News Round Up 2017

[dlavender]

So $149 for lunch and snacks to cruise around the lagoon for an hour?

If you fill the boat, I think it's a great value. Not so much for a smaller group.

You don't get lunch with it, just "bagged snacks".

You can add dining, but I'm sure the cost explodes.

 

[Madonna3]

You don't get lunch with it, just "bagged snacks".

You can add dining, but I'm sure the cost explodes.

I typed lunch as I was sitting here eating lunch and I meant to type snacks. Thanks for the correction

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Really cool, I guess its like an opening ceremony for turning the bioluminescence plants "on"

It makes me think a bit like what they do at Cars Land out west when people gather as they turn on the lights

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

It makes me think a bit like what they do at Cars Land out west when people gather as they turn on the lights

I remember seeing this when I lived in California several times. Brings back memories.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So $149 for lunch and snacks to cruise around the lagoon for an hour?

If you fill the boat, I think it's a great value. Not so much for a smaller group.

seems like it could be something fun and different if you have a group (10 people is only $15/per) - at least it is a full hour ... I mean, the amphicars at the boathouse out fit a couple of people and costs $125 for 20 mins

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

It makes me think a bit like what they do at Cars Land out west when people gather as they turn on the lights

This is one our favorite things to do on a Friday/Saturday night... grab a milkshake from Flo's 10 minutes before sundown, grab a seat, and enjoy pure Disney magic. Nothing better. People's faces light up, there's singing along and dancing and twirling around to see the town's neon slowly come to life.

 

[SaharanTea]

Not sure if this belongs here as not sure if Disney is involved at all (I think Disney just has the rights to the Muppets, not all of Jim Henson studioes) - but come'on - it's the Dark Crystal:

http://popculture.com/tv-shows/2017/05/18/netflix-the-dark-crystal-tv-show/

In a press release Thursday morning, The Jim Henson Company announced that Netflix was producing a 10-episode series, titled The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The show will act as a prequel series to the original 1982 film.

Age of Resistance is said to take place many years before the events of the original movie, and will feature an array of creatures created by Henson's shop. Brian Froud, the conceptual designer on the movie, co-created many of these new creatures.

They are really hitting the nostalgia movement on all cylinders. I'm not complaining. I loved the Dark Crystal. I'll be checking this one out. Thanks for posting.

 

[Madonna3]

seems like it could be something fun and different if you have a group (10 people is only $15/per) - at least it is a full hour ... I mean, the amphicars at the boathouse out fit a couple of people and costs $125 for 20 mins

If you can fill that boat then it's a great deal imo. If it's a smaller group, not sure if I would feel the same.

 

[skier_pete]

So $149 for lunch and snacks to cruise around the lagoon for an hour?

If you fill the boat, I think it's a great value. Not so much for a smaller group.

They charge almost $400 for the exact same thing in the evening to watch Illuminations, so I suppose it's a relative bargain. As you say, for a larger group it's not a bad deal, but really seems less than exciting to tool around in a boat on WS lagoon for an hour, but I suppose if you love boating sure. (You can also rent essentially the same boat on 7-seas lagoon for $95 an hour and tool around but you have to drive it yourself - so I suppose that $50 an hour for a driver, so really not that bad.)

 

[skier_pete]

It makes me think a bit like what they do at Cars Land out west when people gather as they turn on the lights

We've tried to see this several times and never got the timing right. Someday...

 

[rteetz]

If you can fill that boat then it's a great deal imo. If it's a smaller group, not sure if I would feel the same.

The price is per person according to those who have called Disney about it.

 

[dlavender]

The price is per person according to those who have called Disney about it.

That cant be true.

Can it?

The 7 Lagoon Fireworks cruise that includes drinks (alcoholic), desserts, tip, and gratuity only costs $99.

 

[rteetz]

That cant be true.

Can it?

The 7 Lagoon Fireworks cruise that includes drinks (alcoholic), desserts, tip, and gratuity only costs $99.

That's the reports I'm seeing. There seems to be an unknown in what the actual price is.

 

[Madonna3]

The price is per person according to those who have called Disney about it.

GET OUT OF BED!! Y'ALL FROM SHREVEPORT?!


Seriously? $149 per person?!

 

[Madonna3]

That cant be true.

Can it?

The 7 Lagoon Fireworks cruise that includes drinks (alcoholic), desserts, tip, and gratuity only costs $99.

Right?!

 

[skier_pete]

There's no way its $149 PER PERSON to tool around the lagoon for 60 minutes. Even Disney wouldn't do that. (And you do all realize you can tool around the lagoon for free...it's called a friendship boat.

 

[Madonna3]

They charge almost $400 for the exact same thing in the evening to watch Illuminations, so I suppose it's a relative bargain. As you say, for a larger group it's not a bad deal, but really seems less than exciting to tool around in a boat on WS lagoon for an hour, but I suppose if you love boating sure. (You can also rent essentially the same boat on 7-seas lagoon for $95 an hour and tool around but you have to drive it yourself - so I suppose that $50 an hour for a driver, so really not that bad.)

you could also just take the ferry that's FREE and bring a bag of chips onboard.

 

[rteetz]

News

First look at new things coming to the Disney Fantasy.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...es-and-experiences-aboard-the-disney-fantasy/

 

[wnwardii]

There's no way its $149 PER PERSON to tool around the lagoon for 60 minutes. Even Disney wouldn't do that. (And you do all realize you can tool around the lagoon for free...it's called a friendship boat.

Two words - Tomorrowland Cabanas

Basically I think Disney is just trying to come up with as many "per charge" type of items they can and then see which ones will actually stick.

 

[rteetz]

Okay saw a report from someone who booked it. It's $150 per boat.