News Round Up 2017

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

AK goes to tiering and FP bookings start tomorrow.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/03/fastpass-pandora-world-avatar-tiered-available-reserve-tomorrow/

So, based on this, it looks like it will just be Pandora in tier 1. So, will Rivers of Light, Expedition Everest, Safari, etc. be in tier 2?

I was afraid AK would go to a tiering system.

 

[rteetz]

So, based on this, it looks like it will just be Pandora in tier 1. So, will Rivers of Light, Expedition Everest, Safari, etc. be in tier 2?

I was afraid AK would go to a tiering system.

Well not quite sure yet. It appears that way though.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Well not quite sure yet. It appears that way though.

Plus, how does booking begin tomorrow? I thought Pandora doesn't open until May 27th. Tomorrow isn't 60 days out.

 

[Roxyfire]

As someone who goes to my local Symphony often, this actually sounds pretty cool. I would be interested to know if it will be a Symphony concert with scenes from the movie projected on a screen or if actual characters will come out? Possibly even both?

I can't like this enough, as my son plays the viola in his school orchestra it's always nice to see that world and pop culture collide.

 

[rteetz]

Plus, how does booking begin tomorrow? I thought Pandora doesn't open until May 27th. Tomorrow isn't 60 days out.

When you book FP you are allowed to book 60 days out plus the length of your trip. So if my 7 day trip begins May 24th I book FP tomorrow I can book all 7 days on my FP which would include the opening date of Pandora.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I can't like this enough, as my son plays the viola in his school orchestra it's always nice to see that world and pop culture collide.

I haven't been to any of the pop Symphony concerts in my area. My local Symphony has done a Pixar Concert and a John Williams Concert though. They all seemed really fun to go to, but I couldn't pay the price they were asking for. I enjoy hearing the classics. I'm just happy to see Disney doing something with a live orchestra. The only other event I think they do with a live orchestra is Candlelight Processional.

 

[Roxyfire]

So, based on this, it looks like it will just be Pandora in tier 1. So, will Rivers of Light, Expedition Everest, Safari, etc. be in tier 2?

I was afraid AK would go to a tiering system.

This is fine, I was afraid it would be a lot worse. Pick one, stand in line for the other. I feel for off-site, they'll really have the slim pickings 30 days out.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

When you book FP you are allowed to book 60 days out plus the length of your trip. So if my 7 day trip begins May 24th I book FP tomorrow I can book all 7 days on my FP which would include the opening date of Pandora.

The moment you forget about the "extra" days lol. So, if anyone is going to be there on May 27th, please report back tomorrow.

 

[skier_pete]

News

Full Avatar menu and pricing

http://blogmickey.com/2017/03/full-menu-pricing-satuli-canteen-pandora-world-avatar/

I like how all these unique menu items with themed names and then you get to the bottom and "Bud Light". Cause apparently even on other planets, there's still cr**py beer.

So, based on this, it looks like it will just be Pandora in tier 1. So, will Rivers of Light, Expedition Everest, Safari, etc. be in tier 2?

I was afraid AK would go to a tiering system.

This only makes sense though. If they allowed everyone to pick BOTH the Avatar rides, not only would the FP+ disappear really quickly, but the other rides FPs wouldn't get used. The only bad thing will be if they throw one or two other rides in with these rides.

 

[TwoMisfits]

News

AK goes to tiering and FP bookings start tomorrow.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/03/fastpass-pandora-world-avatar-tiered-available-reserve-tomorrow/

Called it!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

This only makes sense though. If they allowed everyone to pick BOTH the Avatar rides, not only would the FP+ disappear really quickly, but the other rides FPs wouldn't get used. The only bad thing will be if they throw one or two other rides in with these rides.

I think initial reports were going to be that Pandora and Rivers of Light were going to be tier 1 attractions. I guess we will have to wait until tomorrow and see.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

That's funny, the new DHS show "Music of Pixar Live" has the same advertising picture as the 'Pixar in Concert' symphony I just went to. Wonder if Disney is using the same picture or if wdwmagic just took it from that event. The one I saw was extremely good and played movie clips to go along with the score. Each movie got about 5 minutes, so that will most likely be way scaled down for this.

 

[rteetz]

New Disney Junior Series

 

[Bay Max]

I like how all these unique menu items with themed names and then you get to the bottom and "Bud Light". Cause apparently even on other planets, there's still cr**py beer.

So true!

 

[rteetz]

News

Chris Berman replaced with new trio Kolber, Ponder, and Wingo

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2017/03/23/espn-replaces-chris-berman-kolber-ponder-wingo/

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I apologize if this was covered somewhere already throughout the mulitiple threads over time but do we know any sort of capacity information for each rides? Just trying to get a feel for them now that we know both will be Tier 1.

 

[mikepizzo]

News

Disney Fans Upset With Changes Made To The Live Action “Mulan” Movie; No Songs, No Li Shang

ahem...

THIS IS WHY STUDIOS ARE HESITANT TO TRY ANYTHING DIFFERENT.

That is all...

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Fans Upset With Changes Made To The Live Action “Mulan” Movie; No Songs, No Li Shang

ahem...

THIS IS WHY STUDIOS ARE HESITANT TO TRY ANYTHING DIFFERENT.

That is all...

Why are people upset? This is stupid. I am excited to see the differences.

 

[mikepizzo]

Why are people upset? This is stupid. I am excited to see the differences.

Because people like things they already know and fear change.

 

[rteetz]

I apologize if this was covered somewhere already throughout the mulitiple threads over time but do we know any sort of capacity information for each rides? Just trying to get a feel for them now that we know both will be Tier 1.

Well you have 4-5 minute boat ride with capacity of each boat at 8 people. I want to say 10-12 boats.

As for Banshee, you are looking at 4 theaters, three sections and three rows very much like Soarin.