News Round Up 2017

[mikepizzo]

But you are now thinking like corporate Disney speak. A strong attraction should stand on it's own. If they bring that attraction as is to America it will be a humongous hit.

I agree but would also point at Splash Mountain. Not the strongest IP but classic ride. If the ride is cool enough, it might actually spark interest in the IP or it might just be it's so cool who cares.

I probably should have been a bit more clear. I would love if the rumor were true. That Tron Coaster looks pretty spectacular. I was trying to give an analytical viewpoint into the possibility of this rumor. Especially with the current trend of IP theme'd rides we've seen as of late. The idea was to look at this rumor as if I were a part of Disney Corporate. Keeping my personal excitement separate from the analytics. Left Brain vs. Right Brain.

I completely agree with you @skier_pete that a strong attraction could stand on it's own.

And @MissGina5 I totally get what you're saying. It would be great if the Tron Coaster came around and that got people re-interested in Tron. Is that a gamble that Disney Corporate wants to take? Who knows...would be pretty cool though!

Not that I disagree, but with the Disney movie slate so full, with all the animation to live action and Marvel, I wonder if that isn't part of why this keeps getting pushed back?

I didn't consider this, but TRON: Legacy came out in 2010. The Marvel Cinematic Universe really got going in 2012. Star Wars was purchased in 2012 and Episode VII came out in 2015. I think if they wanted to get the sequel to TRON: Legacy done, they had their window. Maybe in it's current state it would be difficult to find a time to release it, but back then, I don't think so.

 

[Bay Max]

Well they are just activating TSMM at DCA Thursday for paper FP. There has been little to nothing said about MaxPass since it wasn't announced. I would guess we are still at least a couple weeks out. You'd think they'd announce all of the pricing options and what not before they would start it.

Thanks.

I thought they already said it would be $10 per day per person.

 

[rteetz]

Thanks.

I thought they already said it would be $10 per day per person.

They also said there would be options for AP holders and have since said nothing about that and what those options are.

 

[rteetz]

News

Stitch's Great Escape! to resume temporary operation next week

 

[skier_pete]

I didn't consider this, but TRON: Legacy came out in 2010. The Marvel Cinematic Universe really got going in 2012. Star Wars was purchased in 2012 and Episode VII came out in 2015. I think if they wanted to get the sequel to TRON: Legacy done, they had their window. Maybe in it's current state it would be difficult to find a time to release it, but back then, I don't think so.

has it really been since 2010. I think the IP was hurt the worst because the movie mostly sucked. (And I still wonder if they were planning the overlay at Test Track to be a Tron overlay, but pulled the plug when the movie underperformed, but left the bones of it the same.)

I realize Disney is very IP focused right now, but the fact that they built that coaster in Shanghai says that they aren't afraid of using the IP. Everything I've seen of it looks extremely cool, it's already been designed making the cost MUCH lower than a totally new ride. (Cloning rides saves Disney probably 20-40% of the cost of a new ride.) So I wouldn't say it is impossible.

I think the thing that makes it LEAST likely is that they would build an indoor roller coaster immediately adjacent to an indoor roller coaster.

 

[rteetz]

has it really been since 2010. I think the IP was hurt the worst because the movie mostly sucked. (And I still wonder if they were planning the overlay at Test Track to be a Tron overlay, but pulled the plug when the movie underperformed, but left the bones of it the same.)

I've heard rumors that indeed was the case.

 

[rteetz]

News

New photopass prop opportunity

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...new-photo-prop-from-disney-photopass-service/

 

[umichigan10]

As cool as it would be, I feel like the IP isn't strong enough to warrant it's own attraction. Maybe if TRON: Legacy performed better I could see it. But I don't know.

I'm fine with it if it's a solid coaster and has good theming. It would clutter that side of the park with two roller coasters (maybe allow them government take space down and fix it up) but I would prefer a different theme. All speculation right now though

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

News

Polite Pig Menu and pricing

http://politepig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/politepig_menu.pdf

 

[Bay Max]

News

Polite Pig Menu and pricing

http://politepig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/politepig_menu.pdf

For a place called the Polite Pig they don't have much pork.

 

[Astryd]

For a place called the Polite Pig they don't have much pork.

I noticed that also, but then got distracted by the pitchers of Old Fashioned and the Bourbon selection.

 

[publix subs]

I noticed that also, but then got distracted by the pitchers of Old Fashioned and the Bourbon selection.

that bourbon selection is great.

 

[rteetz]

News

Halloween and Christmas party dates released

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...ty-and-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

General sales are now open for copper creek

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-for-copper-creek-villas-cabins-are-now-open/

 

[HeroOfWDW]

News

Stitch's Great Escape! to resume temporary operation next week

YAY! SO EXCITE ... er I mean boo it's a bad attraction

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

News

Halloween and Christmas party dates released

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...ty-and-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.htm

And so I see the speculation was correct on the MNSSHP thread (which also updated with the party dates if anyone else is interested in that thread); party starts August 25th. I doubt we'll go to the party (added expense part) but it's good to have that information concrete now instead of just guessing based on MK closing hrs on certain nights

 

[SJMajor67]

Tron coaster is also one of Bob Iger's favorite rides so that might have some say in it.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

And so I see the speculation was correct on the MNSSHP thread (which also updated with the party dates if anyone else is interested in that thread); party starts August 25th. I doubt we'll go to the party (added expense part) but it's good to have that information concrete now instead of just guessing based on MK closing hrs on certain nights

Is it just me or do those parties keep moving up? August is definitely not Halloween season.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

The Navy Blue Angels flew over MK this morning

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...s---blue-angels-flyover-the-magic-kingdom.htm