News Round Up 2017

[samsteele]

Looks like the Epcot Food & Wine marketplace menus are now out:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-marketplaces/

If this is the final list, there are many exciting new offerings & booths.

However, at least 3 standard crowd pleasers have been dropped:

• Mexico's Tacos de Camarones (shrimp tacos)
  
• Ireland's Seafood Chowder
• Scotland's larg(ish) seared Scallop

 

[Moliphino]

I assume they'll announce plans for all three Marvel Lands to open at DCA, HKDL and WDS in Paris. Unfortunately I don't think they are touching DL Paris until they fix Walt Disney Studios first.

New MiceAge Update
http://micechat.com/166257-miceage-disneyland-rumor-update-bye-bye-buggies/

Somewhat similar to Ryan's rumor round up, but focuses on a lot of the things that "may not" be revealed on Saturday.

Biggest thing I hadn't heard before: Bug's Land in DCA removed for Marvel dark ride.

I wouldn't hate it. The land is themed adorably, but the rides are a waste of space.

 

[skier_pete]

Looks like the Epcot Food & Wine marketplace menus are now out:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-marketplaces/

If this is the final list, there are many exciting new offerings & booths.

However, at least 3 standard crowd pleasers have been dropped:

• Mexico's Tacos de Camarones (shrimp tacos)
  
• Ireland's Seafood Chowder
• Scotland's larg(ish) seared Scallop

Looks like more than that is up! Looks like all the events are listed with dates and times, and most importantly, that July 20th is listed as the date to start booking. (Next Thursday.) This usually means that Disney Visa and AP and DVC members get a two day jump start - which in theory would be July 18th. YAY!

 

[Fantasia79]

Food & Wine stuff is totally overwhelming.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Looks like the Epcot Food & Wine marketplace menus are now out:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-marketplaces/

If this is the final list, there are many exciting new offerings & booths.

However, at least 3 standard crowd pleasers have been dropped:

• Mexico's Tacos de Camarones (shrimp tacos)
  
• Ireland's Seafood Chowder
• Scotland's larg(ish) seared Scallop

I was trying to avoid the whole or most of it festival with my travel dates (you can see how that worked lol) but after watching a vlog my husband got really interested in this soooo I suppose we may end up trying a few offerings from the festival

Thanks for posting the link

 

[Roxyfire]

Looks like the Epcot Food & Wine marketplace menus are now out:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-marketplaces/

If this is the final list, there are many exciting new offerings & booths.

However, at least 3 standard crowd pleasers have been dropped:

• Mexico's Tacos de Camarones (shrimp tacos)
  
• Ireland's Seafood Chowder
• Scotland's larg(ish) seared Scallop

Ugh, Lamington cake at Australia again this year. I know it's easier than mini pavlovas but I was still hopeful.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

FYI - when asked about the rumor of Verizon acquiring Disney, Verizon's CEO responded with a succinct: "no"

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/verizon-ceo-lowell-mcadam-responds-to-disney-purchase-rumor/

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: Gondola Construction Makes Its Way To Art of Animation/Pop Century

 

[rteetz]

News

Celebrate Christmas in July at Disney Springs

 

[umichigan10]

News

PHOTOS: Gondola Construction Makes Its Way To Art of Animation/Pop Century

I'm confused what's the "boat launch" for? Or is that what's going to support the gondola station?

 

[Mal6586]

I'm confused what's the "boat launch" for? Or is that what's going to support the gondola station?

"Presumably this boat launch will be used for transportation of equipment and materials for the gondola station to be built on the hourglass lake bridge." That's what the article is figuring.

 

[rteetz]

I'm confused what's the "boat launch" for? Or is that what's going to support the gondola station?

The Gondola will go over a section of Hourglass lake. The boat launch will be there for construction of the station and as well as possible emergency situations that could arise from the gondola system.

 

[wareagle57]

I'm confused what's the "boat launch" for? Or is that what's going to support the gondola station?

I guess it's to make keep guests from having to walk all the way to the gondolas? That's still a pretty long hike from those in the Cars/90s areas. I would think a boat launch would be much more needed from that side than from the bridge so maybe I'm completely wrong.

*edit* Didn't see the responses above. Yep, I was wrong.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

News

Permits filed for Great Movie Ride work - 'Project M' with completion date of October 31st 2019

http://blogmickey.com/2017/07/great-movie-ride-close-new-mickey-attraction-likely/

 

[umichigan10]

The Gondola will go over a section of Hourglass lake. The boat launch will be there for construction of the station and as well as possible emergency situations that could arise from the gondola system.

Ah makes sense. Thanks for the clarification guys

 

[rteetz]

News

Permits filed for Great Movie Ride work - 'Project M' with completion date of October 31st 2019

http://blogmickey.com/2017/07/great-movie-ride-close-new-mickey-attraction-likely/

Yep we have another thread on this.

 

[Madonna3]

I guess it's to make keep guests from having to walk all the way to the gondolas? That's still a pretty long hike from those in the Cars/90s areas. I would think a boat launch would be much more needed from that side than from the bridge so maybe I'm completely wrong.

*edit* Didn't see the responses above. Yep, I was wrong.

Maybe they'll also include guest access. Seems like it would make sense to use it for guest access when not needed in emergencies.

 

[skier_pete]

News

Permits filed for Great Movie Ride work - 'Project M' with completion date of October 31st 2019

http://blogmickey.com/2017/07/great-movie-ride-close-new-mickey-attraction-likely/

Time to move it to rumor level 2!

I'm still amazed they are willing to sacrifice more rides from a park with almost none at the moment. Looks like next trip we only need a few hours for DHS.

 

[sachilles]

Time to move it to rumor level 2!

I'm still amazed they are willing to sacrifice more rides from a park with almost none at the moment. Looks like next trip we only need a few hours for DHS.

It does seem curious. Either the end project ties in with other work.....or they are saying to heck with it, visits are down at this park anyway, let's get it done now.

 

[MissGina5]

It does seem curious. Either the end project ties in with other work.....or they are saying to heck with it, visits are down at this park anyway, let's get it done now.

I mean might as well get it done right? I wanna see a mickey ride!