News Round Up 2016

[skier_pete]

I don't have clear reference for scale, but those vehicles seem TINY.

I think they are 2 seaters. What I am not sure of us it seems,to,me this ride is the same as mater's junkyard jamboree except the cars don't have the whip part. Seems like 2 Very similar rides.

I would've taken more ,pictures but I was embarrassing DD climbing up to get that one. (It took a few tries as I had to hold my,phone way over my head. I think THIS is the real reason they banned selfie,sticks.

 

[Eoghann]

I think they are 2 seaters. What I am not sure of us it seems,to,me this ride is the same as mater's junkyard jamboree except the cars don't have the whip part. Seems like 2 Very similar rides.
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That would be because it is. At least as I understand it. New vehicles and theming but same basic ride.

 

[Spacedog1975]

I think THIS is the real reason they banned selfie,sticks.

I'd call it more of a side benefit.

 

[rteetz]

I think they are 2 seaters. What I am not sure of us it seems,to,me this ride is the same as mater's junkyard jamboree except the cars don't have the whip part. Seems like 2 Very similar rides.

I would've taken more ,pictures but I was embarrassing DD climbing up to get that one. (It took a few tries as I had to hold my,phone way over my head. I think THIS is the real reason they banned selfie,sticks.

Well they are trackless. They are supposed to be more like aquatopia overseas.

 

[rteetz]

News

Orlando sees record tourism numbers in 2015.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-florida-record-tourism-2015-20160218-story.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Emily Blunt in talks to star in Mary Poppins sequel.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emily-blunt-talks-star-disneys-867435

 

[rteetz]

News/Photo

We have our first look at AK Rivers of Light testing!

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Apparently the Shanghai park has a guaranteed phase 2 already in the works but it's not budgeted or paid for yet. I'm sure the Chinese government is the one wanting that.

 

[Travis B]

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We have our first look at AK Rivers of Light testing!

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So lovely with the Tree in the background. I really have to get down there to see this, even if only for 2-3 days.

 

[closetmickey]

Over the walls part 2. Luigis rideView attachment 152038

Any word on opening date? Will be there March 9th

 

[rteetz]

Any word on opening date? Will be there March 9th

Nope it was supposed to be open already.

 

[cmash95]

luigi's was supposed to be done last november. No wonder they replaced the head of imagineering. It seems as of late, Imagineering can't bring in a project on time let alone on budget.

 

[rteetz]

luigi's was supposed to be done last november. No wonder they replaced the head of imagineering. It seems as of late, Imagineering can't bring in a project on time let alone on budget.

No Luigi's was always said by Disney as early 2016. It was supposed to be January. Imagineering usually can go on time because they don't announce dates. Now budgets that a different story.

 

[rteetz]

News

Two permits for what seems to be video or audio wiring for the Frozen ride and meet and greet.

http://or.occompt.com/recorder/eagleweb/downloads/20160084585.pdf?parent=DOC1847S12281

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I'm hearing from cast members that AK is blocked out for CM passes from April 19 through the rest of the month. Official Rivers of Light opening maybe?

 

[SureAsLiz]

I'm hearing from cast members that AK is blocked out for CM passes from April 19 through the rest of the month. Official Rivers of Light opening maybe?

Just guest passes thankfully, but yes, April 19th on is blocked out.
Oddly enough, none of the other parks have blockouts listed though I'm 100% positive that is a technical issue. There have been some crazy weird blockouts this year, and I have never seen one this long for DAK

 

[pepperandchips]

News

Jock Lindsey's already winning awards.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ns-coveted-vibe-award-for-best-beverage-menu/

I am 100% in the Jock Lindsey's fan girl camp and even I can admit this is a crock of crap. Don't get me wrong - I am soooo glad there is more on the menu than glowtinis and magical star cocktails - but the drinks at Jock Lindsey's leave something to be desired. On second thought, the drink menu isn't the problem... It's the actual execution of overly sweet, pre-mixed drinks that doesn't add up for me.

 

[cmash95]

No Luigi's was always said by Disney as early 2016. It was supposed to be January. Imagineering usually can go on time because they don't announce dates. Now budgets that a different story.

When I was at Dca last january and again in august, they were telling people that the ride was going to be ready late november, early december. and i august they had imagineers at D23 who were working on the project saying the same thing. Everything was supposed to be on track for a late 2015 opening. they wanted it ready before the holidays.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Rumor

Apparently the Shanghai park has a guaranteed phase 2 already in the works but it's not budgeted or paid for yet. I'm sure the Chinese government is the one wanting that.

Tell them to shove it.

What a quagmire we get into when they try to harvest low hanging fruit, huh?

 

[rteetz]

When I was at Dca last january and again in august, they were telling people that the ride was going to be ready late november, early december. and i august they had imagineers at D23 who were working on the project saying the same thing. Everything was supposed to be on track for a late 2015 opening. they wanted it ready before the holidays.

I had heard they waned soft opening late 2015 but official opening was always supposed to be early 2016.