News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Soooo they push this whole Purple Wall thing and encourage people to go take a photo in front of it, release merchandise, etc...

Annnddd then they change it right away?

That’s why I’m confused. Disney embraces the wall then goes and changes it?

 

[Tigger's ally]

I didn't like it very much, and I love Kurt Russell! But I can't remember why...

You can't remember why you love Kurt Russell?

 

[rteetz]

News

New Alex and Ani for Animal Kingdom

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/alexanidak20/

 

[SureAsLiz]

That’s why I’m confused. Disney embraces the wall then goes and changes it?

Unfortunately, I doubt there's a 'wall team' within Disney that manages everything related to the walls, as great as that team would be to be a part of.
What happened is the wall became a thing a few years ago with guests (Joe Rohde even took notice of the Moss Wall in Pandora before it opened, so it's definitely not a 2018 thing), Disney Merchandise decided to embrace it, the blog jumped in as well, all while the park team had plans to repaint all of Tomorrowland.

These all happened independently of each other, just like the passholders tshirt that featured attractions that were announced to be closed at the same time.

 

[mikepizzo]

The best part of this tweet may be some of the responses... multiple sad face emojis...people claiming to be upset and stressed over it...why are they "ruining" it...

And then my all time fave: HOW ARE SUPPOSE (sic) TO BE CUTE

This is a wall people...a WALL....

Maybe families will be so upset that they cancel their Disney trip and lower crowds! C'mon, what other irrelevant changes like this can Disney make to upset people?

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

More on the purple wall

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-the-purple-wall-at-magic-kingdom-gets-prepped-for-new-pattern/

I wonder how people got their purple wall photos with lines going through it.

 

[rteetz]

Unfortunately, I doubt there's a 'wall team' within Disney that manages everything related to the walls, as great as that team would be to be a part of.
What happened is the wall became a thing a few years ago with guests (Joe Rohde even took notice of the Moss Wall in Pandora before it opened, so it's definitely not a 2018 thing), Disney Merchandise decided to embrace it, the blog jumped in as well, all while the park team had plans to repaint all of Tomorrowland.

These all happened independently of each other, just like the passholders tshirt that featured attractions that were announced to be closed at the same time.

Yes put Disney announced that the purple wall would be enhanced. This is a change not really an enhancement for those who like the wall. I agree that merchandising and the ops people don’t always communicate. With that said I bet there is a wall team not necessarily that focuses on these walls but a team who’s job is to find colors, textures, and patterns that fit aesthics of the area.

 

[mikepizzo]

Yes put Disney announced that the purple wall would be enhanced. This is a change not really an enhancement for those who like the wall. I agree that merchandising and the ops people don’t always communicate. With that said I bet there is a wall team not necessarily that focuses on these walls but a team who’s job is to find colors, textures, and patterns that fit aesthics of the area.

Are we really talking about the logic behind plus-ing a wall?

I mean, it's not a big deal, I just never thought we, as a community, would get to this point.

 

[rteetz]

Are we really talking about the logic behind plus-ing a wall?

I mean, it's not a big deal, I just never thought we, as a community, would get to this point.

I agree it’s not a big deal but plenty of people do think it is.

 

[rteetz]

News

Crystal Arts store getting an exterior refurbishment on Main Street

https://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/c...ternal-refurbishment-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

 

[mikepizzo]

I agree it’s not a big deal but plenty of people do think it is.

Just teasing

It just goes to show that there's nothing us Disney fans won't scrutinize.

 

[rteetz]

News

Treasures from the Disney Vault returns tonight

https://t.co/i1TpujPK1Q?amp=1

 

[piglet1979]

Photo Update

More on the purple wall

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-the-purple-wall-at-magic-kingdom-gets-prepped-for-new-pattern/

I wonder how people got their purple wall photos with lines going through it.

I still don't get it. The same type of thing is happening at my work. There are talks of having a photo booth for students (college age) to use over the summer when they come in. I think I am just too old to understand this.

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

Newsies opened on Broadway in 2012!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

The Broadway Cast Recording for Frozen: The Broadway Musical is to be released on April 6th. I have never seen a Broadway show release their Broadway Cast Recording this soon after opening.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Today in Disney History

Newsies opened on Broadway in 2012!

I miss that show so much, but I do watch the Broadway musical movie all the time!!!

 

[rteetz]

News

The OLC is releasing it’s first app for the Tokyo Disney resort this summer. Previously they felt an app would ruin the experience of their parks...

 

[rteetz]

News

New Harry Potter coaster will use existing dragon challenge structures

http://universal.wdwinfo.com/news/u...r-ride-will-reuse-dragon-challenge-structure/

 

[rteetz]

News

Roseanne revival brings in over 18 million viewers

https://www.thehappiestblogonearth.net/abcs-roseanne-revival-brings-in-over-18-million-viewers/

 

[rteetz]

News

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal dates have been announced September 14th through November 3rd on select nights.