News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

 

[twebber55]

That's because Potter and SW are fantasy worlds. Their movies tell stories that only peel back the curtain a bit and give people a glimpse into those worlds. That drives their fanatic followers to constantly be looking for any way to immerse themselves more fully in that world.

The Fast and the Furious is just a fun set of movies with entertaining and compelling characters, excellent action sequences and a heavy dose of sex appeal.

I'm a big fan of all 3 of those franchises, but the Fast franchise just doesn't lend itself to displays of fandom like conventions, any sort of world immersion, or even a simple message board of fan theories and discussion.

perfectly said
just because an 8 year old boy isnt buying toys for it doesnt mean its not popular
its just a different franchise but incredibly successful
theme park boards seem to overload on merchandise sales because thats a big part of the themed experience

 

[publix subs]

News

A new open edition MagicBand 2.0 featuring Elsa has been released on a never before seen Teal colored MagicBand
http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...cband-now-available-on-new-teal-colored-band/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm a little late to the party, but I'd like to share my $.02:
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

If this happens, on my next trip to WDW, they can fully expect me to mill about in front of the space and display poor posture while making frowny faces.

Disney exec who wants to get rid of Tiki Room: "See, even just being near the attraction makes people sad ... I told you it was time to change it!!!!"

 

[linzbear]

News

A new open edition MagicBand 2.0 featuring Elsa has been released on a never before seen Teal colored MagicBand
http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...cband-now-available-on-new-teal-colored-band/

Want. I'm gonna go broke on magic bands, aren't I?

 

[Dis_Fan]

I just don't understand why this franchise is still popular.

Watch the ending with Jason Statham, a baby listening to the Chipmonks on some headsets, and a airplane. That is exactly the reason why its still popular.

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

A new open edition MagicBand 2.0 featuring Elsa has been released on a never before seen Teal colored MagicBand
http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...cband-now-available-on-new-teal-colored-band/

Hey, I'm calling it. They've finally done it. This is one Ryan won't have the urge to buy!

 

[Triple Trouble]

The biggest challenge with that is figuring out what can occupy that space.

The tiki room is so small I can't imagine what they could replace it with. The previous posters comment about the club 33 made sense, that could certainly fit.

If I remember correctly, Country Bear Jamboree is also in this location to the North. If you combine both spaces, there may be enough room for something.

That being said, I would really hate for this to be true. Our family and extended family love the Tiki Room.

 

[rteetz]

Want. I'm gonna go broke on magic bands, aren't I?

You and me both.

 

[rteetz]

Hey, I'm calling it. They've finally done it. This is one Ryan won't have the urge to buy!

Hahaha! You are right!

 

[jknezek]

If I remember correctly, Country Bear Jamboree is also in this location to the North. If you combine both spaces, there may be enough room for something.

That being said, I would really hate for this to be true. Our family and extended family love the Tiki Room.

Sort of. Country Bear Jamboree and Enchanted Tiki Room are on the same plane, but Aloha Isle and that courtyard space behind the fountain and the Aladdin spinner sit in the middle. I don't see Country Bear Jamboree going anywhere though. That one still draws a decent crowd. Either way, both are good for getting out of the heat for a while in the summer. I'd be sad to see Tiki Room go, although as I said before my kids hated it and even I find it a bit awkward sitting on those hard benches while craning my head more or less straight up. But the animatronics are old-school cool. When you think about how they would have all been run back when WDW opened, it's pretty amazing they got all those pieces to move at the right time in the right way.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Sort of. Country Bear Jamboree and Enchanted Tiki Room are on the same plane, but Aloha Isle and that courtyard space behind the fountain and the Aladdin spinner sit in the middle. I don't see Country Bear Jamboree going anywhere though. That one still draws a decent crowd. Either way, both are good for getting out of the heat for a while in the summer. I'd be sad to see Tiki Room go, although as I said before my kids hated it and even I find it a bit awkward sitting on those hard benches while craning my head more or less straight up. But the animatronics are old-school cool. When you think about how they would have all been run back when WDW opened, it's pretty amazing they got all those pieces to move at the right time in the right way.

I am 52 right now and remember going to the Tiki Room when I was a little kid. I really thought it was storming outside when the lightning and the drums and ........only to have the show end and walk out to 102 blaring degrees of heat. But, who amongst us has never muttered....in the tikitikitikitiki tiki room. Will be sure to hit it up three weeks from today....probably more than once if I can.

 

[rteetz]

News

Jungle trek tiger exhibit closed for refurbishment

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ek-tiger-exhibit-closed-for-refurbishment.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photos

Easter Egg display at the Grand Floridian

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...display-at-disneys-grand-floridian-resort.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland update

http://micechat.com/157754-disneyland-photo-update-wifi-coming-soon/

 

[sachilles]

Fate of the Furious is a car culture movie. Whether you get car culture or not, it is a huge part of life for the perfect movie going demographic. It doesn't have a whole lot of competition for those viewers as of late. It might not be destined to be a classic, but they certainly knew their market when they made it.

My company actually did some stuff for the movie, so I'm glad it's doing well.

 

[skier_pete]

Been a bit off the grid the last week or so...in Arizona.

The principles who developed Tokyo Disneyland and Aulani Resort are planning to build a 1500 acre park in Casa Grande, AZ. The plan includes an indoor recreational facility, water parks, a wildlife animal exhibit, restaurants and an amusement park as well as commercial and residential areas.

The Block Sports Company, based in Florida, is looking to develop a 1,500-acre “destination resort” near Casa Grande, which it compares to Walt Disney World.

http://www.pinalcentral.com/casa_gr...cle_13c3cfce-31d9-5a0c-92f6-2706a5326fb5.html

http://www.pinalcentral.com/casa_gr...cle_56974e87-e865-59ee-ac26-af9538215f57.html

I know exactly where this is - between Pheonix and Tucson sort of in the middle of nowhere. An ambitious idea, I think they are using hyperbole to make it sound better than it is. Since my mom lives in Mesa, we frequently visit, so if it ever DOES become anything worthwhile we could go down there and check it out.

Rumor

Enchanted Tiki Room to close at MK. Replacement yet to be determined.

I'm just going to pretend I never read this. I love this show to irrational levels based on a childhood obsession with it...I am willing to forgive any bad Disney decision based on the fact they brought it back to its (mostly) original glory. At 47 I still kick joy out of this show every time. Though I would rather it be gone than have the abomination that was "under new management".

I am not sure about the "lack of foot traffic". It is certainly not an immensely popular show, but whenever we go (which is every time) it seems to be about 1/3 to 1/2 full. I hope this one is false. IMO there are a few things at WDW that should be untouchable: COP, HOP, and this (and honestly I am not big fans of the other two). They are just so traditional Disney that they should be left as icons to the parks history.

 

[skier_pete]

Oh - and as far a the "Fast and Furious" series - they are actually (mostly) pretty good movies, but I think the main reason they work is they sort of transcend language and cultural barriers. Very international casting - action heavy with plots that hardly matter. They certainly are more deserving of continued relevance than the awful transformers movies.

 

[jlundeen]

Been a bit off the grid the last week or so...in Arizona.



I know exactly where this is - between Pheonix and Tucson sort of in the middle of nowhere. An ambitious idea, I think they are using hyperbole to make it sound better than it is. Since my mom lives in Mesa, we frequently visit, so if it ever DOES become anything worthwhile we could go down there and check it out.



I'm just going to pretend I never read this. I love this show to irrational levels based on a childhood obsession with it...I am willing to forgive any bad Disney decision based on the fact they brought it back to its (mostly) original glory. At 47 I still kick joy out of this show every time. Though I would rather it be gone than have the abomination that was "under new management".

I am not sure about the "lack of foot traffic". It is certainly not an immensely popular show, but whenever we go (which is every time) it seems to be about 1/3 to 1/2 full. I hope this one is false. IMO there are a few things at WDW that should be untouchable: COP, HOP, and this (and honestly I am not big fans of the other two). They are just so traditional Disney that they should be left as icons to the parks history.

On a recent trip, my buddies and I decided to try Tiki Room, mainly cause they had never seen it. We had a blast singing along and I have to say it isn't what any of us would call a "must see," it is one we all thoroughly enjoyed, and I'm glad they got a chance to see it.

 

[Grand Admiral]

Oh - and as far a the "Fast and Furious" series - they are actually (mostly) pretty good movies, but I think the main reason they work is they sort of transcend language and cultural barriers. Very international casting - action heavy with plots that hardly matter. They certainly are more deserving of continued relevance than the awful transformers movies.

Yeah, short answer: Broad appeal and China.

Long answer: Here's an article that covers the various strengths of the franchise.