News Round Up 2017

[Fantasia79]

News

Changes to Epcot musical lineup

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...nges-coming-to-epcots-musical-act-line-up.htm

bodhaktan is such a weird way to spell Off Kilter.

 

[a4matte]

Another update about No So Scary Halloween Party pins:
It sounds like the mystery box set pins have also been pulled. A lot of people were complaining about buying multiple boxes and every box they got had the same pins. Probably just a randomization mess up - maybe they'll shuffle individual boxes around to make things more random and redistribute cases to the stores, but who knows.

Although this isn't as serious of an issue as the Hocus Pocus stuff - it still kills profits and people at the parties are not happy they aren't able to buy the merch.

 

[osully]

I had the opposite effect. I put literally a hundred DVDs into the system, had a few thousand points, and went on like 6 months later to discover they had "expired" so I got absolutely nothing from them. Didn't realize the points expired so maybe my fault but I wasted hours of time so no thanks to that again.

This happened to me about 5 years ago but luckily I only had redeemed about 5 codes... went back last year and was sad! But then again my Disney movie collection was pretty sad back then.

I really like getting points for movies. I usually get the ticket stubs from the couple that we see movies with (for Disney produced movies) as they aren't members so each movie gets me 600 or so points which is a $5 gift card.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

MK Flyover

https://blogmickey.com/2017/08/phot...ruction-magic-kingdom-toll-plaza-august-2017/

 

[Lee Matthews]

News

Disney to maintain retail at Flamingo Crossings

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/08/disne...ented-shopping-dining-counter-disney-springs/

I've not heard about this before. I can't visualise where this is going to go?

It's certainly good if it is going to offer some cheaper options for people

 

[Tiffany_m15]

Today is the Toy Story Land news right? Does it specify what time the event/information will happen?

 

[ucfknight]

I've not heard about this before. I can't visualise where this is going to go?

It's certainly good if it is going to offer some cheaper options for people

On Buena Vista Dr between Coronado Springs and Blizzard Beach there is a traffic signal for Western Way. If you take that road off to the West (the only way it goes from that intersection) for about 3 miles you will come to State Road 429 (the western beltway around Orlando). Just past that interchange is Flamingo Crossings. I have circled it in blue in the following picture:

 

[rteetz]

News

Chef Mickeys to relocate to convention center for refurb later this year

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/chef...center-is-back-on-for-the-end-of-the-year.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Walls inside and out at One Mans Dream

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...walls-up-inside-and-out-at-one-mans-dream.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Night of Joy schedule

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/08/disney-night-of-joy-2017-entertainment-schedule/

 

[mikepizzo]

NEWS

"Maleficent 2" Moves Forward As Disney Taps "Spectre" Scribe Jez Butterworth To Rewrite Sequel

 

[luisov]

NEWS

"Maleficent 2" Moves Forward As Disney Taps "Spectre" Scribe Jez Butterworth To Rewrite Sequel

I feel like this will be another Through the Looking Glass. Successful first movie with a poorly received sequel. I personally liked the style of the original, but I really hated the whole ''Misunderstood villain'' thing. Can't say I'm excited about it.

 

[mikepizzo]

I feel like this will be another Through the Looking Glass. Successful first movie with a poorly received sequel. I personally liked the style of the original, but I really hated the whole ''Misunderstood villain'' thing. Can't say I'm excited about it.

I thought the first was boring and by the numbers. I too am not a fan of the misunderstood villains thing. If they did it as more of an unreliable villain perspective it would have been interesting. I couldn't care less about Maleficent's backstory, but I do think taking existing events and showing what was happening somewhere else could be interesting.

Probably won't be seeing this one in theaters when/if it comes out.

I'm still bitter that she didn't breath green fire. That overlooked detail drives me crazy.

 

[circus4u]

PHOTOS: 2017 Food and Wine Entrance, Chef Figment Topiary, and More
http://blogmickey.com/2017/08/photos-2017-food-wine-entrance-chef-figment-topiary/

 

[luisov]

I thought the first was boring and by the numbers. I too am not a fan of the misunderstood villains thing. If they did it as more of an unreliable villain perspective it would have been interesting. I couldn't care less about Maleficent's backstory, but I do think taking existing events and showing what was happening somewhere else could be interesting.

Probably won't be seeing this one in theaters when/if it comes out.

I'm still bitter that she didn't breath green fire. That overlooked detail drives me crazy.

Yeah. I suppose I just see Maleficent as the ultimate Disney villain, the embodiment of evil. I don't mind learning the reasons that made her evil. Making her the hero is what really annoys me.

 

[a4matte]

I thought the first was boring and by the numbers. I too am not a fan of the misunderstood villains thing. If they did it as more of an unreliable villain perspective it would have been interesting. I couldn't care less about Maleficent's backstory, but I do think taking existing events and showing what was happening somewhere else could be interesting.

Probably won't be seeing this one in theaters when/if it comes out.

I'm still bitter that she didn't breath green fire. That overlooked detail drives me crazy.

I just remember the BF the entire time "WHY IS SHE BEING NICE?! HER NAME IS MALEFICENT, NOT BENEVOLENT. She's MEANT to be evil!"

 

[mikepizzo]

Yeah. I suppose I just see Maleficent as the ultimate Disney villain, the embodiment of evil. I don't mind learning the reasons that made her evil. Making her the hero is what really annoys me.

And of course that's totally valid. I think not knowing why she is so evil makes her even more evil though. If you don't know the reason then there is no possible way to justify it which makes her that much more sinister.

I just remember the BF the entire time "WHY IS SHE BEING NICE?! HER NAME IS MALEFICENT, NOT BENEVOLENT. She's MEANT to be evil!"

My eye's rolled so hard during that movie I was able to see my brainstem.

 

[rteetz]

News

First Look: Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Arrives At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[rteetz]

 

[BigRed98]

From what the imagineers are saying in the video, it seems there adding slinky like effects to the ride vehicles.