News Round Up 2018

[tlmadden73]

Sort of Disney news related as Disney owns Marvel ... but tomorrow 5/5 is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

https://www.freecomicbookday.com/

It's great chance to check out any local participating comic shops and pick up a bunch of free comics! Many stores will be having events and sales during the day. I'm very lucky to have one of the best shops in the northeast right near me with scheduled character visits, family entertainment, artist/writer signings etc ... Infinity War should help the popularity of this years event nicely

I know there are some "Disney" related comics that are being given out -- A Disney Princesses comic, Star Wars Adventures, and definitely some kid-friendly Marvel titles.
Our local shops have prize giveaways and Marvel characters show up for photo-ops.

I get monthly issues of "Star Wars Adventures" and "Duck Tales" (from IDW comics) for my son. They have a lot more younger kid friendly titles than they did back in my collecting days (the 80s/90s). Comic books are a great way to get kids interested in reading in my opinion. That is how my dad got me hooked on all things Disney --- by introducing me to the old Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck comics of the 40s/50s and 60s. Not sure how many people realize that Duckburg, Uncle Scrooge and most of its inhabitants were all created originally in comic books, not animation.

Just be warned when taking a young child to a comic book shop --- the stores may have some imagery that disturb/scare them (I learned the hard way ). Plus, definitely not all of the free comics are for kids. Some shops are fine .. just depends what posters and such they want to put up on the wall and what comics they prominently display.

 

[rteetz]

News

runDisney announces Star Wars Rival Run instead of the Dark Side Half weekend

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...esort-in-2019/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q3wo04503180009A

 

[Brocktoon]

Just be warned when taking a young child to a comic book shop --- the stores may have some imagery that disturb/scare them (I learned the hard way ). Plus, definitely not all of the free comics are for kids. Some shops are fine .. just depends what posters and such they want to put up on the wall and what comics they prominently display.

Yup, one of the great things about FCBD is that it's for ALL AGES, but that also means there are plenty of adult targeted titles out there ... stuff like the The Walking Dead and Preacher were all adapted from much more over the top comic format. I know my shop has family hours during the event as well as separate free comic bags for the adults and kids, but when walking around the shops there's a good chance there may be some non kid friendly imagery around from some of the more popular titles.

 

[mikeamizzle]

Yay for Star Wars day.

 

[wareagle57]

I fully agree that it will ruin our "private" entry... but that wasn't the question... I don't think that you will be able to see a 30 ft high structure from most if not all of the WS....just around the IG.... and doesn't france have gondolas? Ok maybe a different type... lol.

Your new avatar had me very confused for a minute.

 

[skier_pete]

But yeah on a larger note, I apologize for the negativity in the last couple of comments I have posted haha, just a couple things that have stuck in my craw lately, I'll get off that schneid.

No- I think you are being constructive with your criticism. Your concerns about crowding at the IG are valid, though I would argue that the predominant value of resort like BC and BW are the close walk to the park more than how many people are using the entrance. As I said, I really don't see the crowds at the entrance as being an issue.

I also think you can't neglect the entertainment value of this addition beyond a form of transit. People ride the monorail not just for transportation but because they like it. No one does that with the buses. There will be people that will take the gondolas just to experience them. To me that offsets any minor inconvenience to me.

And I'm certainly not shy about being negative about some of the things Disney does - but I personally don't see this as a negative. Perhaps being a DVC member, I see a new construction that will have both fireworks views of two parks and also easy (non-bus) transportation to the parks. The gondolas don't move Beach Club further away from the entrance.
In fact, one thing that is likely to happen is they are going to move security back towards the Beach Club. So security will actually be even less of a hassle to go through. people coming on the boats will have security at their resorts, same as people on the gondolas. So walking from BC the only folks you will complete with for security are other walkers. Then the Mickey heads to get in will be the only area with extra people, but hopefully they will expand the number of those, and you won't see any slowdown at all to get in.

 

[rteetz]

If we could take the skyliner discussion to that thread that would be great

 

[mikeamizzle]

Understood all done - no more ranting for me for a while on anything.

* and super quickly, thanks for the really well reasoned and written response Pete. You make some excellent points (never considered the security layout but you are right, similar to the dispersal around disneyland resort and walkers from the CR to MK.) that do alleviate some of my potential concerns to a certain degree. Also your attitude with these things is a good model to take, never helps anyone getting too frustrated about stuff like this ultimately.

back to news and rumors and no more of my rambling rants.

 

[rteetz]

News

Passholder Gift: Donald Duck Summer Magnet
Passholders can pick up a complimentary magnet featuring—for the first time ever—Donald Duck! This summer-themed magnet is available May 18 through June 29, 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check back soon for more details, including the giveaway location.

Now I wish I had a summer trip

 

[Roxyfire]

News

Passholder Gift: Donald Duck Summer Magnet
Passholders can pick up a complimentary magnet featuring—for the first time ever—Donald Duck! This summer-themed magnet is available May 18 through June 29, 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check back soon for more details, including the giveaway location.

Now I wish I had a summer trip

SO dumb but I love these magnets. And we'll be able to get two!

 

[rteetz]

SO dumb but I love these magnets. And we'll be able to get two!

Yep, I am hoping for one during food and wine.

 

[Capang]

News

Passholder Gift: Donald Duck Summer Magnet
Passholders can pick up a complimentary magnet featuring—for the first time ever—Donald Duck! This summer-themed magnet is available May 18 through June 29, 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check back soon for more details, including the giveaway location.

Now I wish I had a summer trip

Dang it! We head down July 15. Any chance they would have something else available? I'm not real familiar with these things yet.

 

[Roxyfire]

Dang it! We head down July 15. Any chance they would have something else available? I'm not real familiar with these things yet.

Based on the timing I wonder if they're gonna have something Toy Story Land related to start July 1st.

 

[rteetz]

News

REVIEW: Carrot Cake Cookie Altered in Move to Trolley Car Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[skier_pete]

SO dumb but I love these magnets. And we'll be able to get two!

I know - so dumb but I kind of want one. Hopefully my source can keep me happy on this one.

(My source got me a 20th anniversary DAK map which left me kind of giddy.)

 

[skier_pete]

News

REVIEW: Carrot Cake Cookie Altered in Move to Trolley Car Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Reading things like this makes me think maybe we all have a bit of a problem...like maybe we shouldn't care about such trivial and inconsequential things....

...NAH!!!

 

[rteetz]

I know - so dumb but I kind of want one. Hopefully my source can keep me happy on this one.

(My source got me a 20th anniversary DAK map which left me kind of giddy.)

I need a source....

 

[Roxyfire]

I know - so dumb but I kind of want one. Hopefully my source can keep me happy on this one.

(My source got me a 20th anniversary DAK map which left me kind of giddy.)

They're cute and take up almost no space (I stick them on the white board in my cube) unlike other freebies that are not worth the time or space they take up. I know people liked the F&W glasses but I'm already maxed out on that stuff already. I was just gifted a set of those old McD's Disney World glasses from around 2000 so I have to find a place for those things too. It's never ending with the stuff. At least the magnets don't collect dust!

 

[jlundeen]

They're cute and take up almost no space (I stick them on the white board in my cube) unlike other freebies that are not worth the time or space they take up. I know people liked the F&W glasses but I'm already maxed out on that stuff already. I was just gifted a set of those old McD's Disney World glasses from around 2000 so I have to find a place for those things too. It's never ending with the stuff. At least the magnets don't collect dust!

Yeah I have two sets of those that we bought way back when.... we actually use them as water glasses during big Holiday meals..... I was pretty upset when they didn't send me a new magnet when I renewed my AP (didn't send me a new card either!), but I picked up one at the Flower and Garden Festival in March, so my fridge has them all on it. Silly, but I HAD to get a new magnet!!

 

[skier_pete]

I need a source....

Oh C'mon @rteetz you got everyone on this thread....someone out there get @rteetz a Donald Duck magnet.