News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

News

Mark Woodbury head of Universal has been named Vice Chairman of Universal parks and resorts. A newly created role.

https://twitter.com/sandrapedicini/status/830166158879969281

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Well, Worlds of Fun isn't even a Theme Park. It's an Amusement Park. I still consider Oceans of Fun separate from Worlds of Fun. I have yet to go to Schlitterbahn in KC though, so I'm not sure about that. It will definitely be hard to get me there now with the accident that happened last year. I'm not really a water park person in general.

Yeah I always call WOF an amusement park cuz that's what it is. I too consider OOF separate from WOF for me personally, they are such different places. I haven't been to Schlitterbahn KC yet either but that's because I am willing to wait until it is more complete..It's only been 7 1/2 years so I've got this delayed gratification thing working .

I understand what you are saying with what happened there. My husband and I happened to be going to the airport that night it happened and wondered why there was red/blue lights and such that you could see from the highway..then I found out why. Attendance wasn't really affected by it though.

I'm not a big water park person either but perhaps eventually I'll make it to Disney's and Universal's..I have to admit Volcano Bay does look pretty cool. I am interested in how the TapuTapu thing pans out.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For this interested the LE MK45th Haunted Mansion Magic Band is available now in the short Disney parks app

 

[rteetz]

For this interested the LE MK45th Haunted Mansion Magic Band is available now in the short Disney parks app

I know... I am trying hard not to click checkout.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know... I am trying hard not to click checkout.

I made myself feel better by also ordering my wife the rougue one leggings

 

[rteetz]

I made myself feel better by also ordering my wife the rougue one leggings

I have the small world 45th one and I really don't need it but is just calling to me.

 

[PolyRob]

I have the small world 45th one and I really don't need it but is just calling to me.

The Shop Parks app update for iOS now lets you use gift cards and Disney Dream Rewards. It makes it even harder for me to resist buying more merch

 

[rteetz]

The Shop Parks app update for iOS now lets you use gift cards and Disney Dream Rewards. It makes it even harder for me to resist buying more merch

Why'd you have to tell me that?

 

[PolyRob]

Why'd you have to tell me that?

LOL I figure if I know I am going to buy something, I would rather get the best deal possible! I may be cashing in on some of my dream rewards and 5% off Target gift cards tonight

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The Shop Parks app update for iOS now lets you use gift cards and Disney Dream Rewards. It makes it even harder for me to resist buying more merch

You also get 10% off if you use your Disney Chase Visa on the app

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

You also get 10% off if you use your Disney Chase Visa on the app

Do you have to spend a certain amount?

 

[Sweettears]

You also get 10% off if you use your Disney Chase Visa on the app

What app are you referring to?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

What app are you referring to?

The Shop Disney Parks app

You can use it in the shops (scan items, etc) or to see what is in stock where, or to order park merchandise

 

[PolyRob]

Do you have to spend a certain amount?

Disney Visa requires $50 purchase to save 10%. Shop Parks is same as Disney log in so it recognizes other affiliations such as DVC and AP for other discounts and applies the highest discount.

What app are you referring to?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/shop-disney-parks-mobile-app/

 

[soniam]

News

Trees have been removed in the liberty square/frontierland area. This is likely for viewing for the riverboat parade viewing package.

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/829832545160294400

Booooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[crazy4wdw]

Avengers: Infinity War cast will include Spiderman and Star-Lord (Guardians of the Galaxy):

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/a...t-tom-holland-spiderman-star-lord-1201984784/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Avengers: Infinity War, Behind the scenes:

 

[crazy4wdw]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ begins filming with Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep

http://movieweb.com/mary-poppins-returns-production-start-date-cast/

 

[Maineiak]

Disney Visa requires $50 purchase to save 10%. Shop Parks is same as Disney log in so it recognizes other affiliations such as DVC and AP for other discounts and applies the highest discount.



https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/shop-disney-parks-mobile-app/

At Christmas, the app was giving us the passholder discount, even though or APs expired the previous April. I've never hit the checkout button so fast!!

 

[Goofy DVC]

FYI. FP is up and available for Rivers of Light again for tonight at 7:15 PM.