News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

Well I haven't seen any of them except Guardians so I guess that's why I don't know him.

here's a link to some information on the character - real name is Taneleer Tivan. He was also seen at the end of Thor: The Dark World as they deliver one of the infinity stones to him for safe keeping (not realizing he is seeking them out)

http://marvelcinematicuniverse.wikia.com/wiki/Taneleer_Tivan

 

[rteetz]

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Cast Member standing outside of Hall of Presidents told Blog Mickey that it will open sometime in September.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Cast Member standing outside of Hall of Presidents told Blog Mickey that it will open sometime in September.

Was looking forward to seeing the HoP in July when we go. Crazy that it's taking this long to get it set back up!

 

[rteetz]

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From Dewayne Bevil (Orlando Sentinel Theme Parks reporter) at Universal Media event

Two new Cabana Bay towers are 400 rooms, half have Volcano Bay views, 40 2-Bedroom suites.

Aventura opens next summer brining on property room count to 6200.

All Cabana bay guests will have access to dedicated Volcano Bay entrance.

 

[FoxC63]

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Star Wars 40th anniversary merchandise

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/disney-store-releasing-special-star-wars-40th-merchandise/

Would love to have this! Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia resin statuette.

 

[FoxC63]

A user named NeverlandAngel on Reddit posted that they were given free Limited Edition pins at Wilderness Lodge because of construction.

Edit : apparently they've been out for a while and someone else mentioned they're not limited edition -_-

Also they are smaller in size compared to the ones released much earlier.

 

[rteetz]

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Inside the new 2-Bedroom units at Cabana Bay from Inside the Magic

 

[merry_nbright]

I've honestly never heard of him. It threw me of food too when he was wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers hat too.

GO CAVS! Sorry, my Cleveland nature is coming out.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

And I comment positively when they do. However, if you do come in "harsh" as you put it on most things, then I would think you would expect to take some flak. It's all good. You can lump me into the WDW does nothing wrong crowd if waiting to judge things for myself doesn't make me question things before I actually experience them.

I expect flak...or at least can understand...

Cutesy dismissal is a bit silly though...it's low rent

 

[soniam]

I don't think of Benicio del Toro as a "random" guy!

I wish he would randomly show up at my house

 

[skier_pete]

Yes, he's also won a academy award for Traffic, His best known films are probably The Usual Suspects, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sicario and Guardians.

And holy crap if you have not seen Sicario run out and rent it. It is SOOO good, and Del Toro is fantastic in it. Harrowing.

 

[rteetz]

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The live stream for tomorrow has changed times. 8:10AM EST

#DisneyParksLIVE Will Stream Pandora – The World of Avatar Dedication Live May 24 at 8:10 a.m. ET

 

[rteetz]

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Volcano Bay already looking at expansion?

https://orlandoinformer.com/blog/volcano-bay-show-expansion/

 

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[jade1]

And holy crap if you have not seen Sicario run out and rent it. It is SOOO good, and Del Toro is fantastic in it. Harrowing.

Agreed, one quite ruthless scene, payback but ruthless.

 

[beer dave]

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From Dewayne Bevil (Orlando Sentinel Theme Parks reporter) at Universal Media event

Two new Cabana Bay towers are 400 rooms, half have Volcano Bay views, 40 2-Bedroom suites.

Aventura opens next summer brining on property room count to 6200.

All Cabana bay guests will have access to dedicated Volcano Bay entrance.

Sounds like the start of UVC......

 

[mikepizzo]

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Volcano Bay already looking at expansion?

https://orlandoinformer.com/blog/volcano-bay-show-expansion/

I'd guess the five-acres were already planned and they decided not to go through with it to meet the opening date. Once it opens, they can start to build what should have been done before opening and call it an expansion.

 

[piglet1979]

GO CAVS! Sorry, my Cleveland nature is coming out.

That was my first thought too!

 

[rteetz]

I'd guess the five-acres were already planned and they decided not to go through with it to meet the opening date. Once it opens, they can start to build what should have been done before opening and call it an expansion.

Even with that not everything will be open for opening day.