News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Didn't know they were already testing Fantasmic 2.0, but it seems like they are already teasing some of the additions. Projecting over moving objects can be quite tricky. I think Intel has been playing with that for a while. Hopefully they'll make it work.

And I'm sure people will miss the original show, but I'm usually very open minded about things changing and evolving.

Disney projects over Elsa for her wardrobe change on the DCL version of the show. Disney seems to keep working on this projection mapping technology with every change they get.

 

[beer dave]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how many DVC members attended the evening event last week? Curious how it compares to the After Hours event we attended on Thursday evening.

During his speech, Ken Potrock said there were 15k present friday night.

 

[beer dave]

The paid for after hours is much more limited than the DVC event. The DVC event allows for guests to be brought by members.

Even though the members can bring guests, the attendance is still limited to a certain amount..... Based on number of DVC rooms, I guessed 25k. it was 15k. Unless Ken lied......

 

[rteetz]

Even though the members can bring guests, the attendance is still limited to a certain amount..... Based on number of DVC rooms, I guessed 25k. it was 15k. Unless Ken lied......

Still much more than the after hours event.

 

[beer dave]

Wow, so considerably more than the After Hours event which is capped at about 3k. Good to know!

Really? Where did we find this number?

 

[rteetz]

Really? Where did we find this number?

Its hearsay, Disney hasn't released how many are allowed into the event and I don't believe the event has ever hit its cap.

 

[beer dave]

Its hearsay, Disney hasn't released how many are allowed into the event and I don't believe the event has ever hit its cap.

That's what I was thinking--mostly about not hitting the cap. the DVC thing had some waits, but lots of things were walk on. the whole park was open, which I think is different from the regular paid event....No? We did pirates, jungle cruise, big thunder, space twice, buzz, and mine train, and watched the fire works.... plus eating at Pecos bills......and saw bowler hat guy......a family favorite of our friends...

 

[bbmassey]

Speaking of after hours events, any news on additional dates in April and May?

 

[rteetz]

Speaking of after hours events, any news on additional dates in April and May?

Nothing as of right now.

 

[Dentam]

Really? Where did we find this number?

It's the number I was told by a cast member when we checked in for the event last Thursday evening. She said they were averaging around 2,000 tickets sold per event but I think ours was close to sold out. She said they limit it to 3,000 tickets per event.

 

[Dentam]

That's what I was thinking--mostly about not hitting the cap. the DVC thing had some waits, but lots of things were walk on. the whole park was open, which I think is different from the regular paid event....No? We did pirates, jungle cruise, big thunder, space twice, buzz, and mine train, and watched the fire works.... plus eating at Pecos bills......and saw bowler hat guy......a family favorite of our friends...

All of those things were open for the After Hours event as well. Longest wait was 7 minutes for Peter Pan and Mine Train. Most rides were walk ons. The Emporium was the only gift shop that was open and only a couple other quick service places to eat were open. Unlimited bottled drinks, popcorn, and ice cream bars were also included.

 

[rteetz]

All of those things were open for the After Hours event as well. Longest wait was 7 minutes for Peter Pan and Mine Train. Most rides were walk ons. The Emporium was the only gift shop that was open and only a couple other quick service places to eat were open. Unlimited bottled drinks, popcorn, and ice cream bars were also included.

Was Pecos Bill open? I thought most dining options were closed during the after hours event.

 

[Dentam]

Was Pecos Bill open? I thought most dining options were closed during the after hours event.

I may have gotten this confused with another EMH night we went to at the MK that was really empty of people. I know the Lunching Pad and Friar's Nook were open during the After Hours event. The paper they gave us got wet in my bag so I threw it away. I have the lanyard they gave us but it just says select locations are open to purchase food, including the Main Street Bakery.

 

[beer dave]

I may have gotten this confused with another EMH night we went to at the MK that was really empty of people. I know the Lunching Pad and Friar's Nook were open during the After Hours event. The paper they gave us got wet in my bag so I threw it away. I have the lanyard they gave us but it just says select locations are open to purchase food, including the Main Street Bakery.

Sounds really nice. Our food was hot dogs and chicken nuggets.... and other snack things. but free... we had no gift shops--- they know DVC members....

 

[rteetz]

News

Mission to Smores latte starts tomorrow at the Joffreys kiosk.

https://twitter.com/joffreyscoffee/status/838914096703623168

 

[rteetz]

News

Permit for GOTG mission breakout had name GOTG mission breakdown

http://permits.anaheim.net/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusViewCasebld&shl_caseno=BLD2017-00894

 

[rteetz]

News

More regarding Fantasmic!!

https://twitter.com/dlthings/status/838783112490332162

Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan are leaving. Aladdin, pirates, and Rapunzel have been added.

No Pixar, Star Wars, or marvel. But most importantly no frozen!

The dancing monkeys are staying however they will get new costumes that are not bright neon.

With all that said this really is supposed to be an improvement on the show.

 

[MissGina5]

News

More regarding Fantasmic!!

https://twitter.com/dlthings/status/838783112490332162

Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan are leaving. Aladdin, pirates, and Rapunzel have been added.

No Pixar, Star Wars, or marvel. But most importantly no frozen!

The dancing monkeys are staying however they will get new costumes that are not bright neon.

With all that said this really is supposed to be an improvement on the show.

This is just DL Fantasmic! correct?

 

[rteetz]

This is just DL Fantasmic! correct?

Yes

 

[Brians_myth]

I'm both excited and sad at the same time; it's a weird feeling.