News Round Up 2017

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So what does everyone think the 2 new Christmas experiences in DHS will be? Are we talking Osborne Lights level or something like Olaf wearing a santa hat?

To be honest, as a high school student, walking into star tours area was the coolest thing I had ever experienced (at 17)

I was in the marching band my senior year of high school. The band played in DHS and I swear half the band stopped playing when we rounded the corner and saw the life size AT AT and Ewok village.

 

[skier_pete]

News

New DVC referral program

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/dvc-pr...rogram?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Hey, I am willing to refer anyone that is planning to buy DVC anyways!

Though being an honest man I will tell you you should look out for yourself and buy resale and avoid getting me any reward - but if you insist on direct buy - then I'm your man to refer you!

 

[rteetz]

News

Mission Space will move away from Green and Orange Mission names

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/07/mission-space-versions-will-new-names-debut-no-orange-green-teams/

 

[rteetz]

News

New Late Night Menu at Morimoto Asia

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/morimoto-asia-in-disney-springs-offers-new-late-night-menu/

 

[FoxC63]

Well, after breaking my ankle and having surgery to get it fixed, I'm finally able to move a little now. Trying to catch up on everything!

Feel better soon my friend!

 

[rteetz]

2017 News Stories

Disneyland Maxpass

Disney takes full ownership of Disneyland Paris

Disney Riveria Resort

Star Wars Resort

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Toy Story Land

Pixar Pier/Pixar Fest

Disney Skyliner

Mission: Space Update

Tron

Guardians of the Galaxy replaces Universe of Energy

Ratatouille comes to France

New China Film

Coronado Springs Tower

Caribbean Beach Changes

Super Hero Land at DCA

Not one, not two, but THREE Cruise ships!

New Magic Kingdom Theater

Disneyland Paris Marvel Hotel

New Space Themed Restaurant coming to Epcot

Carsland to Celebrate Halloween

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway coming to DHS

Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular

Club 33 coming to WDW

Bob Iger extends contract in 2019

Pandora Opens!

DisneyQuest to Close

Well I added this list with links to the first post of the thread.

 

[Tiffany_m15]

Just got an email that block out dates for Annual Passes are going to be lifted early.

 

[rteetz]

Just got an email that block out dates for Annual Passes are going to be lifted early.

Yep, they are saying it is for APs to be able to see GMR and UOE one last time.

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

News

New TSA screening rules

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tsa-electronics-screening-20170726-story.html

 

[Reddog1134]

Correct until they close Star Tours to either get rid of it or retheme it, it will stay in its own bubble like you said.

And correct on Muppets/Grand Avenue. It is a transition area into Star Wars.

Would it be feasible to put a "tunnel" backstage so when you exit Star Tours you end up in Galaxy's Edge?

 

[rteetz]

Would it be feasible to put a "tunnel" backstage so when you exit Star Tours you end up in Galaxy's Edge?

Not really. It would be a long tunnel along the current parking lot entrance or would have to underground.

 

[Tinkerbell8956]

News

New TSA screening rules

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tsa-electronics-screening-20170726-story.html

Oh good, it doesn't apply if you are TSA Precheck!

 

[rteetz]

Oh good, it doesn't apply if you are TSA Precheck!

Yep, I just applied for pre-check

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The new Marriott is "EPCOT Area?" I can see calling it, 'Near Disney," or " the closest thing between I-4 and Disney"

As long as they get Disney's permission to market it that way!

 

[Fantasia79]

Yep, I just applied for pre-check

So easy, and so worth it.

 

[rteetz]

News

Fire Alarm Testing at Disney's BoardWalk Resort July 27-Aug. 5

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I love the song - but that video has a "From Justin to Kelly" cheesiness factor to it

 

[wareagle57]

News

Mission Space will move away from Green and Orange Mission names

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/07/mission-space-versions-will-new-names-debut-no-orange-green-teams/

The new names make me think Disney is planning to consider these as 2 different rides instead of two versions of the same ride.

 

[Fantasia79]

That's what I understood, it was going to be a different ride between the two now.