News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Fair. I thought people in it being towed through Epcot was more rare. Agreed breakdowns frequent.

Just hope they invest someday. Pete was right on the podcast a few weeks back.

They do invest in them but people don't see the investing all the time. The automation of the monorails cost millions and was just completed within the last year. One by one each monorail has been getting repainted this year as well. One of the monorails was just in the shop within the last week getting the A/C fixed as well. It's slowly happening but they do try to take care of the monorails.

 

[Fantasia79]

They do invest in them but people don't see the investing all the time. The automation of the monorails cost millions and was just completed within the last year. One by one each monorail has been getting repainted this year as well. One of the monorails was just in the shop within the last week getting the A/C fixed as well. It's slowly happening but they do try to take care of the monorails.

Not arguing, too much respect, and you are correct, they are repairing. I think the quality of the repair done is not their best levels though. New carpet looked good, piece that fell off looked like a cheap fix gone bad.

 

[rteetz]

Not arguing, too much respect, and you are correct, they are repairing. I think the quality of the repair done is not their best levels though. New carpet looked good, piece that fell off looked like a cheap fix gone bad.

Definitely agree. I hope the piece falling off gives them a kick in the butt to move a little faster on these repairs.

 

[Fantasia79]

I brought my Dad to Disney for his first trip last month. He was blown away by Monorails and only wanted to travel to places via monorail.

Of course agreed, attoquite should not be Disney's goal.

Also, go brew crew. Very happy my sox gave you guys more space today.

 

[GimmeMoreMagic]

Sorry that so many rides will be closed I had that blind sided feeling when the Great Movie Ride was announced to close in August. I have a trip for December and thought it would remain open through then.

I'm hoping it will be a Forbidden Forest ride, that would fit with the Hogsmeade theme.

Your husband isn't alone, the social media response is not being kind to Universal. Lots of people who go to those parks love their coasters.

I'm ok with it because I like the rides that are heavily themed and Dragon Challenge was just lightly re-themed to HP.

Now I'm having trouble thinking how it will be a 'thrill ride' yet be fun for the entire family.

saw this a few days ago, it shows the possible ride system they may plan to use..

 

[Harry Wallace]

My Disney Experience Update V4.7
“With this release, you’ll be able to save time by starting your Disney Resort hotel check-in process right on the app.
We also fixed bugs and improved overall app performance.”

 

[Bay Max]

Slinky Dog Coaster track is finished! http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...coaster-track-completed-at-toy-story-land.htm

Wow! The coaster looks like it's going to be a lot more thrilling than was originally suggested. Seems like less of a kiddie coaster (e.g., Goofy's Barnstormer) and more of a "family" coaster like BTMRR.

 

[wareagle57]

Hey it's taken them almost 3 years to do Fast and Furious Supercharged which is a clone of a ride in California, so baby steps.

I had no idea this was a clone. I thought there was a lot of speculation on what kind of ride this would be. Is the ride popular in California?

I have to say, I haven't been very excited about any of Universal's last few projects. (Kong, Fallon, F&F) I'm not sure the Potter addition in 2019 will be enough for them to keep gaining ground like they have been. We better enjoy all these enhancements leading up to the 50th, because I think it's going to be more than enough for Disney to put it in cruise control again after that. Hopefully Universal will have Super Nintendo World and a 3rd gate announced by then.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Star Wars store coming to the Marketplace side of Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...place-fun-finds-to-become-star-wars-store.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Pecos Bills starts mobile ordering today

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...l-tall-tale-inn-debuts-mobile-order-today.htm

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I had no idea this was a clone. I thought there was a lot of speculation on what kind of ride this would be. Is the ride popular in California?

I have to say, I haven't been very excited about any of Universal's last few projects. (Kong, Fallon, F&F) I'm not sure the Potter addition in 2019 will be enough for them to keep gaining ground like they have been. We better enjoy all these enhancements leading up to the 50th, because I think it's going to be more than enough for Disney to put it in cruise control again after that. Hopefully Universal will have Super Nintendo World and a 3rd gate announced by then.

Super Nintendo World I think is their next big thing - and I think that will draw crowds. But I do think they will announce a (true) third gate relatively soon as well

 

[ucfknight]

There were spitters on them there things!

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye:
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...1_roller-coasters-wizarding-world-theme-parks

 

[Irish_Mike]

News

Plans for a new Marriott hotel near Epcot have been filed

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...-jw-marriott-disney-world-20170725-story.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Plans for a new Marriott hotel near Epcot have been filed

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...-jw-marriott-disney-world-20170725-story.html

The new Swan and Dolphin tower. Not sure if it will be part of the swan and dolphin though. This would go on the Tennis courts in that area.

 

[ucfknight]

The new Swan and Dolphin tower. Not sure if it will be part of the swan and dolphin though. This would go on the Tennis courts in that area.

No. This is talking about a new build to the East of Bonnet Creek essentially overlooking the Epcot Center Dr/536 interchange with I-4.

 

[rteetz]

No. This is talking about a new build to the East of Bonnet Creek essentially overlooking the Epcot Center Dr/536 interchange with I-4.

Yep got it now. Guess I should read the article first

 

[ucfknight]

Should be "awesome" views of I-4 from these JW Marriott rooms (will be built where I put the red oval in this picture):

 

[Irish_Mike]

Should be "awesome" views of I-4 from these JW Marriott rooms (will be built where I put the red oval in this picture):

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I’m looking forward to the rooftop terrace, offering amazing views of people’s inability to drive.

 

[rteetz]

News

This year's Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! will include more characters and more fireworks. Two new holiday experiences will be coming to DHS but nothing on those yet.

 

[rteetz]

News

Christmas at Disney Springs will be big and the Christmas Tree Trail will return.