News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

Here's a concept I could see working. Disney Theatrical created a "jukebox" musical called Disney On the Record. It was basically Disney songs in concert performed by Broadway veterans. Some of the performers that did the Epcot Festival of the Arts concerts were alumni of that show.

They could bring in notable singers to headline the show for short periods of time to perform at Disney Springs. If they planned ahead, they could run a new Cirque du Soleil show concurrently with a show like that by making the sets flexible. Video screens and projections are now used extensively in Broadway shows. A technological upgrade to the existing theatre would provide many more options. Plus, it could be used as a venue for conventions/meetings.

That could be cool - maybe with a live orchestra like they are doing for Pixar live

Could even have dancers/performers who "act" out the song - or more like an interpretation of the song (sort of like the "bird" scene from Festival of the Lion King)

 

[mikepizzo]

On the magical express back to Orlando airport. Been gone for two weeks for the wedding/honeymoon (working on a trip report)

I won't have time to read the almost 100 pages that I missed, but I wanted to mention a few things (apologies in advanced if these things were mentioned):

- dined with an imagineer on Wednesday (actually same imagineer we got last time). He said he was working on 9 small projects (think swapping out the videos at Pixar shorts). Then he let it slip that all 9 projects were at EPCOT. So...there's that I guess.

- one of the photographers for our magic kingdom photoshoot basically confirmed that guardians was going into universe of energy, as well as ratatouille going into france, but then he didn't know anything about the gondola system...soooooooo...yeah.....I thought it was interesting he was so confident yet had no idea behind what was already confirmed.

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

On the magical express back to Orlando airport. Been gone for two weeks for the wedding/honeymoon (working on a trip report)

I won't have time to read the almost 100 pages that I missed, but I wanted to mention a few things (apologies in advanced if these things were mentioned):

- dined with an imagineer on Wednesday (actually same imagineer we got last time). He said he was working on 9 small projects (think swapping out the videos at Pixar shorts). Then he let it slip that all 9 projects were at EPCOT. So...there's that I guess.

- one of the photographers for our magic kingdom photoshoot basically confirmed that guardians was going into universe of energy, as well as ratatouille going into france, but then he didn't know anything about the gondola system...soooooooo...yeah.....I thought it was interesting he was so confident yet had no idea behind what was already confirmed.

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

Thanks for the info - and congratulations on getting married!

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

On the magical express back to Orlando airport. Been gone for two weeks for the wedding/honeymoon (working on a trip report)

I won't have time to read the almost 100 pages that I missed, but I wanted to mention a few things (apologies in advanced if these things were mentioned):

- dined with an imagineer on Wednesday (actually same imagineer we got last time). He said he was working on 9 small projects (think swapping out the videos at Pixar shorts). Then he let it slip that all 9 projects were at EPCOT. So...there's that I guess.

- one of the photographers for our magic kingdom photoshoot basically confirmed that guardians was going into universe of energy, as well as ratatouille going into france, but then he didn't know anything about the gondola system...soooooooo...yeah.....I thought it was interesting he was so confident yet had no idea behind what was already confirmed.

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

congrats!!!

 

[SaharanTea]

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

You probably don't know the answer, but is there any chance of requesting bread? We have reservations in a couple of weeks. The pre-meal bread is one of my favorite things at most restaurants.

Real bummer.

 

[Sweettears]

On the magical express back to Orlando airport. Been gone for two weeks for the wedding/honeymoon (working on a trip report)

I won't have time to read the almost 100 pages that I missed, but I wanted to mention a few things (apologies in advanced if these things were mentioned):

- dined with an imagineer on Wednesday (actually same imagineer we got last time). He said he was working on 9 small projects (think swapping out the videos at Pixar shorts). Then he let it slip that all 9 projects were at EPCOT. So...there's that I guess.

- one of the photographers for our magic kingdom photoshoot basically confirmed that guardians was going into universe of energy, as well as ratatouille going into france, but then he didn't know anything about the gondola system...soooooooo...yeah.....I thought it was interesting he was so confident yet had no idea behind what was already confirmed.

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

Congrats as well Pete. It will be interesting to hear your retrospect thoughts on the whole Disney wedding thing having gained some knowledge of your general views on WDW

 

[mikepizzo]

You probably don't know the answer, but is there any chance of requesting bread? We have reservations in a couple of weeks. The pre-meal bread is one of my favorite things at most restaurants.

Real bummer.

I didn't ask about requesting bread but our server said that starting tomorrow they are going to test "no bread". I asked if anything was going to replace it and he said not that he was aware of. Skipper Canteen is the only location on WDW property that uses that specific type of bread (can't remember the name) so they have a bakery make it special for them. I was also bummed out. Wife and I also are fans of the bread. Hope to see it come back, but when you throw out 60% of product, it doesn't seem like a good sign, unfortunately.

 

[mikepizzo]

Congrats as well Pete. It will be interesting to hear your retrospect thoughts on the whole Disney wedding thing having gained some knowledge of your general views on WDW

It's Mike, but don't worry, people have called me much, much, worse

It was definitely an experience. I've never written a trip report before, but based on my notes it may be the same length as the next Game of Thrones book

 

[SaharanTea]

I didn't ask about requesting bread but our server said that starting tomorrow they are going to test "no bread". I asked if anything was going to replace it and he said not that he was aware of. Skipper Canteen is the only location on WDW property that uses that specific type of bread (can't remember the name) so they have a bakery make it special for them. I was also bummed out. Wife and I also are fans of the bread. Hope to see it come back, but when you throw out 60% of product, it doesn't seem like a good sign, unfortunately.

Thanks for the reply. I can understand wanting to reduce waste. That's a lot of overhead going in the bio waste.

Still, I hope they'd test a smaller amount by request first. It is what it is, but I'll be sure to ask when we're there.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Fantasia79]

Prolly the whole staff has changed in 7 years. Menu too. Even I am tempted to try the hot dog at Casey's even though the one I got there 5 yeas ago tasted like a hot dog.

Ha! Last tripl the wife and I kept talking about getting one, just to get our daughter fries (she loves fries). Even walked in 4 times. Each time we saw one, shrugged and walked out.

 

[Fantasia79]

Pete! Congrats! Looking forward to the trip report.

 

[Maggles41]

It would be awesome to attend a Disney broadway show in DS and then go to dinner in one of the restaurants. The shows would be sold out and it would bring people to DS who might not visit otherwise.

YES, this would be an amazing idea!!

 

[mikepizzo]

Thanks for the reply. I can understand wanting to reduce waste. That's a lot of overhead going in the bio waste.

Still, I hope they'd test a smaller amount by request first. It is what it is, but I'll be sure to ask when we're there.

Thanks for the heads up.

As silly as it is to talk about bread, I'd love to hear if the accommodate your request. Even if you just PM me.

Pete! Congrats! Looking forward to the trip report.

Appreciate the well wishes, but where are people getting this Pete name from? I'm kind of digging it. Man of mystery and everything . I'll keep tabs of everyone that has shown interest in the report and notify you guys once it's posted!

 

[rteetz]

It's Mike, but don't worry, people have called me much, much, worse

It was definitely an experience. I've never written a trip report before, but based on my notes it may be the same length as the next Game of Thrones book

Well congrats and thanks for the notes!

 

[rteetz]

As silly as it is to talk about bread, I'd love to hear if the accommodate your request. Even if you just PM me.



Appreciate the well wishes, but where are people getting this Pete name from? I'm kind of digging it. Man of mystery and everything . I'll keep tabs of everyone that has shown interest in the report and notify you guys once it's posted!

Maybe they are mistaking you for SkierPete?

The bread thing is weird. I have loved the bread service at most Disney restaurants I've had it at.

 

[MommaBerd]

Wishing you and your new bride many happy years @mikepizzo!!!

 

[BigRed98]

On the magical express back to Orlando airport. Been gone for two weeks for the wedding/honeymoon (working on a trip report)

I won't have time to read the almost 100 pages that I missed, but I wanted to mention a few things (apologies in advanced if these things were mentioned):

- dined with an imagineer on Wednesday (actually same imagineer we got last time). He said he was working on 9 small projects (think swapping out the videos at Pixar shorts). Then he let it slip that all 9 projects were at EPCOT. So...there's that I guess.

- one of the photographers for our magic kingdom photoshoot basically confirmed that guardians was going into universe of energy, as well as ratatouille going into france, but then he didn't know anything about the gondola system...soooooooo...yeah.....I thought it was interesting he was so confident yet had no idea behind what was already confirmed.

- had lunch at skipper canteen today. Server said starting tomorrow they are going to stop the bread service as 60% of the bread goes into waste. I mean, that eventually is turned into bio-fuel, but I thought it was interesting that such a high percentage got thrown out. Also, server mentioned that the restaurants official backstory had been "docked" for almost two years. Servers were promised the backstory of each artifact would be released, and nothing has come up yet. I could go into a bit more detail on this but we are literally pulling up to the airport now.

Congratulations!!!! And thanks for ur information you provided!

 

[SaharanTea]

As silly as it is to talk about bread, I'd love to hear if the accommodate your request. Even if you just PM me.

Sure thing, Pete.

And bread is never a silly subject in my book.

 

[umichigan10]

So I guess skippers canteen is under new management?

 

[Fantasia79]

Mike/Pete, sorry! Don't know why I thought that either! Name is pretty obvious