News Round Up 2017

[mom2rtk]

The beauty of it is you don't have to like or watch the movie to enjoy the land. The land is set 20 years after the 5th movie (which hasn't happened of course), and the rides have no direct connections to the movies other than that Pandora is in the movie.

Exactly. And that's why I look forward to seeing the addition when we return to WDW. I think it would excite me more, maybe even get me to schedule a trip to experience the new addition, if it was attached to a movie I had seen and loved. But I'm sure I'll enjoy it once we get back there.

 

[bookbabe626]

Keep the puns. Please. Sincerely, a high school teacher and 2nd grade teacher.

Ditto from this high school teacher as well.

 

[beer dave]

Eh. I'll see it when we get back. I hope it's spectacular and captures my imagination. But I still haven't seen the movie and can pretty much guarantee I won't even if I love the park addition.

And seriously, 6 years later I sure HOPE it's great. I think all the naysayers hope for a spectacular addition to any park.

You know, if you really wanted to know if it fits with your perspective, you would have seen the movie... or still could... ... or you could keep writing posts claiming no connection.... which is kind of moot.....

 

[mom2rtk]

You know, if you really wanted to know if it fits with your perspective, you would have seen the movie... or still could... ... or you could keep writing posts claiming no connection.... which is kind of moot.....

Have I been writing posts claiming no connection? It's just not a movie I care to see. Not my genre. I have zero interest in seeing the movie. I've been very "meh" about the whole thing all along. But as I said, I still hope it's great and I enjoy it when we get there.

 

[beer dave]

Have I been writing posts claiming no connection? It's just not a movie I care to see. Not my genre. I have zero interest in seeing the movie. I've been very "meh" about the whole thing all along. But as I said, I still hope it's great and I enjoy it when we get there.

Ok-- maybe I quoted you after being tired of all the negativity-- sorry--- everyone wants something new, but when they get something new they are not happy because it is not their favorite--- hopefully it is great. I'll be there opening day.

 

[umichigan10]

Avatar looks incredible. Saw some pictures posted by the dis but didn't wanna watch any videos, but I really think it's gonna be incredible to behold

 

[soniam]

News

Liberty Square Riverboat closed for Refurbishment August 1-10, 2017.

Nooooooo Might have to head over to MK earlier than planned, 8/2, to hit it. It's one of our favorites.

 

[rteetz]

News

Main Entrance Work at the Polynesian, Grand Floridian Resorts

 

[superme80]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

Right here. I am will see it, but it the crowds should have calmed in the next 4 or 5 years when I see it.

 

[rteetz]

News

The Disney Wonder was the first passenger ship through the new Panama Canal locks

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news...first-cruise-ship-use-new-panama-canal-locks/

 

[rteetz]

News

For all the Disney film fans this book is a must. The Walt Disney Film Archives book normally is $200 but is on sale on Amazon for about $61. Get your copy before it goes back up!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/3836...m+archives&dpPl=1&dpID=412UM1x8+YL&ref=plSrch

 

[RhodyOrange]

Very random question here...

Like 3-6 months back there was talk (I think in this thread) about a newly released book that chronicled the history of WDW on a decade by decade fashion. It sounded interesting but I didn't get it because I was reading a Walt Disney biography at the time, and had about 9 other books in my queue.

Now that my reading schedule is more flexible, can anyone remind me what that book was?

Thanks in advance.

 

[crazy4wdw]

News

The Disney Wonder was the first passenger ship through the new Panama Canal locks

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news...first-cruise-ship-use-new-panama-canal-locks/

Videos of the Wonder's progress through the canal: http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...al-transit-through-the-expanded-panama-canal/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Disney Fantasy Arrives in Freeport for First Dry Dock

http://disneycruiselineblog.com/2017/04/disney-fantasy-arrives-freeport-first-dry-dock/

 

[BigRed98]

Sound Lion in Disney Springs is closing. A new store will take over the space.

 

[rteetz]

Sound Lion in Disney Springs is closing. A new store will take over the space.

Here is the link to that.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/so...7-sound-lion-now-closed-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland update

http://micechat.com/159464-disneyland-photo-update-real-jack-sparrow/

 

[eXo]

The beauty of it is you don't have to like or watch the movie to enjoy the land. The land is set 20 years after the 5th movie (which hasn't happened of course), and the rides have no direct connections to the movies other than that Pandora is in the movie.

In other words, I can skip all 4 sequels knowing full well it really has no impact on the planet. hey hey!

 

[Grand Admiral]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

I'm still here. I don't post a lot, but I follow this thread for news.

I saw Avatar once in the theater. Didn't hate it, didn't love it. It was visually impressive but we just felt "meh" about it. I remain skeptical about the decision to throw all this money at Avatar Land. The animatronic is technically impressive, I'll give them that.

Furiously pounding away on MDE trying to change FPs for their next trip...

Avatar Land isn't going on my short list.

 

[rteetz]

News

Marketplace Monday deals at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ay-deals-return-for-may-at-disney-springs.htm