News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Does that mean Marie is coming back to the Magic Kingdom?! Sorry for all the questions! You're doing an amazing job!

Unfortunately no. Chip and Dale are moving to Town Square.

 

[rteetz]

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Inside the recording session for Happily Ever After.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...e-happily-ever-after-score-recording-session/

 

[rteetz]

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Downtown Disney at DL to celebrate GOTG release.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...eaders-invited-to-special-advanced-screening/

 

[rteetz]

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Universal reveals extra cost things for Volcano Bay.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-universal-volcano-bay-prices-20170421-story.html

 

[Reddog1134]

The Disney blog appears to have pulled the article...

I was going to say the same thing about the article below.

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A look at drinks coming to Pandora

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ges-exclusive-to-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

I get "Page Not Found" when I click on it.

 

[rteetz]

I was going to say the same thing about the article below.



I get "Page Not Found" when I click on it.

DPB is doing some weird things lately. The article is gone now. The info can be found on WDWInfo tho.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

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Universal reveals extra cost things for Volcano Bay.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-universal-volcano-bay-prices-20170421-story.html

Well that's not surprising. I'm interested in seeing how the Express Pass interacts with the virtual queue. I know they are doing it for Fallon and whatnot but it's the fact that it's being used with water attractions that is interesting to me--speaking about the Express Pass aspect. I'm wondering what, if any, impact there would be for the virtual line. It's the fact of standing in line in my wet bathing suit in likely bare feet and all of that.

Do we still think part of the park will be unfinished when opened?

 

[rteetz]

Do we still think part of the park will be unfinished when opened?

Not sure. There is still a good amount of work to be done but they might make it.

 

[skier_pete]

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Universal reveals extra cost things for Volcano Bay.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-universal-volcano-bay-prices-20170421-story.html

Man - people complain about Disney's nickle and diming, but Universal turns it into an art form.

Why would you need to pay for front of the line if everyone gets virtual queuing anyways?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Man - people complain about Disney's nickle and diming, but Universal turns it into an art form.

Why would you need to pay for front of the line if everyone gets virtual queuing anyways?

That's one reason I'm wondering of the impact of having Express Pass there. People already complain of it a the Studios and IOA in terms of feeling pressured into buying it so they don't waste tons and tons of time in line. There's plenty of times where I've seen someone say "I'm going at X time do I need and Express Pass" and usually the response if it is considered a busy time is "yes you need to buy Express Pass or stay at a hotel that gets you the Express Pass included in the price". I'm not going down the pessimistic tunnel at this time but it's just something I'm curious about.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Man - people complain about Disney's nickle and diming, but Universal turns it into an art form.

Why would you need to pay for front of the line if everyone gets virtual queuing anyways?

I guess we will have to see how it plays out in real life (and obviously will depend on the time of year) but if the virtual queue says come back in 5 hours vs the front of the line where you don't have to wait ... or, are there only so many slots per day for the virtual queue and you could be shut out?

 

[rteetz]

I guess we will have to see how it plays out in real life (and obviously will depend on the time of year) but if the virtual queue says come back in 5 hours vs the front of the line where you don't have to wait ... or, are there only so many slots per day for the virtual queue and you could be shut out?

I'm not sure how they will work it. I know with Fallon you can pick times on your phone. At Volcano Bay they'll have TapuTapu to work with.

 

[Irish_Mike]

A couple of special offerings at the MK for Dapper Day

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ay-special-offerings-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

 

[MissGina5]

A couple of special offerings at the MK for Dapper Day

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ay-special-offerings-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

I am going to take this as a reminder that someone with an annual pass should start a WDW Cupcakes Instagram

 

[soniam]

Man - people complain about Disney's nickle and diming, but Universal turns it into an art form.

Why would you need to pay for front of the line if everyone gets virtual queuing anyways?

It's for really impatient people

I did pony up for premium seating, but only because it has built in shade and lock box right at the chair. I don't want to have to going back and forth all day with just DS and I to get junk from the locker. The starting prices don't actually compare with the rates we are seeing for summer. They are definitely low ball. Maybe that's what it will cost in December in 30 degree weather. Although, they could jack up cabana prices then, because people will want to be out of the cold

 

[rteetz]

From wdwmagic

Disney is in the process of rolling out a major change to the organizational structure of its live entertainment.

The various fragments of local WDW Creative Entertainment, Glendale global and WDI are now falling under one umbrella of Disney Parks Live Entertainment.

The idea being that the local site entertainment teams can work closer with WDI to produce a better product, but retaining local knowledge of what each site needs.

Bettina Buckley is running the show in Walt Disney World.

Happily Ever After will be one of the first shows to open under this organization.

 

[MissGina5]

From wdwmagic

ok what exactly would this impact what changes would this create?

 

[rteetz]

ok what exactly would this impact what changes would this create?

This means entertainment at WDW directly works with WDI. Bettina will report directly through the chain at WDI. This is a good thing from a fan perspective.

 

[MissGina5]

This means entertainment at WDW directly works with WDI. Bettina will report directly through the chain at WDI. This is a good thing from a fan perspective.

well then... YAY!
any chance this means an increase in character m&g
...Hercules per chance

 

[rteetz]

well then... YAY!
any chance this means an increase in character m&g
...Hercules per chance

I'd guess no at this time. I believe this is more related to shows, entertainment, parades, fireworks. Stuff like that.