News Round Up 2017

[soniam]

News

Joffreys is coming to the Magic Kingdom

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/joffr...ic-kingdom-annual-pass-discounts-now-offered/

We kept complaining on the 30th when it was really cold and we were at MK that they really needed some coffee kiosks like the other parks. The line at the Starbucks was 7DMT long Seriously, the line ran through the store and outside almost to the confectionary. Some of the QS ran out of tea bags for hot tea. We ended up finding some at Pecos Bills, and people kept asking us where we found hot tea. Note to self: bring tea bags on cold days, the QS always have hot water.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I'm pretty sure Disney owns Carrie Fisher's likeness anyway. I believe Lucas owned it for toys so I assume that transferred to Disney when they bought SW.

However, being a huge Disney and SW fan my personal thought is that making Leia a Disney princess is dumb. SW is SW and it's not Disney. I don't want or need to see Leia on a purse with Belle and Ariel.

I think Disney could find a different way to honor Carrie Fisher.

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal building new large hotel with WDW resort feel?

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/...lando-wants-massive-hotel-on-wet.html?ana=twt

 

[rteetz]

News

New animal experiences being tested at AK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/01/more-animal-experiences-coming-to.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Did express transportation to animal Kingdom from Epcot.

They have pre cast pieces for avatar on the route and you seen the mountain facade very well from the drop off point. It just looks awesome.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

However, being a huge Disney and SW fan my personal thought is that making Leia a Disney princess is dumb. SW is SW and it's not Disney. I don't want or need to see Leia on a purse with Belle and Ariel.

I think Disney could find a different way to honor Carrie Fisher.

I think that is how I feel - I am sure they could make her a princess but what is the benefit of it other than saying she is? There is still going to be tons of merchandise for her, etc. - just, like you said, she won't be on bed sheets along with Rapunzel and Tiana or whatever

I am not sure of the exact timeline in the Star Wars universe for the new land but perhaps they could do something there - a monument to the rebel leader general Organa or something (even if something subtle that you have to seek out to find)

 

[rteetz]

Also media event for avatar is supposedly scheduled for May.

 

[bigmac5]

We kept complaining on the 30th when it was really cold and we were at MK that they really needed some coffee kiosks like the other parks. The line at the Starbucks was 7DMT long Seriously, the line ran through the store and outside almost to the confectionary. Some of the QS ran out of tea bags for hot tea. We ended up finding some at Pecos Bills, and people kept asking us where we found hot tea. Note to self: bring tea bags on cold days, the QS always have hot water.

Just wondering...Is hot water free at qs like ice water is?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Disney is offering an incredible discount for the Magic Kingdom cabanas! You can reserve one the cabanas from 1/17 to 2/17/17 for only $499 per day, that's down from $649 per day.

If you're traveling during this period, better make your reservations quickly as most likely at this price they will go fast!

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/magic-kingdom-park-cabanas-offered-discounted-price/

 

[merry_nbright]

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Also media event for avatar is supposedly scheduled for May.

That's going to be much bigger than I thought. Is Rivers of Light still in plans to open with Pandora?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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Also media event for avatar is supposedly scheduled for May.

Very cool - definitely a lot of winding paths that reminds me of the "trails" they have in AK - so will be a bit to do beyond just the two rides. Also something markets as a "stage" so some sort of show going on.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

New animal experiences being tested at AK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/01/more-animal-experiences-coming-to.html?m=1

I'm not sure I know what this means... Will they have animals out to pet like the pet a snake at rafikis?

Or will it be like everyone stop for a minute while the hedgehogs waddle by.

 

[rteetz]

That's going to be much bigger than I thought. Is Rivers of Light still in plans to open with Pandora?

We don't know. Rivers of light could open tomorrow or in December.

 

[rteetz]

I'm not sure I know what this means... Will they have animals out to pet like the pet a snake at rafikis?

Or will it be like everyone stop for a minute while the hedgehogs waddle by.

Probably your first guess.

 

[soniam]

Just wondering...Is hot water free at qs like ice water is?

I don't know. We didn't try it. We hadn't brought any tea bags with us and couldn't find any convenient ones to buy.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Disney is offering an incredible discount for the Magic Kingdom cabanas! You can reserve one the cabanas from 1/17 to 2/17/17 for only $499 per day, that's down from $649 per day.

If you're traveling during this period, better make your reservations quickly as most likely at this price they will go fast!

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/magic-kingdom-park-cabanas-offered-discounted-price/

Love the sarcasm...and love that the customers have finally told Disney we're not stupid enough to buy these eyesores...

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Currently on the express bus from DHS to Epcot. Pick up is behind ToT. I'm loving it so far.

Yeah...not paying for bus service...

Neither with the timeshare long paid for with annual dues...the $2000+ commitment to park passes i may or may not use enough...or even the heavily discounted rack rooms I occasionally get...

Nope.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Love the sarcasm...and love that the customers have finally told Disney we're not stupid enough to buy these eyesores...

$650?!?

$499?!?

I intentionally don't look at these prices anymore for the upsells because they get more stupid by the day.

Or how about booking a room at the contemporary? It's cheaper and 200 feet farther.

D U M B. Is the only word that comes to mind. Might as well burn it.

 

[rteetz]

Yeah...not paying for bus service...

Neither with the timeshare long paid for with annual dues...the $2000+ commitment to park passes i may or may not use enough...or even the heavily discounted rack rooms I occasionally get...

Nope.

This is the only add on I'd pay for again. It's been awesome skipped lines and security. $24 for 7 days is a great price too. Now if it goes up now I'd start to question it and I think we both know it likely will go up.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Love the sarcasm...and love that the customers have finally told Disney we're not stupid enough to buy these eyesores...

Yeah...hold the line at $500...that'll show them!!!