News Round Up 2017

[superme80]

looks interesting. I am excited about Pongu Pongu ... though weird they are calling those pineapple cream-cheese rolls "Lumpia" - that is the name for a Filipino pork, shrimp, and veggie spring rolls (could create some confusion)

I just informed my husband that dessert is NOT lumpia.

 

[rteetz]

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Beginning March 11th, Rivers of Light moves to two shows a night.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-of-light-added-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

 

[rteetz]

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Seaworld returns 4 rehabilitated turtles to the sea

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/03/seaworld-returns-four-rehabilitated-sea.html

 

[rteetz]

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St. Patrick's day celebration at Raglan Road from March 16-19

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ighty-st-patricks-festival-at-disney-springs/

 

[skier_pete]

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First look at Lin Manuel Miranda in Mary Poppins sequel

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/03/new-photos-emily-blunt-lin-manuel-miranda-set-marry-poppins-returns/

I am still expecting this to be terrible, but I love Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel Miranda.

 

[skier_pete]

This is just DL Fantasmic! correct?

It's hard to say, but I would think that if it is a hit, they will likely refresh Fantasmic at DHS. My bet is it would happen ahead of Star Wars land opening. But yes, currently there are no announced plans for DHS Fantasmic!

 

[rteetz]

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Article on Iger staying on as CEO

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...ct-disney-iger-succession-20170210-story.html

 

[luisov]

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More regarding Fantasmic!!

https://twitter.com/dlthings/status/838783112490332162

Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan are leaving. Aladdin, pirates, and Rapunzel have been added.

No Pixar, Star Wars, or marvel. But most importantly no frozen!

The dancing monkeys are staying however they will get new costumes that are not bright neon.

With all that said this really is supposed to be an improvement on the show.

Love that they are adding Aladdin and Tangled to the show. It's nice to see that they are not forgetting about the classics... And there's just not enough Tangled at the parks.

 

[luisov]

News

Beginning March 11th, Rivers of Light moves to two shows a night.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-of-light-added-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

That's great. Hopefully this will alleviate some of the night-time crowds at MK.

And I agree about Indiana. I really enjoy the franchise, but it's time to let Ford go. I'd like to see them introduce a new successor in this movie, especially if his/her name isn't Shia Labeouf.

 

[rteetz]

News

Happy Birthday to the one and only Michael Eisner!

 

[rteetz]

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A look at the reimagining of the Grand Californian hotel

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...lifornian-hotel-spa-at-the-disneyland-resort/

 

[skier_pete]

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A look at the reimagining of the Grand Californian hotel

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...lifornian-hotel-spa-at-the-disneyland-resort/

I find it interesting that so many of these hotels / villas they are significantly lightning up the interiors. VGC is very, very dark in the rooms, and I wonder if they got a lot of complaints/comments about it. I don't have an issue with it (especially since it's unlikely I'll ever stay in one of those rooms) but it definitely is making the hotel rooms feel less themed.

 

[rteetz]

I can't wait to see what else they show us Thursday!

 

[rteetz]

News

Bob Iger is now on Twitter

@RobertIger

 

[Capang]

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Beginning March 11th, Rivers of Light moves to two shows a night.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-of-light-added-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Am I missing something or is this just March so far? I checked for June and still saw one show. Our ROL dining package said first show, so I am guessing that more will be added for the coming months?

 

[twebber55]

Am I missing something or is this just March so far? I checked for June and still saw one show. Our ROL dining package said first show, so I am guessing that more will be added for the coming months?

Ours too

 

[rteetz]

Am I missing something or is this just March so far? I checked for June and still saw one show. Our ROL dining package said first show, so I am guessing that more will be added for the coming months?

March, and April I know for sure. There is no way they won't have two shows when they get to June with the Pandora and Summer crowds in full force.

 

[rteetz]

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Set your DVR's lots of Pandora coming!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ak-peeks-of-pandora---the-world-of-avatar.htm

 

[rteetz]

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John Stamos is in WDW (He was on The View yesterday), and has been Disney bounding during his trip.

https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2017/0...er-disneybound-masterpiece/?cmp=smc|827719932

 

[rteetz]

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Joffrey's is now open

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/joff...open-in-tomorrowland-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm