News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Are they changing the outside of the ride at all? Because those trains don't go with it at all.

No I don't believe the exterior is changing much. The ride saw an initial phase 1 refurb already and the new trains will be part of a phase 2.

 

[LSLS]

If they do something like the rumor suggest, first 30 minutes free and then up from there I feel like they think people will just pay it. You also have to remember this applies to guests staying at the resort. If you have a car you have to pay a per night fee. So that's extra money from everyone who drove to the resort. This is similar to what the Swan and Dolphin does.

Yes, I was more making the assumption the $20 would cover both fees. If not, you will see a lot more than 10% stay off site. Also, this would mean having to add another booth for exiting along with hiring more people to take money as people leave if you are looking to do an hourly charge. I'm not convinced a ton would pay for it. Maybe I'm in the minority, but there is 0 chance I would pay to go look around at a resort and eat that quick service.

 

[Moliphino]

No I don't believe the exterior is changing much. The ride saw an initial phase 1 refurb already and the new trains will be part of a phase 2.

Hmm, you can see the trains from outside sometimes and I can't imagine that will look nice with those new trains. Maybe they'll enclose the parts where the trains are visible? Steampunk and Star Wars don't really go together aesthetically.

 

[rteetz]

Hmm, you can see the trains from outside sometimes and I can't imagine that will look nice with those new trains. Maybe they'll enclose the parts where the trains are visible? Steampunk and Star Wars don't really go together aesthetically.

These new trains aren't just for star wars hyperspace mountain. So I think the trains themselves would be themed to the ride rather than star wars much like is done at Disneyland for their hyperspace mountain.

 

[skier_pete]

They better not try to start charging these fees to DVC members else there might be four BVW contracts going up for resale, that's just going too far.

I think they would have to change the entire DVC contract to do something like this. DVC members pay annual dues which should include anything that would be covered within "resort fees". I suppose in theory that the Disney Hotels branch could start charging DVC portion the resort fees, which would in turn incorporate into the dues...but I'm not even sure that would be allowed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The rumor did say that having reservations at resort restaurants might still get free parking but something like going to a food court would likely need you to pay unfortunately.

If they do that I think it would be great that if you show a receipt from that resort (or perhaps any resort) that is at least as much as the parking fee they deduct the parking fee. This would encourage people to eat and/or shop at the resorts and not penalize the people that want to hope over for a quite bite

 

[crazy4wdw]

Rumor

Get ready for parking and resort fees! Management feels they can get away with it at WDW resorts because everyone else around them is doing it. First 30 minutes will be free but you will be charged after that. Tables in wonderland is still supposed to get free valet. As for resort fees no added amenities and no word when exactly that would start.

Several months ago, the Federal Trade Commission was considering banning hotel resort fees. I haven't seen any updates lately.

 

[rteetz]

News

Geyser Point Bar & Grill will open Feb. 13th, 2017

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/geyser-point-bar-grill-opening-feb-13.html

 

[Roxyfire]

Several months ago, the Federal Trade Commission was considering banning hotel resort fees. I haven't seen any updates lately.

I highly doubt we see anything like that now. I would imagine the current administration is probably more hesitant to impose restrictions on the hotel industry, and that's the most I can say without breaking any DISforum rules.

 

[crazy4wdw]

New character breakfast coming to Disney's Boardwalk Resort:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-at-trattoria-al-forno-at-disneys-boardwalk/

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

Disney Legend and former Imagineer Tony Baxter was born.

 

[rteetz]

New character breakfast coming to Disney's Boardwalk Resort:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-at-trattoria-al-forno-at-disneys-boardwalk/

This surprises me. Sounds like a decent new offering.

 

[rteetz]

News

From Orlando Theme Park News

"Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will host Cast Member meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 8 discussing suggestions for enhancing the Guest experience. This is very interesting, especially after the recent rumors that have been going around the web saying that the hotel might soon be completely gutted..."

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

New character breakfast coming to Disney's Boardwalk Resort:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-at-trattoria-al-forno-at-disneys-boardwalk/

Ooooh this is exciting to me! When I glanced at the link I immediately thought, great, another fab 5 breakfast. But I was pretty pleased when I opened the link! So characters from Tangled and Little Mermaid. The picture is Flynn and Rapunzel, wonder if it will be them and then Ariel and Eric? Though I'd love other characters from those movies too.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Ooooh this is exciting to me! When I glanced at the link I immediately thought, great, another fab 5 breakfast. But I was pretty pleased when I opened the link! So characters from Tangled and Little Mermaid. The picture is Flynn and Rapunzel, wonder if it will be them and then Ariel and Eric? Though I'd love other characters from those movies too.

It mentions Royal Couples - so I would assume you are correct ... though it says "featuring popular characters from favorite Disney stories like “Tangled” or “The Little Mermaid.”" ... specifically using "or" and "and" so I don't know if that means it will vary who will be there

 

[rteetz]

It mentions Royal Couples - so I would assume you are correct ... though it says "featuring popular characters from favorite Disney stories like “Tangled” or “The Little Mermaid.”" ... specifically using "or" and "and" so I don't know if that means it will vary who will be there

They don't normally have Flynn and Eric out right? So this could really be the only place to meet them. This could end up being a very popular breakfast.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

They don't normally have Flynn and Eric out right? So this could really be the only place to meet them. This could end up being a very popular breakfast.

Flynn used to be out but no longer - maybe at some parties, but not regularly in the parks. And I never recall seeing a meet with Eric so yeah definitely could see it being popular

 

[JJZMgailey]

They don't normally have Flynn and Eric out right? So this could really be the only place to meet them. This could end up being a very popular breakfast.

Their breakfast is absolutely fantastic too! I'm really hoping that the menu doesn't change much.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

They don't normally have Flynn and Eric out right? So this could really be the only place to meet them. This could end up being a very popular breakfast.

It'll be crazy. I think Flynn is one of the most popular characters. When he shows up for MNSSHP the line is rarely shorter than an hour.

 

[rteetz]

Reports are Rivers of Light CMs are being scheduled hours next week. 2/12 opening is still quite possible.