News Round Up 2017

[Roxyfire]

I have to be honest I expected to be devastated when I saw the title but I am actually really excited this sounds great, a good mix of history and what is to come. Like PPs said much better than I expected

It definitely makes sense. People were probably generally confused as to what that that area actually houses. I liked looking around in there, it's a shame I still haven't seen that movie about Walt yet.

 

[rteetz]

Do you think they will move One Man's Dream some where else on WDW property?

No

 

[rteetz]

I had to look it up. I honestly don't think I have ever heard it referred to as "the most magical place on earth." Maybe it's not the official tagline, but I don't see the problem calling it the happiest place on earth. Especially since it's subjectively true.

It's kind of a pet peeve of mine too. I always consider Disneyland the happiest place on earth and WDW the most magical place on earth.

 

[rteetz]

It seems like this will still have some of the One Man's Dream stuff along with previews for new attractions. Assuming that is the case (that it truly showcases the past, present, and future) I think that is pretty cool and certainly much better than I was fearing would happen to the attraction (I.e., that it would be gone entirely)

Losing the film is disappointing though.

 

[skier_pete]

I didn't watch it, but this just popped up on line - the video for the new Mission Space: Earth mission.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/08/video-mission-space-less-intense-earth-flight/

 

[crazy4wdw]

I just get frustrated every time someone refers to Magic Kingdom as "The Happiest Place on Earth".

WDW was initially called "The Vacation Kingdom of the World ". I haven't seen that used in a while.

 

[danikoski]

It definitely makes sense. People were probably generally confused as to what that that area actually houses. I liked looking around in there, it's a shame I still haven't seen that movie about Walt yet.

The movie is on YouTube...here's one of the better recordings, although it flickers which is a bit annoying

 

[Roxyfire]

The movie is on YouTube...here's one of the better recordings, although it flickers which is a bit annoying

You rock, thanks!

 

[Tigger's ally]

The movie is on YouTube...here's one of the better recordings, although it flickers which is a bit annoying

Love it. Still remember the time when my twins were four and the tall one to the right of me in my avatar asked me upon coming out of the theater- "So how long did the real Mickey Mouse live?" The other twin and my father slept through the show. Memories!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Losing the film is disappointing though.

Yeah, but seems like it was more often than not not playing anyway.

I'll take what we can get

 

[danikoski]

Yeah, but seems like it was more often than not not playing anyway.

I'll take what we can get

It'd be nice, after SWE is open and launch Bay moves, if they'd take some of animation courtyard and make it into kind of a museum to Walt with the movie.

 

[StrawberryChan]

i actually like how they're doing something with one man's dream that isn't just a character meeting or a movie preview! becoming a past/present/future look at disney is a great idea, and the name "walt disney presents" is a lot more unique than before. i'm excited!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So One Man's Dream is going to kind of become that old Blue Sky Cellar from DCA.

I think it is a nice upgrade. Sounds like most of the displays will stay and I bet it will be the final room that has all the models from the different parks that will have the new stuff.

And for everyone saying they're sad that they never show the Walt movie anymore...yet you admit you never watched it when it was there...well, that's why they don't play it anymore. Most people just bypassed that theater and left. I'm sure they'd still be showing it if it had good numbers.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I just get frustrated every time someone refers to Magic Kingdom as "The Happiest Place on Earth".

This reminds me... my son was maybe 6 years old and we were walking into the MK, and he said: "I can't believe we're in the place where dreams come true!!"

We raised him well...

 

[jknezek]

Umm.... the current Tomorrowland Speedway already has both left and right-hand drive cars. They put the cars on the track so that the steering wheel is away from the loading platform. So if you get placed on a number on the right side of the platform you are going to get a right-hand drive car.

Did not know that. I don't go on Speedway and my parents took my boys on the last trip so I didn't even go over there. Can't remember the last time I went on that ride. I was probably less than 10. Thanks!

 

[MissGina5]

News

One Mans Dream to become Walt Disney Presents preview center

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ecome-walt-disney-presents-preview-center.htm

This is disappointing but definitely could have been predicted

 

[Lee Matthews]

Once all this work is done at Hollywood studios, I really hope they have a proper place which is a tribute to Walt like one mans dream. Include an animatronic of him and everything so kids can always learn more about him.

I'd love that to show my kids one day

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Once all this work is done at Hollywood studios, I really hope they have a proper place which is a tribute to Walt like one mans dream. Include an animatronic of him and everything so kids can always learn more about him.

I'd love that to show my kids one day

Yes!! Why is there no animatronic of Walt?! Why have I never heard this idea before?

Just so long as it's not modeled after that super creepy picture of Walt that greets you when you walk into One Man's Dream. The one with him half behind the wall.

 

[danikoski]

This reminds me... my son was maybe 6 years old and we were walking into the MK, and he said: "I can't believe we're in the place where dreams come true!!"

We raised him well...

OT but funny story...I was with a group of friends and one of them had never been to WDW before. She's not a huge fan of crowds, but loves horses and camping, so to ease her into Disney magic, we went on trail ride at FW. While we were waiting for everyone to mount this guy was just being a jerk to his horse and the people around him. He was trying to get his horse to pick on his friend's horse. My friend leaned over to me and says "that horse is getting pissed, he better stop." Well, he didn't, and the horse he was picking on kicked out and managed to catch the guy's leg. His horse backed up scared. The wranglers had told him to knock it off a few times and at this point, they had him get off and not ride. My friend then leaned over to me again and says, "wow, this is really the place where dreams do come true." The guy was a complete jerk and it was kind of nice to see karma get him.
The trail ride worked. It was a lot of fun, even though we both have extensive riding experience, we enjoyed the relaxing ride. And she ended up hooked on Disney. It was a great trip.

Edit: The guy wasn't hurt, not even a mark from the kick. But I believe his ego got pretty bruised.

 

[Lee Matthews]

Honestly I'd do an animatronic of Walt and maybe Roy with a few imagineers talking about the Florida project and how they got to that point.

I'd re-include an area where people can to the hand drawn animation classes and just offer a few experiences like that which can spark imagination

They could easily put that in launch bay once that has run its course and includes the theatre needed to help tell the story