News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

The AT-AT's still seem odd, the way they are surrounded in the building. Wondering is that is the ride queue or something, where you snake around it up close. You really would only get a view of them from that second level. If you were at the level with their feet you wouldn't see much.

I would guess it's an affect like the two pirate ships in Shanghai's pirates. Your vehicle would go between them.

 

[sachilles]

I suppose if it's a hoth situation, perhaps a ride vehicle goes between the legs of both AT-AT's pictured. That could make sense.

 

[rteetz]

News

Drive through check in debuts at Legoland resort

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/03/drive-through-check-in-debuts-at.html

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

GOTG Mission Breakout update

http://micechat.com/154726-marvel-land-news-breakout-shroud/

 

[rteetz]

News

New limited edition Pleasure Island pin

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2017/03/new-pi-pin-released.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney afternoon game collection

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/03/capco...sic-disney-games-disney-afternoon-collection/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Latest aerial updates of Pandora

http://mickeyxtreme.net/blog/the-latest-aerials-of-pandora-world-of-avatar

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Disney afternoon game collection

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/03/capco...sic-disney-games-disney-afternoon-collection/

that sound you heard was $20 coming out of my wallet

 

[MommaBerd]

Funny enough, they do have one, at least on iOS. The Coke Freestyle app. They don't do a good job of advertising it, but I did notice on a local machine that it uses QR codes.

I just checked on Android, also available.

You can actually save different mixes so you don't have to waste your time selecting the same thing over and over. That's actually a pretty cool idea.

Did NOT know this...shame on my brother for not telling me! My DS9 is a tech junkie and LOVES these machines; this will make them that much more awesome in his eyes.

 

[jlundeen]

Did NOT know this...shame on my brother for not telling me! My DS9 is a tech junkie and LOVES these machines; this will make them that much more awesome in his eyes.

One more post about the coke machines, then I'll stop...

I wonder if this app can interface with the Disney Dining Plan...these machines are set to work only with cups with chips, and then there is a delay after dispensing. So when I ended up pushing the wrong buttons for a beverage, and discarding the contents of my refillable mug, I had to wait for the time limit to pass before trying again.

I don't know how the app works...has anyone tried it with the refillable mugs?

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal Japan is starting a Hogwarts castle projection show

http://universal.wdwinfo.com/island...ction-show-coming-to-universal-studios-japan/

 

[STLstone]

One more post about the coke machines, then I'll stop...

I wonder if this app can interface with the Disney Dining Plan...these machines are set to work only with cups with chips, and then there is a delay after dispensing. So when I ended up pushing the wrong buttons for a beverage, and discarding the contents of my refillable mug, I had to wait for the time limit to pass before trying again.

I don't know how the app works...has anyone tried it with the refillable mugs?

From looking at this, I suspect this app just allows you to select the "flavor" you want - without going through all of the menus. The actual dispensing could still be controlled by the RFID system after that. Just a guess.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney has confirmed the AT-ATs

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-at-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

 

[skier_pete]

News

Disney has confirmed the AT-ATs

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-at-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

Yeah - I guess there's no question at all now...though it already seemed certain from the previous pictures.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Disney has confirmed the AT-ATs

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-at-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

just saw that pop up in my Facebook feed and my first thought was to go back to this thread and discuss

 

[skier_pete]

This made me wonder if they do any variation between the two rides. I mean, you could install a battle ride in both parks, but have AT-ATs in one and maybe TIE fighters in the other for instance. I mean, the easier is to do them both the same, and unfortunately that's the most likely outcome, but it would be pretty cool if they were slightly different.

 

[crazy4wdw]

D23 Pirates Event:

OVERVIEW - May 13, 2017.

Celebrate 50 years of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction during a D23-exclusive presentation with Disney Legend Marty Sklar, followed by a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at AMC Disney Springs 24 at Walt Disney World Resort!

DETAILS
Experience begins at 10 a.m. at AMC Disney Springs 24. Check-in will begin at 9:15 a.m. Please do not arrive before 9:15 a.m.

Sorry, realized that I didn't include the date for the Pirates Event- May 13, 2017.

Also, there's a lunch with Marty Sklar for D23 members on May 12, 2017.

$125 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee. $150 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee to dine at the Disney Legend Table. Tickets on sale Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. EST). Please check back here for the ticketing link.

OVERVIEW
Sit down for an intimate lunch with one of Walt Disney’s right-hand men, Disney Legend Marty Sklar, in the Whitehall Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!

DETAILS
The experience begins at 11:30 a.m. and will last approximately two hours. Check-in will begin at 11:15 a.m. at the Whitehall Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center. Please do not arrive before 11:15 a.m.

From writing historic scripts for Walt Disney to leading the creative teams that brought Epcot to life, Marty Sklar has shared Walt’s spirit of optimism and happiness all over the world through his role in creating unique and groundbreaking Disney experiences. During his 53 years of service at The Walt Disney Company, Marty provided leadership for Disney Imagineers behind Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond. When he was named a Disney Legend, it was hard to think of anyone more deserving.

On Friday, May 12, a limited number of D23 Gold Members will be treated to an intimate, three-course luncheon with Marty in the Whitehall Room, a private dining space inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center. During this exclusive event, guests will spend time with Marty and learn about his legendary career with The Walt Disney Company.

Plus, a very limited number of tickets will be available for guests to dine with Marty at the Disney Legend Table.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Sorry, realized that I didn't include the date for the Pirates Event- May 13, 2017.

Also, there's a lunch with Marty Sklar for D23 members on May 12, 2017.

$125 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee. $150 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee to dine at the Disney Legend Table. Tickets on sale Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. EST). Please check back here for the ticketing link.

OVERVIEW
Sit down for an intimate lunch with one of Walt Disney’s right-hand men, Disney Legend Marty Sklar, in the Whitehall Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!

DETAILS
The experience begins at 11:30 a.m. and will last approximately two hours. Check-in will begin at 11:15 a.m. at the Whitehall Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center. Please do not arrive before 11:15 a.m.

From writing historic scripts for Walt Disney to leading the creative teams that brought Epcot to life, Marty Sklar has shared Walt’s spirit of optimism and happiness all over the world through his role in creating unique and groundbreaking Disney experiences. During his 53 years of service at The Walt Disney Company, Marty provided leadership for Disney Imagineers behind Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond. When he was named a Disney Legend, it was hard to think of anyone more deserving.

On Friday, May 12, a limited number of D23 Gold Members will be treated to an intimate, three-course luncheon with Marty in the Whitehall Room, a private dining space inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center. During this exclusive event, guests will spend time with Marty and learn about his legendary career with The Walt Disney Company.

Plus, a very limited number of tickets will be available for guests to dine with Marty at the Disney Legend Table.

I saw the Pirates event a few days back, and the lunch on May 12 appeared yesterday I think. Here's my deal, I'll be at WDW May 6-13 and am very interested in these events. My husband and I have a Gold Family membership and we'll be traveling with a friend who is not a D23 member. We can get her a ticket to the May 13 pirates showing but not a ticket to the lunch on May 12. She's reluctant to go to the pirates event because it takes away our last day in the parks, plus she's not as big a Disney geek where hearing Marty Skylar would appeal to her. We do have a "rest period" slotted for Friday mid-day. For anyone who's done any of these events, should we make it a priority to do at least one of these events? Is it worth it?

 

[artesian]

that sound you heard was $20 coming out of my wallet

Me too but unfortunately no way to get one. That kinda bums me out

 

[skier_pete]

I saw the Pirates event a few days back, and the lunch on May 12 appeared yesterday I think. Here's my deal, I'll be at WDW May 6-13 and am very interested in these events. My husband and I have a Gold Family membership and we'll be traveling with a friend who is not a D23 member. We can get her a ticket to the May 13 pirates showing but not a ticket to the lunch on May 12. She's reluctant to go to the pirates event because it takes away our last day in the parks, plus she's not as big a Disney geek where hearing Marty Skylar would appeal to her. We do have a "rest period" slotted for Friday mid-day. For anyone who's done any of these events, should we make it a priority to do at least one of these events? Is it worth it?

Well, the Pirates one doesn't sound that amazing, but the chance to meet Marty Sklar? We met Bob Gurr in the lobby of the Grand Floridian talked to him for like 30 seconds, and it's one of the highlights of that trip. I generally won't pay for a lot of these extras Disney keeps throwing out there, but if this was happening while I was down there I would GLADLY pay $125 to meet Marty Sklar. (I would even pay the $150 to sit with him!)