News Round Up 2016

[Travis B]

News

I have heard rumors that Disney springs would be doing things for the holidays and I'm actually interested to see what some of this looks like.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/disne...day-trees-among-new-line-2016-holiday-season/

The themed Christmas trees sound potentially fabulous. I can see a lot of people enjoying this.

 

[circus4u]

Dreamworld accident: 4 dead in Queensland theme park ride malfunction
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/world/queensland-theme-park-fatalities/index.html

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

I have heard rumors that Disney springs would be doing things for the holidays and I'm actually interested to see what some of this looks like.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/disne...day-trees-among-new-line-2016-holiday-season/

That sounds pretty cool and I could see that drawing people in quite a bit, at least to check it out

 

[mikepizzo]

http://attractionsmagazine.com/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/

There are certain targets that are worth tons of points

Thanks for the info. We know that already though. She's just not a very good shot

 

[MommaBerd]

http://attractionsmagazine.com/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/

There are certain targets that are worth tons of points

Ooooooh! I didn't know this! Awesome intel for my boys! Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

News

Kali River Rapids will be closed for refurb from January 3-29th, 2017.

 

[DrunkJam]

Thanks for the info. We know that already though. She's just not a very good shot

Me either. ON the other hand, my being rubbish gives my kids a laugh, so...

 

[rteetz]

News

Amorettes patisserie reducing operating hours

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/amor...serie-reducing-operating-hours-from-today.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Well not really news but this is kind of funny. It also shows how Disney springs isn't doing all that great in terms of sales.

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2016/10/breaking-news-customer-spotted-in-erwin.html

 

[rteetz]

 

[jpwest]

http://attractionsmagazine.com/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/

There are certain targets that are worth tons of points

Which hand are they talking about here - the robot's left, or the one on my left? "In the first room, concentrate your fire power on the large red robot on the left side. The left, or second hand, of the robot will give you 100,000 points per hit."

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

News

Well not really news but this is kind of funny. It also shows how Disney springs isn't doing all that great in terms of sales.

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2016/10/breaking-news-customer-spotted-in-erwin.html

I'm not sure how the other stores are faring in terms of number of customers coming in and out but seems to me (and this is without me having been to the new Disney Springs yet so take my opinion with a grain of salt) that they may have alienated too many customers in terms of income.

You can show you make a decent penny..but that can also mean your items are priced high and you don't actually sell a lot as far a volume goes.

 

[rteetz]

News

Narrators added to the candlelight processional

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/famou...d-2016-candlelight-processional-lineup-epcot/

 

[rteetz]

News

Early 2018 itineraries announced for DCL

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-for-early-2018/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20161025153033

 

[luisov]

I'm not sure how the other stores are faring in terms of number of customers coming in and out but seems to me (and this is without me having been to the new Disney Springs yet so take my opinion with a grain of salt) that they may have alienated too many customers in terms of income.

You can show you make a decent penny..but that can also mean your items are priced high and you don't actually sell a lot as far a volume goes.

And that if we are only taking into account tourists. Locals don't need to go there and spend $15 on a cupcake when they can find better and cheaper options outside DS.

 

[Travis B]

I'm not sure how the other stores are faring in terms of number of customers coming in and out but seems to me (and this is without me having been to the new Disney Springs yet so take my opinion with a grain of salt) that they may have alienated too many customers in terms of income.

You can show you make a decent penny..but that can also mean your items are priced high and you don't actually sell a lot as far a volume goes.

I think you make a really good point - price point could be a huge issue. A lot of stuff there seems fun to browse, but too expensive to buy on impulse. Especially when you're already on an expensive vacation.

 

[mikepizzo]

Which hand are they talking about here - the robot's left, or the one on my left? "In the first room, concentrate your fire power on the large red robot on the left side. The left, or second hand, of the robot will give you 100,000 points per hit."

The robot's left hand. I believe both the target on the inside of his left hand and the target on the outside of his left hand both give 100,000. Could be wrong. I definitely know the one on the inside of his left hand (the robot's left "palm").

 

[j2thomason]

News

Narrators added to the candlelight processional

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/famou...d-2016-candlelight-processional-lineup-epcot/

Yippee!! We got Jodi Benson for our CP day!!

 

[Travis B]

Dreamworld accident: 4 dead in Queensland theme park ride malfunction
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/world/queensland-theme-park-fatalities/index.html

This is such a sad story. We'll probably see less about it in the states, but I'm curious to see their findings in terms of the cause. While they're obviously not all the same, so many attractions use a very similar set-up to this one.

 

[rteetz]

News

Apparently the fountain in Muppets courtyard is becoming a planter temporarily.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/famous-muppets-courtyard-fountain-hollywood-studios-becoming-planter/