News Round Up 2016

[skier_pete]

They have only been updating it about a month out and I think usually come out on Friday, so hopefully this Friday they will extend them

They build infrastructure just for this show so I can't imagine it won't continue at a minimum to the end of the year but likely well beyond. I suppose in theory they could reduce the number of nights they do it during slower periods but I would be shocked if it is just totally ended anytime soon

I agree - there's no reason to think it won't continue. They need everything they have to keep people in that park for the evening.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

@amy lou - For the latest updates on SWaGS and all kinds of other info, jump on this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/of...ireworks-dessert-party-launch-bay-jt.3439569/

Be sure to read the first page!

Thanks - I should have included that thread, which is just a treasure-trove of information ... and lead by/populated by some great posters

 

[Ai12gani]

Rumor

Just saw this from Disney character news on Twitter. It's possible MSEP floats will be repurposed for that new marvel parade micechat talked about.

I really hope that dosn't happen as I feel the MSEP floats should be saved(at least the main/popular ones) as I feel that MSEP is apart of Disney Parks history.

 

[rteetz]

I really hope that dosn't happen as I feel the MSEP floats should be saved(at least the main/popular ones) as I feel that MSEP is apart of Disney Parks history.

History hasn't stopped Disney before. You'll also hear the common "Disney parks aren't museums". In my opinion though it's time to put MSEP to rest it's seen better days. Maybe keep one float or whatever but it's time for it to go.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

DHS update

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/08/photo...al-flush-pizzerizzo-star-wars-toy-story-land/

 

[Ai12gani]

History hasn't stopped Disney before. You'll also hear the common "Disney parks aren't museums". In my opinion though it's time to put MSEP to rest it's seen better days. Maybe keep one float or whatever but it's time for it to go.

While I do agree it it is time to retire it, I do think a few floats should be saved should be saved.

How exactly to the turn floats like that into another parade as most of them are very distinct shapes and some made of what looks to be a mesh type material.

 

[rteetz]

News

Well not really news but I thought it was interesting. I was reading the Facebook comments for tower of terror parks blog post today. Comment after comment was negative and bashing Disney for making this decision to get rid of ToT.

 

[rteetz]

While I do agree it it is time to retire it, I do think a few floats should be saved should be saved.

How exactly to the turn floats like that into another parade as most of them are very distinct shapes and some made of what looks to be a mesh type material.

A lot of Disney parades are repurposed. The original WDW electrical light parade (the current one is the Disneyland one) was used to make new floats for various parades. The frames should be fine which is really the main part they would be using I would think.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Well not really news but I thought it was interesting. I was reading the Facebook comments for tower of terror parks blog post today. Comment after comment was negative and bashing Disney for making this decision to get rid of ToT.

I have to say, the way they described the ride in that long news story you linked to earlier today it made the ride sound pretty cool and interesting ... though would be better if it was a new ride rather than requiring the removal of ToT

... though selfishly I am happy it is happening only (for now) to the one in DCA vs in DHS

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

News

Bob Bacon (former Disney and Paramount exec) accepts CEO position for new Alpha Animation (a Chinese company)

http://deadline.com/2016/08/bob-bacon-ceo-of-china-based-alpha-animation-1201810829/

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

News

Motley Fool cautions Universal from tinkering with their Annual Passes, points at Disney's strategy as a "mistake" that led to decrease in park attendence.

http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/08/30/is-universal-orlando-repeating-disney-worlds-mista.aspx

 

[Budshark]

News

Well not really news but I thought it was interesting. I was reading the Facebook comments for tower of terror parks blog post today. Comment after comment was negative and bashing Disney for making this decision to get rid of ToT.

Not surprising.

Who would take the time to come out in support of something like this? No one. Only the haters will say or do anything, and then once the haters start the lurkers jump in with the "yeah, me too". By that time, anyone even remotely in support or neutral or wait and see will be shouted down as an apologist, fanboy, or otherwise dismissed. Follows a pretty standard feedback loop.

Which is why social media gets exactly .001% of consideration when decisions are made. You have to have a reaction plan, and a social media presence, but any company that gives weight to social media needs help.

 

[Budshark]

News

Motley Fool cautions Universal from tinkering with their Annual Passes, points at Disney's strategy as a "mistake" that led to decrease in park attendence.

http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/08/30/is-universal-orlando-repeating-disney-worlds-mista.aspx

They are becoming more like all the other clickbait news sites... must've moved to a 'per click' funded journalist contract.

Update: Yep... small per article pay with opportunities for high performing article developers (read - get us clicks and we'll pay you more) http://careers.fool.com/openings/

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

News

Richest man in China predicts Disneyland Shanghai will fail within next 20 years. Also, announces plans for building a competing theme park.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/400...-disneyland-shanghai-crumble-within-2-decades

 

[Keels]

A lot of Disney parades are repurposed. The original WDW electrical light parade (the current one is the Disneyland one) was used to make new floats for various parades. The frames should be fine which is really the main part they would be using I would think.

Yup. The pods the VIPs ride at the end of PTN are actually the same pods that the SpectroMen rode on for the opening of SpectroMagic.

 

[rteetz]

News

Motley Fool cautions Universal from tinkering with their Annual Passes, points at Disney's strategy as a "mistake" that led to decrease in park attendence.

http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/08/30/is-universal-orlando-repeating-disney-worlds-mista.aspx

We don't know that the AP changes led to a decrease in attendance though. It very well could've been the Brazilian/European economies and/Or several other factors.

 

[rteetz]

News

Richest man in China predicts Disneyland Shanghai will fail within next 20 years. Also, announces plans for building a competing theme park.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/400...-disneyland-shanghai-crumble-within-2-decades

He's been doing a lot of talking lately.

 

[LSLS]

We don't know that the AP changes led to a decrease in attendance though. It very well could've been the Brazilian/European economies and/Or several other factors.

I thought when the attendance figures came out they showed that international tourists are the same, that donestic attendance was down. Am i remembering that wrong?

 

[LittleDreamer]

Motley Fool cautions Universal from tinkering with their Annual Passes, points at Disney's strategy as a "mistake" that led to decrease in park attendence.

The information we got shows that Universal's new pass structure was adding benefits not just increasing cost. Did the Disney APs add anything new, i didn't notice any changes? A black out pass that saves you money on parking may be worth it to some. I know that early park admission definitely perked my ears since I like to show up at Universal in the morning and leave at lunch.

 

[circus4u]

The information we got shows that Universal's new pass structure was adding benefits not just increasing cost. Did the Disney APs add anything new, i didn't notice any changes? A black out pass that saves you money on parking may be worth it to some. I know that early park admission definitely perked my ears since I like to show up at Universal in the morning and leave at lunch.

Well, the Disney Annual Pass includes the Photpass this year. Don't think anything else was included over the previous years passes.