News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

we did this also in early November, and it was really good! The deserts are the same run-of-the-mill cupcakes and sweets, but the vantage point to watch the parade was very nice. I still mourn the fact that they had to cut down all those beautiful trees in order to have this as an event, though.

That's good to hear (about the view, not the trees) as I have seen a lot of speculation that it seemed like it would not give you a good view - but knowing it does makes it an attractive option to consider if ever running while we are there as it can get hot waiting out for the mid-day parade

 

[TheMaxRebo]

CoP has been a must do for us right from our first trip to WDW. Along with the nostalgia there is never a line up and great place to sit down out of the crowds for a few mins.

Just like you HOP was something we always intended to do, but never did. We finally saw it last trip. I wouldn't wait in line for it, but if we were passing by and could just walk-in when the show was about to start we'd do it again.

I also enjoy getting the "Dad, you're embarrassing us!" stares from my kids as I sing along to "There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow!"

 

[saskdw]

Am I the only one that noticed the words "Ticketed" in that article? I thought this would be a tough sell, but it's going to be really tough if you need to pay just to enter (at least that's what it sounds like to me).

The interactiv games section is ticketed. The store and restaurant are free to enter.

Sounds like some pretty cool attractions, I wouldn't expect to play for free.

 

[saskdw]

I also enjoy getting the "Dad, you're embarrassing us!" stares from my kids as I sing along to "There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow!"

HA!!!

DW and I sing that song just to irritate our son as well....LOL

 

[saskdw]

Yes it was, but DisneyQuest A.) Appealed to a lot bigger demographic and B.) still failed (I know they didn't maintain it which was also a large part, but I would bet the price tag was a part of it as well). I can see paying for experiences, but I was assuming it would be free to walk around and then pay some sort of money to do some of the experiences, and it may even have a few free ones. You know, like walk on the court, see some lockers, and then you can pay for the really cool and innovative experiences. If you have to pay to enter, I went from not really having much interest to a guarantee that I will never see the place.

If you weren't going to spend any money there they probably don't care

 

[saskdw]

Same here. It certainly wasn't my first choice for an attraction to replace DQ, but my son is a NBA fan, so I plan to visit at least once. Hopefully it will be fun and won't drain the wallet TOO much!

I think the price point will be key.

If it's too high only the die hard NBA fans will pay for it. If it's priced right the people like me who aren't really an NBA fan, but are a huge sports fan will check it out.

Hopefully the restaurant/lounge turns out to be a great place to watch sports.

 

[saskdw]

They should make the NBA experience ticket or free if you subscribe to ESPN Plus when it launches next year. Make some stuff exclusive to members

So it would be free for about 1/2 dozen people?

 

[LSLS]

If you weren't going to spend any money there they probably don't care

If it's free to see it, I would go check it out, and who knows, maybe something would make me want to drop some money (doubt it, but you never know). No chance of that at this point. I can't stand the NBA, and I certainly won't spend money just to get inside to see things. I looked at it as people will come view it just to see what it is about and then you hope that makes people want to spend money on the attractions. The NBA relies heavily on casual fans. Casual fans will go check a place out and then could drop some money once inside. I think a casual fan is less likely to pay to make this a specific destination. Like I said, that is a killer for me. I disagree with the business model they are employing. In my mind, it's making an attraction with a narrow potential base even smaller.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Am I the only one that noticed the words "Ticketed" in that article? I thought this would be a tough sell, but it's going to be really tough if you need to pay just to enter (at least that's what it sounds like to me).

Well the College Basketball Experience isn't free.

Now granted college basketball here in my area has the attention especially with the Big 12 championship games played at the Sprint Center (which is connected to the College Basketball Experience).

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I think the price point will be key.

If it's too high only the die hard NBA fans will pay for it. If it's priced right the people like me who aren't really an NBA fan, but are a huge sports fan will check it out.

Hopefully the restaurant/lounge turns out to be a great place to watch sports.

Yeah I do think price point is key.

For the College Basketball Experience it's currently $12 for ages 4-17, $15 for ages 18-64, $11 for seniors and $11 for military. Now I know they may charge more because it's NBA sure but the price points of the College Basketball Experience aren't too bad really. Depending on where you park down there you could pay more to park than to get in (especially true on event days were parking could run you $20-$40). At least with Disney Springs the parking is currently free and there's resort transit that you can take if you're onsite if you want to. So hopefully the price points for NBA are reasonable enough.

 

[jlundeen]

Anyone heard any more rumors about whether or not Disney will extend the AP Dining discounts into next year? It's supposed to end in December, but since Mickey's 50th birthday will be next year, I was kind of hoping that would maybe give them a reason to extend.... My AP expires the end of the year, and I'm really debating whether or not to renew.... If they kept the discounted dining from this year, it would really be more worth my while to renew.

Yeah, I know, probably not, but still hoping.

 

[rteetz]

Anyone heard any more rumors about whether or not Disney will extend the AP Dining discounts into next year? It's supposed to end in December, but since Mickey's 50th birthday will be next year, I was kind of hoping that would maybe give them a reason to extend.... My AP expires the end of the year, and I'm really debating whether or not to renew.... If they kept the discounted dining from this year, it would really be more worth my while to renew.

Yeah, I know, probably not, but still hoping.

I hope they extend as I just bought one for next year.

 

[nkosiek]

The interactiv games section is ticketed. The store and restaurant are free to enter.

Sounds like some pretty cool attractions, I wouldn't expect to play for free.

This sounds like it's going to be a Dave & Buster's type thing. If so, I think that could work.

 

[Dis_Fan]

NEWS:

Infinity War trailer drops tomorrow.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/11...-war-directors-may-be-teasing-trailer-release

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

News

Moonlight Magic Events for 2018

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/11/moonlight-magic-events-2018-announced/

Hmm... the dates for the Studios have me questioning a Memorial Day opening for TSL.

 

[nkosiek]

Hmm... the dates for the Studios have me questioning a Memorial Day opening for TSL.

Why? What's 3 months after it would open. I don't think one has anything to do with the other.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Why? What's 3 months after it would open. I don't think one has anything to do with the other.

I guess that’s true, in my mind they would want to show the land off right away but they could always do previews like they did for Pandora.

 

[rteetz]

I guess that’s true, in my mind they would want to show the land off right away but they could always do previews like they did for Pandora.

They will do it with previews.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Wrinkle in Time trailer

 

[rteetz]

News

Trader Sams releasing Jingle Cruise Elephant mug

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/11/photo...ar-releasing-jingle-cruise-elephant-mug-week/