News Round Up 2016

[lockedoutlogic]

Then you'll be pleased to know that you won't be missing much. When we were there, CMs came through the area asking everyone to stand to accommodate the other FP+ guests (that never showed up, btw). By that time, though, people were standing at the front of the marked space, which meant the row behind them were standing... and so on... and so on.

Well...it's been awhile so here goes:

Fastpasses for fireworks and parades are the DUMBEST idea I've seen them roll out in years. But apparently quite tasty to lemmings

 

[Budshark]

Well...it's been awhile so here goes:

Fastpasses for fireworks and parades are the DUMBEST idea I've seen them roll out in years. But apparently quite tasty to lemmings

I'm still holding out hope they make a Fastpass for the Fastpass kiosk line. MAN that thing can get long in the early afternoon.

 

[Aurora0427]

LINK? No link - not news.

Sorry - you CREATED a very good method of filtering out comments. You sort of need to STICK to it.

Who made you the news Nazi? Geez. Go start your own Disney message board and post news however you'd like.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

LINK? No link - not news.

Sorry - you CREATED a very good method of filtering out comments. You sort of need to STICK to it.

Geez...back off the kid. I get more info about Disney from this thread than ANY other source out there. I second Aurora...if you don't like this thread then GET OUT and start your own.

Rteetz - keep up the good work man - this thread is AWESOME!

 

[Fantasia79]

LINK? No link - not news.

Sorry - you CREATED a very good method of filtering out comments. You sort of need to STICK to it.

1. He's' being a lot nicer than I would have been going along with the new "system"

2. rteetz is like 17. Clearly beyond his years and doing an amazing job.

 

[pork]

Well...it's been awhile so here goes:

Fastpasses for fireworks and parades are the DUMBEST idea I've seen them roll out in years. But apparently quite tasty to lemmings

Personally I'm not a fan of them myself.

I do however question the need to insult the many other users of this board that do enjoy them. Maybe in the future we could keep conversations a little more civil so that people with different view points are encouraged to participate as well.

 

[rteetz]

Geez...back off the kid. I get more info about Disney from this thread than ANY other source out there. I second Aurora...if you don't like this thread then GET OUT and start your own.

Rteetz - keep up the good work man - this thread is AWESOME!

1. He's' being a lot nicer than I would have been going along with the new "system"

2. rteetz is like 17. Clearly beyond his years and doing an amazing job.

Thank you both for the nice words I really appreciate it.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Lighting has been installed at the Kong attraction at universal.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/02/reign-of-kong-update-peek-at-lighting.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Blizzard Beach closed 25-27 due to cold weather

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/02/blizzard-beach-closed-feb-25-27-due-to.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Make-a-wish Mickey ear hat coming to Disneyland

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/02/make-wish-mickey-mouse-ear-hat-coming.html

 

[soniam]

It's really something. These cuts are Disney acting like they are going out of business yet they are doing quite well.

Reminds me of my two previous employers Both of whom are on a slow death march. One of them even quit collecting garbage and required the employees to dump their cans in a big receptacle that the janitorial staff would empty. I am an engineer and mostly work with guys. Hardly anyone threw out their trash. In fact, some people got so lazy that they threw out their trash in other people's cans. The offices started filling with fruit flies. Once they reinstated garbage collection, they had to throw out the plants to help get rid of the fruit flies. It was a complete mess The cleanup, new plants, and pest control probably cost them more than they saved. I hope that I didn't just give Disney any ideas

I'm still holding out hope they make a Fastpass for the Fastpass kiosk line. MAN that thing can get long in the early afternoon.

No joke. I like to hit the one at MK in the breezeway between Frontierland and Adventureland while the parade passes by Nothing like a parade to draw away the mice (pied piper reference).

 

[Limes96]

Speaking as a mother, the way you have all rallied around Rteetz really warms my heart!

 

[beer dave]

Photo Update

Animal Kingdom photo update, looks like rivers of light is getting closer.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/02/photo-report-animal-kingdom-22316-rivers-of-light-avatar-new-food-etc/

Looks like those upper level seats are finished with out stone work------ I'm getting thirsty......

 

[beer dave]

It's really something. These cuts are Disney acting like they are going out of business yet they are doing quite well.

I would highly suspect a transition to a upcharge event on the grassy knolls......

 

[dlavender]

After seeing that one comment, I now truly understand @lockedoutlogic 's phrase, "gripping the bat too tight".

 

[merry_nbright]

Well...it's been awhile so here goes:

Fastpasses for fireworks and parades are the DUMBEST idea I've seen them roll out in years. But apparently quite tasty to lemmings

AGREED! I never understood why people would want to waste a Fastpass on something you can watch from, basically, ANYWHERE in the park. It's silly. I can't believe people are actually using it!

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Personally I'm not a fan of them myself.

I do however question the need to insult the many other users of this board that do enjoy them. Maybe in the future we could keep conversations a little more civil so that people with different view points are encouraged to participate as well.

If fastpass selection is indicative of a particular persons character...then I would agree.

I'm commenting on the groupthink that diverts their inventory management system away from quality actual attractions and towards queuing on concrete for a 13 year old fireworks show that...as pointed out...can be seen anywhere in a 2 mile radius.

That's a collective trend...Individually I LOVE EVERYBODY!!!

 

[Spacedog1975]

I looked just now in the app (on android). Open app, select dining, tusker house, view menus, click the select menu dropdown. Besides the normal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, there are also options for Breakfast - ROL 1st, 2nd and 3rd Viewing. As well as the same extras on Lunch and Dinner

Does this suggest that there will be multiple ROL shows every night at AK? That's pretty awesome.
I'm curious to know if there is an upcharge or if this is automatic.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well...it's been awhile so here goes:

Fastpasses for fireworks and parades are the DUMBEST idea I've seen them roll out in years. But apparently quite tasty to lemmings

I'm one of the lemmings who uses the wishes fp. Then again, I've never been told to stand by cms. It is quite nice to be able to sprawl on the ground and get off my tired feet on day 9 of the trip while everyone else is packed in like sardines standing outside the fence.

Poor lemmings always get a bad shake. They weren't really that dumb.

 

[rteetz]

Does this suggest that there will be multiple ROL shows every night at AK? That's pretty awesome.
I'm curious to know if there is an upcharge or if this is automatic.

Yes three showings a night. I'm assuming that will stay initially but then after the opening rush it will go down to two shows a night.