News Round Up 2016

[circus4u]

Interesting article, "How Pixar saved Steve Jobs and Apple."
http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/01/technology/pixar-steve-jobs/index.html?iid=ob_homepage_tech_pool

 

[rteetz]

News

Shanghai unveils a season pass of sorts

http://mobile.shanghaidaily.com/met.../Seasonal-passes-for-Disneyland/shdaily.shtml

 

[publix subs]

Important news to some surely, The Daily Poutine has already given up on their breakfast poutine.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Epcot update

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/photo...ch-margaritas-coming-innoventions-update-etc/

 

[rteetz]

News

Advisories for this coming weekend's Wine & Dine Half Marathon events.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/11/disney-wine-dine-half-marathon-weekend.html

Good luck runners! Have fun!

 

[rteetz]

News

Hyperspace mountain has returned to DL

https://twitter.com/parksandcons/status/793641803757027328

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Photo Update

Epcot update

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/photo...ch-margaritas-coming-innoventions-update-etc/

I was looking at the link (which obviously doesn't contain commas) and was intrigued by the idea of margaritas coming to Innoventions ....


I do like some of the new merch with EPCOT on it along with the different flags in the shape of the Mickey head outline

 

[rteetz]

News

Mickey's very merry Christmas party merchandise revealed

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/photos-merchandise-revealed-mickeys-merry-christmas-party-2016/

 

[STLstone]

News

Hyperspace mountain has returned to DL

https://twitter.com/parksandcons/status/793641803757027328

Wow, those first few comments to the tweet really run the gamut of possible reactions...

 

[skier_pete]

Wow, those first few comments to the tweet really run the gamut of possible reactions...

The ironic part being the ride is essentially the same - except the music and a few video elements. I've ridden both and I can't say I prefer one or the other but maybe lean slightly toward the regular Space Mountain. I could see where fans would like to see the regular ride come back for at least PART of the year. (It's been Hyperspace Mountain for almost a full year.)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The ironic part being the ride is essentially the same - except the music and a few video elements. I've ridden both and I can't say I prefer one or the other but maybe lean slightly toward the regular Space Mountain. I could see where fans would like to see the regular ride come back for at least PART of the year. (It's been Hyperspace Mountain for almost a full year.)

Yeah, i think if they get on a cycle of 1/3 of the year regular 1/3 Hyperspace and 1/3 Ghost Glaxy (or roughly that) it would be good - or I don't know how involved it is but could they do certain days of the week or like the first hour of the day is regular and then huperspace the rest of the time?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Two new D23 events for December just announced:

1) D23’s Moonlight and Mistletoe Dinner (December 13)

Continuing the seasonal celebration of D23 Days of Christmas, members have the opportunity to gather under the moonlight for a festive meal at the newly opened STK Orlando at Disney Springs.

D23 attendees will enjoy a three-course meal personally designed in the spirit of holiday gatherings. In addition, guests will receive a specially crafted holiday-inspired cocktail.

Throughout the meal on the private outdoor patio, guests will have the opportunity to spend time with fellow Disney fans, as well honorary Disney luminaries and special guests.

In the spirit of the season, all attendees will receive an exclusive, one-of-a-kind set of historic Disney holiday cards, selected from the Walt Disney Archives.

DETAILS
Experience begins at 7 p.m. and will end at approximately 9 p.m. Check-in will begin at 6:45 p.m. Please do not arrive before 6:45 p.m.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) D23’s Disney Springs Holiday Celebration (December 13)

Join your D23 family for reserved seating at a special Q&A presentation with a representative from Walt Disney World Holiday Services to learn how an extraordinary team of Cast Members decorates four theme parks, more than a dozen resorts, Disney Springs, and, of course, much more for the merriest time of year!

But first, celebrate the holiday season at Disney Springs and be transported to a winter wonderland Guests in attendance will have the opportunity to pick up a complimentary cup of hot cocoa and an exclusive sweet treat, as well as shop at various locations along the way.

Of course, the celebration wouldn’t be complete without all attendees receiving a D23 reusable souvenir mug and some additional ho-ho-holiday surprises!

We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of yuletide charm and holiday cheer during D23 Days of Christmas.

 

[skier_pete]

Yeah, i think if they get on a cycle of 1/3 of the year regular 1/3 Hyperspace and 1/3 Ghost Glaxy (or roughly that) it would be good - or I don't know how involved it is but could they do certain days of the week or like the first hour of the day is regular and then huperspace the rest of the time?

In this particular case they probably could do that. I don't think there is even any physical items that separate the 3 overlays, I think they are all video/audio cues. They really can switch between them overnight.

 

[mollmoll4]

This week's EW magazine has a feature on the live-action Beauty and The Beast

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/11/02/beauty-and-the-beast-emma-watson-ew-cover

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

Monster Inc. debuted 15 years ago!

Disney announced plans to build Dixie Landings resort in 1989.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

According to Carouselof on twitter tomorrowland will get new background music in mid 2017.

https://twitter.com/carouselof/status/793846016789405696

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Ugh the beast looks awful. I'm so tired of companies using CGI when they should be doing practical makeup.

Pretty sure watching that beast will take me right out of the movie.

 

[skier_pete]

Ugh the beast looks awful. I'm so tired of companies using CGI when they should be doing practical makeup.

Pretty sure watching that beast will take me right out of the movie.

Can't agree that doing the Beast as a Muppet would be a better choice. (Which is what a practical effect Beast would end up looking like.)

 

[rteetz]

Ugh the beast looks awful. I'm so tired of companies using CGI when they should be doing practical makeup.

Pretty sure watching that beast will take me right out of the movie.

See I disgaree. I think he looks about as good as you can get for a live action version of this movie. Its obviously different than the animated version but you have to go in with that mindset.

 

[rteetz]