News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

News

New Marvel Magicbands now available

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...here-disney-releases-five-open-edition-bands/

definitely interesting at least as far as what it means from a legal standpoint if they are allowed to have these (that include members of the Avengers) in WDW. Definitely can see these being popular with kids

 

[Hoodie]

I just checked the app to look for wait times and it is not even listed at all - doesn't have a message box over it in the map view and isn't in the list of attractions when you go to list view, so my guess is not yet

That's how all the "down" rides were last week. Listed as "open" and available but the app itself didn't have a wait time. I suspect it is still down right now but that there is light at the end of the tunnel for re-opening.

 

[Roxyfire]

News

New Marvel Magicbands now available

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...here-disney-releases-five-open-edition-bands/

Well I can see my kid asking for that Spiderman one...

 

[Moliphino]

News

New Marvel Magicbands now available

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...here-disney-releases-five-open-edition-bands/

Uh oh. I haven't felt compelled to buy any Magicbands until now, but that Captain America one is calling my name.

 

[rteetz]

News

Vince Camuto is shutting down at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/vi...ide-closure-shuts-store-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Vince Camuto is shutting down at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/vi...ide-closure-shuts-store-at-disney-springs.htm

I wonder how well those types of stores do at Disney Springs. I see that this one closed because all the Vince Camutos are closing. But yeah, just a thought. Whenever I've been to Disney Springs I haven't seen many people with bags from those types of stores.

Or is it just more of a...we want a location here to be seen so people will recognize the brand and shop online or seek out a store later?

 

[rteetz]

I wonder how well those types of stores do at Disney Springs. I see that this one closed because all the Vince Camutos are closing. But yeah, just a thought. Whenever I've been to Disney Springs I haven't seen many people with bags from those types of stores.

Or is it just more of a...we want a location here to be seen so people will recognize the brand and shop online or seek out a store later?

From what I've heard the Disney Springs stores are some of the highest performing locations for many of them.

 

[rteetz]

News

Grand Floridian is now included in Minnie Van Service.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/09/minni...grand-floridian-resort-guests-starting-today/

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

From what I've heard the Disney Springs stores are some of the highest performing locations for many of them.

Interesting. I admit I've only been to the new Disney Springs a few times, so what I've seen isn't really a good sample size. I know Uniqlo does amazing, that store is always packed. But then again, it is reasonably priced so all the peasants like me can afford it.

 

[wareagle57]

I'm not sure if this is considered "news", but on a slow day... I saw on twitter over the weekend that a child found his way into the lake near the Imagination Pavilion. I assume no action was taken since it was a child, but I was just curious if anyone saw it in person or knew anything more about it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm not sure if this is considered "news", but on a slow day... I saw on twitter over the weekend that a child found his way into the lake near the Imagination Pavilion. I assume no action was taken since it was a child, but I was just curious if anyone saw it in person or knew anything more about it.

I saw about it - happened on Saturday and watched the video on Youtube. I see a lot of speculating as to what happened but I don't know the real reason so don't want to add to the speculation but good news is lots of staff showed up really fast and he is/was fine

 

[jlundeen]

News

Grand Floridian is now included in Minnie Van Service.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/09/minni...grand-floridian-resort-guests-starting-today/

Any word yet about if they have added more vans? Last I heard there were only around 25 in service so far, with the final expectation to be eventually around 100.

 

[rteetz]

Any word yet about if they have added more vans? Last I heard there were only around 25 in service so far, with the final expectation to be eventually around 100.

I have not heard anything yet.

 

[Spotpkt]

Any word yet about if they have added more vans? Last I heard there were only around 25 in service so far, with the final expectation to be eventually around 100.

From what I was told by a driver, Chevy is currently doing their switchover to the new year models and that has delayed delivery of new Minnie Vans.

 

[saskdw]

Interesting. I admit I've only been to the new Disney Springs a few times, so what I've seen isn't really a good sample size. I know Uniqlo does amazing, that store is always packed. But then again, it is reasonably priced so all the peasants like me can afford it.

We are spending 10 days at Universal this year with no Disney park days. But we loved Disney Springs so much we are staying at Bonnet Creek at the start of our trip to spend 2 days at DS shopping and enjoying the food. Keep in mind people come from all over to Disney. Where we're from the DS springs prices are normal, not premium and we enjoy some of the unique choices.

My wife bought a Vera Bradley purse last year at DS that could only be purchased in that store. It's been the topic of conversation with friends and family for months. The uniqueness ended up being a very fun purchase for her. We don't have alot of the stores here, plus I don't shop much at home, so it's a fun thing to do on vacation for me.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just saw the DIS post an article that all nights of Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland are sold out

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-is-sold-out/

 

[rteetz]

From what I was told by a driver, Chevy is currently doing their switchover to the new year models and that has delayed delivery of new Minnie Vans.

And the 2018 models are a redesign compared to the 2017.

 

[rteetz]

Just saw the DIS post an article that all nights of Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland are sold out

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-is-sold-out/

Not surprising.

 

[rteetz]

News

More Family Fun Revealed for Marvel Day at Sea Cruises Debuting from New York City This Fall

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland is ready for Halloween

http://micechat.com/170987-disneyland-photo-update-pumpkins-haunted-mansion/