News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

News

New Future World Entertainment coming to Epcot

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ctive-show-set-to-debut-at-epcot-in-november/

 

[Gusey]

News

New Future World Entertainment coming to Epcot

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ctive-show-set-to-debut-at-epcot-in-november/

Wonder what this means for the future of Innovations as many thought it would close as soon as Colortopia did?

 

[rteetz]

Wonder what this means for the future of Innovations as many thought it would close as soon as Colortopia did?

Innoventions is a big part of Epcot redo plan but it’s future still has a few options. It’s possible this new entertainment is temporary until they have a plan and start construction on the area.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Innoventions is a big part of Epcot redo plan but it’s future still has a few options. It’s possible this new entertainment is temporary until they have a plan and start construction on the area.

That was my question - is this a temporary exhibit or something views as part of the refurb of EPCOT and be there for years to come?

 

[rteetz]

That was my question - is this a temporary exhibit or something views as part of the refurb of EPCOT and be there for years to come?

Right now my thinking is temporary but of course that could be wrong.

 

[Reddog1134]

The Star Wars hotel will be different from a hotel room. It is being described as a "2-day experience". More than likely it will not be a nightly rate, but a per person "package" rate. I believe there were some Disney polls put out before the announcement (or shortly after) where they were asking about an $800 per person price point for the 2-day experience - but I've sort of always though they might target higher than that.

I expect it to be fairly "boutique" and would be quite surprised if it exceeds 300 rooms.

As LOL said, it's complete speculation right now. The only thing we can be certain of - it won't be cheap.

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Will a short side or long side be the front entrance?

Is the plan to open up the end of the alley to allow more access?

 

[rteetz]

Will a short side or long side be the front entrance?

Is the plan to open up the end of the alley to allow more access?

The entrance will be parallel to Main Street.

What do you mean by end of the alley?

 

[Flyerjab]

The entrance will be parallel to Main Street.

What do you mean by end of the alley?

I think by alley the poster means the side street off of Main Street that I was referring to the other day. Which by the way would be awesome if they did that. It would really add to that feeling of depth when walking up MSUSA. Maybe they could even add benches back there when the theater is finished!

 

[Flyerjab]

Right now my thinking is temporary but of course that could be wrong.

With Epcot moving down the IP route to entice a wider audience to the park, this type of attraction is exactly what the park needs more of to help maintain the original intent and theme moving forward.

 

[Reddog1134]

The entrance will be parallel to Main Street.

What do you mean by end of the alley?

I think by alley the poster means the side street off of Main Street that I was referring to the other day. Which by the way would be awesome if they did that. It would really add to that feeling of depth when walking up MSUSA. Maybe they could even add benches back there when the theater is finished!

Yep. I mean gutting the area below the red arrow to create a new entrance to the bypass.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Early 2019 Disney Cruise Line Sailings Announced!

The major highlight of this is the Disney Wonder will have an expanded 2-month period from San Diego offering more sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the Baja peninsula. These sailings will happen from March-May, 2019. I'm assuming the Disney Wonder will then sail to Vancouver for the Alaskan Cruise season, but summer sailings will be announced at a later time. In January, the Disney Wonder will have 3 special Southern Caribbean Cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Beginning in February, the Disney Wonder will join the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream in Port Canaveral doing 3-4 night Bahamas sailings. There will also be a Panama Canal Cruise, but I don't see information on the exact start date yet.

The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue sailing out of Port Canaveral. The Disney Fantasy will continue the 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. The Disney Dream and Disney Wonder will both sail 3-4 night sailings to the Bahamas.

To start 2019, the Disney Magic will sail out of Miami with 4-5 night Bahamas and Western Caribbean sailings.

Sailings can be booked beginning November 2, 2017 for everyone.

Castaway Club members can book these sailings on these dates depending on your level:

• Platinum Members - Begins October 30, 2017 at 8:00 AM EST
• Gold Members - Begins October 31, 2017 at 8:00 AM EST
• Silver Members - Begins November 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM EST

Disney Parks Blog Article: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...rly-2019/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo1026171101170006A

 

[sachilles]

Yep. I mean gutting the area below the red arrow to create a new entrance to the bypass.View attachment 279653

I think that would be pretty neat.
I think if done right, they could develop that area back there even more. I thinking about the tree covered area in the above picture to the right of Tony's town square. Perhaps with dining options.

 

[rteetz]

Yep. I mean gutting the area below the red arrow to create a new entrance to the bypass.View attachment 279653

I’m guessing no.

 

[wareagle57]

I’m guessing no.

Yeah, I would think they don't want 2000 people flooding out onto Main Street all at once every hour.

 

[jlundeen]

Yep. I mean gutting the area below the red arrow to create a new entrance to the bypass.View attachment 279653

wait - isn't there a bathroom in that ally? Or am I confusing that with Hollywood Studios?

 

[rteetz]

News

The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of 2017 is now sold out

 

[rteetz]

News

Construction for SeaWorld Orlando's Infinity Falls Attraction to Begin Soon

 

[Flyerjab]

I think that would be pretty neat.
I think if done right, they could develop that area back there even more. I thinking about the tree covered area in the above picture to the right of Tony's town square. Perhaps with dining options.

I don't know how possible it is, but that would be fantastic if they could do that. When we first took the bypass after it was completely finished, I thought that they did a great job with it. The trees especially were a nice touch, almost giving it a park-like feeling. But I won't be too greedy, I'll settle for them finishing the theater. Then we can hope another small thing or two will follow.

 

[dina444444]

Pixar Fest Brings Celebration of Friendship Throughout Disneyland Resort Beginning April 13, 2018

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-13-2018/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo1026171101170007A

 

[rteetz]

Pixar Fest Brings Celebration of Friendship Throughout Disneyland Resort Beginning April 13, 2018

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-13-2018/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo1026171101170007A

No word on when they plan on starting Pixar Pier. Happy to see PTN back though.