News Round Up 2017

[DISnewjersey]

But no one is going to show up at Tokyo thinking they are at Volcano Bay

Every day guests show up to DHS and wonder where Harry Potter is. The confusion of having two volcanoes just a few miles from each other would be a lot to handle

I also feel Disney making a volcano is almost like they're stealing one of Universal's landmarks in Orlando. It's as if Universal decides to add a Castle, Spaceship Earth or Tree of Life to their property.

It's one thing is you make something similar overseas like Disney's Volcano in Japan and Universal's at Volcano Bay. It's a lot worse to build one a few miles down the road.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

"I don't like the festivals because there's too many people there" seems to be one complaint that Disney will never, ever do a lot to address.

I was thinking about this, and while I won't argue against an Epcot upgrade in future world, I feel that World Showcase is the one part of WDW that doesn't need to be updated constantly. Sure, a new country would be nice, but the appeal of it is to visit a small piece of the culture of that country, and more so the TRADITIONAL culture. I don't need Japan to be updated to look like skyscrapers and glittering lights.

sounds like a Yogi Bera-ism

"It's so crowded, no one goes there anymore!"

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Their volcano is a water park tho so I'm not sure they would be that unhappy. Disney has also already done a volcano in Tokyo

plus with the Polynesian pool being volcano like it seems weird to have another hotel with a similar (albeit larger) concept

 

[rteetz]

Got my film archives book today. It's huge! So many incredible images inside.

 

[linzbear]

News

For the handful of you who did not see Avatar when it was released, the AMC at Disney Springs will begin offering showtimes starting May 5th, ahead of Avatarland's opening Memorial Day weekend.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ilm-to-celebrate-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

Oh, that's me. I'll be there for 9 days and I've never seen Avatar.

Oh wait, that's because the movie completely disinterests me. (Conversely, the land interests me).

I think it's more for the people that loved it and saw it in the theater more than once.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I also feel Disney making a volcano is almost like they're stealing one of Universal's landmarks in Orlando. It's as if Universal decides to add a Castle, Spaceship Earth or Tree of Life to their property.

It's one thing is you make something similar overseas like Disney's Volcano in Japan and Universal's at Volcano Bay. It's a lot worse to build one a few miles down the road.

Universal does have a castle But they look pretty different, and it's not like they set it up in the middle of the park as the park icon. So I see what you are saying.

 

[rteetz]

News

CBR construction begins

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2017/05/01/construction-begins-caribbean-beach-resort/

 

[jade1]

who complains about too much food at a bloody food festival?

Exactly. By far the best QS in WDW.

Tenderloin and Scallops was my fave a few weeks ago, $12 ($6 ea).

I think there were 35 sample entrees for F&G, and 15 desserts. And all the drinks were the best part.

Give me 100% of the years festivals.

 

[rteetz]

News

Castaway Club changes!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...tments-to-benefits-for-castaway-club-members/

 

[closetmickey]

News

Castaway Club changes!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...tments-to-benefits-for-castaway-club-members/

And off sails another "used to be included" DCL perk- the Castaway Club reception. Now only offered on (rarely sailed) cruises of 8 nights or more.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I am not sure when this was added, but I will report it...

For those who are interested in seeing Disney Theatrical's Broadway Show, Aladdin, a new location has been added! If you live in Northern California, you are in luck! The Aladdin North American Tour will be performing in San Francisco, CA from November 1, 2017-January 7, 2018 at the SHN Orpheum Theatre. You can sign up for email updates for when tickets go on sale on their website.

 

[soniam]

Got my film archives book today. It's huge! So many incredible images inside.

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I broke down and bought one too. The price had gone up about $7 though. I also bought some Kindle versions of Connecting with Walt suggestions and added some more to my wish list. I don't know when I will have time to read all of this

 

[rteetz]

I broke down and bought one too. The price had gone up about $7 though. I also bought some Kindle versions of Connecting with Walt suggestions and added some more to my wish list. I don't know when I will have time to read all of this

Tell me about it!

 

[rteetz]

News

Star Wars movie marathon on May 4th on TBS

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/star-wars-tbs-air-six-200843766.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma

 

[BigRed98]

I am not sure when this was added, but I will report it...

For those who are interested in seeing Disney Theatrical's Broadway Show, Aladdin, a new location has been added! If you live in Northern California, you are in luck! The Aladdin North American Tour will be performing in San Francisco, CA from November 1, 2017-January 7, 2018 at the SHN Orpheum Theatre. You can sign up for email updates for when tickets go on sale on their website.

Since I live only 20 min away from NYC, I went with my family to go see Aladdin and it was amazing! Disney does a great job with there broadway shows!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Since I live only 20 min away from NYC, I went with my family to go see Aladdin and it was amazing! Disney does a great job with there broadway shows!

I saw it the day before Thanksgiving last year, and it was awesome! I really enjoyed it especially since I got to see James Monroe Iglehart play the Genie before he left.

 

[BigRed98]

I saw it the day before Thanksgiving last year, and it was awesome! I really enjoyed it especially since I got to see James Monroe Iglehart play the Genie before he left.

Oh I didn't know he left! I saw it when it just came on Broadway and James (Genie) was absolutely spectacular When he performed Friend like Me the whole audience was so into it including me!

 

[rteetz]

News

Entertainment adjustments at the Magic Kingdom

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/05/magic-kingdom-park-entertainment.html

 

[Indybill]

News

Entertainment adjustments at the Magic Kingdom

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/05/magic-kingdom-park-entertainment.html

In this article: "Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom Park in the coming weeks should be advised that, due to concrete work scheduled to take place around Main Street, U.S.A..."

Just curious...does anyone know more about the concrete work being done? Not to put gas on the Paint the Night flames, but someone else said recently the rumor was heating up again about it coming to MK. I remember a long time ago when the rumor first came out someone said Mack couldn't make the turn around the Town Square due to MK having curbs. Again, just curious if its just normal repair stuff going on or something more substantial.

 

[SureAsLiz]

In this article: "Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom Park in the coming weeks should be advised that, due to concrete work scheduled to take place around Main Street, U.S.A..."

Just curious...does anyone know more about the concrete work being done? Not to put gas on the Paint the Night flames, but someone else said recently the rumor was heating up again about it coming to MK. I remember a long time ago when the rumor first came out someone said Mack couldn't make the turn around the Town Square due to MK having curbs. Again, just curious if its just normal repair stuff going on or something more substantial.

They do concrete work fairly often. If it only effects Trolley, then it's it's something minor