News Round Up 2016

[rteetz]

I believe Mama Melrose was originally supposed to be muppet themed as Gonzo running it (and obviously things go wrong) - wonder if they bring that idea back

It's possible. As they say ideas never die in Disney they just get put in a file for later.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Some awesome photos of Avatar and Rivers of light!

http://blogmickey.com/2016/03/animal-kingdom-photo-update-pandora-rivers-light-tiffins/

 

[summerw]

So wdwent.com appears to have taken the Disney Jr emh dance party description off the page entirely (unless I'm missing it). No one knows anything? Yes, because dhs needs less to do.

 

[rteetz]

So wdwent.com appears to have taken the Disney Jr emh dance party description off the page entirely (unless I'm missing it). No one knows anything? Yes, because dhs needs less to do.

Honestly I didn't know that was a thing.

 

[summerw]

Honestly I didn't know that was a thing.

Yes, it's only offered during emh and was a dance party with disney jr characters plus Mickey and Minnie and for the last two weeks it's been missing a time, but now it's just gone altogether. It was the only reason we planned to do hs emh.

 

[pork]

Yes, it's only offered during emh and was a dance party with disney jr characters plus Mickey and Minnie and for the last two weeks it's been missing a time, but now it's just gone altogether. It was the only reason we planned to do hs emh.

I was always surprised they ran it at night anyway. Seemed like their target audience would probably be at home in bed.

 

[rteetz]

Yes, it's only offered during emh and was a dance party with disney jr characters plus Mickey and Minnie and for the last two weeks it's been missing a time, but now it's just gone altogether. It was the only reason we planned to do hs emh.

Probably part of the cuts. They still do dance parties during the night though before the fireworks. My sister had a blast when we were there in January.

 

[Budshark]

Probably part of the cuts. They still do dance parties during the night though before the fireworks. My sister had a blast when we were there in January.

The pre fireworks dance parties at DHS are really one of the best. All groups and genres have a blast and they mix in some cool Star Wars parts.

The Disney Jr EMH parties (if the kids make it) were lots of fun for kids. But to be honest the best part about them was it got close to 1:1 character to kid. Not surprising if they are gone.

 

[Flyerjab]

So, per a spirited source on wdwmagic, Marvel is coming to WDW in some form or another.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/marvel-coming-to-wdw.911512/

 

[rteetz]

So, per a spirited source on wdwmagic, Marvel is coming to WDW in some form or another.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/marvel-coming-to-wdw.911512/

Started a thread on this.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Soarin around the world opens June 17th at DCA and Epcot a day after it does at Shanghai.

 

[rteetz]

Budget cut update

Disney is apparently telling chefs to plate food with cheaper foods and smaller portions to save money.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Shanghai might only have 50% of the facades completely finished on opening day...

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

Budget cut update

Disney is apparently telling chefs to plate food with cheaper foods and smaller portions to save money.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Rumor

Soarin around the world opens June 17th at DCA and Epcot a day after it does at Shanghai.

This would be amazing!!!!!!! Crossing fingers this is true!!!!

 

[minnie mum]

Budget cut update

Disney is apparently telling chefs to plate food with cheaper foods and smaller portions to save money.

Why am I more PO'd at Disney for this than I am that they might close ToT? Oh, wait, maybe it's because I like to eat decent food when I'm on vacation, and I do that more often than I ride ToT.

And Ursula? BEST RESPONSE EVER!!!

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

Why am I more PO'd at Disney for this than I am that they might close ToT? Oh, wait, maybe it's because I like to eat decent food when I'm on vacation, and I do that more often than I ride ToT.

Closing ToT? First I'm hearing of this...Source? Just curious. I'm guessing I missed it.

ETA: Just read @rteetz post on the Marvel thread. Interesting. Also, thanks! The was my face when I read that. Like, seriously? It's already crappy food for the most part! Disney has lost their frickin minds. It's excellent that they just doubled the amount they are donating to Make A Wish from 1 million to 2 million, because it's a great cause, but then I see crap like this and it just reinforces my decision not to renew my passes at the end of the year. Like @lockedoutlogic says, talk with your wallet.

 

[rteetz]

Closing ToT? First I'm hearing of this...Source? Just curious. I'm guessing I missed it.

Read the marvel at WDW thread.

 

[minnie mum]

Closing ToT? First I'm hearing of this...Source? Just curious. I'm guessing I missed it.

Check out rteez new thread on Marvel coming to WDW. The involuntary eyeroll I had nearly blinded me.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

Read the marvel at WDW thread.

Check out rteez new thread on Marvel coming to WDW. The involuntary eyeroll I had nearly blinded me.

I edited my above post, as I posted it, then read that thread....came back and said, whoops! Lol.