News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

Not surprising.

no, just every time I see something like that lets me know these parties/extra events, etc. are not going anywhere (nor going to get cheaper)

 

[rteetz]

News

Pumpkin Churros Drive Into Cars Land for Haul-O-Ween at Disney California Adventure

 

[rteetz]

no, just every time I see something like that lets me know these parties/extra events, etc. are not going anywhere (nor going to get cheaper)

Opens the door for them to expand the number of parties at DLR too just like that have at WDW.

 

[rteetz]

News

The Dress Shop Dresses Now Available Online

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Opens the door for them to expand the number of parties at DLR too just like that have at WDW.

It will be interesting to watch the future of the parties there as they seem to really be pushing Halloween at California Adventure ... and then when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is open, are they still going to close the park early for the party there or could they move the actual party over to DCA?

 

[rteetz]

It will be interesting to watch the future of the parties there as they seem to really be pushing Halloween at California Adventure ... and then when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is open, are they still going to close the park early for the party there or could they move the actual party over to DCA?

Yes rumors suggest the party will move to DCA next year.

 

[rteetz]

Updated version of the Jedi Training Academy

 

[rteetz]

News

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney's Fort Wilderness to Open September 20

 

[marcyleecorgan]

News

The Dress Shop Dresses Now Available Online

Say farewell to my wallet, Tinkerbell is pulling it out of my pocket and flying away with it!!!

 

[Redcon1]

I agree (I know its weird). Some smaller kiddie type rides, a playground thingie, etc. don't seem like they would catapult the budget and would add capacity at DHS which desperately needs it (and might keep some of those meddling kids off my SWL yard). Is there still a playground at DHS? Wasn't there one at some point that was generally well regarded?

But then it becomes Bugs Land 2.0 and most people didn't care for that. Toy Story Land needs something to differentiate itself from that stigma.

 

[closetmickey]

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/

Seems earlier than in the past! But I have a terrible memory...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

But then it becomes Bugs Land 2.0 and most people didn't care for that. Toy Story Land needs something to differentiate itself from that stigma.

funny that I had Bug's Land in my mind as well - but with a more positive spin. Though, that might be because I felt there wasn't that much in DCA for my younger kids to do so we appreciated having Bug's Land. And I wouldn't want *just* that, but one or 2 more smaller rides in addition to what they have planned I think would be good and have more for younger kids to do that might be too small for the Star Wars attractions. Heck, a spinner and a playground I think would help a bit

even if nothing great and not huge capacity, DHS can use all the attractions it can get

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

funny that I had Bug's Land in my mind as well - but with a more positive spin. Though, that might be because I felt there wasn't that much in DCA for my younger kids to do so we appreciated having Bug's Land. And I wouldn't want *just* that, but one or 2 more smaller rides in addition to what they have planned I think would be good and have more for younger kids to do that might be too small for the Star Wars attractions. Heck, a spinner and a playground I think would help a bit

even if nothing great and not huge capacity, DHS can use all the attractions it can get

Maybe after TSL opens, we could get rumors of a potential expansion to TSL like we are getting right now with Pandora expansion rumors. I think Disney just wants to get this open as quick as possible.

 

[Redcon1]

I'm not saying you can't offer some similar options like at Bugs Land, but don't turn the entire land into a kiddie area.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

no, just every time I see something like that lets me know these parties/extra events, etc. are not going anywhere (nor going to get cheaper)

An interesting note (at least to me), is that this is the first year in several where DH, I, and almost all other AP holders we know decided not to attend due to the severe decrease in AP dates with discounts. So, at least in my experience, the parties are gaining in popularity amongst non-AP holders while AP holders are seemingly keeping a bit more of a distance.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

An interesting note (at least to me), is that this is the first year in several where DH, I, and almost all other AP holders we know decided not to attend due to the severe decrease in AP dates with discounts. So, at least in my experience, the parties are gaining in popularity amongst non-AP holders while AP holders are seemingly keeping a bit more of a distance.

It's interesting as it seems like attendance went down a couple of years ago when they had a big jack in prices but now they have increased even more and more dates and yeah gonna get more and more for more and more money

 

[PolyRob]

News

Grand Floridian is now included in Minnie Van Service.

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

News

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney's Fort Wilderness to Open September 20

You made my day, and October trip with these two posts! So happy I can try out the new van service and that my Hoop-Dee-Doo ADR should be ok now. No alternate plans necessary

 

[Keels]

An interesting note (at least to me), is that this is the first year in several where DH, I, and almost all other AP holders we know decided not to attend due to the severe decrease in AP dates with discounts. So, at least in my experience, the parties are gaining in popularity amongst non-AP holders while AP holders are seemingly keeping a bit more of a distance.

The last time I went to a party was to see the Sanderson Sisters show at MNSSHP. Was it worth it? Sure, but as an AP holder, it was definitely a "one-time because I'm in town thing", not something that is on my calendar and part of my plans from the moment the schedule is released.

I won't bother with MVMCP until they make a change to something that makes me interested in it. Honestly, I LOVE Holidays Around the World at Epcot ... the storytellers are so great, CP is amazing and it seems like each year they add more narrators that I just love, and adding even more food booths to the already great offerings from last year will keep me spending my holiday $$ at Epcot for the foreseeable future.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

The last time I went to a party was to see the Sanderson Sisters show at MNSSHP. Was it worth it? Sure, but as an AP holder, it was definitely a "one-time because I'm in town thing", not something that is on my calendar and part of my plans from the moment the schedule is released.

I won't bother with MVMCP until they make a change to something that makes me interested in it. Honestly, I LOVE Holidays Around the World at Epcot ... the storytellers are so great, CP is amazing and it seems like each year they add more narrators that I just love, and adding even more food booths to the already great offerings from last year will keep me spending my holiday $$ at Epcot for the foreseeable future.

This makes a lot of sense! DH and I can't to eventually make it to WDW for Christmastime...

And just to clarify, I'm talking about DLR's Halloween Party which is pretty heavily attended by locals so it's not part of a vacation but rather just an evening out. I'm sure WDW has a lot of locals too, it's just a slightly different thing I guess.

There's a sense I get that during this time of the year, one day visitors will choose to go on party nights instead of during the day. This works out great for me as an AP because I can go with low crowds on non-party days. It also makes me wonder if high party prices will help keep "normal" tickets/passes from spiking up. Idk, that's probably wishful thinking but since DLR is dependent on locals, it makes sense that they would try and make a ton on parties to keep yearlong prices from going up so that people can still come and spend more in the parks on a regular basis?

 

[Keels]

This makes a lot of sense! DH and I can't to eventually make it to WDW for Christmastime...

And just to clarify, I'm talking about DLR's Halloween Party which is pretty heavily attended by locals so it's not part of a vacation but rather just an evening out. I'm sure WDW has a lot of locals too, it's just a slightly different thing I guess.

There's a sense I get that during this time of the year, one day visitors will choose to go on party nights instead of during the day. This works out great for me as an AP because I can go with low crowds on non-party days. It also makes me wonder if high party prices will help keep "normal" tickets/passes from spiking up. Idk, that's probably wishful thinking but since DLR is dependent on locals, it makes sense that they would try and make a ton on parties to keep yearlong prices from going up so that people can still come and spend more in the parks on a regular basis?

Even though you were talking about DLR - I really think the same thinking applies at WDW for these holiday parties.

My dates didn't work for it this year, but I'd definitely consider it now that DCA is involved in a holiday party. It's things like that that make the parties different.