News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

Epcot is introducing a refillable souvenir wine glass that can be refilled at several locations across World Showcase

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/epcot...e-world-showcase-souvenir-wine-glass-weekend/

Interesting that the angle appears to be that of you helping to reduce the amount of plastic used/souvenir- not cost savings on refills as there is no price reductions on pours

 

[jlundeen]

Interesting that the angle appears to be that of you helping to reduce the amount of plastic used/souvenir- not cost savings on refills as there is no price reductions on pours

Kind of a sneaky way to get you to buy a souvenir glass....if there was even a tiny discount on refills, that would probably really encourage people to do it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Kind of a sneaky way to get you to buy a souvenir glass....if there was even a tiny discount on refills, that would probably really encourage people to do it.

I ask wondering if perhaps the pours would be more ... like they do on the cruise ships with the refillable glass - the cost per refill is the same but you get more volume per refill

 

[TwoMisfits]

It's a way for Disney to get even more money from you. The cup they sell you costs them under $1, they now no longer need to pay for all the disposable cups they would have had to give you for their wine, and they probably even get you to order more b/c you have the cup already.

They didn't do this for the environment - they did it, first and foremost, for their pockets...although what guest without a bag is gonna wanna carry this cup on Test Track? Isn't the joy tossing the cup after you finish so you don't have to carry a dirty cup around all day?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's a way for Disney to get even more money from you. The cup they sell you costs them under $1, they now no longer need to pay for all the disposable cups they would have had to give you for their wine, and they probably even get you to order more b/c you have the cup already.

They didn't do this for the environment - they did it, first and foremost, for their pockets...although what guest without a bag is gonna wanna carry this cup on Test Track? Isn't the joy tossing the cup after you finish so you don't have to carry a dirty cup around all day?

Oh, I know they did it for the money - but found it interesting that what they were promoting in the advertising for it was the environmental aspect over promoting drinking more

 

[cmash95]

Just saw this on CNN Money, didn't see it in a quick scan of the thread

Disney is seeking a patent for a 'humanoid robot' that can play a character.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/07/tec...d-soft-robot1218AMVODtopPhoto&linkId=36315634

automation means you dont need to pay entertainment people so it will save money, I can see these replacing costumed characters like mickey, minnie, goofy etc. but not face characters. that still saves the company money

 

[Irish_Mike]

automation means you dont need to pay entertainment people so it will save money, I can see these replacing costumed characters like mickey, minnie, goofy etc. but not face characters. that still saves the company money

See, I don't think automation when I read this story. I immediately assumed that this (if it were to make it into the parks) would be used in Star Wars land.

 

[dclpluto]

See, I don't think automation when I read this story. I immediately assumed that this (if it were to make it into the parks) would be used in Star Wars land.

Also walle will be another good one. It seems like disney has forgotten about walle thou.

 

[preemiemama]

I thought Baymax- especially since they were also talking about the "skin" being durable. But Star Wars could also be a possibility.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

https://twitter.com/carouselof/status/850750143896879107

Carousel of Progress on twitter says Tomorrowland will get a new name. Discoveryland.

3 or 4 new attractions

A tron attraction is one of them but not the coaster. The coaster is being considered as a last resort.

New area lighting.

New BGM

 

[MissGina5]

Rumor

https://twitter.com/carouselof/status/850750143896879107

Carousel of Progress on twitter says Tomorrowland will get a new name. Discoveryland.

3 or 4 new attractions

A tron attraction is one of them but not the coaster. The coaster is being considered as a last resort.

New area lighting.

New BGM

That's kind of a shame I like it as tomorrowland and the bgm is fun

 

[rteetz]

That's kind of a shame I like it as tomorrowland and the bgm is fun

Well I think it's because it's moving away from the tomorrowland theme.

 

[Irish_Mike]

I think a name/overall theme change is inevitable - Tomorrowland and Future World both share the same issue of struggling to keep up with the changing times and what we see as the future. And whereas Future World can remedy that through better partnerships, Tomorrowland seems like it would always have a dated feel.

Plus Discoveryland would tie Buzz and Monster in nicely (Though I can already see Monsters Inc being kicked to the curb for a new attraction) - discovering new worlds, alien lifeforms, etc.

 

[rteetz]

I think a name/overall theme change is inevitable - Tomorrowland and Future World both share the same issue of struggling to keep up with the changing times and what we see as the future. And whereas Future World can remedy that through better partnerships, Tomorrowland seems like it would always have a dated feel.

Plus Discoveryland would tie Buzz and Monster in nicely (Though I can already see Monsters Inc being kicked to the curb for a new attraction) - discovering new worlds, alien lifeforms, etc.

I've heard rumors that each attraction area will be a port into a certain realm. So you would go into the buzz realm, monsters inc realm, tron realm, etc.

 

[DISnewjersey]

Rumor

https://twitter.com/carouselof/status/850750143896879107

Carousel of Progress on twitter says Tomorrowland will get a new name. Discoveryland.

3 or 4 new attractions

A tron attraction is one of them but not the coaster. The coaster is being considered as a last resort.

New area lighting.

New BGM

This is exciting but I hope the People Mover and Carousel of Progress are safe. CoP could use a major update though.

Hopefully this also means an updated Space Mountain since DL and DLP's Space Mountains are significantly better.

I just wonder what they're going to get rid of to fit 3-4 attractions. The Speedway may have enough real estate for two attractions.

 

[rteetz]

This is exciting but I hope the People Mover and Carousel of Progress are safe. CoP could use a major update though.

Hopefully this also means an updated Space Mountain since DL and DLP's Space Mountains are significantly better.

I just wonder what they're going to get rid of to fit 3-4 attractions. The Speedway may have enough real estate for two attractions.

CoP will get an update with this.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well I think it's because it's moving away from the tomorrowland theme.

And if they only keep one current "future/tomorrow" area music I would much rather they keep EPCOT's

 

[DISnewjersey]

CoP will get an update with this.

Love it! This project should be codenamed "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow(land)"

 

[Sweettears]

that bourbon selection is great.

I might live there while atWDW.

 

[jknezek]

I'm good with this concept. I'd rather they have gone steampunk Tomorrowland, but I think it is inevitable that they change this theme to something that doesn't look so dated so quickly. I'm not buying all the extra attractions though. I just don't see the money being spent to have 2 attractions for each "theme". That would be an extra Monsters, extra Buzz, 2 Trons... I just don't see it. Even at DHS, getting essentially half a park face lift, they are building 4 rides total, and they are banking on SWL bringing in big new money to cover it. Redoing Tomorrowland in this fashion simply isn't going to be the draw of SWL, yet you would be sinking a comparable, if not larger, amount of money in it.

They need to do something with Tomorrowland, but I'm not buying this kind of investment.