News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

There are definitely other solutions (parking stickers, hang tags, etc issued to resort guests) to the parking problems than charging resort guests to park at their home resort. The people who should pay to park are non-resort guests. I *might* even be OK with even charging guests from a different Disney resort who want to self-park - because they have transportation options. But if I'm a resort guest (and especially Deluxe) and I'm paying $350+ a night, I think parking would be a nice "perk". I'll say it - I think I'm ENTITLED to park there. Same with DVC...their MFs probably help maintain the parking lots anyway.

I wonder if this is something they would then include with packages and or promotions - so room only you have the extra charge, but if you buy a package through Disney it is includes (or they word it that way so it sounds like "deal") - or use it as part of promotions ... basically another way for them to increase prices but then advertise a special promotion that just gets you back to the starting point but now you think you are getting a "deal"

I agree that there could be other ways to do it - I think just something where you have to pay for parking unless you spend money at that resort, then you get a refund .... so if you are staying there or eat a meal there or shop there or something (maybe a minimum $50 or something)

 

[mara512]

Oh - I was not at all intending my comment of "entitlement " to be a reply to you! We toss around "entitlement" a lot and in a negative way, but there are times when I will freely admit I DO feel entitled. And this is one of those instances.

No harm no foul LOL (and I totally agree with you)

 

[Delano Fiedler]

If someone missed this is the EPCOT picture they showed during D23, I expect a lot more changes to be announced based on this

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If someone missed this is the EPCOT picture they showed during D23, I expect a lot more changes to be announced based on this

This did get posted in the Expo thread - one thing to note is they were very clear in referring to this as a "blue sky" concept art so it is possible nothing shown there comes to fruition - but does create a lot of ideas to consider (much more open middle, some smaller buildings closer to the lagoon, a hedge maze over by the Land pavilion, etc.

 

[WooPigScientist]

I dunno, its not that different than my experience leaving old Busch stadium. We'd park in IL, ride the metralink over to St Louis, then ride it back. Lots of others did the same thing so you're waiting no matter what. Or you can swelter in your car that's been sitting in a parking garage to toast that evening. Look, it's uncomfortable no matter what. I'm not the type to shrug off the problems with Disney Parks. But this is all about personal choice. We're all choosing to do this to ourselves. Having a little compassion for our fellow travelers and some acceptance of what's going on will help a lot.

Ugh, the MetroLink. Waiting for Disney transportation has nothing on the hell that is the MetroLink right after a game I've done it a couple times when I had no choice due to my traveling companions, but now . . . nope, nope, all the nopes! We live a few hours from STL, so anymore we just stay at one of the hotels a few blocks from the stadium.

Once the metralink went in, we'd park in O'Fallon (we were from much further south in IL). Once Lacledes got all built up in the mid '90s we'd stay there at the Embassy Suites and take the two stops over to the stadium. I used to go over to Mississippi Nights as well once I was in high school/college. Gosh those really were the days, that all went downhill right? Now I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago but I keep meaning to check out new Busch stadium. I'm a terrible fan and haven't been yet.

You haven't been to the new stadium!! I do miss the old one in many ways, but the new one is so much airier, especially in the walkway/concession areas. I was quite young when I went to games in old Busch, but I remember it as stifling hot with no breeze. The new one feels like you can breathe.

 

[Roxyfire]

Ugh, the MetroLink. Waiting for Disney transportation has nothing on the hell that is the MetroLink right after a game I've done it a couple times when I had no choice due to my traveling companions, but now . . . nope, nope, all the nopes! We live a few hours from STL, so anymore we just stay at one of the hotels a few blocks from the stadium.

You haven't been to the new stadium!! I do miss the old one in many ways, but the new one is so much airier, especially in the walkway/concession areas. I was quite young when I went to games in old Busch, but I remember it as stifling hot with no breeze. The new one feels like you can breathe.

One of these days! I'd love to stay near that new Ballpark Village. This year I'm spending the lion's share of my vacation time and funds in Orlando. Maybe next August if the Cards are at home at the right time!

 

[MissGina5]

In the video, the driver said that they will be adding vans in the future that can take 1 wheelchair or 1 ecv (Disneyspeak for scooter.)

Not to sound like a jerk but I am glad to hear this. It might lighten up some of the bus traffic.

 

[Redcon1]

I'm probably in the minority, but I've watched the ride video in the past and it just does not look all that exciting to me. It's only 2 minutes long and it stops/slows down several times during that 2 minutes. Obviously I can't judge it without riding it, but it doesn't look to do anything that thrilling. Looks like it just has a hook of sitting on a bike instead of a normal seat, and it has pretty lights.

I'll reserve judgement until I ride of course, but I'm just not that excited about it. I guess I can at least hope maybe it will make the lines shorter for Space, but I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect brining so many people to that part of the park.

It reminded me of a cross between SM and the Rocket Rods at DL. The more I think about it, I'm not sure placing it next to SM is a good idea. It just seems like an updated version, kind of like how Spectomagic was to me an updated version of MSEP. I wonder if SM will seem more outdated and suffer in comparison after riding Tron back-to-back with it.

I think maybe they should've considered Tron for Futureworld in EPCOT instead of the MK. You could build a
pavilion around the computer-tech world of Tron with other exhibits and attractions beside the big E-ticket. That
would also free GOTG up for an attraction at the Studios or MK where it might fit better.

 

[Redcon1]

One of these days! I'd love to stay near that new Ballpark Village. This year I'm spending the lion's share of my vacation time and funds in Orlando. Maybe next August if the Cards are at home at the right time!

Or they're playing better.

 

[Roxyfire]

Or they're playing better.

Yeah that too.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS - Christmas in July at Disney Springs

 

[Redcon1]

Huge selling point there.

Yeah, but will the Minnie-van drivers be as good at spreading rumors as the bus drivers are?

 

[FoxC63]

Yeah, but will the Minnie-van drivers be as good at spreading rumors as the bus drivers are?

 

[rteetz]

News

Two new Pandora Magicbands! (One of which I may have ordered already...)

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-this-summer-at-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

 

[rteetz]

Are we ready for the next expo? This one probably won't have a lot of US news though...

 

[closetmickey]

It's basically honor system unless you valet park.

Sometimes, they check your MagicBand or look at a restaurant roster that was printed first thing in the morning ... but in most cases, they just check your ID and let you through and that's that.

There isn't a time stamped ticket that is presented upon leaving? Well no wonder!!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

News

Two new Pandora Magicbands! (One of which I may have ordered already...)

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-this-summer-at-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

I just want a solid teal colored one . They teased me too much with the Frozen one that came out recently.

 

[rteetz]

I just want a solid teal colored one . They teased me too much with the Frozen one that came out recently.

That's the Pandora one I got...

 

[Keels]

There isn't a time stamped ticket that is presented upon leaving? Well no wonder!!

Yeah - so, basically, in most cases you drive up to a resort and the guard at the guard shack asks what you're doing ie. meeting friends for drinks at Trader Sam's, reservation at Cali Grill, etc. If you say anything reasonable other than "Going to Epcot" or "Going to Magic Kingdom", they'll just ask to see your ID, take a quick glance at it and direct you to self-park. That's it.

 

[Redcon1]

Saw Iggy Pop at Mississippi nights. Yeah, it all went under down there. I am from central Illinois and watched a ton of Cub games down there during those times. I stayed at that Embassy Suites (across the street from Sundeckers) many times. New Busch is OK, nothing like old busch. Wrigley, Pittsburg and San Fran are the good stadiums now.

Yeah, spent plenty of evenings at Mississippi Nights as well. Saw the Stray Cats once, drank more than a few beers, got home around 2am and had to get up to work at Denny's at 6. I'd actually die if I did that nowadays as
opposed to wishing I was.