News Round Up 2018

[skier_pete]

Wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that infinity war is now out? Perhaps a tie in they didn't want to spoil before?

I doubt they will put anything in the trailer that spoils Infinity War - I think it's more about latching onto the hype of Infinity War and using that interest to promote box office. Ant Man was a pretty good movie, but was probably the lowest BO of any marvel film, so they definitely want to take advantage of the momentum.

 

[rteetz]

Is there a definitive list of who can and can't be used? All I've heard people quote is the confusion contract and stuff about having a cardboard cutout on the bathroom at IOA or being a member of the avengers at conception but not at universal... Confusion. And I am an attorney. Then again, I never tried to read through the original contract.

Damn Ironman. Share the limelight!!

Wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that infinity war is now out? Perhaps a tie in they didn't want to spoil before?

There is no public list. The contract doesn’t even state exactly who is and isn’t. I’m sure Disney and universal know who they can and can’t use though.

 

[rteetz]

Happy 29th anniversary to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

There is no public list. The contract doesn’t even state exactly who is and isn’t. I’m sure Disney and universal know who they can and can’t use though.

You seemed pretty sure they couldn't use ant man though.

So we're really not sure about any characters, except I'd say if they have an attraction at IOA they are 100% out, like Spiderman.

If they are featured on a cutout, they are probably out but not 100%

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Happy 29th anniversary to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

I guess it totally skipped my mind that 2019 would be the 30th Anniversary of DHS. Was SW:GE supposed to open in time for the 30th Anniversary originally?

 

[skier_pete]

You seemed pretty sure they couldn't use ant man though.

So we're really not sure about any characters, except I'd say if they have an attraction at IOA they are 100% out, like Spiderman.

If they are featured on a cutout, they are probably out but not 100%

I was the one that said they couldn't use Ant-man and cited images at Universal Orlando. I found this one out on the web from one of the restaurants there.
Ant-man has been part of the Avengers in the comics since the very beginning. If you own the rights to the Avengers, it's pretty certain you own the rights to Ant-man. I think Disney's come out and said this as well. (Note Black Panther is in this image as well.)

Basically in the end how do we know if Disney can use a character in Orlando? If they have a meet and greet. Only Gaurdians of the Galaxy and Dr. Strange have had Meet and Greets in Orlando. Black Panther had one in California, but NOT in Orlando. Dead giveaway - no Black Panther in Florida.

As far as the question of "Captain Marvel" is still up in the air...but there's a pretty big red flag on that one...Disney is NOT allowed to use the name "Marvel" in the theme parks at all, even in California. Going to be interesting to see how they get around that one.

 

[Phicinfan]

You seemed pretty sure they couldn't use ant man though.

So we're really not sure about any characters, except I'd say if they have an attraction at IOA they are 100% out, like Spiderman.

If they are featured on a cutout, they are probably out but not 100%

The verbage states any member of the family of those used in the park. So any major Avenger(black panther and Ant man, Hawk eye, Iron man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Wasp and so on and so on and so on).

 

[Phicinfan]

Wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that infinity war is now out? Perhaps a tie in they didn't want to spoil before?

Just an FYI, but per Marvel MCU time line, Antman and Wasp takes place after Civil War, but before Infinity War 1. So there should be little tie in on Infinity war...unless they get effected at the end by Thanos' action....say one or so characters ......go poof?

 

[rteetz]

You seemed pretty sure they couldn't use ant man though.

So we're really not sure about any characters, except I'd say if they have an attraction at IOA they are 100% out, like Spiderman.

If they are featured on a cutout, they are probably out but not 100%

I don’t remember bringing Ant man up in this discussion but is he not part of the avengers? If so he’s out. If a character is part of the avengers they are out.

A character that appears in an avengers movie is not necessarily out though. Guardians and Dr. Strange which both appears in Infinity War were not part of the avengers.

 

[rteetz]

I guess it totally skipped my mind that 2019 would be the 30th Anniversary of DHS. Was SW:GE supposed to open in time for the 30th Anniversary originally?

Probably not. I think maybe they originally targeted it for summer 2019 but it’s in get it open mode at this point.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

The 2018 Tony Award Nominations have been announced!!!

Frozen: The Broadway Musical has been nominated for:

1. Best Musical!
2. Best Book of a Musical (Jennifer Lee)!
3. Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Music and Lyrics: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez)!

"The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on June 10th at 8/7c on CBS, hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban (YES!!! ) and presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing."

Disney Theatrical hasn't won the Best Musical Category since 1998 when the Lion King took the award, and the Lion King is the only Disney Theatrical musical to win Best Musical.

Source: https://broadwaydirect.com/2018-ton...il&utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_campaign=280

My opinion...Since Frozen only has 3 nominations, I don't see it winning Best Musical this year. Part of my reasoning is there are no nominations for Frozen from any of the best actor/actress, costuming, scenes, and orchestration categories. I will still be watching with the hopes that it does well with the 3 categories it was nominated for.

 

[rteetz]

News

Coco has passed $800 million at the global box office!

 

[rteetz]

News

Festival of the Lion King will have a brief refurbishment next week

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...osing-for-a-brief-refurbishment-next-week.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Celebrate the 29th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios With These Fun Facts

 

[rteetz]

News

#DisneyParksLIVE: Replay Our Live Stream of the Sunrise at Magic Kingdom Park

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Tervis Tumbler and Baseball Cap Available at Walt Disney World

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Wonders of Life Pavilion Exterior Refurbishment Takes a Darker Turn

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Has good morning America done the to story segment or is that tomorrow?

 

[rteetz]

Has good morning America done the to story segment or is that tomorrow?

Tomorrow May 2nd.

 

[jlundeen]

Happy 29th anniversary to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

wow, I totally missed this 30 years anniversary (next year). Wonder if there will be any promotions?