News Round Up 2017

[Flyerjab]

I'll throw in my .02 on UNI's use of screens and move on.

I loved, loved old Universal and pre Harry IOA. When I was 16, I worked over the summer at Kongfrontation, over Halloween at HHN, and spent my Christmas vacation at Mt. Crumpet.

I felt like Kongfrontation/Jaws/Twister were unique. IOA had the perfect balance of thrill rides with simulators.

Now it just seems like we get screens for everything, new overlays on existing rides.

Maybe a little extreme. I just hope they continue innovating, and don't rely on simulators 100%.

The new Kong ride seems to be a better mix. Fallon, not so much. Here's hoping that FF advances the possibilities.

I will bet right now that whatever they do with Nintendo, any of the big rides will not rely on screens.

 

[mikepizzo]

Cool Stuff

Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Easter Eggs

Article talks about some items in the queue. I didn't read the whole thing, but I did see a Guardians of the Galaxy (the first one) spoiler, so readers beware.

 

[rteetz]

News

As talked about earlier mobile stages are coming to the Star Wars a galaxy far far away.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ng-to-star-wars---a-galaxy-far,-far,-away.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Night of Joy tickets are now on sale

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/nigh...tickets-now-on-sale-for-2017-night-of-joy.htm

 

[Irish_Mike]

Movie News

A new poster and "Meet the Cast" for Coco has been released

https://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2017...pixars-coco-and-see-the-beautiful-new-poster/

 

[danikoski]

Interesting video about a possible patent application for the Star Wars Battle/Escape attraction.

I think this looks very interesting and fascinating... excited to see what they do with SWE and I think this could very well be one of the rides.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not sure if this was reported already, but I saw a story that the WWE is partnering with a company to make WWE themed theme park attractions. They have a big presence in Orlando and one of the images shows a Kueka arm-like device and doing something connected to WWE would fit with Universal's marketing as "for when you kids are ready for the next level" and would be another property for them

http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/201...wwe-looking-to-create-theme-park-attractions/

 

[MissGina5]

I'm not a big fan of screen rides unless they are done very well. My eyes/brain/body apparently don't get "tricked" unless the inputs are aligned perfectly. If they are not aligned perfectly, it's still fun, but I tend to get a little nauseous from the varying inputs.

But I wonder if the younger generation is more conditioned for screen-based rides. They have grown up with screens at school, 3D movies, IMAX, mobile device screens, etc. I know my kids love the rides more than me. To them it is normal to have a screen element on a ride, whereas I prefer to ride an old-fashioned roller coaster!

Again, I think the screens are lazy. I am about the immersive experience. What Disney has done well since day one was create something in front of you that you just couldn't get from a screen. Can you imagine a ride like Small World being screen based? I am not against them all together, but the majority of older kid/adult rides at Universal are screen based, I think it's uninspired. If they had built more into the Harry Potter rides than just screens, I can't even imagine what that would look like but I think it would be even better than what we have now. The screen simulators just seem very 6 Flags to me.

 

[umichigan10]

Again, I think the screens are lazy. I am about the immersive experience. What Disney has done well since day one was create something in front of you that you just couldn't get from a screen. Can you imagine a ride like Small World being screen based? I am not against them all together, but the majority of older kid/adult rides at Universal are screen based, I think it's uninspired. If they had built more into the Harry Potter rides than just screens, I can't even imagine what that would look like but I think it would be even better than what we have now. The screen simulators just seem very 6 Flags to me.

Even revenge of the mummy is probably one of my favorite rides there and it uses very little screen tech, what makes it great is the coaster experience

 

[sachilles]

Pandora was said to have a capacity of 6000 people. The whole project was a bit of a weird one. Many thought it was a foolish choice for IP. Can't help but think that maybe Disney didn't think it would turn out quite so well. However, as details emerged, I think it has drawn more interest than Disney had hoped. To that end, I think they mis-read the tea leaves. It will level out, but I think it will be overwhelmingly busy until DHS opens new lands. I think if it continues to bring people in, they may see the merits of expanding other parts of AK or perhaps a re-do of dyno land. If they can prove to draw people it will worthwhile investment. AK, really needs a bit more of the nightime stuff to be a full day park.

 

[STLstone]

Pandora was said to have a capacity of 6000 people. The whole project was a bit of a weird one. Many thought it was a foolish choice for IP. Can't help but think that maybe Disney didn't think it would turn out quite so well. However, as details emerged, I think it has drawn more interest than Disney had hoped. To that end, I think they mis-read the tea leaves. It will level out, but I think it will be overwhelmingly busy until DHS opens new lands. I think if it continues to bring people in, they may see the merits of expanding other parts of AK or perhaps a re-do of dyno land. If they can prove to draw people it will worthwhile investment. AK, really needs a bit more of the nightime stuff to be a full day park.

I'm one of the people that thought this. But I also thought "Saving Mr. Banks" sounded like and awful idea for a movie.

It looks like I'm going to be wrong twice.

 

[umichigan10]

Pandora was said to have a capacity of 6000 people. The whole project was a bit of a weird one. Many thought it was a foolish choice for IP. Can't help but think that maybe Disney didn't think it would turn out quite so well. However, as details emerged, I think it has drawn more interest than Disney had hoped. To that end, I think they mis-read the tea leaves. It will level out, but I think it will be overwhelmingly busy until DHS opens new lands. I think if it continues to bring people in, they may see the merits of expanding other parts of AK or perhaps a re-do of dyno land. If they can prove to draw people it will worthwhile investment. AK, really needs a bit more of the nightime stuff to be a full day park.

They actually have some expansion pads (including an add on to pandora). As porous as Dino land may seem I'd love to see another section of the world added to Ak (although IP is more likely)

 

[JaxDad]

Again, I think the screens are lazy. I am about the immersive experience. What Disney has done well since day one was create something in front of you that you just couldn't get from a screen. Can you imagine a ride like Small World being screen based? I am not against them all together, but the majority of older kid/adult rides at Universal are screen based, I think it's uninspired. If they had built more into the Harry Potter rides than just screens, I can't even imagine what that would look like but I think it would be even better than what we have now. The screen simulators just seem very 6 Flags to me.

Regarding the Harry Potter rides, I'm not sure I would call Forbidden Journey lazy or uninspired. As I said, I'm not a big fan of screen rides, but that one was fun. The queue definitely adds to the experience. (I have not ridden Gringotts yet, so I can't comment on that one.) As far as other screen rides at Universal, I really liked Spider Man and the Mummy. I would not call any of these very Six Flags.

I agree that there is a special immersive joy to rides like Small World, Haunted Mansion or Splash Mountain, especially for children. I was just wondering out loud if screens are more "acceptable" to young people who have had much more screen exposure in their lives.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Shoutout to @KC Mouse for being mentioned on the most recent DIS Unplugged WDW edition! He was Kevin's favorite post/experience about the private DIS party

@AMusicLifeForMe and @KC Mouse and myself were all able to have a meet here in our area a few weeks before @AMusicLifeForMe and @KC Mouse left to go down for the DIS 20th.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Shoutout to @KC Mouse for being mentioned on the most recent DIS Unplugged WDW edition! He was Kevin's favorite post/experience about the private DIS party

@AMusicLifeForMe and @KC Mouse and myself were all able to have a meet here in our area a few weeks before @AMusicLifeForMe and @KC Mouse left to go down for the DIS 20th.

I sent him a private message as Kevin was talking on the podcast today. I also saw him before the party, and it was great to catch up with him.

 

[MissGina5]

Regarding the Harry Potter rides, I'm not sure I would call Forbidden Journey lazy or uninspired. As I said, I'm not a big fan of screen rides, but that one was fun. The queue definitely adds to the experience. (I have not ridden Gringotts yet, so I can't comment on that one.) As far as other screen rides at Universal, I really liked Spider Man and the Mummy. I would not call any of these very Six Flags.

I agree that there is a special immersive joy to rides like Small World, Haunted Mansion or Splash Mountain, especially for children. I was just wondering out loud if screens are more "acceptable" to young people who have had much more screen exposure in their lives.

To clarify, FJ and Gringotss are not uninspired and lazy, but in context of the full park and how screen heavy it is, screens as a ride medium is lazy and uninspired. and I stand by the fact that I would appreciate less screens in the HP rides. The queue is definitely helpful. I get that with more screen exposure in their lives it might be ok with kids, but I think it would be that much more magical and exciting for them if there was no screens and it was very tangible. It would make those rides that much more exciting I would think!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I sent him a private message as Kevin was talking on the podcast today. I also saw him before the party, and it was great to catch up with him.

Hopefully he doesn't mind me calling him out .

I'm glad you guys got to meet up and talk some! I just think that's so cool to have people in your area and then you actually get to meet up even for just a bit at WDW.

 

[rteetz]

News

Vox Populi: Disney Fans React to the FastPass+ Changes Taking Effect Today

 

[rteetz]

News

Celebrate Father's Day at Walt Disney World With Activities Dad Will Love

 

[rteetz]

News

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