News Round Up 2017

[MommaBerd]

AP discount days are limited for the parties. Can't get an AP discount for October 27th.

It appears no discounts after 10/19 and on some other dates.

I noticed this, too. I was checking prices - mainly out of curiosity - and was surprised that there were discount "blackout" dates. I wonder if the same holds true for DVC? (My guess is Yes.)

 

[skier_pete]

Tix are as expensive as a full day - nearly. Ouch.

So excited that I am going from Nov 4th to 8th and not a stupid party night in sight!

 

[mikepizzo]

So excited that I am going from Nov 4th to 8th and not a stupid party night in sight!

That's because of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, right?

 

[skier_pete]

That's because of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, right?

Races are 2nd through 5th, but I am not sure that has anything to do with why there are no parties. Whatever the reason, I am happy to not have MK shut down half the nights we are there.

 

[MissGina5]

Races are 2nd through 5th, but I am not sure that has anything to do with why there are no parties. Whatever the reason, I am happy to not have MK shut down half the nights we are there.

For me it is the needed incentive to LEAVE the parks and try some of the resort and springs restaurants. We decided to nix park hopper this time and so it's kind of exciting to have an exploring night because we don't usually give ourselves that time

 

[rteetz]

News

Interesting article about Bob Iger and the transition to the next CEO whoever that may be.

https://qz.com/980277/bob-igers-final-duty-at-disney-dis-is-the-small-matter-of-securing-its-future/

 

[Indybill]

skier_pete said: ↑
So excited that I am going from Nov 4th to 8th and not a stupid party night in sight!

That's because of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, right?

There are no parties then as that is when they change MK over from MNSSHP to MVMCP. There are seven days in between the last Halloween party and the first Christmas party so that week will have the Halloween stuff coming down and then immediately see the Christmas decorations start going up.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Anyone have any extra change to spend? The original Disneyland map drawn by Herb Ryman will be up for auction. Estimated auction price between $750,000 to $1,000,000!

http://nypost.com/2017/05/10/walt-disneys-original-disneyland-map-could-sell-for-1m/

 

[danikoski]

Anyone have any extra change to spend? The original Disneyland map drawn by Herb Ryman will be up for auction. Estimated auction price between $750,000 to $1,000,000!

http://nypost.com/2017/05/10/walt-disneys-original-disneyland-map-could-sell-for-1m/

Well, I could afford the catalog for the auction, but that is probably it...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well, I could afford the catalog for the auction, but that is probably it...

I had registered for another Disney auction (didn't win anything as everything wound up going for much more than the initial estimates) but the catalogue itself is pretty dram cool

 

[rteetz]

News

Market at the Ale and Compass location at the Yacht Club opens April 15th.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/marke...ocation-opens-15th-disneys-yacht-club-resort/

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 last night. Both my husband and I really enjoyed the movie. We laughed quite a bit and I did enjoy the time given to develop and add more depth to the characters though I will say the pacing is different than the first one and I can see where that could be considered a con. I do think at this time I enjoy the first one slightly more than the second one but both were good in my book .

 

[Fantasia79]

Mickeys very merry Christmas party also on sale.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...le-for-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.htm

Bought mine!

 

[rteetz]

 

[FoxC63]

For me it is the needed incentive to LEAVE the parks and try some of the resort and springs restaurants. We decided to nix park hopper this time and so it's kind of exciting to have an exploring night because we don't usually give ourselves that time

Yes please! I wish we could have one full day or even two of stress FREE planning, ADR's & FP's. I haven't seen Downtown Disney/Disney Springs in years nor have we ever checked out any of the resorts. Someday though. It's on my Bucket List

 

[FoxC63]

I noticed this, too. I was checking prices - mainly out of curiosity - and was surprised that there were discount "blackout" dates. I wonder if the same holds true for DVC? (My guess is Yes.)

AP & DVC Prices and Dates are exactly the same.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That was quite the dramatic music score they used

 

[rteetz]

One more day of Wishes! Here is a nice multi-angle video of the show.

 

[skier_pete]

Anyone have any extra change to spend? The original Disneyland map drawn by Herb Ryman will be up for auction. Estimated auction price between $750,000 to $1,000,000!

http://nypost.com/2017/05/10/walt-disneys-original-disneyland-map-could-sell-for-1m/

That would explain why on the Backstage Magic Tour they showed us a print of that drawing - they didn't even have it. Notice adventureland is on the wrong side of the park, which is how you know it's the "first" drawing. I wonder if Lassiter or someone else within the organization will try and get it back. It'll definitely sell for a big pile of money.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That would explain why on the Backstage Magic Tour they showed us a print of that drawing - they didn't even have it. Notice adventureland is on the wrong side of the park, which is how you know it's the "first" drawing. I wonder if Lassiter or someone else within the organization will try and get it back. It'll definitely sell for a big pile of money.

Yeah, this is definitely the first take. One thin interesting I found about it, as I am reading a book currently on the history of the Haunted Mansion, is that from the very beginning there was always plans for a "haunted house" attraction (even back when the original plan was Mickey Mouse Park on the lot next to the studio) and on this original plan you can see a "Haunted House" but it is right off Main St., - obviously way before there was going to be a New Orleans Sq