News Round Up 2017

[Travis B]

News

The maleficent dragon in Paris has slightly updated look from its Orlando sister.

https://twitter.com/ed92live/status/829287090319945729

She's beautiful.

 

[Travis B]

Yeah - a big part of the problem with ROL is that the 9 month delay will almost automatically get us DIE HARDS saying "That's It?" I am still choosing not to watch the whole video to see it live. I have to say, things like World of Color, you watch the video of it and you think "Well that's cool, but what's the big deal" and then you go and see it and say "Holy S&$#!" Not saying this will be that - but I think videos of shows like this just don't tell enough.

I like that we will be down there in November, hopefully everything in AK will settle out by then.

And I know there's a separate thread for it - but glad to see they are keeping SWL on track for 2019. That to me is a reasonable date for something they started building in 2016 that is terribly complicated. (And it also seems to confirm that TSL will be next year at worst.)

When is the last time we had 3 MAJOR projects open in 3 consecutive years at WDW? 2017-Pandora, 2018 - Toy Story, 2019 - Star Wars. It's pretty exciting.

I'm with you in waiting to watch the video- I think your WOC comment is on point.

 

[Travis B]

Could be marvel at DCA. Star Wars land model. Toy story land opening date?

Marvel at DCA would be incredible, and would really take that park to the next level.

Do you think there's any chance we hear GOTG at WDW, re-do of GMR, Tomorrowland or FutureWorld refurb? Or are those things too early in the process/potentially non-existent ?

 

[rteetz]

Sure, but they should still be announced here.

What is the point of a news thread that doesn't report the news?

Agreed - happy to have separate threads, but would prefer a post here too. I don't read the board, just this thread

In my opinion the big news stories should get their own threads and this thread should be used for smaller news stories like photo updates, a store closing, refurbishment announcements, stuff like that. We can certainly put the big stuff here to but I prefer the discussion for that to take place in their respective threads so this thread doesn't get bogged down.

 

[rteetz]

Marvel at DCA would be incredible, and would really take that park to the next level.

Do you think there's any chance we hear GOTG at WDW, re-do of GMR, Tomorrowland or FutureWorld refurb? Or are those things too early in the process/potentially non-existent ?

Well Marvel at DCA is already underway of course. They just hopefully would announce the rumored coaster.

Maybe but who knows? From whats been said Disney didn't have plans to unveil Star Wars Land at D23 in 2015 until hours before the event.

 

[Travis B]

Most reports say this show fits perfectly for the park. It is exactly what the park needed and was looking for. Most people that disagree would have wanted something that would not have fit the park.

That's encouraging to hear.

OTOH, those doing the reporting are waist-deep in the Kool-Aid at the moment so they're probably loving everything. Just something to consider. I will be interested to see the reception when it -actually- opens.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Most reports say this show fits perfectly for the park. It is exactly what the park needed and was looking for. Most people that disagree would have wanted something that would not have fit the park.

I think we would need to See it before we go this "definitive",no?

 

[SureAsLiz]

In my opinion the big news stories should get their own threads and this thread should be used for smaller news stories like photo updates, a store closing, refurbishment announcements, stuff like that. We can certainly put the big stuff here to but I prefer the discussion for that to take place in their respective threads so this thread doesn't get bogged down.

For discussion, yes, keep the big stories to their own threads.
But there is a continual confusion in that this is called News Round Up, which sounds like it should be the place to keep track of all news stories, no matter the size.

 

[Travis B]

In my opinion the big news stories should get their own threads and this thread should be used for smaller news stories like photo updates, a store closing, refurbishment announcements, stuff like that. We can certainly put the big stuff here to but I prefer the discussion for that to take place in their respective threads so this thread doesn't get bogged down.

Maybe the big stories can get one news post with the story and referencing the new thread. If we all agree to limit discussion of those larger stories to the assigned threads, we could get the news without any major bogged-down-edness.

 

[rteetz]

Maybe the big stories can get one news post with the story and referencing the new thread. If we all agree to limit discussion of those larger stories to the assigned threads, we could get the news without any major bogged-down-edness.

If this could happen I would be very happy.

 

[rteetz]

For discussion, yes, keep the big stories to their own threads.
But there is a continual confusion in that this is called News Round Up, which sounds like it should be the place to keep track of all news stories, no matter the size.

Very understandable and like I said posting the big stories is okay but I don't want the discussion here.

 

[Travis B]

If this could happen I would be very happy.

I can't speak for anyone else but I'd happily commit to this. Then the big topics will have room for the conversation they deserve, and we can still chat over the smaller stories here without the major, multi-page digressions.

It would be especially nice to see the story with a link to the new thread, but I don't want to get greedy.

 

[skier_pete]

Not to disagree....but do we really want fireworks at AK?? I mean with its theme of animal protection and protection of environment....do we really want fireworks and ash all over the park? I for one am looking forward to seeing this live, and think the music and design works great for where this is shown.

No, we definitely don't want fireworks at AK. I'm just trying to explain why some people might not see a WOW moment. I haven't watched one second of the video, so I am not speaking for myself. Only as to why some people would feel that way.

 

[rteetz]

No, we definitely don't want fireworks at AK. I'm just trying to explain why some people might not see a WOW moment. I haven't watched one second of the video, so I am not speaking for myself. Only as to why some people would feel that way.

I know some on a twitter were suggesting fireworks and I like you don't think they should do that.

 

[skier_pete]

I know some on a twitter were suggesting fireworks and I like you don't think they should do that.

Yeah - I guess I didn't describe my initial post very well, I was more trying to state why people wouldn't be wowed than suggesting that they SHOULD be wowed.

I never thought about the ash as someone mentioned, but I always thought they should keep loud flashy explosions as far away from animals as they can. I was actually quite surprised when we were staying at AKV last trip how loud the DHS fireworks were at AKV. I can't imagine the response to fireworks right nearby.

 

[jade1]

Maybe drones could carry away lanterns or ......never mind.

 

[HeroOfWDW]

Yeah - I guess I didn't describe my initial post very well, I was more trying to state why people wouldn't be wowed than suggesting that they SHOULD be wowed.

I never thought about the ash as someone mentioned, but I always thought they should keep loud flashy explosions as far away from animals as they can. I was actually quite surprised when we were staying at AKV last trip how loud the DHS fireworks were at AKV. I can't imagine the response to fireworks right nearby.

Totally agree, wouldn't the fireworks scare the animals? I can also imagine that the ash wouldn't be good for the animals.

 

[rteetz]

News

Doc McStuffins appearing at AK

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ffins-to-appear-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Rita Ferro named President of ABC TV group

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...rro-president-of-disney-abc-television-group/

 

[mollmoll4]

News

Doc McStuffins appearing at AK

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ffins-to-appear-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

I was really perplexed by this until I saw she would be by the vet station. Now I'm slightly less perplexed but giving this move some side-eye.