News Round Up 2017

[Dis_Fan]

Is there any update on volcano bay? I know opening was kinda a disaster but has it gotten better?

TimTracker has done 3-4 videos since opening. The general theory being if you get there at opening or are there after the afternoon rain you can get alot done. Between those times do the wave pool, lazy rivers and use the tapu tapu to get a few rides in.

As far as the park itself. More cabanas are done. More paths between rides are open. More sections of the volcano are open including a interactive totem that talks to people. More tapu tapu points.

You can also go on slides that say "ride now" without using a tapu tapu reservation and even during busy times there is still a chance some might be ride now.

It seems the youtubers i follow are blacked out for july on there AP pass. So come August 4/5 we should get some big updates.

 

[umichigan10]

TimTracker has done 3-4 videos since opening. The general theory being if you get there at opening or are there after the afternoon rain you can get alot done. Between those times do the wave pool, lazy rivers and use the tapu tapu to get a few rides in.

As far as the park itself. More cabanas are done. More paths between rides are open. More sections of the volcano are open including a interactive totem that talks to people. More tapu tapu points.

You can also go on slides that say "ride now" without using a tapu tapu reservation and even during busy times there is still a chance some might be ride now.

It seems the youtubers i follow are blacked out for july on there AP pass. So come August 4/5 we should get some big updates.

I was watching one of Tims videos not that long ago (he does a nice job, normally I don't like talky people in those kind of videos but he's an exception). I was wondering how Tapu tapu was going, I know that was kinda a disaster at opening

 

[rteetz]

News

Construction starts on memorial light house at GF

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/07/photo...al-lighthouse-disneys-grand-floridian-resort/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department to be Celebrated on Forever Stamps Featuring Disney Villains

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the rich legacy of the Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department by dedicating a sheet of 20 Forever stamps featuring 10 classic Disney villains.

The Disney Villains Forever stamps will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m. PDT July 15, during D23 Expo 2017, Disney’s ultimate fan event at the Anaheim Convention Center, Center Stage. The public is encouraged to share the news on social media using the hashtags #DisneyVillainStamps and #DisneyStamps. Beginning June 22, the stamps may be pre-ordered at usps.com/shop for delivery shortly after the July 15 issuance.

https://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2017/pr17_033.htm

 

[lockedoutlogic]

News

Construction starts on memorial light house at GF

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/07/photo...al-lighthouse-disneys-grand-floridian-resort/

Was there a rendering of this released?

I'm kinda surprised the family agreed to this...to be honest. They are more forgiving than I think I would be in that scenario.

I do have to credit both the family and disney for handling it the right way...seems the responses were very classy.

 

[rteetz]

Was there a rendering of this released?

I'm kinda surprised the family agreed to this...to be honest. They are more forgiving than I think I would be in that scenario.

I do have to credit both the family and disney for handling it the right way...seems the responses were very classy.

No rendering.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's the Platinum PLUS AP BTW - which means Water Parks included.

There's threads on the DVC boards, but one very handy thing - if you already have a GOLD AP, they will actually let you upgrade to the Platinum Plus AP - but only at guest services. We bought Gold APs last fall to start using this fall, and were told we can upgrade them when we get there in November. Sweet deal for DVC members, I do have to say they have been sweetening the member pot lately, maybe they feel they are losing too many buyers to resale.

I think the elimination of resale benefits last year and the drastic increase in perks since leads us to one spot: the points are overpriced. Which is exactly where they have driven it for 10 years...
...right on schedule.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Was there a rendering of this released?

I'm kinda surprised the family agreed to this...to be honest. They are more forgiving than I think I would be in that scenario.

I do have to credit both the family and disney for handling it the right way...seems the responses were very classy.

It's a lighthouse: http://www.**************.net/2017/...thouse-monument-honor-child-killed-alligator/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

No rendering.

Surprising...I thought they would do that in this case. Wonder if they are gonna have the family there to dedicate it? Tricky scenario

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's a lighthouse: http://www.**************.net/2017/...thouse-monument-honor-child-killed-alligator/

Ok...that was gut wrenching...

 

[rteetz]

Surprising...I thought they would do that in this case. Wonder if they are gonna have the family there to dedicate it? Tricky scenario

This is the foundation logo. They might go for a similar look.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

One of the few times I rode it when it was working I almost peed myself as we went by, it was terrifying

It was a really good disney ride with the robot working...

...without it, it's a medium intensity steel rollercoaster in an elaborate shell...more or less.

 

[umichigan10]

It was a really good disney ride with the robot working...

...without it, it's a medium intensity steel rollercoaster in an elaborate shell...more or less.

I'm a coaster junky so I still enjoy it, and the queue and whole surrounding area is well done but yeah. #fixtheyeti

 

[FoxC63]

Ok...that was gut wrenching...

When the news broke it had me in tears, still get choked up.

 

[umichigan10]

It's funny I was watching that discovery channel special that came out about Everest when it opened on YouTube today and they were talking up the yeti and how the computers flawlessly designed everything and I'm like "don't do it Joe, it's a trap!"

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm a coaster junky so I still enjoy it, and the queue and whole surrounding area is well done but yeah. #fixtheyeti

Like $300 million dollars and 10 junkets to Nepal type good?

 

[umichigan10]

When the news broke it had me in tears, still get choked up.

I remember when it happened it was awful. It's a terrible situation for all parties involved, but none more than the family. It's unthinkably awful

 

[umichigan10]

Like $300 million dollars and 10 junkets to Nepal type good?

I won't deny the yeti thing is an issue, and it's total egg on their face for all the yeti talk they did, but it's still a quality experience.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I won't deny the yeti thing is an issue, and it's total egg on their face for all the yeti talk they did, but it's still a quality experience.

I give it an "I"

 

[umichigan10]

I give it an "I"

I think next trip I'm gonna tie myself to a seat and ride continuously until the yetis fixed or I pass out. You know, for the good of the group