News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

News

Epcot's Odyssey Being Remodeled to Become 'Flex Space'

 

[rteetz]

But it's not expected to open until 2020?

Correct, Spring 2020 I believe.

 

[disneydreamer781]

He said he doesn’t consider Coco a franchise so they aren’t looking into sequel opportunities and such. I don’t read that to believe it wouldn’t be part of the theme parks at all as it does have a presences in the Mexico pavilion albeit small. With that said the Coco redo of the Gran Fiesta Tour is unlikely at this time based on the latest rumors.

Really? The Iger quotes were what I thought people were basing the rumors on. At least that is what I had read. I'll do another Google search but I couldn't find any other latest information on the Coco redo.

 

[rteetz]

Really? The Iger quotes were what I thought people were basing the rumors on. At least that is what I had read. I'll do another Google search but I couldn't find any other latest information on the Coco redo.

Latest on the Coco redo is its not happening but that came out before Iger's comments and is due to budget things.

 

[disneydreamer781]

Latest on the Coco redo is its not happening but that came out before Iger's comments and is due to budget things.

Oh okay! Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland Passholders Can Now Add the AP Logo to Mickey Ears and More

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal Orlando to celebrate Jurassic Park 25th anniversary

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/03/universal-orlando-resort-celebrates.html?m=1

 

[beer dave]

If that land is suitable for work, I’m calling it now.... more DVC lol

You can't claim credit for saying something that everyone already knows...... kind of like claiming the color of the sky tomorrow.....

 

[beer dave]

I would accept that being repurposed to DVC if they expanded the campground some. It's almost impossible to get sites at Fort Wilderness anymore without planning 499 out for holidays or traditional busy times or well over a year for just about any other time. Sadly I just don't see the economics of the campground being favorable versus a resort.

I miss River Country. It was such an integral part of my 80s childhood at Fort Wilderness.

I honestly can't believe the campgrounds are still there.... that's a big chunk of valuable real estate....

 

[beer dave]

I don't think the waterparks have ever been what Disney had hoped they'd be. If they build a resort there, it might have some enhanced water amenities to tie it back to River Country, but I very much doubt it would be anything like a real waterpark.

From a construction standpoint, it would be a huge waste of time and money to try to rehab any part of RC--- those items are goners.... bulldozer please....

 

[TomServo27]

I honestly can't believe the campgrounds are still there.... that's a big chunk of valuable real estate....

Campgrounds capture a group that is unique. Build all the DVC resorts you want those people are not going that route. And they still have plenty of land to develop thanks to Walt.

 

[rteetz]

I honestly can't believe the campgrounds are still there.... that's a big chunk of valuable real estate....

But it sells. The cabins and campsites are quite popular. My mom camped there every year from about 1973 until she graduated high school.

 

[TomServo27]

But it sells. The cabins and campsites are quite popular. My mom camped there every year from about 1973 until she graduated high school.

They would really have a riot if got rid of the campgrounds. Plus everyone would have to start booking a night at an ASR for their throw away room.

 

[Bay Max]

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/review-pongu-pongu-pandora-world-avatar-changes-menu-new-colossal-pretzel/

They couldn't make the pretzel into some weird Na'vi shape?

 

[rteetz]

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/review-pongu-pongu-pandora-world-avatar-changes-menu-new-colossal-pretzel/

They couldn't make the pretzel into some weird Na'vi shape?

Yeah they have dumbed down this menu unfortunately.

 

[Keels]

Yeah they have dumbed down this menu unfortunately.

I wish they would have fixed that Idiocracy Green Beer ... nobody needs that. This isn't high school and it's not St. Paddy's Day.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I honestly can't believe the campgrounds are still there.... that's a big chunk of valuable real estate....

How many maids does it take to clean a camper?

 

[jknezek]

I honestly can't believe the campgrounds are still there.... that's a big chunk of valuable real estate....

Valuable real estate is something WDW has in spades. The campground is pretty much fully booked 365 days a year. Hoop De Doo and Chip and Dale's are both massively popular, and the amount of money they make renting golf carts is down right unbelievable. I don't think Fort Wilderness is going anywhere any time soon. I also don't think it will be expanded as it probably doesn't have the same profit margin as a full resort, but since it's already built and popular, taking it away would be counterproductive. The fan base is rabid.

 

[amalone1013]

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/review-pongu-pongu-pandora-world-avatar-changes-menu-new-colossal-pretzel/

They couldn't make the pretzel into some weird Na'vi shape?

I think you mean, couldn't they make it into some weird shape and call it Na'vi related?

 

[rteetz]

First look at Together Forever fireworks! Looks like the Up house will make an appearance in the sky.