News Round Up 2017

[luisov]

Photo update

Pandora lighting looks incredible

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

That does look beautiful. I wonder how much of that can be attributed to the camera adjustments, though.

I'm sure they'll do something beautiful with Pandora's lighting anyway. The fact that they'll probably project onto the mountains just to preserve the detail even during the night (which I assume is the case considering the tests we've seen) makes me think that they really want this land to be an spectacle by itself during the night.

 

[rteetz]

That does look beautiful. I wonder how much of that can be attributed to the camera adjustments, though.

I'm sure they'll do something beautiful with Pandora's lighting anyway. The fact that they'll probably project onto the mountains just to preserve the detail even during the night (which I assume is the case considering the tests we've seen) makes me think that they really want this land to be an spectacle by itself during the night.

Yes the camera is bringing out the lighting more than you would see with the naked eye. With that said this land will be a sight to see at night.

 

[mike_71]

I wonder how much of that can be attributed to the camera adjustments, though.

All of it. If you look closely, you can see some star trails, which generally show up well after a 30 second exposure. It's still awesome to see in person, just not what you're seeing here.

 

[jade1]

Yes the camera is bringing out the lighting more than you would see with the naked eye. With that said this land will be a sight to see at night.

I saw them on Tiffins deck tonight. Nice camera.

It actually is a bit more impressive with the camera IMO, but really just because it's pretty far away from the better lighting that walking through the land will be like.

Perfect night at AK.

 

[RunningPrince]

Star Wars Land at DLR has gone vertical - main show building steel work started installation today - explains the big crane that appeared last week.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4L5r_CUoAAr6Bq.jpg

 

[HeroOfWDW]

Photo update

Pandora lighting looks incredible

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

I get more and more excited for this land every day.

 

[mikepizzo]

News

Rivers of Light Opening Date Announced; Dining Package Details Released

Starts the first day we get down to Disney, hopefully we'll be able to catch a showing.

Times are showing on Disney's site.

Started it's own thread too:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ri...nced-dining-package-details-released.3577618/

 

[skier_pete]

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

Right - it's nice words - but TOTS!!!

 

[skier_pete]

News

Rivers of Light Opening Date Announced; Dining Package Details Released

Starts the first day we get down to Disney, hopefully we'll be able to catch a showing.

Times are showing on Disney's site.

Started it's own thread too:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ri...nced-dining-package-details-released.3577618/

Definition of Irony perhaps? Heading down February 18th - but not doing Disney World....ARGH! We'll check it out in November.

 

[skier_pete]

So..a while back there was something Joe Rodhe posted on his Instagram account that people questioned whether he was talking about Rivers of Light.

Just today I noticed a post he made with a not-at-all subtle reference to another favorite DAK attraction. I can't link, but I'll quote it. The video was that of an animatronic T-Rex in motion.

The Natural History Museum of London. Where I had the pleasure of seeing a very large animated figure that worked perfectly well. I'm just saying...

Wonder what he could be talking about?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Definition of Irony perhaps? Heading down February 18th - but not doing Disney World....ARGH! We'll check it out in November.

It's being in Florida ... but not going to the park ....

It's like a River of Light ... but being left in the dark

 

[rteetz]

News

Rivers of Light Opening Date Announced; Dining Package Details Released

Starts the first day we get down to Disney, hopefully we'll be able to catch a showing.

Times are showing on Disney's site.

Started it's own thread too:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ri...nced-dining-package-details-released.3577618/

FP also now available

 

[skier_pete]

It's being in Florida ... but not going to the park ....

It's like a River of Light ... but being left in the dark

 

[rteetz]

Breaking News!

Wishes is being replaced!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular.htm

 

[luisov]

Breaking News!

Wishes is being replaced!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular.htm

Ooh, that's great. That was sooner than I expected. I love that they are featuring brand new 2D animation by Eric Goldberg's team and also some of the more recent IP's that you barely see at the parks. The music sounds really good as well. Can't wait!

 

[HeroOfWDW]

Breaking News!

Wishes is being replaced!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular.htm

This week has been such an emotional roller coaster regarding Disney news. Save it for D23!

 

[rteetz]

This week has been such an emotional roller coaster regarding Disney news. Save it for D23!

Exactly, I can't believe all of the WDW specific announcements.

 

[TwoMisfits]

It's probably b/c their attendance has cratered to such an extent that they can't wait - future summer bookings (hotels, ADRs) and current FP+ reservations must suck (at least compared to who is up the street) - remember, they also get compared to their rival and when they lose 5% domestic in the same quarter their rival gained domestic visitors (gotta find the %, but it was not small), and their rival is probably also looking good this quarter and for the summer with the entire new park, they gotta scramble and scramble fast...they can't wait for D23...

 

[sachilles]

I can't help but wonder if they are taking an approach of "you better see this" before it's gone forever to some of the park attractions to bring folks in during the heavy construction period.

 

[crazy4wdw]

It's probably b/c their attendance has cratered to such an extent that they can't wait - future summer bookings (hotels, ADRs) and current FP+ reservations must suck (at least compared to who is up the street) - remember, they also get compared to their rival and when they lose 5% domestic in the same quarter their rival gained domestic visitors (gotta find the %, but it was not small), and their rival is probably also looking good this quarter and for the summer with the entire new park, they gotta scramble and scramble fast...they can't wait for D23...

Also there is not a nighttime parade scheduled for the Magic Kingdom this summer (as far as we know). Better get some type of new show into the Magic Kingdom for the summer crowds.