News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

I never got into vynlmations but those are awesome! Love that they have the computer technician from SSE

I have probably 60ish vinylmations....

I'm very excited for these.

 

[rteetz]

He wasn't moving when we saw him during the Jingle Cruise. Probably just needed a trip to see a vet.

This was taken Jan. 4th. So this is a fairly recent change.

 

[Reddog1134]

And even if they fired their guns, they still couldn't hit you.

You're referring to the Imperial Stormtroopers. These are First Order Stormtroopers. They are much better trained.

Oops, I left the house with my NERD showing again.

 

[HeroOfWDW]

Did I miss something about why they were oils they would remove the Rhino? I understand that it wasn't moving, but I saw something saying that it offended people.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I've only seen Kubo, but Kubo was better than Zootopia and on par with Moana. At least in my opinion. But at the end of the day calling a movie better than another is just someone's opinion.

I'm interested in seeing the other two.

As much as I love Disney/Pixar, they aren't the only studios capable of putting out good stories.

I actually appreciate that the Oscars cerebrates different types of animation and will oftentimes nominate lesser known films. It's not always whatever is at the top of the box office, which I think would be an easy thing for the academy to do.

Agree with you about opinions ... especially since I thought Zootopia was much better than Moana

I also agree with you that it is nice the Oscar's bring to your attention lesser known films and Disney isn't the only game in town (though when I saw 'Sing' recently my reaction was - "cute but definitely not the depth/quality of recent Disney/Pixar efforts")

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney will be having a 7 day media event starting May 21st. No word on exactly what will be part of it but I'm sure Pandora is a likely reason.

 

[jaxonp]

7 day media event???? Wow.

 

[rteetz]

7 day media event???? Wow.

Yep, usually they are like 3-5 days. I've gotta think Pandora is a major part of this.m

 

[rteetz]

News

Valentines days inspired merchandise released

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...entines-day-inspired-gifts-from-disney-parks/

 

[sachilles]

News

Disney will be having a 7 day media event starting May 21st. No word on exactly what will be part of it but I'm sure Pandora is a likely reason.

Sure seems convenient for a rumored memorial day weekend opening and the start of "summer".

 

[Travis B]

Oh, and I didn't read anything into the Disneyland hotel offer. Those hotels are so pricey, and one of the discounts was on premium rooms. I actually thought the discounts offered weren't that great, I think the DL hotels are doing just fine.

I agree. And pretty soon when Fantasmic resumes and things start to open up they'll be busting at the seams.

 

[JJZMgailey]

Steve stopped over at Magic Kingdom today and said "The rhino was missing from the Jungle Cruise today, but cast members hinted that it will be back. Seems that it is just being refurbished." Whew!

 

[Travis B]

I've only seen Kubo, but Kubo was better than Zootopia and on par with Moana. At least in my opinion. But at the end of the day calling a movie better than another is just someone's opinion.

I'm interested in seeing the other two.

As much as I love Disney/Pixar, they aren't the only studios capable of putting out good stories.

I actually appreciate that the Oscars cerebrates different types of animation and will oftentimes nominate lesser known films. It's not always whatever is at the top of the box office, which I think would be an easy thing for the academy to do.

I loved Kubo - I was bummed when it didn't perform at the box office.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I agree. And pretty soon when Fantasmic resumes and things start to open up they'll be busting at the seams.

Oh yes. And I'll be right in the thick of it since I'll be going to DL for D23. I'm really hoping to be able to see the new fantasmic and hopefully guardians of the galaxy will be open too.

 

[Travis B]

News

Projection tests continue on the floating mountains of Pandora.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/01/photo...ction-mapping-testing-pandora-animal-kingdom/

OMG I'm fairly giddy with excitement. Even the screens of test bars look amazing. I so enjoyed the Tree of Life projections, I can't wait to see the final product here.

 

[Travis B]

Oh yes. And I'll be right in the thick of it since I'll be going to DL for D23. I'm really hoping to be able to see the new fantasmic and hopefully guardians of the galaxy will be open too.

Can I hide in your suitcase?

 

[rteetz]

Sure seems convenient for a rumored memorial day weekend opening and the start of "summer".

Yep, right in line with that. Media preview right before a big grand opening.

 

[rteetz]

Steve stopped over at Magic Kingdom today and said "The rhino was missing from the Jungle Cruise today, but cast members hinted that it will be back. Seems that it is just being refurbished." Whew!

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Thanks Jackie! I'm sure he'll be back soon.

 

[rteetz]

Oh yes. And I'll be right in the thick of it since I'll be going to DL for D23. I'm really hoping to be able to see the new fantasmic and hopefully guardians of the galaxy will be open too.

Guardians is said to open end of May as of right now so you should be good.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep, usually they are like 3-5 days. I've gotta think Pandora is a major part of this.m

With the 35th anniversary coming up hopefully some news about EPCOT (both as far as for the anniversary celebration and for the future of the park)