News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

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.

And Chip and Dale are leaving because of this. It's definitely interesting but I am sure kids who like the show will be happy.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland Shanghai's Pirates attraction wins an award for outstanding visual effects.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ndustry-award-for-outstanding-visual-effects/

 

[rteetz]

News

Star Lord is coming to Walt Disney World

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...of-the-galaxy-coming-to-walt-disney-world.htm

 

[Sweettears]

I don't know that I would say we should see an entirely new land every year. I would agree that they should be doing what Universal is doing, which is every year there should be at least one new Ride/Attraction. (Though a lot of the times, Universal is doing the "replace an old ride with a new one".) But an entirely new land every year forever seems overly optimistic with 2 new attractions + dining and shopping seems overly optimistic.

I honestly think expecting additional new experiences in 2020 and 2021 are pretty likely. With the 50th coming in 2021, they are going to want to be able to highlight some additional growth as well. Just anything out as far as 2020, well it's a bit early to be showing their hand. Maybe at D23 this summer.

Didn't they already say that Epcot was set for a major update around that time frame?

 

[rteetz]

Didn't they already say that Epcot was set for a major update around that time frame?

Bob Chapek has said Epcot additions are in the works but gave no timeline.

 

[Sweettears]

And I agree with that sentiment. It fits really well the spirit of the park. I'm just missing a certain something. As I said before, maybe I just expected a simple story to tie all the sections together, or maybe I just wanted something else to happen during certain sections.

It's just a matter of preference. I can totally see why some people might be very pleased with the final result.

I haven't seen it yet and am avoiding the clips until I do. My feeling is that they took a useless unused lagoon and created what looks like a pretty decent attraction. That's good enough for me.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Wilderness lodge; Geyser Point opens in just a few days.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/wilderness-lodge-update-new-geyser.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Luna Park pool refurbishment

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/luna-park-pool-refurbishment-at-disneys.html

 

[Roxyfire]

Photo Update

Wilderness lodge; Geyser Point opens in just a few days.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/wilderness-lodge-update-new-geyser.html

On Facebook I saw they are doing a bit of a trial of the food. Apparently they'll take feedback into account and make any final choices before opening next week.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

We could see an announcement for Rivers of Light tomorrow.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Pandora lighting looks incredible

https://twitter.com/travisterrell12/status/829524705526833152

 

[rteetz]

News

A look at the new magicband Magickeeper

http://blogmickey.com/2017/02/photos-video-magickeeper-debuts-walt-disney-world-installation/

 

[pooh'smate]

Photo update

Pandora lighting looks incredible

https://twitter.com/travisterrell12/status/829524705526833152

That looks amazing

 

[Sweettears]

Photo update

Pandora lighting looks incredible

https://twitter.com/travisterrell12/status/829524705526833152

Any idea if the lighting will stay on from now until it actually opens? I also wondered if they would open up portions of the land even though the attractions and shop/ restaurants aren't ready.

 

[rteetz]

Any idea if the lighting will stay on from now until it actually opens? I also wondered if they would open up portions of the land even though the attractions and shop/ restaurants aren't ready.

The land will all open at once. The lighting or bioluminescence will be a key driving point to get people there. The lighting we are seeing it likely just test and adjust until the land opens or until softs at least.

 

[mike_71]

Any idea if the lighting will stay on from now until it actually opens? I also wondered if they would open up portions of the land even though the attractions and shop/ restaurants aren't ready.

It's been on nightly for some time now. Of course, it doesn't look as intense as the photos as those are long-exposure shots. For example, it's not too easy to see the scrim in the trees in person.

 

[Sweettears]

Hoping I can see some of it during my March trip.

 

[rteetz]

News

A look at the minions land coming to Universal Japan

https://twitter.com/universal__core/status/829357783879258113

 

[Dentam]

Hoping I can see some of it during my March trip.

Same here!

 

[rteetz]

News

An article about Disney in China

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/08/disn...asia-but-chinese-geopolitical-risks-loom.html