News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

News

According to WDWMagic, get ready for a new restaurant to be announced in the next few days for Disney Springs West Side. It is a replacement.

 

[STLstone]

April 2017 Rumor Round Up

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-april-2017/

"The Great Movie Ride could close as early as mid August to start the construction for the new Mickey Mouse themed attraction. This attraction would open in fall 2019 according to WDWMagic posters."

A 2 year long build? That sounds like a significant ride, if that's true.

 

[rteetz]

"The Great Movie Ride could close as early as mid August to start the construction for the new Mickey Mouse themed attraction. This attraction would open in fall 2019 according to WDWMagic posters."

A 2 year long build? That sounds like a significant ride, if that's true.

Yes it would be a trackless system similar to ratatouille.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Cars 3 - Official US Trailer. It looks better than I thought it was going to be! So excited for it!

 

[merry_nbright]

News

According to WDWMagic, get ready for a new restaurant to be announced in the next few days for Disney Springs West Side. It is a replacement.

Any news on what they're replacing? Hoping it's not Wolfgang Puck!

 

[rteetz]

Any news on what they're replacing? Hoping it's not Wolfgang Puck!

Bongos is the leading speculation.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

"The Great Movie Ride could close as early as mid August to start the construction for the new Mickey Mouse themed attraction. This attraction would open in fall 2019 according to WDWMagic posters."

A 2 year long build? That sounds like a significant ride, if that's true.

I guess I'll had to add this to our plans of must see on this trip in June....sad to see a classic ride go but excited for something new

 

[Irish_Mike]

News

The lineup for the 2017 D23 Expo has been unveiled.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/d23-e...-pixar-star-wars-marvel-disney-parks-resorts/

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14. The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Carrie Fisher, Clyde “Gerry” Geronimi, Manuel Gonzales, Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry Marshall, Julie Taymor, and Oprah Winfrey.

The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films in two jam-packed Hall D23 sessions. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, fans will discover what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm showcase the Studios’ exciting slate of live-action films. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!

On Saturday, July 15, at 3 p.m., step into the worlds of magic of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and what’s next for resorts around the globe.

To round out the weekend, Disney Legend Alan Menken will perform his exciting new one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken. The eight-time Oscar®-winner introduced new generations to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, and A Bronx Tale, as well as the ABC television series Galavant. Menken will perform his own music and share entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career during the show, which will be performed Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.

 

[rteetz]

News

The lineup for the 2017 D23 Expo has been unveiled.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/d23-e...-pixar-star-wars-marvel-disney-parks-resorts/

I'm not going but looking forward to the parks panel and hopefully someone films that Alan Menken concert.

 

[skier_pete]

I'm not going but looking forward to the parks panel and hopefully someone films that Alan Menken concert.

Start saving for 2019. We'll have a "Rumors and News" meetup.

 

[rteetz]

Start saving for 2019. We'll have a "Rumors and News" meetup.

I might take you up on that.

Speaking of which anyone here coming to the Dis 20 event?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I might take you up on that.

Speaking of which anyone here coming to the Dis 20 event?

I am! Looking forward to it!

 

[rteetz]

I am! Looking forward to it!

So am I!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

So am I!

Looking forward to meeting you @rteetz. The Animal Kingdom night is going to be fun.

 

[Roxyfire]

I might take you up on that.

Speaking of which anyone here coming to the Dis 20 event?

I'll be in the parks at the same time but I don't think I'll make it there. Wouldn't mind saying hello to some of you folks though!

 

[rteetz]

I'll be in the parks at the same time but I don't think I'll make it there. Wouldn't mind saying hello to some of you folks though!

I'll be there May 31-June 2. Quick trip for me.

 

[rteetz]

Maybe get rid of skipper canteen and put in HM eatery.

That wouldn't work. HM isn't themed for adventureland.

 

[Roxyfire]

I'll be there May 31-June 2. Quick trip for me.

At least you'll get to see some Pandora then!

 

[writerguyfl]

Interesting, how does one book a package with with a good neighbor hotel? Wonder if you can book the hotel online and call and add this offer? Hmmm

As far as I know, the only way you can book a Good Neighbor hotel package that includes the required tickets is by calling the Disney Reservations Center. If you try, chances are high that will be a chore. I used to work there as a Reservations Sales Agent and Trainer. In the three years I was there, I'd never heard of anyone actually booking a Good Neighbor hotel. Although the training period for new agents was several weeks long, we only spent a couple of hours teaching how to book these non-Disney properties.

I can't imagine that you'd be able to call to add this special offer because there would be no method for the Cast Member to confirm that you're actually staying at the Good Neighbor property. In theory, you may be able to purchase them at the hotel upon arrival. However in practice, I don't see that happening.

 

[rteetz]

News

Ewan McGregor to star in Disney's Christopher Robin?

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/ewan-mcgregor-star-disneys-christopher-robin-201608626.html