News Round Up 2017

[Bay Max]

What do you guys think is the likelihood that Maxpass will be active at Disneyland within the next couple of weeks?

I'll be there the end of the month and am hoping to use it.

 

[rteetz]

What do you guys think is the likelihood that Maxpass will be active at Disneyland within the next couple of weeks?

I'll be there the end of the month and am hoping to use it.

Well they are just activating TSMM at DCA Thursday for paper FP. There has been little to nothing said about MaxPass since it wasn't announced. I would guess we are still at least a couple weeks out. You'd think they'd announce all of the pricing options and what not before they would start it.

 

[publix subs]

i'm booked at Sapphire Falls for opening weekend of Volcano Bay and Pandora. i'm having a hard time justifying the up charge for my UOAP for that weekend.

 

[rteetz]

News

Tokyo Fantasyland expansion

 

[rteetz]

News

Polite Pig opens April 10th

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-disney-springs-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

 

[luisov]

News

Tokyo Fantasyland expansion

The facade for the Beauty and the Beast ride looks amazing. The expansion is also pretty big. I have to say, though, am I the only one who thinks it looks kind of bland? That's a problem I have with Tokyo Disneyland in general... It's not exactly the prettiest.

 

[rteetz]

The facade for the Beauty and the Beast ride looks amazing. The expansion is also pretty big. I have to say, though, am I the only one who thinks it looks kind of bland? That's a problem I have with Tokyo Disneyland in general... It's not exactly the prettiest.

No you are not the only one. Many are saying that exact thing.

 

[rteetz]

News

Behind the Scenes: Animators Give a Sneak Peek at ‘Happily Ever After’

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

I have heard a few rumors regarding Tron in WDW but not Disneyland. Not sure I believe that part.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/rumor...ose-green-light-walt-disney-world-disneyland/

 

[mikepizzo]

Rumor

I have heard a few rumors regarding Tron in WDW but not Disneyland. Not sure I believe that part.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/rumor...ose-green-light-walt-disney-world-disneyland/

As cool as it would be, I feel like the IP isn't strong enough to warrant it's own attraction. Maybe if TRON: Legacy performed better I could see it. But I don't know.

 

[rteetz]

As cool as it would be, I feel like the IP isn't strong enough to warrant it's own attraction. Maybe if TRON: Legacy performed better I could see it. But I don't know.

Well Tron 3 is still apparently in the works

 

[Phicinfan]

Well Tron 3 is still apparently in the works

??? I thought I saw this was killed.

 

[rteetz]

??? I thought I saw this was killed.

It was then roughly a month ago, apparently Jared Leto was now in talks for a role in the film.

 

[mikepizzo]

??? I thought I saw this was killed.

It was then roughly a month ago, apparently Jared Leto was now in talks for a role in the film.

And this is exactly what I mean. If they believed in the IP, they'd be getting that movie out the studio. I think the mere fact that it's been on and off so much shows that they are hesitant. Would they really pump the kind of money needed into an attraction for an IP that even they don't think has strong enough legs?

 

[skier_pete]

As cool as it would be, I feel like the IP isn't strong enough to warrant it's own attraction. Maybe if TRON: Legacy performed better I could see it. But I don't know.

But you are now thinking like corporate Disney speak. A strong attraction should stand on it's own. If they bring that attraction as is to America it will be a humongous hit.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I agree...I don't think a strong IP always translates into a strong attraction and vice versa (Haunted Mansion/Splash Mountain).

I think an attraction based off the Tron IP that looks like a really cool attraction (like the one in Shanghai) could draw in attendance even though the movie didn't make that much money.

 

[rteetz]

But you are now thinking like corporate Disney speak. A strong attraction should stand on it's own. If they bring that attraction as is to America it will be a humongous hit.

Tron coaster is also one of Bob Iger's favorite rides so that might have some say in it.

 

[Phicinfan]

And this is exactly what I mean. If they believed in the IP, they'd be getting that movie out the studio. I think the mere fact that it's been on and off so much shows that they are hesitant. Would they really pump the kind of money needed into an attraction for an IP that even they don't think has strong enough legs?

Not that I disagree, but with the Disney movie slate so full, with all the animation to live action and Marvel, I wonder if that isn't part of why this keeps getting pushed back?

 

[MissGina5]

And this is exactly what I mean. If they believed in the IP, they'd be getting that movie out the studio. I think the mere fact that it's been on and off so much shows that they are hesitant. Would they really pump the kind of money needed into an attraction for an IP that even they don't think has strong enough legs?

I agree but would also point at Splash Mountain. Not the strongest IP but classic ride. If the ride is cool enough, it might actually spark interest in the IP or it might just be it's so cool who cares.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney parks blog announcement on the Tokyo expansion

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...reaks-ground-on-tokyo-disneyland-development/