News Round Up 2017

[MissGina5]

I'm of the opinion it's best to keep it to the historical greats. Current and recent presidents are much more polarizing now in our political climate. Allowing things to cool off and focus on the office of the presidency is a better approach to that attraction. Plus different administrations have different approaches to outside media and this keeps it simple. As a side note, I think people can find controversy in just about anything if they look hard enough. The minute you start to bring your personal beliefs into business and acting like you're being persecuted is the minute you start losing respect. I guess celebrities and politicians are too used to being coddled these days.

I would RATHER hear from historical presidents. We have youtube we can listen to the current ones any time haha

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I'm of the opinion it's best to keep it to the historical greats. Current and recent presidents are much more polarizing now in our political climate. Allowing things to cool off and focus on the office of the presidency is a better approach to that attraction. Plus different administrations have different approaches to outside media and this keeps it simple. As a side note, I think people can find controversy in just about anything if they look hard enough. The minute you start to bring your personal beliefs into business and acting like you're being persecuted is the minute you start losing respect. I guess celebrities and politicians are too used to being coddled these days.

True, but they decided to do it in 1993 (wouldn't be too big of a hooplah had they not chosen to change that formula to begin with) and have done it ever since. Like I said at this point if going by number of years the attraction has had a longer time of the tradition of the current presidents speaking. But I get what you're saying.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Animal Kingdom bus stop now open


http://blogmickey.com/2017/05/photos-new-bus-loop-opens-animal-kingdom/

 

[tarak]

They've only done the last 3 Presidents. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan and Bush weren't recorded. More haven't than have since opening. I don't think it's a big deal if they stop to avoid the hassle. As it is I've heard people boo all 3 of the recorded Presidents at various times. Might be better just to give it a rest.

I have to agree with this. There are presidents I've absolutely despised, but I wouldn't have booed an animatronic version of that president. Honestly, Nixon's Checkers speech would be less controversial.

 

[rteetz]

Due to large crowds DL is not currently admitting new guests.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Due to large crowds DL is not currently admitting new guests.

Geez, DL has just been insanely busy over the past few years. I'll still keep shouting to the wind that Disney could totally open a Texas Disney park and really not lower the attendance of DL or WDW that much.

 

[TwoMisfits]

I'm sorry but there are still just 2 options. Either they stay consistent with prior years or they don't.

There's a 3rd and 4th option - they could close the ride or turn it into the seasonal graveyard...

 

[writerguyfl]

I know Pete is onboard. He said that DCL was helping people with flights who had booked through DCL and also with those who had not. I'm not sure what the policy is either.

For as much grief as they get, US airlines are uniformly good at helping out travelers that miss their flights. What they are required to do is in each airlines' Contract of Carriage. It usually says that if you miss your flight on a non-refundable ticket, you're on your own.

However, in practice almost all airlines will assist travelers in getting on the next flight without any additional fees. The only people that might experience issues are if they have tickets on Spirit or Frontier. Those ultra-low-cost carriers have business models that basically don't include any actual customer service.

Disney Cruise Line buys lots of tickets on the major airlines. They have an entire department dedicated to fixing issues with airline tickets. I have no doubt that they are working hard to get everyone home...even those people who purchased tickets on their own.

 

[luisov]

Due to large crowds DL is not currently admitting new guests.

What are they celebrating?

 

[rteetz]

What are they celebrating?

Nothing but I believe it was a mix of things that caused it.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Due to large crowds DL is not currently admitting new guests.

That's rare for this time of year. I don't remember Disneyland ever closing in the month of May due to crowds whenever I lived there.

 

[rteetz]

That's rare for this time of year. I don't remember Disneyland ever closing in the month of May due to crowds whenever I lived there.

I think it was due to grad nights being last weekend, one of the AP levels being not blacked out this weekend and something else.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Will be interesting to see the early avatar feedback...only days away...

Heard some rumblings already...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think it was due to grad nights being last weekend, one of the AP levels being not blacked out this weekend and something else.

well I am sure the crowds will die down in a few years when Star Wars Land opens since no one is looking forward to that

 

[BigRed98]

First permits filed for Universe of Energy replacement in EPCOT. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/first-permits-filed-replacement-universe-energy-epcot/

 

[soniam]

First permits filed for Universe of Energy replacement in EPCOT. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/first-permits-filed-replacement-universe-energy-epcot/

Where am I going to take a nap in Epcot now

 

[rteetz]

First permits filed for Universe of Energy replacement in EPCOT. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/first-permits-filed-replacement-universe-energy-epcot/

I forgot to mentioned this yesterday when the permits were discovered on wdwmagic.

 

[soniam]

I forgot to mentioned this yesterday when the permits were discovered on wdwmagic.

We'll forgive you this time

 

[rteetz]

News

New allergen guides coming to WDW.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/05/new-allergen-guide-coming-to-walt.html

 

[rteetz]

News

New special AK guidemap coming May 27th.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/05/special-edition-map-available-at-animal.html