News Round Up 2017

[twebber55]

 

[Dentam]

Photo Update

Epcot is ready to bloom for the Flower and Garden festival

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/photo...llo-topiaries-bonjour-belle-figment-back-etc/

Heading there tomorrow, can't wait!

Saw ROL tonight - beautiful but not "wow, that was amazing" level. We loved the Star Wars fireworks at HS last night though.

 

[luisov]

So not direct Disney news, but Moana star Auli'i Cravalho has been cast in an upcoming NBC show, Drama High. I'm looking forward to seeing more from her.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/n...alho-lands-nbc-pilot-after-oscars-performance

Really happy for her. She seems like a super nice person in the interviews, and she's also really talented.

 

[rteetz]

News

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1868514323425661

 

[pooh'smate]

News

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1868514323425661

That looks awesome. I can't wait.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

The View and James Cameron will get a look at Pandora: The World of Avatar.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ente...d-whoopi-explores-pandora-20170228-story.html

Do you think this will bring in a big crowd? Are they still filming at Animal Kingdom?

 

[rteetz]

Do you think this will bring in a big crowd? Are they still filming at Animal Kingdom?

It will probably cause some congestion in the area of filming which I believe filming starts this week. The tickets were pre determined so it's not like people are going to be waiting trying to get a spot to watch.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Anyone still think Pandora won't open on time?

I'm pretty confident after last year's announcement of Rivers of Light opening date (fail)...they won't make that mistake again. Pandora will definitely open on time!

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

Disney's Hilton Head Island resort opened 21 years ago!

 

[rteetz]

News

New Balance and Disney team up for Beauty and the Beast inspired shoes.

http://www.disneyfashionista.com/beauty-beast-disney-x-new-balance-collection-now-available/

 

[rteetz]

News

Party for the Planet at Animal Kingdom April 21-23.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-magic-of-nature-at-disney-parks-and-resorts/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

It's day one of Flower and Garden!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/epco...-international-flower-and-garden-festival.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Festival of the Arts will return in 2018

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/artfulepcot-will-make-another-appearance-in-2018/

 

[rteetz]

News

Adventures by Disney announces new River Cruises for 2018

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...y-announces-new-themed-river-cruises-in-2018/

 

[rteetz]

News

Mexico Tequila/Margarita bar update

https://blogmickey.com/2017/02/photos-video-choza-tequila-mexico-pavilion-sees-little-progress/

 

[jlundeen]

News

Festival of the Arts will return in 2018

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/artfulepcot-will-make-another-appearance-in-2018/

Is it me, or are they using all these special Festivals in EPCOT to attract folks, rather than really updating anything....

 

[rteetz]

Is it me, or are they using all these special Festivals in EPCOT to attract folks, rather than really updating anything....

I think that's kind of a duh moment. Festivals bring in the money. While we should still see some updates festivals are what keeps Epcot operating.

 

[jade1]

Photo update

It's day one of Flower and Garden!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/epco...-international-flower-and-garden-festival.htm

 

[dlavender]

Is it me, or are they using all these special Festivals in EPCOT to attract folks, rather than really updating anything....

 

[skier_pete]

Is it me, or are they using all these special Festivals in EPCOT to attract folks, rather than really updating anything....

It's most certainly not you...but it's working. I heard the arts festival was a big hit with many of my friends who are locals down there.