News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Not sure if this was covered, and I know we all know this is what it was going to be but apparently during the 35th Ceremony they did confirm that Guardians will be a rollercoaster

Additional it will be a "first of its kind" ride system and will be a 10-story tall show building

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/confi...epcot-will-revolutionary-roller-coaster-rude/

I don’t have specific details on the coaster but have heard it will have a launch.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don’t have specific details on the coaster but have heard it will have a launch.

yeah, it uses the word "launch" in the article: "launching guests through a tunnel into a 10-story tall show building" but indicates unclear how it would differs from any other coasters

 

[Q-man]

Fully agree - the bar at my local grocery store has 28 taps so no reason they couldn't have at least 18 or so(three groupings of 6) with maybe some staying more static/safe and some rotating more often and being a bit more adventurous.

All of west coast would be great, but even if they just did California there are tons of Breweries to pull from

For us beer people, while disappointed is selection, we need to recognize that Disney is actually trying a craft brew dedicated location w/i a park.

Craft brew at Disney and has been up and down for close to a decade now. I'd take this as a sign craft brew sales are now strong enough that they aren't just a F&W thing anymore.

 

[rteetz]

yeah, it uses the word "launch" in the article: "launching guests through a tunnel into a 10-story tall show building" but indicates unclear how it would differs from any other coasters

There was some speculation this coaster would use new technology being worked on by Vekoma but nothing making that a major rumor.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For us beer people, while disappointed is selection, we need to recognize that Disney is actually trying a craft brew dedicated location.

Craft brew at Disney and has been up and down for close to a decade now. I'd take this as a sign craft brew sales are now strong enough that they aren't just a F&W thing anymore.

oh, yeah - definitely trending in a positive direction. Even at F&WF I think the options have improved over the years. While at DS, not a park, Polite Pig has quality beer too so is a nice new option as well

Just offering up additional thoughts and free advice since I assume Disney Exec read this board

 

[rteetz]

News

Wheel of Fortune will film at Epcot

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/02oct2017-wheel-of-fortune-to-film-at-epcot.htm

 

[STLstone]

yeah, so 10 stories is probably ~100 feet tall, and from the plans, the show/ride building will be pushed back some - so I would think they can mask it quite a bit ...

... or, you know, put a bunch of odd looking pipes and stuff on it like they did for Mission Breakout in DCA

Maybe it won't be a 10-story tall box, but a curved or angled building that is 10 stories at it's tallest height.

At least, I hope it won't be just a 100'x200' box....

 

[Gusey]

I am really disappointed that it'll be a roller coaster. Mainly because I don't like heights or fast roller coasters too much and this means that I won't be able to ride. Plus, thrill rides come with height requirements, meaning they are replacing a ride for all the family with a ride for thrill seekers and those who are a certain height

 

[sachilles]

Most recent builds have a squared building, with a facade the obscures the generic nature of the building.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That sucks - I did get one but yeah, was thinking of other things to add to get to the free shipping point.

We needed some new stemless wine glasses so I picked up the Food and Wine Festival ones - and can never have enough magic bands so picked up the LE 45th Anniversary Tiki Room one. After discount that came to ~$78 so got the free shipping

I have a theory why you're not staying at Dixie

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am really disappointed that it'll be a roller coaster. Mainly because I don't like heights or fast roller coasters too much and this means that I won't be able to ride. Plus, thrill rides come with height requirements, meaning they are replacing a ride for all the family with a ride for thrill seekers and those who are a certain height

I definitely get that - as I mentioned before I wish the pavilion would have 2 attractions: one a thrill ride and one for everyone to enjoy.

 

[jknezek]

Most recent builds have a squared building, with a facade the obscures the generic nature of the building.

I agree. But a 10 story building that faces into the park in one direction, and the parking lot in the other, is hard to hide as a giant box. Plus you'll be able to see the top 5 stories at least on one side from anywhere over toward SSE. It's a ToT issue almost where it will be so large and visible you just can't have a façade. RnRC is 80' high according to Wikipedia, but you really can't see much of the building because you can't get around it to the far side and the near side is basically blocked by other buildings and the back isn't visible at all. A 100'+ building behind UoE is completely visible from the parking lot, all the way across to Seas and back to the World Showcase. You might even see some of the other side from WoL. They will have to do a lot more than just a front façade.

 

[sachilles]

All the coaster "mountains" have to start somewhere. Expedition everest is a good example. The one side is open building, while the rest looks complete. I'm not saying it won't be a tall order, but we don't know how much of the structure will be 10 stories. One section of track may be that high, while most is well below and out of site.

 

[beer dave]

For us beer people, while disappointed is selection, we need to recognize that Disney is actually trying a craft brew dedicated location.

Craft brew at Disney and has been up and down for close to a decade now. I'd take this as a sign craft brew sales are now strong enough that they aren't just a F&W thing anymore.

I'd prefer to have the beer from the countries that craft beer should be imitating...... Epcot needs a belgium pavilion... and stella doesn't count as a belgian beer..... nor does Hoegaarden......

 

[crazy4wdw]

Are you writing Disney press releases now?

I actually went to Epcot in the first two years. (I think it was 1983 or 1984 that we went - I know that neither the Seas nor Captain EO were open yet,so had to be before 1986.) As I was like 13 and it was many years ago and only once my memories are somewhat vague. I remember not thinking that much of it...the rides were sort of all the same - slow moving omnimovers with animatronic scenes. I didn't even think that much of the Figment ride at the time, though it's certainly better than what followed. I remember specifically SSE and The Land and being really wowed by Universe of Energy. I don't remember Horizons or World of Motion at all other than again as that vague "boring / slow moving". There was some impressive stuff but as a 13/14 year old I thought it was kind of dull - and I was a nerd.

After that I didn't go again until 1997. Imagination was gone by then, as was Horizons and World of Motion. Wonders of Life opened in 1989 and in 1997 it was my favorite pavilion but it closed not long after. (Honestly the only part of the "old" Epcot that I missed.) Everyone talks about the "old" Epcot, but it only existed in full for about 15 years, and has been mostly gone since 2000.

First visited Epcot Center the last week of October 1982, just weeks after it opened. It was the most amazing place. I went 3 times between 1982 - 1983. Looking back, don't know how I did it as I was in graduate school at the time.

I loved all of the Future World attractions -Spaceship Earth, World of Motion, Horizons, Universe of Energy, Kitchen Kabaret, etc. I could see those attractions over and over. WDW had an attendance issue after the first 2 years Epcot Center was open. Anyone remember the Epcot Daredevil Circus? Disney also started to introduce the Disney characters in the park to help bolster attendance. Not much helped. Epcot is still my favorite park but its a shadow of its former self.

 

[Capang]

I never got to visit Epcot as a kid but I remember the commercial with Mickey on top of SE waving. I remember thinking he must just hang out there all day

 

[Keels]

oh, yeah - definitely trending in a positive direction. Even at F&WF I think the options have improved over the years. While at DS, not a park, Polite Pig has quality beer too so is a nice new option as well

Just offering up additional thoughts and free advice since I assume Disney Exec read this board

We usually do a Disney Springs night once a week or so while we're there because my husband has his little route of places he likes to go to find new craft offerings. Raglan Road usually has Coppertail or Crooked Can. Paradiso always has a Funky Buddha seasonal. Of course, Polite Pig has great offerings. And then the little cart outside of Morimoto usually has some good local stuff as well.

 

[beer dave]

We usually do a Disney Springs night once a week or so while we're there because my husband has his little route of places he likes to go to find new craft offerings. Raglan Road usually has Coppertail or Crooked Can. Paradiso always has a Funky Buddha seasonal. Of course, Polite Pig has great offerings. And then the little cart outside of Morimoto usually has some good local stuff as well.

I guess there is something wrong with me.... I just checked out Polite Pig's beer list and poo poo'ed it..... I must be spoiled..... or ruined....

 

[Moliphino]

For us beer people, while disappointed is selection, we need to recognize that Disney is actually trying a craft brew dedicated location.

Craft brew at Disney and has been up and down for close to a decade now. I'd take this as a sign craft brew sales are now strong enough that they aren't just a F&W thing anymore.

They have been getting a better beer selection. Now if they'd only get on the craft cider bandwagon, too. Angry Orchard needs to go away (and I'm still mad the Rose and Crown doesn't have the good Strongbow anymore, just the overly sweet American version).

 

[crazy4wdw]

Even as someone who lives by Disneyland, we're debating renewing our D23... its wayyy too hard to even get tickets for the D23 events that are local :/ sold out in seconds usually.

Every year I debate if I'm going to renew. I'm a charter member and do enjoy the magazine. Like you, every event I've tried to purchase tickets for has sold out in seconds. I was not going to renew this year but a family member renewed it for me as a Christmas present. Maybe they'll want to renew it again for me this year?