News Round Up 2017

[Irish_Mike]

I approve. The area in front of the tree could get very crowded at night with people watching.

Agreed, though I'd be concerned with the path from Africa to Asia bottlenecking up if people just stop when the projections begin.

 

[rteetz]

I guess I had the wrong idea, I thought Shangai was doing so-so

It depends on who you talk to

 

[rteetz]

I approve. The area in front of the tree could get very crowded at night with people watching.

Agreed, though I'd be concerned with the path from Africa to Asia bottlenecking up if people just stop when the projections begin.

With that said. The intention for this show was never to have people standing and waiting for spots to view it. It doesn't have a set schedule because of that.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

With that said. The intention for this show was never to have people standing and waiting for spots to view it. It doesn't have a set schedule because of that.

True, but then again, AK was never supposed to have signage in the parks so people could explore and stumble upon things themselves.

Intentions don't matter if people are still lining up to see it. I can't really blame them either, I think the animal projections are great and I wouldn't want to miss it. I understand what they're going for with the randomness of it...but if people spend all that money and vacation time traveling they want to see what is offered.

 

[Irish_Mike]

With that said. The intention for this show was never to have people standing and waiting for spots to view it. It doesn't have a set schedule because of that.

Oh I know - my concern is that once the show starts, guests are simply going to stop where they are on the path to watch - and unlike the front of the park, there's not an easy way to move around onlookers (Outside of opening the Harambe bypass).

I'm sure Disney will find a way around this (Having Cast Members encourage people who want to watch to move to one side, or opening the bypass for example), but just an observation of mine.

 

[rteetz]

True, but then again, AK was never supposed to have signage in the parks so people could explore and stumble upon things themselves.

Intentions don't matter if people are still lining up to see it. I can't really blame them either, I think the animal projections are great and I wouldn't want to miss it. I understand what they're going for with the randomness of it...but if people spend all that money and vacation time traveling they want to see what is offered.

Which we will see the no signage in Pandora.

 

[rteetz]

News

Large brush fire near Disney

http://www.wesh.com/article/brush-fire-burns-near-apartment-complex-off-i-drive/9246363

 

[a4matte]

Wait...what? Halloween in august? Is that an April fools joke?

Well, as someone else pointed out, if Walmart can do it, then so can Disney! (And I HATE the holiday creep!!!)

I design the packaging, displays, and advertising for seasonal themed candy. I'm dealing with this stuff year-round, 1 sometimes 2 years in advance.
The last bits of Halloween are being wrapped up and Christmas is in full swing.
I don't want to hear anyone complain about holidays.

 

[MissGina5]

I design the packaging, displays, and advertising for seasonal themed candy. I'm dealing with this stuff year-round, 1 sometimes 2 years in advance.
The last bits of Halloween are being wrapped up and Christmas is in full swing.
I don't want to hear anyone complain about holidays.

wait ok how do you get a job doing that?! how fun!!!!

 

[a4matte]

wait ok how do you get a job doing that?! how fun!!!!

Got hired at an agency out of college. One of their major clients is one of the largest candy companies in the world.
Did work for our Pharma clients for a little, got put on a few jobs doing the consumer products side and did them well.
Been doing it since. It's not always as fun as it sounds (Easter ssuucckkss. Halloween and Christmas are the two I have the most influence over), but it is cool to see that there are people out there that collect the packaging I work on and a lot of it is sold world wide.

(I'm gonna get yelled at for going off topic )

 

[Moliphino]

As for pre-movie Pirates there was nothing wrong with it. Just as there is nothing wrong with the Jungle Cruise. But the integration was good. Most of the original ride and animatronics stayed and the integration was just some fun enhancements that brought in a smattering of the main character and shifted the scenery slightly so it could fit in, sort of, with the movie storyline.

I miss the original end scene with the guys tied up in the treasure room. Aside from that they've mostly been subtle changes and additions.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Dumbo 45th Magicband

http://www.**************.net/2017/...-celebration-limited-edition-dumbo-magicband/

Stop coming out with things I want!

 

[jlundeen]

News

New Dumbo 45th Magicband

http://www.**************.net/2017/...-celebration-limited-edition-dumbo-magicband/

Stop coming out with things I want!

AAAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGGG!!!! Dang - I have a dozen MBs now, do I really NEEEEEEED a Dumbo one?????? I MIGHT!!!!!

 

[rteetz]

AAAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGGG!!!! Dang - I have a dozen MBs now, do I really NEEEEEEED a Dumbo one?????? I MIGHT!!!!!

I have the small world one and haunted mansion one... this one is calling to me too.

 

[HFP Travel]

I have the small world one and haunted mansion one... this one is calling to me too.

Do you know if they plan to release a band for every ride that was in operation on opening day?

 

[SureAsLiz]

Do you know if they plan to release a band for every ride that was in operation on opening day?

I would think they are only releasing them for a year since they are 45th bands
This is #4 in the set (45th/blue, Small World/yellow, Mansion/purple, Dumbo/red) so I imagine they are just going with a few of the iconic ones. Maybe one on each color of band

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I have the small world one and haunted mansion one... this one is calling to me too.

♪ ♫ ♪ See the forty-fifth anniversary dumbo band? It calls me
And my wallet know, how far I'll go
If the small world and haunted mansion ones aren't enough to satisfy me
One day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how many band's I'll need ♪ ♫ ♪

 

[HFP Travel]

I would think they are only releasing them for a year since they are 45th bands
This is #4 in the set (45th/blue, Small World/yellow, Mansion/purple, Dumbo/red) so I imagine they are just going with a few of the iconic ones. Maybe one on each color of band

I would imagine BTMR and Space Mountain are next. I think they'll do a band for all the main rides since they seem to have a connecting artistic theme for all the 45th merch.

I can easily see Disney producing these bands all over again in a different artistic style for the 50th

 

[rteetz]

♪ ♫ ♪ See the forty-fifth anniversary dumbo band? It calls me
And my wallet know, how far I'll go
If the small world and haunted mansion ones aren't enough to satisfy me
One day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how many band's I'll need ♪ ♫ ♪

You are not helping Phil!

 

[SureAsLiz]

I would imagine BTMR and Space Mountain are next. I think they'll do a band for all the main rides since they seem to have a connecting artistic theme for all the 45th merch.

I can easily see Disney producing these bands all over again in a different artistic style for the 50th

I actually forgot about the 45th artwork... Probably a band for each of the featured attractions

Small World
Mansion
Dumbo
Pirates
Splash
Mine Train
Tiki Room
Space Mountain