News Round Up 2017

[Roxyfire]

Do you happen to know by any chance if it prohibits ordering at a place when you're not inside the park that has that place? Like is it picking up your location? For example you're in DHS and now want to go to Epcot and eat at Liberty Inn will it let you order for Liberty Inn while you're still inside DHS?

Right now I'm at work and can begin to build the order and go all the way through to purchase, which I did not do. I would suspect you'd be able to order from anywhere if you wanted to. There's even a pop up asking that people don't order stuff yet unless they're on a preview. Perhaps for busier counter service places they might put a GPS restriction on it in the future but I bet they will wait and see how many use it for now. Because it's credit card only and no discounts, it might not get a huge amount of people using it right away.

 

[Madonna3]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...sed-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

In addition, no Big Thunder Mountain and No Jungle Cruise. Splash is also out, but that's under refurb at that time.

I'm kinda disappointed by no Big Thunder. If I decide to go this year, I guess I could always get a late afternoon fastpass and ride it before the party starts, but how disappointing.

 

[Madonna3]

Right now I'm at work and can begin to build the order and go all the way through to purchase, which I did not do. I would suspect you'd be able to order from anywhere if you wanted to. There's even a pop up asking that people don't order stuff yet unless they're on a preview. Perhaps for busier counter service places they might put a GPS restriction on it in the future but I bet they will wait and see how many use it for now. Because it's credit card only and no discounts, it might not get a huge amount of people using it right away.

I hope they add some code that checks the MDE for annual pass discounts and that there will be a way to link a TiW for the few QS places that accept that as well as a DVC affiliation.

 

[Madonna3]

Is it just me or do the TapuTapu bands look really wide, clunky and very uncomfortable to wear?? Compared to the MagicBand 1.0, TapuTapu seems huge.

I thought so too, but I wonder if the design of the MB is patented and therefore they had to come out with something that's different in appearance.

 

[eXo]

You can't call this an anomaly without a lot more data. As of now it's a sample. We need a lot more to start really making conclusions (would be real interesting to have somebody sitting at the exit and taking down the numbers).

Of course you can. Until you have 1/5 of people who try to ride this ride saying they couldn't go on, then by the very definition of the word this group was an anomaly. And considering there have been LOTS of groups who have already ridden, and this is the only one with numbers that high, there is obviously something off. eg: an anomaly!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...sed-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

In addition, no Big Thunder Mountain and No Jungle Cruise. Splash is also out, but that's under refurb at that time.

I'm kinda disappointed by no Big Thunder. If I decide to go this year, I guess I could always get a late afternoon fastpass and ride it before the party starts, but how disappointing.

That is absolutely CRAZY...I usually try to see Disney's side of things but I cannot fathom why they would close it during the party. We aren't doing any parties this year but this one would actually get me pretty worked up.

EDIT: by "IT" I mean Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

 

[LSLS]

And other samples show that nobody was taken off.

Again, samples. Can't draw any conclusions from a few reports. The one thing that could be potentially disconcerting on this is if they designed this without thoughts of people fitting on it. That's something you see in a lot of roller coaster parks I consider steps below Disney, though again, I won't say that happened without a lot more data. I will say this, as someone who has pretty large calves, the reports have worried me.

 

[Roxyfire]

I hope they add some code that checks the MDE for annual pass discounts and that there will be a way to link a TiW for the few QS places that accept that as well as a DVC affiliation.

Agreed, I don't think it would be too difficult either. They have a spot for it in the My Account area. I wish they'd just have a digital wallet too.

 

[eXo]

That is absolutely CRAZY...I usually try to see Disney's side of things but I cannot fathom why they would close it during the party. We aren't doing any parties this year but this one would actually get me pretty worked up.

It seems to me like they just want to close down that section of the park for the party, presumably to save on staffing costs and such. With Splash Mountain down, closing Big Thunder allows them to simply block off the bridge over the river and the path and shut that entire area down.

 

[Madonna3]

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[AMusicLifeForMe]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...sed-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

In addition, no Big Thunder Mountain and No Jungle Cruise. Splash is also out, but that's under refurb at that time.

I'm kinda disappointed by no Big Thunder. If I decide to go this year, I guess I could always get a late afternoon fastpass and ride it before the party starts, but how disappointing.

I might be in the minority. I have only been to one Halloween party and that was last year. Big Thunder is my favorite attraction that is shared between the two Domestic Parks (Disneyland and WDW). I would be sad if it was closed, but last year, I spent the entire time getting pictures with rare characters, watching both parade times, , getting candy, and seeing the fireworks. I think I only rode Big Thunder and Haunted Mansion (you have to at the Halloween Party right?). I don't see it as a big problem really unless you really like to just go on rides during the party, but I would still go to the party if some of the big rides weren't open. I also realize that this only leaves Space Mountain to be the only big attraction open during the party. I guess we can say Peter Pan is another one too.

 

[MissGina5]

I might be in the minority. I have only been to one Halloween party and that was last year. Big Thunder is my favorite attraction that is shared between the two Domestic Parks (Disneyland and WDW). I would be sad if it was closed, but last year, I spent the entire time getting pictures with rare characters, watching both parade times, , getting candy, and seeing the fireworks. I think I only rode Big Thunder and Haunted Mansion (you have to at the Halloween Party right?). I don't see it as a big problem really unless you really like to just go on rides during the party, but I would still go to the party if some of the big rides weren't open. I also realize that this only leaves Space Mountain to be the only big attraction open during the party. I guess we can say Peter Pan is another one too.

It only worries me from a crowd dispersment point of view but we weren't too worried about doing rides this time anyway so

 

[MissGina5]

Is Moana not meeting at all anymore with starlord and groot in one man's dream? I am a little surprised! Any idea when she will be back?

 

[Tinkerbell8956]

I might be in the minority. I have only been to one Halloween party and that was last year. Big Thunder is my favorite attraction that is shared between the two Domestic Parks (Disneyland and WDW). I would be sad if it was closed, but last year, I spent the entire time getting pictures with rare characters, watching both parade times, , getting candy, and seeing the fireworks. I think I only rode Big Thunder and Haunted Mansion (you have to at the Halloween Party right?). I don't see it as a big problem really unless you really like to just go on rides during the party, but I would still go to the party if some of the big rides weren't open. I also realize that this only leaves Space Mountain to be the only big attraction open during the party. I guess we can say Peter Pan is another one too.

We go to Disney with our daughter (3 year old) and my parents. We get tickets to the party and do a few party specific things at first, then around 9 my parents are tired and take my daughter back to the hotel with them. The last few hours are the only time my husband and I have to ride the big rides by ourselves. I will be very disappointed if BTMRR is closed. I love that ride at night.

 

[rteetz]

Again, samples. Can't draw any conclusions from a few reports. The one thing that could be potentially disconcerting on this is if they designed this without thoughts of people fitting on it. That's something you see in a lot of roller coaster parks I consider steps below Disney, though again, I won't say that happened without a lot more data. I will say this, as someone who has pretty large calves, the reports have worried me.

I can't see them designing this without thought. Jon Landau isn't a skinny guy and he has ridden.

 

[rteetz]

Is Moana not meeting at all anymore with starlord and groot in one man's dream? I am a little surprised! Any idea when she will be back?

She is not currently meeting. She is rumored for adventureland.

 

[jlundeen]

Again, samples. Can't draw any conclusions from a few reports. The one thing that could be potentially disconcerting on this is if they designed this without thoughts of people fitting on it. That's something you see in a lot of roller coaster parks I consider steps below Disney, though again, I won't say that happened without a lot more data. I will say this, as someone who has pretty large calves, the reports have worried me.

The other piece is the "word of mouth" publicity - if there is a lot of bad press, even from only a few, it could have an impact. Then again, who's to say whether or not the negativity is being spread on purpose to maybe convince some folks to not even attempt to ride.... We are in the age of conspiracy theories, are we not?? (Joking, of course!)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm glad you posted this. It's great to see the actual process and it seems easy enough.

This comment: "You can actually place the order hours ahead of time (but on the same day), and pick it up when you’re ready." is exactly what I was thinking (and mentioned when it was announced) that would really be cool. You can be in line for an attraction and order it, then when you're done you can go to eat. Or you can order it and then make your way to the place you're eating at and many other scenarios.

Do you happen to know by any chance if it prohibits ordering at a place when you're not inside the park that has that place? Like is it picking up your location? For example you're in DHS and now want to go to Epcot and eat at Liberty Inn will it let you order for Liberty Inn while you're still inside DHS?

I still want to see how popular it is and how long it can take for them to get the food ready after you click "I am here" ... guess I am just paranoid that I will get to the restaurant, click "I am here" and not know I am like #100 in line and it take a while for my food to be ready

 

[jlundeen]

I still want to see how popular it is and how long it can take for them to get the food ready after you click "I am here" ... guess I am just paranoid that I will get to the restaurant, click "I am here" and not know I am like #100 in line and it take a while for my food to be ready

What would be a really cool addition, is for you to click "I am here" once you find a table, and they bring you your order based on your location...THAT would be really special!

 

[MissGina5]

She is not currently meeting. She is rumored for adventureland.

thanks! I am just worried about her not being around in the fall. I know a good friend of mine is taking her daughter in october and Moana is her favorite so I would hate for her to miss out!