News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Tragical express time....

 

[jknezek]

Tragical express time....

Have you already reached 12 hours before your flight? I often though Tragical Express was sponsored by Orlando Airport to strand you there as long as possible so they can take the few remaining dollars Disney somehow missed!

 

[rteetz]

Have you already reached 12 hours before your flight? I often though Tragical Express was sponsored by Orlando Airport to strand you there as long as possible so they can take the few remaining dollars Disney somehow missed!

I don't mind the 3 hour prior pick up time. It's one of the most relaxing parts of my Disney vacation seriously though I went non-stop these last three days.

 

[Capang]

Tragical express time....

There should be a 'dislike' button.

 

[jknezek]

I don't mind the 3 hour prior pick up time. It's one of the most relaxing parts of my Disney vacation seriously though I went non-stop these last three days.

We've often found that with Disney vacations. We don't go often enough for it to be old hat, so every couple years. And we want to maximize what we get for the massive expense. So they are the most fun, but not the most relaxing, vacations.

 

[rteetz]

We've often found that with Disney vacations. We don't go often enough for it to be old hat, so every couple years. And we want to maximize what we get for the massive expense. So they are the most fun, but not the most relaxing, vacations.

This was my shortest trip ever so I really wanted to maximize what I did. I feel I accomplished that well.

 

[writerguyfl]

People are saying on a Disney World FB group that they are being held on Express Transportation and being told AK is closed until further notice because of "inclement weather." Any details on this? Or even any validity?

I was at Disney World this week. There was a massive thunderstorm that night that rolled through the area. Radar was looking quite ugly for an extended time. When dangerous storms occur, Cast Members working in completely outdoor areas get moved. For example, the folks selling beverages/ice cream with nothing more than an umbrella for shade.

As I've never used the Express Transportation, I'm not sure what facilities exist. However, as it is a new program I'd guess there's nothing permanent. Perhaps this was a case where the Express Transportation "entrance" into Disney's Animal Kingdom was temporarily closed because it was unsafe for Cast Members to be there.

 

[MommaBerd]

Tragical express time....

So soon?!? But, it seems you were able to really squeeze in as much fun as possible! Safe travels!

 

[osully]

so sad to take the magical express away from Disney on your checkout day!

 

[jlundeen]

so sad to take the magical express away from Disney on your checkout day!

We call it the "tragically depressed" bus

 

[Jetku]

so sad to take the magical express away from Disney on your checkout day!

Ever since we had a baby, I now embrace the tragical express. Usually ready to go home.

 

[rteetz]

News

AP express bus pass for the summer

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/disne...mer-long-express-bus-pass-annual-passholders/

 

[bethbuchall]

Rumor

New Frozen themed dessert party at Epcot. It will replace the existing dessert party for Illuminations and guests will get a private ride on FEA.

Any rumors on when this may start? I'm not thrilled about it being Frozen, but I'd really like an Illuminations dessert party.

 

[rteetz]

Any rumors on when this may start? I'm not thrilled about it being Frozen, but I'd really like an Illuminations dessert party.

Nothing yet.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Nothing yet.

I hadn't heard of this until now, but hopefully it just stays a rumor. I have the feeling if they take away the Illuminations Dessert Party, then it might be true of the rumor that Disney might be making a new show at EPCOT. I hope that doesn't happen though. I love Illuminations!

 

[Delano Fiedler]

Considering all the factors, that 5% increase in UOR attendance is crazy good. I wonder if HHN success had something to do with those numbers.
Story: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-attendance-down-20170601-story.html

 

[rteetz]

I hadn't heard of this until now, but hopefully it just stays a rumor. I have the feeling if they take away the Illuminations Dessert Party, then it might be true of the rumor that Disney might be making a new show at EPCOT. I hope that doesn't happen though. I love Illuminations!

Illuminations isn't going to last forever.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney is going to begin cracking down on the SDFP, and is locking accounts so people can't cheat the system.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/disne...ll-begin-locking-guest-accounts-abuse-system/

 

[jlundeen]

News

Disney is going to begin cracking down on the SDFP, and is locking accounts so people can't cheat the system.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/disne...ll-begin-locking-guest-accounts-abuse-system/

Seems that this took a long time to correct...it's been a known issue for years, with instructions publicly posted about how to scam the system. I'm glad that they are at least trying to level the playing field.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Illuminations isn't going to last forever.

Yeah I know. It will be a sad day when it does.

News

Disney is going to begin cracking down on the SDFP, and is locking accounts so people can't cheat the system.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/disne...ll-begin-locking-guest-accounts-abuse-system/

All I have to say is that it's about time this issue is getting fixed.