News Round Up 2017

[LSLS]

Wow.....

 

[Tigger's ally]

Dang iPads...

Yeah, technology. Our basketball team has a player whose first name is Leron. Thanks to the wonderful world of spellcheck, I have called him Lemon countless times on the fan forum. And it isn't just me, all others have too. It has happened so much that now his nickname around campus and on the boards is "Lemon". Technology. ARGHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Tigger's ally]

Wow.....

Was that WOW the sound of your wallet hitting the floor?

 

[LSLS]

Was that WOW the sound of your wallet hitting the floor?

More like the sound of my wallet reentering my pocket and plans to other water parks beginning.

 

[mikepizzo]

More like the sound of my wallet reentering my pocket and plans to other water parks beginning.

But it's not a water park...remember...it's a tropical-water themed park...totally different than a water park.

 

[rteetz]

Just for perspective a one day water park ticket to either of the Disney water parks is $62.

 

[dlavender]

News

Single day Volcano Bay tickets are now on sale through Travel agents for $126...

They are really selling this as a theme park.

Yeah, I don't think they will even need those fancy bands to keep guests from waiting in line at that price.....

 

[rteetz]

Oh and you can get a Disney Water park annual pass for $133 including tax.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Oh and you can get a Disney Water park annual pass for $133 including tax.

They have taken Disney's old ticket strategy and stolen it, hoping to keep folks away from Disney - 3 day, 3 park pass is $295...but then it only costs $10/day for each additional day...so a 5 day pass is $315...

They are throwing down on being new and less stress/planning...and pricing as such...

Edit to add: And no hopper is only $245/3 day (and $265/5 day)...which is cheaper than Disney's 3 day...

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

A water park ticket for $126...And people are complaining about Disney price increases! You can go to the Magic Kingdom for $2 cheaper at peak season than this water park! I hope this doesn't convince Disney to raise their water park tickets!

Now, I'm just saying this. I'm actually not interested in going to Universal since nothing there interests me. I'm just wondering how Universal thinks this is a step in the right direction in winning the war with Disney by charging twice the amount than a Disney water park?

 

[skier_pete]

News

Single day Volcano Bay tickets are now on sale through Travel agents for $126...

They are really selling this as a theme park.

Wow - F(udge) that.

They have taken Disney's old ticket strategy and stolen it, hoping to keep folks away from Disney - 3 day, 3 park pass is $295...but then it only costs $10/day for each additional day...so a 5 day pass is $315...

They are throwing down on being new and less stress/planning...and pricing as such...

Edit to add: And no hopper is only $245/3 day (and $265/5 day)...which is cheaper than Disney's 3 day...

That's the big idea - trying to take people 100% from Disney. I think they just don't grasp that people won't think of it as a 3rd theme park. There's a reason that Disney has less than 8% of it's total attendance at it's water parks.

 

[Irish_Mike]

Rumor

WDWNT is putting out a rumor today that says Coronado Springs is set to be renovated as a "business-class deluxe resort." This would involve renovating existing rooms and updating parts of the lobby area. They did not cite any direct source for the rumor, outside of existing potential for the expansion of the convention center.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-coronado-springs-resort-remodeled-business-deluxe-resort/

 

[TwoMisfits]

Wow - F(udge) that.



That's the big idea - trying to take people 100% from Disney. I think they just don't grasp that people won't think of it as a 3rd theme park. There's a reason that Disney has less than 8% of it's total attendance at it's water parks.

Yeah, but the 3 day pass is less than 2 days at Disney with an old waterpark visit...that's the big price...

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

WDWNT is putting out a rumor today that says Coronado Springs is set to be renovated as a "business-class deluxe resort." This would involve renovating existing rooms and updating parts of the lobby area. They did not cite any direct source for the rumor, outside of existing potential for the expansion of the convention center.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-coronado-springs-resort-remodeled-business-deluxe-resort/

Well this wouldn't surprise me. There are permits for changes at that resort. This would also line up with rumors of changes in resort categories.

 

[Irish_Mike]

Well this wouldn't surprise me. There are permits for changes at that resort. This would also line up with rumors of changes in resort categories.

Here's hoping that they don't sterilize it too much. I enjoy Coronado and the southwestern theming throughout the resort, even if the rooms are a bit more subdued in comparison to the lobby and pool area.

I can easily see them going the route that Yacht Club recently did with their room updates, where it just looks like "nice hotel" rather than fitting with the overall resort.

 

[Moliphino]

Rumor

WDWNT is putting out a rumor today that says Coronado Springs is set to be renovated as a "business-class deluxe resort." This would involve renovating existing rooms and updating parts of the lobby area. They did not cite any direct source for the rumor, outside of existing potential for the expansion of the convention center.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-coronado-springs-resort-remodeled-business-deluxe-resort/

I would not be a fan of that. Coronado is our go-to moderate resort these days.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

There's a reason that Disney has less than 8% of it's total attendance at it's water parks.

I've been going to Disney since the mid 80s and have never once gone to one of the water parks. It's just not my thing, but I'm guessing that's because I'd rather go to the ocean. I mean, it's right there for me, and doesn't involve me waiting in lines...

 

[rteetz]

News

Well how about that! New enhancements coming to two resorts

More Guest Experiences and Dining Options Coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts

 

[Iowamomof4]

Since when is Old Port Royale called Centertown? Or is Centertown referring to something else?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I've been going to Disney since the mid 80s and have never once gone to one of the water parks. It's just not my thing, but I'm guessing that's because I'd rather go to the ocean. I mean, it's right there for me, and doesn't involve me waiting in lines...

Well and also for those who have a water park, at least of some sort, near them there is less of an incentive to go to one at Disney. Personally at my current vacation pattern,which is sure to change at some point, I don't want to swap a park day (either for WDW or for USO) for a water park day and I'm already maxing out of realistic time away from home (9/10 days) as is.