News Round Up 2017

[lockedoutlogic]

Yeah, we totally should have tried that one when we got married at the YC in Oct 2010. Ah well.

At the gazebo with the bathing suits drying on the balconies overhead?

 

[danikoski]

I have heard better things about the Halloween party than the Christmas party so I think I would try that one first.

We did the Christmas Party in 2013...I'm not sure I'd do it again. Riding the rides was fun and the shows were nice, but the hub was packed. Like packed sardines. The whole reason my mom and I did the Fireworks Dessert Party in Feb this year was because of that experience of the packed hub. She didn't want to have that experience again.

I'd try the Halloween Party though...I'm a glutton for punishment

 

[MissGina5]

That said I have never done it and would do it once just to experience it and say I have done it.

Would you say MNSSHP is better? is it worth it to wait for the Epcot stuff or should I plan to do halloween still and just MK decor?

EDIT:: ok just saw the 1000000 posts that answered this nevermind! I really enjoyed MNSS last year though for what its worth for anyone!

 

[DrunkJam]

At the gazebo with the bathing suits drying on the balconies overhead?

LOL, yes, I guess. They rattled through the whole thing super fast, so it was hard to pay attention to everything. (i was annoyed with myself for caring what the violinist played, I hardly heard him. And every time I got a glass of wine in my hand I had another thing to do and it was whisked away)
Still, it was a really fun day for our son and our guests - most of whom were under 12 (why else get married at Disney other than to avoid a 4 yr old having to sit through all that droning on in church?) who got to hang out with Mickey and Donald and eat cake in the sun. AND I literally had to do nothing but turn up which saved a LOAD of hassle.

 

[MissGina5]

LOL, yes, I guess. They rattled through the whole thing super fast, so it was hard to pay attention to everything. (i was annoyed with myself for caring what the violinist played, I hardly heard him. And every time I got a glass of wine in my hand I had another thing to do and it was whisked away)
Still, it was a really fun day for our son and our guests - most of whom were under 12 (why else get married at Disney other than to avoid a 4 yr old having to sit through all that droning on in church?) who got to hang out with Mickey and Donald and eat cake in the sun. AND I literally had to do nothing but turn up which saved a LOAD of hassle.

Ok I lied im curious comparing MNSS vs Epcot Christmas. Thoughts? For my "family" it's looking like either Oct 28-Nov3 or Nov25-Dec1

 

[Astryd]

Will you marry me?

Not sure my Husband would approve, but I'll share a pitcher with you!

 

[lockedoutlogic]

LOL, yes, I guess. They rattled through the whole thing super fast, so it was hard to pay attention to everything. (i was annoyed with myself for caring what the violinist played, I hardly heard him. And every time I got a glass of wine in my hand I had another thing to do and it was whisked away)
Still, it was a really fun day for our son and our guests - most of whom were under 12 (why else get married at Disney other than to avoid a 4 yr old having to sit through all that droning on in church?) who got to hang out with Mickey and Donald and eat cake in the sun. AND I literally had to do nothing but turn up which saved a LOAD of hassle.

Preaching to the choir...been there, done that.

 

[writerguyfl]

Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and Other Incredible Talents to be Honored at a Special 30th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger

For anyone unfamiliar with the name, Julie Taymor directed the Broadway version of The Lion King. She also co-created the costumes and puppetry. She won Tony Awards for each of those accomplishments.

Ms. Taymor and the rest of The Lion King creative team stayed at the hotel in which I worked in Minneapolis for several months way back in the 90s. Minneapolis was the location for the pre-Broadway run of the musical. I spoke with her briefly on a number of occasions. She was odd but polite. It was clear that she was under enormous pressure so everyone on the staff tried to accommodate her requests.

During previews, Disney Theatrical gave the hotel lots of free tickets to the show. I was fortunate to see it 4 or 5 times. It changed drastically over the weeks. The first time I saw it, I had to have been 3 hours long and not very good. It improved significantly by the last viewing, which had me a few rows behind Michael Eisner.

As musicals go, I think it's only above average. It's mostly style over substance. But, every ounce of that style is due to Julie Taymor's brilliance. Her post Lion King career hasn't had some high-profile failures (namely Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark). But she certainly deserves a spot as a Disney Legend.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

For anyone unfamiliar with the name, Julie Taymor directed the Broadway version of The Lion King. She also co-created the costumes and puppetry. She won Tony Awards for each of those accomplishments.

Ms. Taymor and the rest of The Lion King creative team stayed at the hotel in which I worked in Minneapolis for several months way back in the 90s. Minneapolis was the location for the pre-Broadway run of the musical. I spoke with her briefly on a number of occasions. She was odd but polite. It was clear that she was under enormous pressure so everyone on the staff tried to accommodate her requests.

During previews, Disney Theatrical gave the hotel lots of free tickets to the show. I was fortunate to see it 4 or 5 times. It changed drastically over the weeks. The first time I saw it, I had to have been 3 hours long and not very good. It improved significantly by the last viewing, which had me a few rows behind Michael Eisner.

As musicals go, I think it's only above average. It's mostly style over substance. But, every ounce of that style is due to Julie Taymor's brilliance. Her post Lion King career hasn't had some high-profile failures (namely Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark). But she certainly deserves a spot as a Disney Legend.

The Lion King is probably my favorite Disney Theatrical Musical. I have seen it 5 times, and it is coming to the city I live at next year! I already have the dates it is here on my calendar. I also think the Lion King put Disney Theatrical on the map. Yes, I know they had success with Beauty and the Beast, but the Lion King went to a whole other level in my opinion. I'm also going to D23, so I'm hoping to see her in person.

 

[rteetz]

News

Preview event for The Polite Pig

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/revie...rst-tastes-sips-disney-springs-newest-eatery/

 

[rteetz]

 

[soniam]

What I like is that we are there from November 4th-8th. Four nights - ZERO parties. YAY! (I don't like these parties limiting my evening plans -especially with the new nighttime show coming to MK.)

We will be there 11/1-7 for the Wine & Dine and will just miss the xmas ( We have never had a chance to do one. I was really hoping we might get a chance, but I knew it would be pretty close to Halloween. I don't know if I can bring myself to do the Halloween one one on 11/1, the day after Halloween, but I may have to settle.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland Tokyo is getting a new Christmas nighttime show. They are also bidding farewell to Once Upon a Time.

http://tdrexplorer.com/new-nighttime-entertainment-coming-to-tokyo-disneyland-for-christmas-2017/

 

[beer dave]

that bourbon selection is great.

Yeah-- pork schmork...

 

[beer dave]

Is it just me or do those parties keep moving up? August is definitely not Halloween season.

No kidding---- I guess they couldn't sell a labor day picnic after hours event....Or back to school magic.... Line up to get your complimentary no.2 pencil and a ruler smack on the hand if you try to get two...

 

[beer dave]

Agreed. I originally (when I started to plan back in 2015) was trying to plan our 2017 trip to avoid Food & Wine but get to see the Halloween decorations and try to avoid MNSSHP and well look how that all ended up

They removed all of the dead spots... or attempted too. eventually they will come back out of complacency.

 

[beer dave]

Not quite. It's a big moving theater. Think of Soarin like movements but instead in a big room rather than a glider.

Oh so like honey I shrunk the budget?

 

[LSLS]

News

Disneyland Tokyo is getting a new Christmas nighttime show. They are also bidding farewell to Once Upon a Time.

http://tdrexplorer.com/new-nighttime-entertainment-coming-to-tokyo-disneyland-for-christmas-2017/

Wonder if this has been planned for a long time or if this is a reaction to the attendance drop/Universal rise.

 

[rteetz]

Wonder if this has been planned for a long time or if this is a reaction to the attendance drop/Universal rise.

I'm guessing the Christmas show was at least planned. They haven't announced anything to replace Once Upona time though.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Wait...what? Halloween in august? Is that an April fools joke?