News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Just watched the Dis unplugged news show and you did a great job @rteetz hopefully they have you on again!

Thanks!

 

[JJZMgailey]

Yes this was my first time. I’d be happy to be on again if they’d have me.

I don’t know if I could have topped their costumes. I’m more of a Christmas guy anyways.

Sounds like a Jack Skellington costume might be in order!!

 

[rteetz]

News

Celebrate Mickeys Birthday in the parks!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-mouses-birthday-at-disney-parks-november-18/

 

[rteetz]

News

Decor in Echo Lake has appeared!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holi...on-echo-lake-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm

 

[SureAsLiz]

News

Celebrate Mickeys Birthday in the parks!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-mouses-birthday-at-disney-parks-november-18/

That's also Dapper Day at MK so the park is going to be a mess

 

[firefly_ris]

News

Decor in Echo Lake has appeared!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holi...on-echo-lake-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm

I really love the 40's/50's style deer decorations in the landscaping, they're so cute and remind me of ornaments my grandmother put on her tree.

 

[dina444444]

Rumor

Cars Land Attractions Getting Christmas Overlays for the First Time in 2017

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/11/cars-land-attractions-getting-christmas-overlays-first-time-2017/

 

[RhodyOrange]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ws...heaters-on-star-wars-the-last-jedi-1509528603

Nothing really surprising in the article, but it’s an interesting read on how powerful Disney’s film studio is. They quote someone saying it’s the most powerful in US history with the possible exception of MGM in the 1930’s.

 

[Irish_Mike]

There's a new piece of concept art depicting Coronado Spring's tower lobby/new check-in location. It's definitely more Contemporary, less Coronado Springs.

 

[dina444444]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ws...heaters-on-star-wars-the-last-jedi-1509528603

Nothing really surprising in the article, but it’s an interesting read on how powerful Disney’s film studio is. They quote someone saying it’s the most powerful in US history with the possible exception of MGM in the 1930’s.

Article is behind WSJ’s pay wall.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

There's a new piece of concept art depicting Coronado Spring's tower lobby/new check-in location. It's definitely more Contemporary, less Coronado Springs.

yeah, my initial reaction is that it looks very nice ... but like a very nice hotel that could be anywhere and not very Disney-ish ... and a lot of the updates seem to be heading that way (even the refurbs at POP, if it wasn't for the couple of images on the wall/headboard would just look like a modern hotel room anywhere

 

[dlavender]

yeah, my initial reaction is that it looks very nice ... but like a very nice hotel that could be anywhere and not very Disney-ish ... and a lot of the updates seem to be heading that way (even the refurbs at POP, if it wasn't for the couple of images on the wall/headboard would just look like a modern hotel room anywhere

I'm with you on that.

I wish they would leave more Disney touches in these refurbs.

 

[STLstone]

I'm with you on that.

I wish they would leave more Disney touches in these refurbs.

I'd be willing to compromise and let the rooms get sanitized, but only if they kept all of the common areas highly-themed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm with you on that.

I wish they would leave more Disney touches in these refurbs.

I'd be willing to compromise and let the rooms get sanitized, but only if they kept all of the common areas highly-themed.

Personally I would like both - and it doesn't mean it needs to be Mickey heads everywhere ... just something highly themed that I can't find elsewhere

We were fortunate enough to stay at the Contemporary a few years ago and I really disliked how the rooms had minimal Disney touches to them (now the fact we could open up the blinds and see the Magic Kingdom obviously made it feel more Disney .... but the room on it own felt like it could be anywhere

I do get that some people don't want the hyper theming so I am not saying there cannot be anything on property that isn't hyper themed ... just feels like every refurb or new construction is heading this way

 

[dlavender]

Personally I would like both - and it doesn't mean it needs to be Mickey heads everywhere ... just something highly themed that I can't find elsewhere

We were fortunate enough to stay at the Contemporary a few years ago and I really disliked how the rooms had minimal Disney touches to them (now the fact we could open up the blinds and see the Magic Kingdom obviously made it feel more Disney .... but the room on it own felt like it could be anywhere

I do get that some people don't want the hyper theming so I am not saying there cannot be anything on property that isn't hyper themed ... just feels like every refurb or new construction is heading this way

One of the things we enjoyed about the all stars when we stayed there was the "cheesiness" of the rooms.

The kids really loved it, and you definitely knew where you were in those rooms.

You'd also return to find your kids toys arranged playfully and a disney towel creation (but I digress)...

I don't know why they are scaling back so..

 

[rteetz]

News

Twice as Many Alligators Captured on Walt Disney World Property Since 2016 Attack

 

[RhodyOrange]

Article is behind WSJ’s pay wall.

Ah, apologies. I didn’t realize.

 

[rteetz]

News

NEW Alex and Ani Holiday Charms Now Available

 

[amberpi]

yeah, my initial reaction is that it looks very nice ... but like a very nice hotel that could be anywhere and not very Disney-ish ... and a lot of the updates seem to be heading that way (even the refurbs at POP, if it wasn't for the couple of images on the wall/headboard would just look like a modern hotel room anywhere

For those of us who find most WDW hotels "too much" this could hit a lot of people the right way. Interior doors! I actually really like CRS and if they plus it at the Riveria, I think it could be awesome!

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal Orlando & Loews to Unveil New Hotel Plans Later This Year