not looking to be honest. Thanks in advance.

 

[DrivenByDisney]

Never mind. It's a preview show for invited guests perhaps? I see someone streaming it on Periscope now and they titled it "Preview"

 

[rteetz]

Rivers of light area

https://twitter.com/**************/status/722599660678832128

 

[CJK]

Never mind. It's a preview show for invited guests perhaps? I see someone streaming it on Periscope now and they titled it "Preview"

Exciting! I wonder if it will truly be the full show or just aspects of it?

 

[rteetz]

Twitter is stating RoL show at 10p tonight. Will keep watching to see if it's a preview or fill show or mistake. Crossing fingers.

From what I've been hearing it will be scenes 1 and 2 of the show as the rest of the show isn't ready.

 

[rteetz]

Joe rohde on hand tonight

https://twitter.com/jeremiahgood/status/722597825553547264

 

[DrivenByDisney]

Scroll down a bit and here is the Periscope link for the pre-show of Rivers of Light

https://twitter.com/search?q=rivers of light&src=typd

 

[rteetz]

Photo of sunset safari

https://twitter.com/laughing_place/status/722583001813622788

This looks very good.