News Round Up 2017

[eXo]

There has been discussion previously about how the ground in pandora glows. It is a glow salt they spread and then spray with water. This causes it to run into the many crevices in the pavement. Towards the end of the night, heavy traffic areas begin to stop glowing. Go back the next night and you will see them glowing again. In some areas I was able to find the raw salt on the ground as it hadn't gotten wet enough to "melt" yet.

This solves the issue of using black paint (which would fade incredibly fast) or having lights under the pavement (which would get scuffed and dirty very quickly).

And for those declaring that Pandora was a roaring success - you haven't given it enough time. It is beautiful and brings a much needed element to AK, but I highly doubt it will still be bringing in massive crowds on it's own after this summer. More likely, flights of passage itself will turn into Soarin's sister, and simply be a ride that people run to like mad men every morning.

Speaking of Soarin', the morning we were at Epcot we made our way to that ride. As we are being pushed and elbowed by the crowd trying to funnel into the ride we get stuck behind a couple who is asking for a child swap card. I attempt to go around them and the attendant tells me I have to stay off of the ride while they go, at which point it will be my turn. I guess he assumed that since I was carrying my son, we were with their group which appeared to have an empty stroller. I tell him we aren't with their party and continue on to the ride.

A few hours later I'm sitting in France enjoying a Napoleon when I see them walk by..... with a poodle sitting in the stroller. Yes folks, there was a couple attempting to get a parent swap pass for their dog... and as far as I can tell, it actually worked. It must have been one of those "emotional support animals".... lol. Clowns.

 

[wareagle57]

Speaking of Soarin', the morning we were at Epcot we made our way to that ride. As we are being pushed and elbowed by the crowd trying to funnel into the ride we get stuck behind a couple who is asking for a child swap card. I attempt to go around them and the attendant tells me I have to stay off of the ride while they go, at which point it will be my turn. I guess he assumed that since I was carrying my son, we were with their group which appeared to have an empty stroller. I tell him we aren't with their party and continue on to the ride.

A few hours later I'm sitting in France enjoying a Napoleon when I see them walk by..... with a poodle sitting in the stroller. Yes folks, there was a couple attempting to get a parent swap pass for their dog... and as far as I can tell, it actually worked. It must have been one of those "emotional support animals".... lol. Clowns.

I think that's pretty funny actually. It doesn't hurt anybody. But it brings up an interesting question. Is there a list of rides Disney approves dogs riding on? We were in line for TSMM and someone with a service dog was in front of us, and the dog was able to ride!

 

[jknezek]

I think that's pretty funny actually. It doesn't hurt anybody. But it brings up an interesting question. Is there a list of rides Disney approves dogs riding on? We were in line for TSMM and someone with a service dog was in front of us, and the dog was able to ride!

It's easier to look at the other way, since a list was already compiled:

http://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/parks/service-dogs-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This one isn't that short though - it's more than 20 minutes long. I believe it was originally produced to be a half-hour long special on ABC, but I guess they've moved it to theaters help sell Coco tickets?

seeing it, with the Holiday theme, definitely feels like the original idea was to have this be on TV as part of the 30 days of Christmas or whatever they normally do in December

I do like the idea of taking a look holiday traditions from an outsiders view (dressing up a tree corpse, breaking and entering, etc.)

 

[jknezek]

By the way, besides a dog you can also bring a miniature horse into Disney World if it is your service animal.

 

[nkosiek]

News

2018 packages open June 20th

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...d-vacation-packages-can-be-booked-on-june-20/

The real question is, will they actually fix l the glitches and whatnot from the past week beforehand?

 

[danikoski]

By the way, besides a dog you can also bring a miniature horse into Disney World if it is your service animal.

The miniature horse has to be a legitimate service animal, so trained to perform a task to help to improve one's quality of life, not just a comfort animal. That one is rather strict, based on the ADA, but it is in the ADA. According to the ADA, only two types of animals are listed as service animals, dogs and mini horses.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

A few hours later I'm sitting in France enjoying a Napoleon when I see them walk by..... with a poodle sitting in the stroller. Yes folks, there was a couple attempting to get a parent swap pass for their dog... and as far as I can tell, it actually worked. It must have been one of those "emotional support animals".... lol. Clowns.

This is the next great line avoidance loophole!! You have found it. Let's start a thread where we talk about exactly what kind of dog to get and how to properly disguise them in the stroller to double our fastpasses through rider swap passes.

 

[jknezek]

The miniature horse has to be a legitimate service animal, so trained to perform a task to help to improve one's quality of life, not just a comfort animal. That one is rather strict, based on the ADA, but it is in the ADA. According to the ADA, only two types of animals are listed as service animals, dogs and mini horses.

I know. We have a therapy dog (certified and working) and I'm well aware of the difference between emotional support (no training, can be had with an over the phone psychologist note... uggh), therapy (significant training and temperament testing depending on the certification group, not all are remotely equal), and service dog (amazing training and temperament. These dogs have earned all the breaks and accolades we can give them). The thought of walking around WDW with a miniature horse just had me cracking a smile...

 

[eXo]

I'm going to begin training my support llama....

 

[gberg]

If the tumble monkeys are running with 3 or less, they don't do their act in Hakuna Matata. That can be due to several reasons...injury, sickness, etc. I have only seen that two times since I've gone to WDW (most recently the last week of May). We saw the show twice and the other time they had 4 monkeys and did their act.

The only other area where they might not have four people is the tall stilt actors (I don't know what you call them).

The show has always been a 30 minute show.

Other than that, the show hasn't really cut back on peformers. The show is excellent every time I see it. It is still by far the best theme park show that I have ever seen (my opinion).

Talk about coincidence. Two days after we saw it as part of the unofficial DIS 20th meet up I saw it with only 3 monkeys. The main part was cut but they did some of their secondary stuff. It just wasn't the same and in fact was kinda disappointing. Just means I'll have to go see it again next time!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know. We have a therapy dog (certified and working) and I'm well aware of the difference between emotional support (no training, can be had with an over the phone psychologist note... uggh), therapy (significant training and temperament testing depending on the certification group, not all are remotely equal), and service dog (amazing training and temperament. These dogs have earned all the breaks and accolades we can give them). The thought of walking around WDW with a miniature horse just had me cracking a smile...

I am hesitant to make light of all of this since my brother in law uses a service dog to help him cope with PTSD .... but I too had to crack a smile at the thought. Plus, an alternative to the "how big is too big for a stroller?"

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Talk about coincidence. Two days after we saw it as part of the unofficial DIS 20th meet up I saw it with only 3 monkeys. The main part was cut but they did some of their secondary stuff. It just wasn't the same and in fact was kinda disappointing. Just means I'll have to go see it again next time!

I saw it that way earlier on our trip. Yes, it is sad to see a show not at 100%, but I still applaud Disney for letting the show go on!

 

[danikoski]

I know. We have a therapy dog (certified and working) and I'm well aware of the difference between emotional support (no training, can be had with an over the phone psychologist note... uggh), therapy (significant training and temperament testing depending on the certification group, not all are remotely equal), and service dog (amazing training and temperament. These dogs have earned all the breaks and accolades we can give them). The thought of walking around WDW with a miniature horse just had me cracking a smile...

Mini horses are pretty cool, plus they could pack your stuff around, or even better, hook them to a cart and you wouldn't have to walk

In all seriousness, they do make good service animals, and I have no beef with the true blue service animals. They are awesome.

 

[FoxC63]

News

Hallowishes dessert party now available

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...-open-for-happy-hallowishes-dessert-party.htm

There is a bit of an issue regarding what is being offered, according to the site the Boo To-You Parade is not listed as it has been in previous years. I spoke to Guest Services and they are looking into it I should hear back by tomorrow.

 

[jlundeen]

News

Hallowishes dessert party now available

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...-open-for-happy-hallowishes-dessert-party.htm

Thanks for the update. Hopefully, that means that the regular MK Dessert Party will also be open for Oct/Nov soon, too!

 

[jknezek]

I am hesitant to make light of all of this since my brother in law uses a service dog to help him cope with PTSD .... but I too had to crack a smile at the thought. Plus, an alternative to the "how big is too big for a stroller?"

I didn't think I was making light of it. But I think it is fair to consider some amusement about something like a miniature horse in World Showcase (please keep the horse away from France...). I have great respect for service animals as I know more than a little about the incredible amount of training that goes into it. My dog, as I said, is therapy certified as well as titled in Rally and Obedience, and she has nowhere near the training nor temperament to be a service dog.

But a mini horse, as cute as they may be and my in-laws have a mini-donkey that cracks me up whenever I visit, would be an odd and amusing sight at WDW, regardless of how hard and well it would be working.

 

[rteetz]

News

Colorful New Products for Disney•Pixar’s ‘Cars 3’ Cruise into Disney Parks


 

[Delano Fiedler]

I might "accidentaly" book a 3 weeks trip for August 2018 as part of me and my fiancé celebration of 10 years together

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I didn't think I was making light of it. But I think it is fair to consider some amusement about something like a miniature horse in World Showcase (please keep the horse away from France...). I have great respect for service animals as I know more than a little about the incredible amount of training that goes into it. My dog, as I said, is therapy certified as well as titled in Rally and Obedience, and she has nowhere near the training nor temperament to be a service dog.

But a mini horse, as cute as they may be and my in-laws have a mini-donkey that cracks me up whenever I visit, would be an odd and amusing sight at WDW, regardless of how hard and well it would be working.

I didn't think you were but there were some other comments that seemed to minimize the benefit / need