News Round Up 2016

[rteetz]

Any idea how long these products will be stocked? We will be there JanFeb 2017.

No idea, I'd guess a few months at least.

 

[skier_pete]

Any idea how long these products will be stocked? We will be there JanFeb 2017.

Based on the fact that Disneyland just passed their 61st anniversary and are still selling 60th stuff...you're probably OK.

 

[rteetz]

News

Test adjustments happening at the discovery river theater at AK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/07/discovery-river-theater-adjustments-at.html

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Universal studios update

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/07/universal-studios-update-coke-kiosk.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Baseboard and mill work happening at GF

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/07/baseboard-millwork-at-disneys-grand.html

 

[rteetz]

News

New Soarin Tour at DCA for DVC members

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/07/new-soarin-tour-for-dvc-members-at.html

 

[a4matte]

News

International Trailer for Moana released. Filled with baby Moana!

 

[rteetz]

News

First look inside Abracadabar

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...look-inside-abracadabar-at-disneys-boardwalk/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Magic kingdom update

http://micechat.com/132166-huge-magic-kingdom-photo-update/

 

[rungoofy]

Notice of Commencement for work on Rock-n-Roller Coaster by Buena Vista Construction Company to "provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction." No expiration date specified, therefore a default expiration of July 16, 2017.

 

[rteetz]

Notice of Commencement for work on Rock-n-Roller Coaster by Buena Vista Construction Company to "provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction." No expiration date specified, therefore a default expiration of July 16, 2017.

Interesting. I don't think the ride is currently on any refurb calendars.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

As part of the pending Epcot changes. Electric Umbrella is gone. A replacement for it is likely but maybe not in the exact same spot. Also expect more green around that area of the park. Future world might even get a name change.

 

[skier_pete]

NEWS

I see Living with the Land moving to Tier 2 FastPass+


Interesting that this ride never has a wait, except every once in a while gets a surge of people. Will switching it to FP+ Tier 2 actually lead to their being a bit of a wait?

 

[DanBoris]

Interesting. I don't think the ride is currently on any refurb calendars.

When the expiration date is left blank it does default to one year, but this normally means that it's a very short duration, and considering that this is BVCC it's probably something minor.

 

[rteetz]

When the expiration date is left blank it does default to one year, but this normally means that it's a very short duration, and considering that this is BVCC it's probably something minor.

Makes sense.

 

[Goofy2015]

Rumor

As part of the pending Epcot changes. Electric Umbrella is gone. A replacement for it is likely but maybe not in the exact same spot. Also expect more green around that area of the park. Future world might even get a name change.

I would be fairly disappointed if Epcot changes the name for Future World.

 

[Moliphino]

News

First look inside Abracadabar

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...look-inside-abracadabar-at-disneys-boardwalk/

I'm SO excited about this!

 

[rteetz]

NEWS

I see Living with the Land moving to Tier 2 FastPass+


Interesting that this ride never has a wait, except every once in a while gets a surge of people. Will switching it to FP+ Tier 2 actually lead to their being a bit of a wait?

I hope not I like it never having a wait. It's a must do for me on my trips.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

I see Living with the Land moving to Tier 2 FastPass+


Interesting that this ride never has a wait, except every once in a while gets a surge of people. Will switching it to FP+ Tier 2 actually lead to their being a bit of a wait?

I've actually seen some reports of occasional standby line waits - or at least longer than it should be - as no one really uses a tier 1 FP on this so theoretically it should increase total thruput as I can see more people booking a tier 2 FP for this (I know we just switched on of ours to be for this for one of our EPCOT days)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Rumor

As part of the pending Epcot changes. Electric Umbrella is gone. A replacement for it is likely but maybe not in the exact same spot. Also expect more green around that area of the park. Future world might even get a name change.

I recall in the proposed project Gemini Future Workd was to have part of it keep a similar theme and part to get a lot more greenery and have more of a "nature" feel to it .... and the name was to change to Discovery World as focus was more on discovery rather than strictly future or education