News Round Up 2016

[Phicinfan]

Yep posted that. Seems its more for DLR but I would imagine some updates to DHS as well.

I hope so, I LOVE Fantasmic, every time we go to DHS we catch it, so an update would be greatly welcomed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep posted that. Seems its more for DLR but I would imagine some updates to DHS as well.

interesting that they would update DLR over DHS considering I think DLRs is already better (or at least the dragon is better) - though I guess with the reworking of Rivers of America they might need to adjust it anyway - or might any current elements be visible from Star Wars Land and they not want to take away from the immersion so it would need some adjusting anyway?

 

[wareagle57]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/06/break...quare-at-the-magic-kingdom-in-new-attraction/

I know this has been mentioned as rumor before, but it seems to actually happening as this post claims testing will begin soon.

 

[SureAsLiz]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/06/break...quare-at-the-magic-kingdom-in-new-attraction/

I know this has been mentioned as rumor before, but it seems to actually happening as this post claims testing will begin soon.

This is one that I keep hoping will die off, and then it comes back even stronger than before. When they finished the facade work and nothing else happened, I hoped it was simply work that coincided with the timing of a new rumor

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/748219760182104064

 

[rteetz]

News

First look at the menu for Homecoming in Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/chef...ok-at-the-homecoming-florida-kitchen-menu.htm

 

[rteetz]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/06/break...quare-at-the-magic-kingdom-in-new-attraction/

I know this has been mentioned as rumor before, but it seems to actually happening as this post claims testing will begin soon.

WDWNT is kind of late to the game lately. I haven't heard anything more about this since the initial rumors.

 

[jpwest]

Photo update

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/748219760182104064

What are we looking at here?

 

[Maineiak]

What are we looking at here?

Avatar at AK

 

[rteetz]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/06/break...quare-at-the-magic-kingdom-in-new-attraction/

I know this has been mentioned as rumor before, but it seems to actually happening as this post claims testing will begin soon.

Just saw on Blog Mickey's Twitter that the scrims have come down on the Heritage House and the windows are boarded up. This could be true.

 

[Missyrose]

Photo update

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/748219760182104064

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Okay, is it me or does it look like nothing is anywhere near done except for all the stupid rock work?

 

[rteetz]

Okay, is it me or does it look like nothing is anywhere near done except for all the stupid rock work?

Carsland was pretty similar to this in terms of how that construction went. Rock work is really what takes the longest and it one of the most expensive pieces of the puzzle. I think we will see a summer to fall 2017 opening.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Photo update

https://twitter.com/mickeyxtreme/status/748219760182104064

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Feel like that is a huge show building

 

[Redcon1]

It's a special event where you pay to get in to the special event, only to find that there's an even more special event INSIDE the special event that you have to pay for again...this goes on for 16 times until you get to the final most VIP level, and you find yourself on a shuttle to the airport.

Well, as long as you get a cupcake, it's all good.

 

[Redcon1]

I first read this as

Sadistic weekends coming to the Swan and Dolphin

I thought, that's a new turn for WDW, and it's neighbors (in this case)

I read it as Satanic weekends. I thought "wow, Disney is reeeaaallly trying to diversify their customers base."

 

[experiment_6two6]

Disney posted something on their Instagram about an announcement from Walt Disney Animation Studios... does anyone know what this is in reference to?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHP-yRjDEEl/******

 

[rteetz]

Disney posted something on their Instagram about an announcement from Walt Disney Animation Studios... does anyone know what this is in reference to?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHP-yRjDEEl/******

I haven't seen anything.

 

[rteetz]

News

Scrims on the Heritage house facade are down. Windows are boarded up. I'm hearing the puppets are on site and the muppets in Liberty square should be happenings fairly soon.

 

[zaccaglin]

News

Refillable popcorn buckets are coming to the parks.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/refillable-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-walt-disney-world/

I like this addition. Not that I need more popcorn but I like it.

Alright visited my friends at the studios yesterday for a wonderful 12hr shift and not only did I learn about the new popcorn program, I got to do it!

A few facts.

• Buckets cost 11$. At DHS they are only sold at Hey Howdy Hey in Pixar Place, other carts have SW non refillable buckets.
• Buckets can be refilled for 1.50$ at any cart in any park.
• Bucket must be one of the programs buckets, not an older 2013Christmas one that's sitting at home with a potted plant growing in it.
• Again they can be refilled at any park
• They are advertised as single day refills only however.. There is no marking on the bucket specifying day or purchase nor do we ask for a receipt.... (I'd still hold on the the reciept tho.)
• When refilling you must open the bucket, set on the counter and slide it towards the CM. The CM CANNOT TOUCH THE BUCKET at all. This is per Orange Counties health regulations.
• CM will fill the bucket to the top, they will not crown it up tho due to the lack of touching in the filling process.
• Refills are Snack plan eligible, initial bucket purchase is not.
• And finally, it's popcorn, Disney popcorn! You can't go wrong here folks.

 

[sheetz]

interesting that they would update DLR over DHS considering I think DLRs is already better (or at least the dragon is better) - though I guess with the reworking of Rivers of America they might need to adjust it anyway - or might any current elements be visible from Star Wars Land and they not want to take away from the immersion so it would need some adjusting anyway?

Due to the high number of repeat guests, DLR receives updates to its attractions more often than WDW does. Fantasmic has already seen many upgrades over the years. World of Color is only a few years old and I've lost track of how many changes they've made.