News Round Up 2017

[Founders Fan]

News

So there was a modification made to a permit for the area around DHS which is leading to speculation that some different form of transportation might be coming.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/dh...-1-updated-2-14.3466620/page-71#post-57120432

There's that direct park access to CBT we've been looking for...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I got a similar one after my trip however it wasn't just about MDE it has a couple other things in there.

I just got one regarding using the shop Disney app ... on which I may have ordered a certain magic band

 

[rteetz]

I just got one regarding using the shop Disney app ... on which I may have ordered a certain magic band

I wonder if I'll get one now...

 

[rteetz]

News

Additional showtimes for opening weekend of RoL have been added.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...performances-added-to-the-opening-weekend.htm

 

[Dentam]

News

Additional showtimes for opening weekend of RoL have been added.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...performances-added-to-the-opening-weekend.htm

I hope they add some for 2/28 - still no luck finding fp's or a breakfast reservation for that one.

 

[Spacedog1975]

I think that's because SW and Marvel are so important to Disney, they can be scheduled and rescheduled for whatever reason and everyone else on those dates will clear out of their way. They can afford the time to make things right since the competition will defer to those two franchises.

Also, if you're familiar with the history of Hollywood. you'd know it's not unusual or new for them to depend on sequels, remakes etc. There are so many series of movies that they've produced over the years to mine every last dollar out of an idea, character or property. For example, think of all of the Charlie Chan, Thin Man, Andy Hardy and Sherlock Holmes films they made or all the B-westerns with stars like Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. These were series that had a built-in audience that kept them alive for many years. I think the difference then is these less-expensive pictures were used to beef up profits which would be reinvested to make A-list films, whereas nowadays the A-films are the series films and studios live or die depending on the success of these tentpole films.

I would argue that the Marvel and Star Wars release dates mostly don't slip. They'll put placeholder dates like "Untitled SW movie" or "Untitled MCU", but titled or defined films tend to stay put. It certainly is the investment and care in these properties, though.
I always find it funny when people fuss about sequels and remakes for that very reason. Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz was a remake. As was her A Star Is Born. There are countless films through history that people view as classics that are not the first attempt at the property.
I don't mind sequels, but agree with you. Sequels and franchises must not be the bread and butter of a studio 24/7. That can bring the house down. See LionsGate recently. Much better to balance these surefire hits with new properties and one offs. But, alas, neither you nor I have been invited to run a studio.

 

[sachilles]

So the big announcement that you've been hinting at Rteetz, you haven't got that yet correct?

I really wonder if the permits for DHS/CBR might be catalyst for whatever that announcement is.

 

[rteetz]

So the big announcement that you've been hinting at Rteetz, you haven't got that yet correct?

I really wonder if the permits for DHS/CBR might be catalyst for whatever that announcement is.

Nothing yet.

I don't think that's the announcement. The source that said the announcement was coming working in characters and entertainment.

 

[rteetz]

News

Beauty and the Beast experiences coming to DL

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...xperiences-in-fantasyland-at-disneyland-park/

 

[rteetz]

News

Another look at Rivers of Light merchandise

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...rks-blog-unboxed-rivers-of-light-merchandise/

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney restaurants given Golden Fork awards

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ts-receive-orlando-family-golden-fork-awards/

 

[rteetz]

News

Morimoto and Wine Bar George to partner on wine pairings

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/mori...-partner-for-wok-and-wines-pairing-dinner.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Cruise Line to Add More Concierge Staterooms on the Magic and Wonder

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Wedding special coming to Freeform

https://style.disney.com/news/2017/...cial-is-coming-to-freeform/?cmp=smc|810420993

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Yes, but the first 2 questions asked if I had been to WDW in the past 30 days and plan on going again in the next 12 months. My answer to both was yes and that led me to not qualify for the survey.

I got the same survey last week. I was really bummed I didn't qualify because I love doing these surveys but apparently they don't want to hear from people that are planning to come back on that one, lol. They want to know about people that aren't coming back in the next 12 months I guess.

 

[rteetz]

News

Harrison Ford was almost in another plane crash.

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/harrison-ford-has-incident-passenger-plane-airport-n720826

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I got the same survey last week. I was really bummed I didn't qualify because I love doing these surveys but apparently they don't want to hear from people that are planning to come back on that one, lol. They want to know about people that aren't coming back in the next 12 months I guess.

Makes sense though..find out why someone may not be planning a trip in the near future. If you're looking for areas of improvement it's not always best to go for those who will already be coming back.

If they were looking for why someone may choose to come back and so soon (I would say within 12 months is soon) then they wouldn't want people who don't plan on doing that to complete the survey.

 

[Flyerjab]

News

So there was a modification made to a permit for the area around DHS which is leading to speculation that some different form of transportation might be coming.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/dh...-1-updated-2-14.3466620/page-71#post-57120432

Man, on the wdwmagic boards this rumor has obtained a ton of steam today. An elevated gondola system with several lines connecting DHS, CBR, AoA/Pop and the Epcot International Gateway.

How crazy and unexpected would this one be IF true. Even Martin hasn't shot this down.

 

[mcd2745]

Man, on the wdwmagic boards this rumor has obtained a ton of steam today. An elevated gondola system with several lines connecting DHS, CBR, AoA/Pop and the Epcot International Gateway.

How crazy and unexpected would this one be IF true. Even Martin hasn't shot this down.

It would be very surprising if this did come to fruition. However, it would provide WDW with some of the "wow" and "coolness" factor that has been lacking in recent years.

 

[rteetz]