News Round Up 2017

[JaxDad]

As we near the end of 2017 we will be moving to an all new 2018 News Round Up thread. As always I like to ask everyone if there are any improvements, changes, suggestions for the new thread that you would like to see. Everything will be taken into consideration in the new thread. Thanks for making this one of the best threads on the DIS!

Thank you! You're the best combination poster/moderator on the DIS.

 

[skier_pete]

I think you got a good thing going here @rteetz - keep up the good work! Enjoy your upcoming trip! Just don't spend too much time while you are there on HERE.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

As we near the end of 2017 we will be moving to an all new 2018 News Round Up thread. As always I like to ask everyone if there are any improvements, changes, suggestions for the new thread that you would like to see. Everything will be taken into consideration in the new thread. Thanks for making this one of the best threads on the DIS!

Thanks for all the hard work to you Ryan and the other moderators on this thread - it really is the first place I check each day (and probably the one I am on the most)

Thanks for a great 2017 and best of luck for a great 2018 (especially, but not limited to, your Dopey race!)

I don't think anything *needs* to change - but since you asked () only thing I can think of is that sometimes discussions (which are great - it is a discussion board afterall) can carry on for a while and the news items can get lost. Not sure of the best way to handle (and I know you try) but maybe have a 2nd thread for "furthers news discussions" or something that you can link to whenever the discussion carries on for too long?

 

[skier_pete]

Thanks for all the hard work to you Ryan and the other moderators on this thread - it really is the first place I check each day (and probably the one I am on the most)

Thanks for a great 2017 and best of luck for a great 2018 (especially, but not limited to, your Dopey race!)

I don't think anything *needs* to change - but since you asked () only thing I can think of is that sometimes discussions (which are great - it is a discussion board afterall) can carry on for a while and the news items can get lost. Not sure of the best way to handle (and I know you try) but maybe have a 2nd thread for "furthers news discussions" or something that you can link to whenever the discussion carries on for too long?

I actually think that we sort of self-monitor this pretty well. Sure we get off on some tangents, but they usually don't last for more than a page or so. And @rteetz is real good about starting threads for major announcements that can come up. I suppose if you don't come here everyday the discussion can get tedious, but overall I don't think it's goes on for too long usually before it moves elsewhere.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I actually think that we sort of self-monitor this pretty well. Sure we get off on some tangents, but they usually don't last for more than a page or so. And @rteetz is real good about starting threads for major announcements that can come up. I suppose if you don't come here everyday the discussion can get tedious, but overall I don't think it's goes on for too long usually before it moves elsewhere.

I agree - and why I said I don't think it needs to change - just trying to think of anything that could possibly, maybe be improved - so just thinking if there was an official policy - and the idea of the other thread was for things people want to keep talking about but don't warrant their own thread.

 

[Bay Max]

Thank you! You're the best combination poster/moderator on the DIS.

I concur!

 

[Pete M]

this thread is the best one-stop shopping for disney updates and rumors on the web! thanks Ryan!

pushing 1.4 million views this year. must be doing something right.

 

[Teamubr]

Ryan,

Another great year evolving News and Rumors into a fantastic thread. I really appreciate spinning off high interest topics to their own threads. I appreciate some discussion about it, but can jump over to the specific topic if I want a deep dive. I don't know that I would change anything.

j

 

[crazy4wdw]

As we near the end of 2017 we will be moving to an all new 2018 News Round Up thread. As always I like to ask everyone if there are any improvements, changes, suggestions for the new thread that you would like to see. Everything will be taken into consideration in the new thread. Thanks for making this one of the best threads on the DIS!

Ryan: Thanks so much for all of the work you put into this thread and keeping us all updated on what's going on in the world of Disney!

I'm looking forward to another great year of Disney rumors and news, especially in reference to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

Happy New Year!

 

[skier_pete]

So, as a comment to the future:

What I am most excited about in 2018 is actually the slinky dog coaster! I know this is a "kiddie" coaster, but it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Hoping we won't have any problem getting to ride it in August! At one point I was most excited in the Edison, but I now have a more "wait and see" attitude. It seems like it's unlikely we get anything really fun there, just more restaurants.

Beyond that I think it's great that we have new things projected for 2018 (Toy story!), 2019 (Star Wars! Mickey's Runaway Railroad! Gondola / Riviera resort), 2020 (Gaurdians and Ratatouille in Epcot, new Main Street Theater in MK) and 2021 (Tron coaster + more?). And hopefully more stuff in Epcot and maybe even DHS. Considering the lull we had from say 2008 to 2013 with very little new coming along, this is a great time for the Disney Parks.

 

[ONUAtrain]

As we near the end of 2017 we will be moving to an all new 2018 News Round Up thread. As always I like to ask everyone if there are any improvements, changes, suggestions for the new thread that you would like to see. Everything will be taken into consideration in the new thread. Thanks for making this one of the best threads on the DIS!

I rarely, if ever, post but I just wanted to say that this thread has been a great follow for the year. Keep up the great work @rteetz

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I'm more of a lurker on this thread, but wanted to pop out and say thanks, @rteetz - I definitely appreciate being able catch up on things here - looking forward to keeping up with all the changes and new things coming in 2018!

 

[JETSDAD]

So, as a comment to the future:

What I am most excited about in 2018 is actually the slinky dog coaster! I know this is a "kiddie" coaster, but it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Hoping we won't have any problem getting to ride it in August! At one point I was most excited in the Edison, but I now have a more "wait and see" attitude. It seems like it's unlikely we get anything really fun there, just more restaurants.

Beyond that I think it's great that we have new things projected for 2018 (Toy story!), 2019 (Star Wars! Mickey's Runaway Railroad! Gondola / Riviera resort), 2020 (Gaurdians and Ratatouille in Epcot, new Main Street Theater in MK) and 2021 (Tron coaster + more?). And hopefully more stuff in Epcot and maybe even DHS. Considering the lull we had from say 2008 to 2013 with very little new coming along, this is a great time for the Disney Parks.

I too am excited for Slinky Dog in 2018....hoping for it to either be open or having previews when we go back in May. While I enjoyed FOP I prefer actual coasters/rides over virtual rides.

Thanks @rteetz for your work on the rumours threads!

 

[jlundeen]

Thanks, Ryan, for doing all this! For a college kid with lots on his plate, you certainly keep your fingers on the pulse for all things Disney.

I come here first for all my info. Yes, at times, I am turned off by endless off-topic posts that seem to go on forever. But for the most part, I know that I can always ask for info, or add to a thread, and usually, folks here post with respect (which isn't the case on some of the forums!!)

Thanks again, and sincere wishes to everyone here for a Happy, Healthy and Disney New Year!!

 

[disneymath]

Keep up the great work @rteetz ! I lurk and like far more than I comment, but this is my go-to spot for Disney news.

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

I’m going to add my Thank You, Ryan as well. I appreciate the work you have done. The headings that you use are helpful. And people are respectful and helpful. Here’s to 2018- and thanks again.

 

[umichigan10]

So, as a comment to the future:

What I am most excited about in 2018 is actually the slinky dog coaster! I know this is a "kiddie" coaster, but it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Hoping we won't have any problem getting to ride it in August! At one point I was most excited in the Edison, but I now have a more "wait and see" attitude. It seems like it's unlikely we get anything really fun there, just more restaurants.

Beyond that I think it's great that we have new things projected for 2018 (Toy story!), 2019 (Star Wars! Mickey's Runaway Railroad! Gondola / Riviera resort), 2020 (Gaurdians and Ratatouille in Epcot, new Main Street Theater in MK) and 2021 (Tron coaster + more?). And hopefully more stuff in Epcot and maybe even DHS. Considering the lull we had from say 2008 to 2013 with very little new coming along, this is a great time for the Disney Parks.

See I’m going the second week in June and know I have near zero odds of getting on slinky simply because we have bigger priorities in the park and me and my brother are older and don’t necessarily see it as a must do. But I’m looking forward to going through the land and taking in the aesthetic at the very least

 

[ErinF]

Wanted to add my thank you as well. I rarely post, but I do come here almost every day to catch up on all things rumors and news. Ryan, you do an excellent job, thank you so much!!! And I'm super excited for 2018 because we will be heading to WDW in June! We generally alternate every other year between World and Land so we were in CA this past summer. Haven't been to FL since June 2016 so I'm super excited to experience Pandora and possibly Toy Story Land!

 

[rteetz]

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