News Round Up 2016

[DisneyCayley]

I'm at AK right now and the cast member at Flame Tree didn't know anything about ROL tonight and seemed doubtful...any word on the latest? Thanks!!!

 

[rteetz]

I'm at AK right now and the cast member at Flame Tree didn't know anything about ROL tonight and seemed doubtful...any word on the latest? Thanks!!!

Soft opens are always hard to predict.

 

[DisneyCayley]

Soft opens are always hard to predict.

Thanks Ryan. Do you have any idea approximately what time it would be if it was happening?

 

[LSLS]

There are already examples of this, however. For instance, you have the Nemo musical show in AK, plus the The Seas with Nemo in Epcot.

That's true. I guess I'm envisioning a major ride that brings a major presence to both parks, and I don't consider that the case with really either Nemo ride nor like the Mermaid show. Plus I always held out hope Epcot could return to science (I know I know).

 

[rteetz]

Thanks Ryan. Do you have any idea approximately what time it would be if it was happening?

Sorry no. After dark is the best estimate.

 

[rteetz]

No ROL tonight of course. Softs are always hard to predict and can change minutes before they are said to happen. Will keep you guys posted if more pops up.

 

[DisneyCayley]

No ROL tonight of course. Softs are always hard to predict and can change minutes before they are said to happen. Will keep you guys posted if more pops up.

There were some guys wearing headsets walking around and they were clearly testing some things out...a light post or something came up out of somewhere nearby. Knowing me it will start tomorrow...when I check out lol. I guess it's Youtube for us!

 

[circus4u]

Live-action 'Snow White' musical in the works at Disney
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/entertainment/live-action-snow-white-disney/index.html

 

[Travis B]

Wreck it Ralph would be great, but man do I hate the idea of guardians going in everywhere. I'll admit I have zero cares about Guardians in the first place, but it's going to feel weird having major attractions for the same thing across multiple parks.

I wouldn't worry about the GotG stuff. While it is popular, it's too niche of an IP to be in multiple parks IMO. I'm still maintaining that the ToT stuff is BS and Epcot will become home to the Marvel IPs they own and potentially more if/when they acquire the rights from Universal.

With all the positive buzz concerning Dr. Strange, it makes me wonder if Disney has theme parks rights to that IP. Anyone know?

 

[rteetz]

Live-action 'Snow White' musical in the works at Disney
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/entertainment/live-action-snow-white-disney/index.html

Who doesn't want a CGI Dopey? Disney should just announce they are developing live action films for any of the animated films that are left so we don't have to keep seeing these announcements every couple weeks.

 

[rteetz]

With all the positive buzz concerning Dr. Strange, it makes me wonder if Disney has theme parks rights to that IP. Anyone know?

Yes they do. Disney has auditioned for a Doctor Strange character to be used in the parks as well.

 

[Travis B]

Yes they do. Disney has auditioned for a Doctor Strange character to be used in the parks as well.

I remember you posting about that a while ago. Given the groundbreaking visuals of the movie, a Dr. Strange attraction could be incredible. Might be a little too un-Disney-ish but it could be very cool nonetheless. We'll have to see how the movie performs I guess.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Well I think we are at the point that guardians is going somewhere its just not certain where. The Carousel of Progress Twitter account, which has proved to be somewhat credible with things going on lately and is responsible for the Tomorrowland name change rumor says that Guardians is going in RnRc...

 

[Iowamomof4]

Rumor

Well I think we are at the point that guardians is going somewhere its just not certain where. The Carousel of Progress Twitter account, which has proved to be somewhat credible with things going on lately and is responsible for the Tomorrowland name change rumor says that Guardians is going in RnRc...

I think many people would actually cheer this announcement, including myself. Not that RnRc isn't a classic, but I think there is a general feeling that it's time for an update there.

 

[rteetz]

I think many people would actually cheer this announcement, including myself. Not that RnRc isn't a classic, but I think there is a general feeling that it's time for an update there.

I just don't think I have ever seen a rumor of a single property (guardians) going into three different locations. All coming from decent sources...

 

[Iowamomof4]

I just don't think I have ever seen a rumor of a single property (guardians) going into three different locations. All coming from decent sources...

Seems like pretty much everything happening at Disney. Just ask @yulilin3 about the JBJB dessert party or Frozen Holiday Wish times. It's here, it's there, it's no where, it's everywhere!

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Spirit says the new DCL ship names are the Disney Spirit and Disney Imagination

 

[rteetz]

News

Rafiki's Planet Watch hours will now be consistent.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/10/operating-hours-of-rafikis-planet-watch.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Guy Harvey will be at SeaWorld November 19th and 20th

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/10/guy-harvey-visiting-seaworld-on.html

 

[luisov]

I just don't think I have ever seen a rumor of a single property (guardians) going into three different locations. All coming from decent sources...

Some companies spread fake rumors when important announcements leak too early. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case for Guardians.