News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

I think the thing that annoys me most about the ride is they tied in a crappy movie for sake of synergy and have never untied it. I wonder how many people actually get the reference in 2018

honestly, I bet practically no one knows the reference or even cares really. Like I know it has that connection but I never think "oh, that's the ride based on that movie" - I just think it is a separate dinosaur ride that they reference that movie for the specific dinosaurs used (or specific art style or whatever)

 

[hertamaniac]

I guess my perspective of negativity to Dino comes as a newlywed (years ago) having a few libations the night before which made it a memorable ride. For Indy, there were no libations.

 

[skier_pete]

I like the idea of dinosaur. I think it just got neglected, as have so many of Disney's rides in the past 15 years or so.

Yes - I should elaborate on my previous dis...the ride has the potential to be a good ride - the problem is in the execution it is NOT a good ride. They could just fix the existing ride and make it better.

 

[FinnsMom7]

NEWS

Adjusted / additional form of Happily Ever After Dessert party coming

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ch-after-fireworks-dessert-party-on-may-28th/


Starting May 28th, participating guests will be treated to a reserved viewing space in the Plaza Garden to watch the nighttime spectacular, followed by an exclusive dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace after the show’s finale.


Not only is this new event on its way, May 28th will also see an enhanced menu added to all Magic Kingdom dessert parties. Disney says the upgraded menu will include “additional savory snacks such as spinach dip and house-made mini eggrolls, as well as the popular Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree Tavern.”


Admission to the party is $69 for adults and $41 for children.


I actually really like this concept better vs having to get your snacks and then leave that area to get to the viewing area. Plus, you then have this reserved area for snacks to hang out in after the fireworks vs dealing with the crowds leaving after the show

My only thought is, are they dedicating a walkway strictly to those leaving the viewing area to head to the terrace? or will they have people wait until the mass exodus clears some.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My only thought is, are they dedicating a walkway strictly to those leaving the viewing area to head to the terrace? or will they have people wait until the mass exodus clears some.

yeah, a lot of questions for how this will actually work. There is a dedicated thread for this party on the Themeparks and Attractions board and they are all still trying to figure out the details. Someone called to aks and sounds like that confused things more

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

NEWS

Adjusted / additional form of Happily Ever After Dessert party coming

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ch-after-fireworks-dessert-party-on-may-28th/


Starting May 28th, participating guests will be treated to a reserved viewing space in the Plaza Garden to watch the nighttime spectacular, followed by an exclusive dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace after the show’s finale.


Not only is this new event on its way, May 28th will also see an enhanced menu added to all Magic Kingdom dessert parties. Disney says the upgraded menu will include “additional savory snacks such as spinach dip and house-made mini eggrolls, as well as the popular Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree Tavern.”


Admission to the party is $69 for adults and $41 for children.


I actually really like this concept better vs having to get your snacks and then leave that area to get to the viewing area. Plus, you then have this reserved area for snacks to hang out in after the fireworks vs dealing with the crowds leaving after the show

I like this change in the offerings. The more finger type foods the better. As an adult, I can only shovel so much chocolate and sugar down my throat. Egg rolls, on the other hand...I can probably get more of my monies worth and those types of offerings make it more like a dinner.

I wonder how long they'll let people linger in the desert party since there won't be any fireworks to rush to.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

My only thought is, are they dedicating a walkway strictly to those leaving the viewing area to head to the terrace? or will they have people wait until the mass exodus clears some.

Probably wait a few minutes or do like the tour guides do. Just hold up a little sign and walk slowly and hope the ducklings can keep up.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I actually really like this concept better vs having to get your snacks and then leave that area to get to the viewing area. Plus, you then have this reserved area for snacks to hang out in after the fireworks vs dealing with the crowds leaving after the show

While I like it too, I do think families that have tired whippersnappers will be hard pressed to want to stay any longer.....just my initial thought.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

While I like it too, I do think families that have tired whippersnappers will be hard pressed to want to stay any longer.....just my initial thought.

Definitely potential for that - though the thought of resting with my wife while the kids are asleep in the stroller isn’t terrible

Probably depends on the kids and how you structure your day - if you can take a break mid day and the kids get good naps in it would work out, but get what you are saying

 

[Firebird060]

i suspect they will have you use the path to the side instead of going over the bridge to tommorowland. They will block others trying to leave that way I suspect and allow only one way traffic up that ramp.

In other news I cant wait till next years D23

 

[Iowamomof4]

NEWS

Adjusted / additional form of Happily Ever After Dessert party coming

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ch-after-fireworks-dessert-party-on-may-28th/


Starting May 28th, participating guests will be treated to a reserved viewing space in the Plaza Garden to watch the nighttime spectacular, followed by an exclusive dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace after the show’s finale.


Not only is this new event on its way, May 28th will also see an enhanced menu added to all Magic Kingdom dessert parties. Disney says the upgraded menu will include “additional savory snacks such as spinach dip and house-made mini eggrolls, as well as the popular Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree Tavern.”


Admission to the party is $69 for adults and $41 for children.


I actually really like this concept better vs having to get your snacks and then leave that area to get to the viewing area. Plus, you then have this reserved area for snacks to hang out in after the fireworks vs dealing with the crowds leaving after the show

The addition of the toffee cake makes me so happy! I've wanted to try that ever since I first heard of it but we haven't been able to make it happen yet.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The addition of the toffee cake makes me so happy! I've wanted to try that ever since I first heard of it but we haven't been able to make it happen yet.

haha, I sent a message to my wife about any interest in this and I led with the fact it includes the toffee cake as that, in general, is one of her favorite desserts

 

[rteetz]

Sorry folks - Dinosaur is terrible. It COULD be a could ride - but most of the animatronics either don't move or barely move so they use strobe lights - it's like a whole ride through full of disco yetis, and half the ride is in the dark as well. And then the big conclusion, that you capture a Dinosaur, there's no conclusion there - you never see the dino you captured. I agree that I don't see Indy as a fit to Dinoland, but boy could this ride use a refresher. It may well be my least favorite ride a WDW now that Stitch is closed.

I disagree. It works well after its refurb and is one of my favorites.

 

[umichigan10]

They used to have the fast pass for wishes in the rose garden right? So they’re reusing that area for this dessert party?

Makes sense to me, and I’m always on board with egg rolls of any shape and size

 

[TheMaxRebo]

They used to have the fast pass for wishes in the rose garden right? So they’re reusing that area for this dessert party?

Makes sense to me, and I’m always on board with egg rolls of any shape and size

It's unclear. They have two areas, one is for the party and one is open/was being used for the concierge guests that paid for the extra fastpasses that also came with reserved areas for the night time shows

There is some speculation that they would use this second area for this second group of party guests, but then that would require getting all those people across main st either before or after the show to get to (or from) that spot which is much harder logistically

 

[rteetz]

News

Animal Kingdom Update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photo-rep...versary-otter-construction-donalds-dino-bash/

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Pop/AoA Skyliner station

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-di...mation-resort-and-disneys-pop-century-resort/

 

[DisneyPrincess1984]

I disagree. It works well after its refurb and is one of my favorites.

Agreed. And I haven't even been on it since it was refurbed. Dinoland does need an update - I love the idea of a new coaster in that area - but I would hate to see them get rid of the entire land and idea behind it. Part of that probably comes from the fact that I have two boys... I think that area has awesome potential if done right.

 

[rteetz]

News

All of the upcoming Annual Passholder offerings coming to Hollywood studios

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ve-offerings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm

 

[Firebird060]

I have zero kids and I feel Dinoland isnt that orginal a concept. I love when Disney goes original. There are so many dino rides out there at other parks and Dino themed areas, I dont want Disney to do what the rest do. I want them to use those talented Imagineers. Give us something different then other places. If you want to do Dinos then give us futuristic lazer beam robot Dinos lol.

My point is there is so much talent and imagination that a generic land is lost on me at disney