News Round Up 2017

[jlundeen]

I would expect capacity issues to be a problem the first few days. May even be a problem for a few weeks. Me, I can wait.

Hope it will have settled at least a bit by the end of October....

 

[mikeamizzle]

I will be interested in the reports about the late night extra magic hour crowds.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney parks blog will live stream the opening of Guardians of the galaxy Mission Breakout tonight.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ifornia-adventure-park-tonight-at-830-p-m-pt/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I will be interested in the reports about the late night extra magic hour crowds.

I have a FP for FoP for the afternoon of the 31st but I am hoping the lines aren't too, too crazy during those extra hours that I can ride it standby as well to see the queue, etc. - but I guess we shall see

 

[wareagle57]

I will be interested in the reports about the late night extra magic hour crowds.

I'm hoping with it being offered every night and it being so late, that it won't be that crowded. I know it's only one land, but I've never been in a park after midnight where it's not basically empty. It would be one thing if it was only one or two nights a week. But I think all onsite guests that want to will be able to get their Pandora on if they wish. We are going on a day there are morning EMH at 7am. I'm really curious to see how lines build on those days. I'm hoping we will be able to get both rides in before it opens to the GP at 8.

 

[closetmickey]

Question...what if u have a fastpass for a certain time, do you need to show up a couple hours early, to get through that line?

Interesting question....

 

[rteetz]

I have a FP for FoP for the afternoon of the 31st but I am hoping the lines aren't too, too crazy during those extra hours that I can ride it standby as well to see the queue, etc. - but I guess we shall see

All of my FPs are in the afternoon on the 31st and I have late lunch at Tiffins.

 

[rteetz]

News

First ever passholder exclusive magicband!

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/3-special-magicbands-will-released-opening-pandora-world-avatar/

 

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[lockedoutlogic]

No cupcake?

That's SOOOOOO well done

 

[rteetz]

News

Cruz Ramirez meet and greet is coming this summer to DHS.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I would think 4-6 hour waits will be the norm for a few weeks. And people will be complaining it isn't worth the wait.

That's symptomatic of a bigger problem then...

The variable here is that it's in Animal Kingdom...I'm still not sure you get the foot traffic necessary to sustain this for too long.

Remember when they opened mine train that a fair guess is most 7 day travelers went to magic kingdom 3 times on average...that has never been the case at DAK.

If the attractions are good (which I honestly haven't seen anything about...with limited research), then the waits will be driven for I'd say 6 months or so to the end of the year...if not, it will be spotty.

 

[rteetz]

I know it's just a video and not the experience but I am not that impressed by this ride. I'll take the DHS tower any day.

 

[rteetz]

Bob Chapek kept hinting at whats to come for Marvel in DCA during the grand opening. It's obvious more will be announced soon for the Marvel themed land at DCA.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I know it's just a video and not the experience but I am not that impressed by this ride. I'll take the DHS tower any day.

I completely agree, but I am also not a fan of Marvel. I'll still ride the attraction when I'm out there later this summer, but I'm certain I'm going to miss Tower of Terror.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Did anyone go see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales tonight? I went and saw it. My overall impression is I thought it was really good. I don't know where I rank it within all 5 films yet, but I'm thinking it's one of the better POTC movies. It definitely kept me engaged the whole movie unlike some other POTC movies. I also laughed a lot during this film. I think the length of the film was really good. Make sure you stay until after the credits!

If you see the movie in IMAX at AMC, you can get a free mini poster (select theaters). The poster is only available opening weekend! I didn't take the greatest picture of the poster, but here is a picture of the poster below:

Spoiler: Poster Image

 

[skier_pete]

I know it's just a video and not the experience but I am not that impressed by this ride. I'll take the DHS tower any day.

Honestly the California ToT was not that impressive originally. It was a pale version of the Florida ride. Part of the reason why this doesn't bother me at all.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know it's just a video and not the experience but I am not that impressed by this ride. I'll take the DHS tower any day.

I like GOTG and the music and stuff so it seems fun .... but seems like a fun seasonal overlay or something, not a permanent ride

Oh well 1 even more glad this is only at Disneyland

 

[osully]

it looks so screen-y.

 

[mikepizzo]

I know it's just a video and not the experience but I am not that impressed by this ride. I'll take the DHS tower any day.

Maybe this is me just being a little nit picky, but what is the guests role in the breakout? Is Rocket riding up with the guests? How is the guest riding an elevator supposed to help them break out? Dax kind of summed it up pretty good at the end. Something like, "why are you thanking them, they didn't do anything, I did all the fighting". Seems like they would have been just fine without us.

I think it would have made more sense if after we see the Guardians for the first time, they jump on top of our elevator and ride it up and down with the guest. Like the elevator is their getaway car.

It was kind of hard to hear Rockets voice over the music, so maybe I'm just missing something? v0v