News Round Up 2016

[Pete M]

modified my previous statement.

 

[Gastonecrosse]

For what it's worth, I also called and confirmed that if I will get the thirteenth month if I decide to upgrade my 7 day Park Hopper ticket during my December trip (with the Annual Pass start date being the first day of ticket use of course).

 

[rteetz]

News

The Walt Disney World Railroad is closing for refurbishment from Jan 9 - Feb 16 2017.

 

[rteetz]

News

The Liberty Square Riverboat is going to be closed Jan 3-12, 2017.

 

[Gastonecrosse]

News

Hall of Presidents refurb is scheduled to install the next president

January 17 - June 29, 2017

I wonder if this will make the Hall of Presidents great again...

Oh well I have been at WDW off and on for 29 years and I have yet to ride this so why start now I guess

 

[jpeden]

News

The Walt Disney World Railroad is closing for refurbishment from Jan 9 - Feb 16 2017.

Boo - literally re-opens the day we leave on the 17th of February. Maybe it will finish early.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm glad they're announcing refurbs for AFTER my trip. I'm thinking that means we likely know of any planned refurbs for December then, barring any unforeseen urgent-type refurbs.

 

[rteetz]

Boo - literally re-opens the day we leave on the 17th of February. Maybe it will finish early.

Thankfully this closes the day before I leave so I'll get to ride it!

 

[rteetz]

I wonder if this will make the Hall of Presidents great again...

Oh well I have been at WDW off and on for 29 years and I have yet to ride this so why start now I guess

HoP should be done at least once. 44 amazing animatronics.

 

[rteetz]

I'm glad they're announcing refurbs for AFTER my trip. I'm thinking that means we likely know of any planned refurbs for December then, barring any unforeseen urgent-type refurbs.

The riverboat refurb is during my trip...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Hall of Presidents refurb is scheduled to install the next president

January 17 - June 29, 2017

and they are going to get the Enchanted Tiki Room to pay for it!

In all honesty, no matter who wins it should make for a very interesting animatronic and segment for the show

 

[rteetz]

News

Toy Story Land is vertical

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/783005139917541376

 

[luisov]

News

Hall of Presidents refurb is scheduled to install the next president

January 17 - June 29, 2017

That just sent shivers down my spine. And not the good kind.

 

[skier_pete]

News

Hall of Presidents refurb is scheduled to install the next president

January 17 - June 29, 2017

This is not intended as political commentary - but I told my daughter that we HAVE to see it this trip as it will be the last chance to see President Obama speak. Who(m)ever the next president is won't be as good a speaker as he was.

 

[jpeden]

News

Toy Story Land is vertical

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/783005139917541376

Not to sound ignorant, but what does that mean exactly?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Not to sound ignorant, but what does that mean exactly?

Ground work is complete and they have begun construction of rides/buildings/etc

 

[skier_pete]

Not to sound ignorant, but what does that mean exactly?

It means that it things are being built above ground level. It could be as little as a few vertical beams....not meaning much but it does mean progress.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

This is not intended as political commentary - but I told my daughter that we HAVE to see it this trip as it will be the last chance to see President Obama speak. Who(m)ever the next president is won't be as good a speaker as he was.

Agree completely...one of the most charismatic speakers to ever hold that office.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

and they are going to get the Enchanted Tiki Room to pay for it!

In all honesty, no matter who wins it should make for a very interesting animatronic and segment for the show

One of the best jokes on here ever...

But to say that they are both "equally bad" in this regard is not close to accurate...

From a polish/intelligence/speaking perspective?

Ummm...no...not close

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm glad they're announcing refurbs for AFTER my trip. I'm thinking that means we likely know of any planned refurbs for December then, barring any unforeseen urgent-type refurbs.

They don't do a lot of refurbs in December...way too crowded/uncomfortable as is