News Round Up 2016

[Reddog1134]

Iger doesn't want to leave until Star Wars Land is open, he wants to see it through.

Of course he does.

People tend to remember (give credit to) who was there when a project was complete. Not who initiated it. Bob wants to make sure he gets the glory.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Of course he does.

People tend to remember (give credit to) who was there when a project was complete. Not who initiated it. Bob wants to make sure he gets the glory.

I wouldn't be so sure...I think Iger is one of those guys who watches the stock ticker on a 120" 4K tv 24 hours a day about now.

My hunch is he may already regret not leaving already...and if somehow we don't go into recession (highly unlikely) - then he would jump if the stock inches back up.

But if he does want to be known as the "Star Wars guy"...then that's good for parks fans.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Of course he does.

People tend to remember (give credit to) who was there when a project was complete. Not who initiated it. Bob wants to make sure he gets the glory.

Nothing wrong with that. I like to start what I finish too. Wish others were the same way.

 

[rteetz]

Disneyland is changing up their photopass product a bit

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/01/new-disney-photopass-disneyland.html

 

[jlundeen]

Disneyland is changing up their photopass product a bit

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/01/new-disney-photopass-disneyland.html

We are first time Annual Passholders and used the free PhotoPass a lot during our last trips to WDW. We loved how you can see your photos within hours after taking them! Hope they continue to keep that benefit of Annual Pass!

 

[rteetz]

Disneyland is getting ready for lots of walls

http://micechat.com/118643-disneyland-star-wars-construction/

 

[rteetz]

Coca-cola experience construction update at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...experience-construction-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[bbmassey]

Disney Infinity is about to get an influx of new characters.

http://averagenobodys.com/2016/01/1...-new-disney-infinity-3-0-figures-power-discs/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

sorry...forgot it was a holiday and I put outdated stock data up

Disney stock not doing well...is the gist of the thought

 

[Planogirl]

Coca-cola experience construction update at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...experience-construction-at-disney-springs.htm

I see that they mention a Coca Cola movie theater if this ends up like the Atlanta location. The Atlanta website mentions taking a 3-D trip around the world which sounds interesting.

 

[rteetz]

Epcot photo update

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/01/epcot-update-pixar-short-film-festival.html

 

[rteetz]

We have a Miceage update everyone

http://micechat.com/118668-disneyland-phantom-menace/

 

[rteetz]

We have a Miceage update everyone

http://micechat.com/118668-disneyland-phantom-menace/

This really shows some interesting stuff if true and often times yes they are.

Star Wars land pushing for December 2018 which means the DHS version won't be far behind early 2019 isn't out of the question.

I like that Chapek is really sticking to timelines and budgets but I don't like cutting things out either.

It's also positive that they want to finally fix the parking issue.

 

[skier_pete]

We have a Miceage update everyone

http://micechat.com/118668-disneyland-phantom-menace/

Good article out of Miceage. Still obvious things could change - but sounds like Star Wars Land is going ahead pretty much as scheduled, and under a fairly ambitious timeline, too. I gotta think they will be targeting a similar timeline at DHS. (They won't want the California one opening a year ahead of the Florida one.) The size of the one building makes it seem like it's going to be an actual physical coaster of some sort.

Note there is no (stupid) mention of a boat ride!

I chuckle at how much they harp on the parking situation, and more specifically the walk. I do realize there have been tons of parking issues, but the whining of "Oh no, they've cut out the moving sidewalks, I have to walk from the parking lot to the theme park now! Waaah - first world problems." It does make me wonder if they will have a shuttle for those that perhaps "can't" walk. I guess that's the good thing about only visiting DLR as an out-of-town tourist...no worries about DLR parking.

Edit: Want to point out that the open air section of this land looks to be nearly as big as Rivers of America. Just - wow!

 

[rteetz]

Good article out of Miceage. Still obvious things could change - but sounds like Star Wars Land is going ahead pretty much as scheduled, and under a fairly ambitious timeline, too. I gotta think they will be targeting a similar timeline at DHS. (They won't want the California one opening a year ahead of the Florida one.) The size of the one building makes it seem like it's going to be an actual physical coaster of some sort.

Note there is no (stupid) mention of a boat ride!

I chuckle at how much they harp on the parking situation, and more specifically the walk. I do realize there have been tons of parking issues, but the whining of "Oh no, they've cut out the moving sidewalks, I have to walk from the parking lot to the theme park now! Waaah - first world problems." It does make me wonder if they will have a shuttle for those that perhaps "can't" walk. I guess that's the good thing about only visiting DLR as an out-of-town tourist...no worries about DLR parking.

Edit: Want to point out that the open air section of this land looks to be nearly as big as Rivers of America. Just - wow!

I agree. I also like how they are making an emphasis to keep this secluded and have a "reveal" like Diagon alley.

 

[skier_pete]

I agree. I also like how they are making an emphasis to keep this secluded and have a "reveal" like Diagon alley.

Exactly - though it's how it should be done, being that you are coming from Frontierland or Critter Country. Disney has always been pretty good at keeping certain things out of sight - to the point that when they don't it can be pretty obnoxious. (I find the way you can see the back of the main show building of Carsland from California Screamin' to be a pretty big miss on Disney's part - though certainly they knew about it.) Disneyland in general these transitions don't really work the best. (The way astro orbitor is plopped down almost in the hub in DL.) But good to know this is what they are planning.

 

[rteetz]

New Space Mountain merchandise

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...roducts-are-clear-for-launch-at-disney-parks/

 

[ColoradoDreamin]

No matter what you can't please anyone...but I do wonder...

Would people be happier if SWL (or any new land or area like Avatar) opened on time (or early) but seeing losses due to budget cuts...or that same area opening way behind but having all the bells and whistles you would expect.

It is always reality that it is somewhere in the middle, and most people lie somewhere in the middle...but the question is which side do you lie closer to (I feel like this is just like a political talk...no matter what people would say you won't convince someone that is on the opposite side - if you want on time and he wants all the bells and whistles, you can't convince him that on time is the best way to do, you just are wasting your breath)...

 

[twebber55]

Good article out of Miceage. Still obvious things could change - but sounds like Star Wars Land is going ahead pretty much as scheduled, and under a fairly ambitious timeline, too. I gotta think they will be targeting a similar timeline at DHS. (They won't want the California one opening a year ahead of the Florida one.) The size of the one building makes it seem like it's going to be an actual physical coaster of some sort.

Note there is no (stupid) mention of a boat ride!

I chuckle at how much they harp on the parking situation, and more specifically the walk. I do realize there have been tons of parking issues, but the whining of "Oh no, they've cut out the moving sidewalks, I have to walk from the parking lot to the theme park now! Waaah - first world problems." It does make me wonder if they will have a shuttle for those that perhaps "can't" walk. I guess that's the good thing about only visiting DLR as an out-of-town tourist...no worries about DLR parking.

Edit: Want to point out that the open air section of this land looks to be nearly as big as Rivers of America. Just - wow!

agree
that building is huge, gotta be some type of moving ride for sure, probably a coaster type
the mil. falcon looks more simulator ish in size

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That was an encouraging take on the Star Wars land.

They need to get it done...and they really NEED a physical ride. You can't go sim if you have star tours still there.