News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

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

Space Mountain was not an opening day ride though.

 

[rteetz]

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

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

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Well if a Pirates one comes out I am going to need it.

 

[HFP Travel]

Space Mountain was not an opening day ride though.

Oh yeah, that's right. Points to you sir

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

New Dumbo 45th Magicband

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

Stop coming out with things I want!

heading there four weeks from today, this cute thing here may make a small dent in my wallet....

 

[beer dave]

Well if a Pirates one comes out I am going to need it.

I don't think pirates was opening day either.....

 

[MommaBerd]

News

Enchanted Evening vacation packages include romance or honeymoon MagicBands

Personally I love THIS! The bands are so cute. I wonder why it's such a limited offering?

The cynical side of me bets the "special treat" is a button!

 

[rteetz]

I don't think pirates was opening day either.....

Lol no it wasn't but neither was Mine Train and it's in the 45th merch.

 

[rteetz]

News

Meet the heroes of GOTG Mission Breakout!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...g-to-disney-california-adventure-park-may-27/

 

[mikeamizzle]

Any thoughts on how Mission Breakout is looking? The tarp is mostly off and I am a bit underwhelmed to say the least. I'll be in DCA/Disneyland for ~3 days in two weeks and will take some pictures and provide some first hand impressions then.

 

[rteetz]

Any thoughts on how Mission Breakout is looking? The tarp is mostly off and I am a bit underwhelmed to say the least. I'll be in DCA/Disneyland for ~3 days in two weeks and will take some pictures and provide some first hand impressions then.

I've never been out west but I would be ok with it if it was a new attraction. The fact it took over something iconic is a little sad. It also doesn't offer the best views from other areas of the park. I'm sure it will be decent but I think there are other things they could've done.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Any thoughts on how Mission Breakout is looking? The tarp is mostly off and I am a bit underwhelmed to say the least. I'll be in DCA/Disneyland for ~3 days in two weeks and will take some pictures and provide some first hand impressions then.

Personally I think it looks a bit awkward right now but I think when they complete the entire Marvel area that it is a part of and get theming lights and stuff going it should all look pretty good

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Any thoughts on how Mission Breakout is looking? The tarp is mostly off and I am a bit underwhelmed to say the least. I'll be in DCA/Disneyland for ~3 days in two weeks and will take some pictures and provide some first hand impressions then.

I'm pretty excited for it.

I know a lot of people don't seem to like the pipes...but the pipes don't really concern me. Lots of attractions don't really look great on the outside. I'm excited to see what they did with the inside and the new pre-show.

 

[rteetz]

Personally I think it looks a bit awkward right now but I think when they complete the entire Marvel area that it is a part of and get theming lights and stuff going it should all look pretty good

Yeah that I'll agree with. Right now it sticks out like a sore thumb in Hollywoodland.

 

[mikeamizzle]

Agreed with pretty much everything you all said, especially about how it will look from the rest of the park (and from Disneyland park as well). It will definitely be interesting to see what they do to the interior of the ride/queue.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I've got to say, I don't like the look of it in person. ToT used to have kind of an impressive feel when you would walk up to this and this just kinda feels out of place. I'm trying so hard to like it but I just don't.... Part of it is the atmosphere of Disney parks. There's a huge emphasis on keeping things looking clean and well-maintained and not seeing "backstage" areas. So to see "pipes" openly exposed on the side of a building is kind of jarring. It doesn't go well with the rest of the park, where you wouldn't ever see something like that.

That being said, I'm sure it'll fit in more once more Marvel stuff pops up around it but it also makes me very worried. I currently LOVE the look of Hollywood Boulevard, but I know not everyone does and Marvel is more appealing. I hope they at least keep Off the Page and the Disney Animation Building. I could live with everything else in Hollywoodland changing as long as they leave that whole connected building alone.

 

[Irish_Mike]

Just saw this on CNN Money, didn't see it in a quick scan of the thread

Disney is seeking a patent for a 'humanoid robot' that can play a character.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/07/tec...d-soft-robot1218AMVODtopPhoto&linkId=36315634

 

[Irish_Mike]

Epcot is introducing a refillable souvenir wine glass that can be refilled at several locations across World Showcase

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/epcot...e-world-showcase-souvenir-wine-glass-weekend/

 

[luisov]

News

Shanghai is a success

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ubs-d...wMwBHJlZ2lvbgNVUwRzeW1ib2wDRElT?.tsrc=applewf

That's interesting. I think the resort has been doing well financially speaking, but it has struggled to understand the Chinese market. Most of the issues I've heard about involve queue jumping, using green areas as toilets, very few attractions for too many people, expensive food and fake merchandise being sold inside the park, most of which are security issues they should be able to handle with a little bit more experience and time.

I do wonder if the company is already making plans for their next international resort. My bets are with the Latin American market.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Epcot is introducing a refillable souvenir wine glass that can be refilled at several locations across World Showcase

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/epcot...e-world-showcase-souvenir-wine-glass-weekend/

If only the souvenir yard glass is next.....

 

[rteetz]

That's interesting. I think the resort has been doing well financially speaking, but it has struggled to understand the Chinese market. Most of the issues I've heard about involve queue jumping, using green areas as toilets, very few attractions for too many people, expensive food and fake merchandise being sold inside the park, most of which are security issues they should be able to handle with a little bit more experience and time.

I do wonder if the company is already making plans for their next international resort. My bets are with the Latin American market.

Bingo. The Chinese haven't been great with th Disney product but financially the park is doing fine. It does get pretty slow during the week and then weekends it's busy.