News Round Up 2017

People seem a little bitter lately so how about something fun?
Someone over on Reddit noticed there are tiny Storm Troopers hidden all over the Hollywood Studios map in the Walt Disney World App.
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I can find at least 3 more, one by the tank by the Indiana Jones merchandise and two by the entrance to star tours.
 

Yes because everyone who went to D23 is an absolute pixie duster who says nothing wrong about Disney.

Ummm...I wouldn't say that...

...but it does involve entering LAX on purpose...so that does imply a certain "above average" amount of infatuation...

In all seriousness...are you selling that you can take panel reaction to movie trailers there as "unbiased"?

...might be a bridge too far...
 
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A fourth tow tram for the monorails was added to the fleet today. None of the old ones are being retired this is additional but works with the automation system so when a monorail goes down the entire system doesn't have to shut down.

Here now and monorails have been having issues the past few days. Last night the resort monorail went down for a good chunk of time during MK EEMH ... extra ferries were put into service apparently. It did come back online just before midnight. It went down again late this afternoon for a chunk of time as well. We were stopped at the TTC and eventually they had us disembark and put a "monorail resorts" bus into service. Even when it has been working, it seems to be running at a lower than usual speed.
 
Here now and monorails have been having issues the past few days. Last night the resort monorail went down for a good chunk of time during MK EEMH ... extra ferries were put into service apparently. It did come back online just before midnight. It went down again late this afternoon for a chunk of time as well. We were stopped at the TTC and eventually they had us disembark and put a "monorail resorts" bus into service. Even when it has been working, it seems to be running at a lower than usual speed.
I haven't heard anything regarding speed but with the down time I'm sure there are delays.
 

I'd be a regular viewer if they kept this a real thing. I remember when I was younger and actually watched ESPN, I would always be drawn to ESPN2, with their billiards competitions, strongman competitions; heck, I'm pretty sure they even showed mini-golf a time or two.

Then again, while everyone is watching the 100 meter dash during the Olympics, I'm streaming handball and badminton.
 
Just got off the phone - it was really simple and quick (I think I was on the phone for less than 10 mins total)

Called the number and mentioned the e-mail and they took my information and then transferred me to a sales rep. He asked me if I had ever stayed on property and if so where, if I had any upcoming trips booked and how often we visit WDW. Then went over the details at a very high level: Minimum buy-in ($17,600), what that gets you (100 points - about 4-8 nights a year with it), annual dues ($6.19/point/year), and a few facts (no blackout dates, can use towards cruise, have 4,000 non-Disney properties you can use it at, etc.). And then said he already processed sending out the gift card (would take 2-4 weeks) and was sending some other info.

that's it - no pressure at all, didn't even ask me if I was interested/thinking about it/anything

Wait-- I read and looked up to confirm earlier that the dues for copper creek were in the 7 + range...... maybe that is the best kept secret....
 
Wait-- I read and looked up to confirm earlier that the dues for copper creek were in the 7 + range...... maybe that is the best kept secret....

I specifically asked what it was as he just said "plus annual dues" and he said "$6.19/point" - he didn't specify if it was for all resorts or if it varied at all
 
I specifically asked what it was as he just said "plus annual dues" and he said "$6.19/point" - he didn't specify if it was for all resorts or if it varied at all
looked again-- it's 7.33. Poly is 6.14 proposed for 17. maybe that is what they are going by..... still a bit shady.
 





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