News Round Up 2016

[mara512]

Universe of Energy being replaced by a Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/08/epcots-guardians-galaxy-ride-will-roller-coaster-attraction/

I like this move. Sure I would venture into Universe of Energy to take a break in A/C but I think it is time for a change.

 

[Lee Matthews]

Universe of Energy being replaced by a Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/08/epcots-guardians-galaxy-ride-will-roller-coaster-attraction/

I'm totally good with this. If ever Disney was able to add more marvel rides at WDW, I'd much prefer them to go to future world rather Hollywood Studios.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Epcot photo update

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/08/photo-report-epcot-81816-mexico-climbers-oswald-figment-removal-etc/

 

[rteetz]

Reminder we have a Gaurdians thread already well underway please keep that conversation there.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/guardians-of-the-epcot-galaxy.3522637/

 

[mikepizzo]

Disney found a way to make a real looking & interactive lightsaber.

I would have to guess this is for battle against the First Order attraction. If so then WOW!

http://www.slashfilm.com/real-lightsabers-for-star-wars-land/

This is the type of stuff I wish Disney would just keep up with. Then they would never have to worry about "falling to second".

 

[Bay Max]

News

Guy Fieri will be part of the new planet Hollywood menu

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ith-robert-earl-on-new-planet-hollywood-menu/

Ewww. His places are pretty terrible.

 

[rteetz]

News

Black-ish to film at Animal Kingdom next week.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/08/black-ish-episode-filming-at-disneys.html?m=1

 

[jamesez]

no longer stood for an acronym.

This may have to do with trademark law changes: only the expanded version can be trademarked and some other company could have an "EPCOT" that had a different expansion. This is why KFC is just "KFC" now and not Kentucky Fried Chicken.

 

[rteetz]

News

Photopass comes to Frozen Ever After

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...s-to-frozen-ever-after-with-on-ride-photo.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland Star Wars update

http://micechat.com/135009-star-wars-news-trailers-cantinas-star-wars-land-construction-2/

 

[Bay Max]

This may have to do with trademark law changes: only the expanded version can be trademarked and some other company could have an "EPCOT" that had a different expansion. This is why KFC is just "KFC" now and not Kentucky Fried Chicken.

That's actually an urban legend. There are a bunch of them to explain KFCs name change. Apparently the real reason is because Kentucky trademarked the word "Kentucky".

http://www.snopes.com/lost/kfc.asp

 

[linzbear]

News

Photopass comes to Frozen Ever After

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...s-to-frozen-ever-after-with-on-ride-photo.htm

This has got to be the most boring ride photo in existence.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

This has got to be the most boring ride photo in existence.

That was my first thought as well. Gee, they look so full of emotion!

 

[jade1]

That was my first thought as well. Gee, they look so full of emotion!

HaHa, is the boat stalled waiting for maintenance?

Either way, its the videos for us now-those are soo good, and way better.

 

[smitch425]

News

Photopass comes to Frozen Ever After

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...s-to-frozen-ever-after-with-on-ride-photo.htm

The on ride photo has been there since it opened, or at least shortly after. I wonder why they are just now mentioning it??? I've been saying for weeks that they needed to do something with the stairs next to the boat. Dullest photo ever. Lol They should put the available border at an angle to show just the boat.

 

[rteetz]

The on ride photo has been there since it opened, or at least shortly after. I wonder why they are just now mentioning it??? I've been saying for weeks that they needed to do something with the stairs next to the boat. Dullest photo ever. Lol They should put the available border at an angle to show just the boat.

Yeah I wondered why it was just mentioned too. The parks blog had a thing on it today too.

 

[smitch425]

Yeah I wondered why it was just mentioned too. The parks blog had a thing on it today too.

Maybe they noticed everyone's pics were depressing, and decided to make an announcement about it to perk people up. Lol

 

[ColoradoDreamin]

Maybe they noticed everyone's pics were depressing, and decided to make an announcement about it to perk people up. Lol

Except the ride is getting great reviews...so no

 

[smitch425]

Except the ride is getting great reviews...so no

I'm referring to the location in which the photo is taken, not anything to do with the ride itself.

 

[rungoofy]

Notice of Commencement filed to "Suspend Metal Ceilings" in/near Avatar Area of Animal Kingdom (471 West Savannah Circle). Work to be done by Randall Tilt Structures, Inc.