News Round Up 2017

[TwoMisfits]

1 day before we're supposed to see it too. My husband wanted to see it. Anyone know of any other way to see it?

It will probably be on main tv or Disney channel right before this Xmas or next one...and if not, it probably shows up on Netflix sometime next year...

 

[Fantasia79]

News

iPhone X cases now available at D-Tech

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/photo...-phone-cases-now-available-walt-disney-world/

Was just thinking, I needed a new phone case when I go to Disney.

 

[DJJimmy9]

It's been running for a year now - I think this is the 3rd or 4th extension? It wasn't originally scheduled to go far into 2017 at all

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.

I am really sad that Tiana's Riverboat Ice Cream Party is possibly ending. I understand it has been running for a year (or more), but not everyone can get to do Disney every year and/or do every event when they do get to go. My daughter really wanted to do this on our upcoming trip in February. I regret not having done it when we were there this past August.

Does anyone think there is any chance they extend again? The only reason I am hopeful is that they also haven't extended the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party past January 29th yet. Perhaps they are simply late to releasing dates for these parties. Right now, Tiana's last date is January 6th. I am really hoping they extend one - if not both of these parties soon. I have to pick my FP+ in 2-weeks and would really like to know if I have these parties scheduled when making my selections.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am really sad that Tiana's Riverboat Ice Cream Party is possibly ending. I understand it has been running for a year (or more), but not everyone can get to do Disney every year and/or do every event when they do get to go. My daughter really wanted to do this on our upcoming trip in February. I regret not having done it when we were there this past August.

Does anyone think there is any chance they extend again? The only reason I am hopeful is that they also haven't extended the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party past January 29th yet. Perhaps they are simply late to releasing dates for these parties. Right now, Tiana's last date is January 6th. I am really hoping they extend one - if not both of these parties soon. I have to pick my FP+ in 2-weeks and would really like to know if I have these parties scheduled when making my selections.

Well, it's a way for Disney to make extra $ so I would say there is a chance it gets extended - especially if the new dates they just exegeses to sell well

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It will probably be on main tv or Disney channel right before this Xmas or next one...and if not, it probably shows up on Netflix sometime next year...

Oh I hadn't even thought of Netflix. That'd be nice if it showed up there.

 

[buteraa]

News

For those of you who do the "Target Gift Card Strategy" to land Disney Gift Cards, Target is selling Target Gift Cards for 10% off... today (12/3/17) only.

Can you use a Target gift card to buy Disney gift cards?

 

[skier_pete]

Can you use a Target gift card to buy Disney gift cards?

That's what people do. I'm a little surprised that Target allows it...but they haven't stopped anyone so far.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

Can you use a Target gift card to buy Disney gift cards?

Generally, yes. See the below thread on the matter. I have had no issues in the past. One thing I havent done yet is get the Target Red Card to get the additional 5% off. But, if you have one, you could be looking at saving 15% on Disney Gift Cards. Max today you can buy is $300 Target Gift Card for $270 (per customer). Then you theoretically use the $300 Target Gift Card to buy $300 of Disney Gift cards. Plus if you have the Target Red Card loaded on your Target online accou nt, I believe you are also able to get the 5% discount too.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/can-you-use-a-target-gift-card-to-buy-a-disney-gift-card.3605147/

 

[amalone1013]

Generally, yes. See the below thread on the matter. I have had no issues in the past. One thing I havent done yet is get the Target Red Card to get the additional 5% off. But, if you have one, you could be looking at saving 15% on Disney Gift Cards. Max today you can buy is $300 Target Gift Card for $270 (per customer). Then you theoretically use the $300 Target Gift Card to buy $300 of Disney Gift cards. Plus if you have the Target Red Card loaded on your Target online accou nt, I believe you are also able to get the 5% discount too.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/can-you-use-a-target-gift-card-to-buy-a-disney-gift-card.3605147/

Having your red card loaded online doesn't work anymore when paying with a gift card. It stopped about a year ago. Until I started doing this about a year ago, I never would have thought you could buy another gift card with a store gift card...
But right now Target is a 5% category for Discover It cards, so buying a 10% off Target gift card with that gets you a 14.5% discount today.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

That's what people do. I'm a little surprised that Target allows it...but they haven't stopped anyone so far.

Online they stopped that last September.

In-store still works but people have had issues depending on the employee they get at the cash register. I believe the advice (you can see more information with the thread linked above by the PP) now is to attempt self-check out.

 

[beer dave]

The nba ticket thing, will probably have a voucher included with your "magic my way package". It's one of those things where a ticket will be required, but likely eveyone amd their mother will be able to get a free ticket. Only a few random folks will pay to get in. All done mostly to keep some of the riff raff out.

Right--I was wondering if they were trying to corner the market on the groups who bring basketballs into all the six flags.....

 

[beer dave]

I don't see a need if there is a resort built there either. The monorail is relevant in that its a transportation option the resort has just like the MK resorts. The other Epcot resorts currently don't have that.

I can't see this resort being that huge either. Of course it would be deluxe.

Minnie Vans or Uber is an option is people are really dying to get to the Boardwalk which I don't think they are.

So since it will be deluxe, it will be DVC......

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Agent P's World Showcase Adventure to become Ducktales themed

 

[rteetz]

News

Guests reportedly climb the Tree of Life

http://blogmickey.com/2017/12/guests-reportedly-attempt-climb-tree-life-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[Mr. Mickey]

Are these rumors or are they “greenlit”? And how much of this site can be trusted?

 

[rteetz]

Are these rumors or are they “greenlit”? And how much of this site can be trusted?

I think of DSNY like the TMZ of Disney news.

As for green lit things visit the rumor tracker thread for more info but Coco is very close and the UK attraction is good to go with Brave as a possible IP.

 

[amberpi]

I think of DSNY like the TMZ of Disney news.

As for green lit things visit the rumor tracker thread for more info but Coco is very close and the UK attraction is good to go with Brave as a possible IP.

I'm trying to figure out if you're endorsing TMZ or not...while the news they cover is just gossip, it's usually correct.

 

[rteetz]

I'm trying to figure out if you're endorsing TMZ or not...while the news they cover is just gossip, it's usually correct.

I would say TMZ is not the most credible organization compared to some other places. Yes they are mostly correct but like you said they cover gossip which I feel DSNY does. DSNY is often mostly correct but can and will have missing pieces at times.

 

[rteetz]

News

Road Work Continues to Take Place Around Walt Disney World

 

[skier_pete]

I think with the success of Coco they could do something with the ride, but I would bet that they have not really even done any serious design work on this yet - Disney appeared to not have much support for Coco. It still could be "fake news" so to speak. The UK ride rumors been around for a while - and any BS that it is "greenlit" there isn't anyway these people could know that.