News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

That is a good version of the video as they do a good job cutting to the billboards for each section

Appears to be about 2min for each active section and then 2 mins between them of quieter parts ... wonder if that is how it will run always or if it was more condense for the preview and the normal schedule will be longer periods of "down" time

 

[TheMaxRebo]

While this is beautiful, and very clever use of the face of TOT, I think I'd get bored watching - seems long and unless there are other things going on we can't see, it doesn't hold my interest. Tree of Life Awakening is much shorter, and always something going on...this ones seems to stop and maybe from the distance of the recording, I couldn't see much changing. Overall, it's pretty cool, though.

Feels like it is in between the Tree of Life Awakening and the Castle projeciton show as it will have more of a schedule but still be something more to set the mood of the area and then periodically be something to watch. I wonder if during normal times if the "down" time will be longer between the different sections

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It looks good. Is each section going to be at separate times, because I can't see this standing as its own show? Sorry if this question has been discussed.

The only thing I am wondering from this is how is riding Tower of Terror while this is going on? I noticed the doors still opened.

Interesting thought - the doors were definitely still opening, and quite often. I wonder if the projections are set to adapt and not project on the open door part or if there isn't any danger of this being projected into the eyes of riders on ToT

 

[Flyerjab]

I saw Thor at an independent place (best popcorn in town which wins!) and it had previews for Black Panther, which I'm dying for. Way more excited for that than I was Thor, but Thor was certainly a good time.

I took my 2 older kids to see Thor on Saturday. To me it was more a comedy than an action movie which apparently is not a surprise given the choice of director. Also, Goldblum as the Grandmaster was a casting win - weird guy playing a weird character on a weird planet. He fit that role perfectly. On the whole, it was a good Marvel movie but not great. I am a bit big on continuity, and I actually think that the one point that irked me slightly was the change in Thor's character. He was a more serious character in the previous movies, not relying so much on a comedic approach to bolster his overall performance. In this case, I feel they might have stepped into the humorous take a bit too much. Throw in the cutting of hair and placing him on a planet where garbage falls from the sky and he almost seemed like a different character at times. I don't know, it just seemed a bit off to me. But the critics are correct though in that he can play the humorous foil way better than I ever would have thought. The other thing I was a bit let down by was the big showdown between Thor and Hulk. It came off as a bit underwhelming, although that was probably destined to happen. And also, no more hammer?

 

[rteetz]

While this is beautiful, and very clever use of the face of TOT, I think I'd get bored watching - seems long and unless there are other things going on we can't see, it doesn't hold my interest. Tree of Life Awakening is much shorter, and always something going on...this ones seems to stop and maybe from the distance of the recording, I couldn't see much changing. Overall, it's pretty cool, though.

I think they will be shorter segments. The AP preview showed everything together.

 

[rteetz]

News

Sad news, a runner in yesterday’s wine and dine half marathon collapsed and has died.

http://wfla.com/2017/11/06/disney-runner-dies-after-collapsing-during-race-in-resort/

 

[Flyerjab]

I have to say that even with all of the construction going on at DHS right now, if I want to go and really enjoy some of the seasonal Christmas decorations, this park looks great right now. All of the new decorations and tree in the Echo Lake area look really, really nice, especially at night. Also was pleasantly surprised to see them do this new projection show down Sunset Blvd. They had to do something for DHS, especially with the Osborne Lights gone, and I really like what I am seeing thus far. We will be down in December for about 5 days so I am really excited to see this part of the park.

 

[rteetz]

News

'Thor: Ragnarok' Smashes the Box Office Its Opening Weekend Bringing In $121 Million

 

[rteetz]

News

Markers have appeared near the Fantasia Gardens mine golf

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/11/photos-markers-appear-next-to-fantasia.html

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland Update – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

 

[rteetz]

News

Christmas is here with this new green Limited Release MagicBand

 

[jade1]

That’s the beauty of theaters with assigned seats. Buy tickets and choose seats ahead of time and show up 20 minutes late to miss the previews.

And an extra 20 minutes in the Theatre Bar to get a drink instead of the usual 10.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS:

Universal to build two massive hotels on former Wet N Wild site:

https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/new-hotel-complex-announcement/

- lowest prices yet - nights starting at $100
- still get early admission to parks and transportation to parks
- Some of the on-site amenities include three pools, poolside bars, two food courts, coffee bars and fitness centers.

Some more info in the DIS Universal posting:

http://universal.wdwinfo.com/news/new-details-on-universals-two-new-hotels/

- total of 2,800 new guest rooms (one of the new hotels will have 750 rooms and the other will offer 2,050 rooms)
- will include 1,450 two-bedroom suites designed to accommodate families of all sizes.

 

[rteetz]

NEWS:

Universal to build two massive hotels on former Wet N Wild site:

https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/new-hotel-complex-announcement/

- lowest prices yet - nights starting at $100
- still get early admission to parks and transportation to parks
- Some of the on-site amenities include three pools, poolside bars, two food courts, coffee bars and fitness centers.

As expected. Price point favorable as well.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

As expected. Price point favorable as well.

yeah, that is really good for it to still come with early park access. And if they are new and nice I could see a lot people just setting up came there for their week rather than staying at Pop or whatever for at least 30% more (or at the very least doing split stays)

 

[rteetz]

yeah, that is really good for it to still come with early park access. And if they are new and nice I could see a lot people just setting up came there for their week rather than staying at Pop or whatever for at least 30% more (or at the very least doing split stays)

Looking like Universal is starting to have a pricing structure for their hotels. These obviously are values. Cabana Bay and Sapphire Falls more moderate and the rest deluxe type hotels. And to think they are planning for 3-4 more hotels on the new land they bought.

 

[LSLS]

yeah, that is really good for it to still come with early park access. And if they are new and nice I could see a lot people just setting up came there for their week rather than staying at Pop or whatever for at least 30% more (or at the very least doing split stays)

I agree. You have to think they are watching people get mad at the Disney resort rate hikes and they are trying to steal some of that business away. Could be a very good strategy.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looking like Universal is starting to have a pricing structure for their hotels. These obviously are values. Cabana Bay and Sapphire Falls more moderate and the rest deluxe type hotels. And to think they are planning for 3-4 more hotels on the new land they bought.

Obviously don't see all the details even for these, but if they could have something really geared towards larger families that are more like the off-campus condos and stuff (the aquare footage they provide is a big reason we stay off site) at a reasonable price that could be a game changer for us as that is something Disney doesn't really have (or only via DVC and/or very pricey)

EDIT - updated my original post with some more info that the DIS had - these will have some 2-bedroom suites

"1,450 two-bedroom suites designed to accommodate families of all sizes."

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Parks blog meet up for Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-very-merry-blog-party-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[saskdw]

We went to Thor yesterday and after 20 minutes of previews we left and got a refund. We are done with theaters.

LOL!!