News Round Up 2016

[rteetz]

News

Floridian Place Intersection Now Open at Walt Disney World

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

‘Hocus Pocus’ Apparel Returns to Disney Parks Online Store from September 5-11, 2016

The 'amuck' shirt is pretty good. I don't really get the dress shirts. Last year's Hocus Pocus shirt animation stlye kind of scared me. I love Hocus Pocus so I'd love to be able to buy something.

 

[rteetz]

News

Special Halloween treats at MK during the Halloween party.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-scary-halloween-party-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland Star Wars construction update

http://micechat.com/135540-star-wars-news-toys-teases-tears/

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Characters coming to Disney Springs?

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2016/09/ds-update-characters-coming.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Avatar continues

http://blogmickey.com/2016/09/photos-scaffolding-comes-pandoras-plants-rise-ground/

 

[rteetz]

News

WDWNT says people are being asked not to video or photograph avatar construction

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/09/disne...ts-taking-pictures-video-avatar-construction/

 

[mike_71]

Photo update

Avatar continues

http://blogmickey.com/2016/09/photos-scaffolding-comes-pandoras-plants-rise-ground/

News

WDWNT says people are being asked not to video or photograph avatar construction

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/09/disne...ts-taking-pictures-video-avatar-construction/

Lol. Best back-to-back stories?

 

[MommaBerd]

News

WDWNT says people are being asked not to video or photograph avatar construction

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/09/disne...ts-taking-pictures-video-avatar-construction/

Honestly, I'm surprised they have allowed it to go on for so long. It sort of "spoils" the magic (but I still look!), and maybe they don't want competitors seeing some of the techniques/technologies? But, in this day of technology and social media, I think it's a losing battle.

 

[mike_71]

Honestly, I'm surprised they have allowed it to go on for so long. It sort of "spoils" the magic (but I still look!), and maybe they don't want competitors seeing some of the techniques/technologies? But, in this day of technology and social media, I think it's a losing battle.

As someone who takes a bunch of pictures of the progress, I would like them to be able to point to a policy that prohibits it.

 

[rteetz]

Honestly, I'm surprised they have allowed it to go on for so long. It sort of "spoils" the magic (but I still look!), and maybe they don't want competitors seeing some of the techniques/technologies? But, in this day of technology and social media, I think it's a losing battle.

If they were so worried wouldn't they just put up bigger walls to hide it? It's obviously hard to hide something as big as the mountains but still. It doesn't make much sense as to why I can't take pictures of progress.

 

[rteetz]

News

DVC after hours event at AK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/09/dvc-safari-spectacular-coming-soon-to.html?m=1

 

[mike_71]

If they were so worried wouldn't they just put up bigger walls to hide it? It's obviously hard to hide something as big as the mountains but still. It doesn't make much sense as to why I can't take pictures of progress.

They have put up some foliage

 

[Iowamomof4]

I see Avatar construction and all these "hangy-downy" trees and whatnot and all I can think about is what it will be like when native wildlife moves in. I think I'll have to skip Pandora.

 

[sachilles]

I can see them wanting to discourage folks from going the extra mile for a photo.....like going off path or something.

As to characters at Disney Springs? why not, a couple meet and greets to draw people in, and a chance to run across random characters might be just enough to draw a few more people in.

Still think they could use one or two pay per attractions. Need not be super themed, but something to keeps kids busy while mom and dad shop.

 

[MommaBerd]

@mike_71 & @rteetz - I'm not saying they SHOULD restrict it, just that I'm surprised that they haven't restricted it. I mean, you can't take photos backstage and this is kind of backstage-y.

As for DS, you know, if they'd show a little love to DQ, I would think that would pull a lot of people over there...

 

[saskdw]

News

Special Halloween treats at MK during the Halloween party.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-scary-halloween-party-at-magic-kingdom-park/

So thats what a $100 cupcake looks like!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The 'amuck' shirt is pretty good. I don't really get the dress shirts. Last year's Hocus Pocus shirt animation stlye kind of scared me. I love Hocus Pocus so I'd love to be able to buy something.

The dress shirts just weren't my thing either but I do like the amuck shirt.

 

[jade1]

News

DVC after hours event at AK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/09/dvc-safari-spectacular-coming-soon-to.html?m=1

Sold out

 

[HopperFan]

Install a Goofy movie video, and change the soundtrack. Install new signs. Add a Goofy and Max meet and greet. Redo the exit gift shop.

Actually thinking about it, it'll likely only be closed for a week and then do soft openings.

I think it's a great idea! and certainly not so far fetched .... especially given the story of GMR turning into a Mickey ride ......... this makes much more sense than that.

Let's not forget that Steven Tyler did not take the video "enhancement" well and responded as such. It wouldn't take too much to keep it virtually the same minus the existing band for some new "characters."

My pick would be Guardians with an "Awesome Mix" of music.