News Round Up 2018

[umichigan10]

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

I didn’t even realize they used those areas for anything firework related anymore. So you can see how in the loop I am here

 

[skier_pete]

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

The very coolest thing IMO of DInoland is almost un-noticeable. All the plants in Dinoland are plants that were either around 65 million years ago, or are descendant species of plants that were around then. That and the way Restaurantasaurus is themed is pretty awesome. The Chester and Hester theming - while clever, still just comes off a cheap. (Maybe my favorite detail in C&H is the fact that the ground is patterned to be paved as an old parking lot - including parking stripes. The details there are better than the overall experience.)

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

Nothing wrong with that - we don't all like the same things. For me, I don't even ride it anymore. Probably been on it twice in the last 10 trips.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The Chester and Hester theming - while clever, still just comes off a cheap. (Maybe my favorite detail in C&H is the fact that the ground is patterned to be paved as an old parking lot - including parking stripes. The details there are better than the overall experience.)

I fully agree with this - I love the concept and back story and tons of details in the area ... but at the same time, with the "off the shelf" rides and carnival games it comes off as pretty cheap and if you don't know the back story then you don't get / appreciate all the details put into the area

 

[rteetz]

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Disney Launches New Mobile Game 'Disney Heroes: Battle Mode'

 

[rteetz]

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Free 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Buttons Available at Disney Springs Starting on May 24

 

[rteetz]

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New Additions to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood This Summer

 

[rteetz]

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Summer Nights Event Returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 25

 

[adam.adbe]

Kingdom Hearts 3 looking promising: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018...rld-premiere-pixars-magic-even-works-on-rpgs/

I've never played any of the earlier iterations as I've never owned compatible hardware, but this looks like it might scratch some of my Disney Infinity itch.

 

[rteetz]

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is the Worst Reviewed Star Wars Movie Since ‘Attack of the Clones’

So this is weird to me because people who came out of the premiere event said it was a good fun movie and Lando was a hit. I also have to wonder how much of these low scores are due to people going in with already disliking Alden, and only thinking about Harrison Ford as Han.

 

[adam.adbe]

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is the Worst Reviewed Star Wars Movie Since ‘Attack of the Clones’

So this is weird to me because people who came out of the premiere event said it was a good fun movie and Lando was a hit. I also have to wonder how much of these low scores are due to people going in with already disliking Alden, and only thinking about Harrison Ford as Han.

The first wave of pre-reviews were generally positive. The second wave less so. I wonder if Disney was a little careful in selecting first wave reviewers.

 

[rteetz]

The first wave of pre-reviews were generally positive. The second wave less so. I wonder if Disney was a little careful in selecting first wave reviewers.

They likely were but again I think part of the negative reviews is people going in with already negative thoughts about the "new" Han.

 

[skier_pete]

Not defending Solo since I haven't seen it, but critic's scores don't really have the meaning they used to. More interesting to see audience scores. I think there's a good chance I see it, but honestly this is the least interested I've been in Star Wars film since Disney took over. It hasn't helped with how "fan-servicey" the trailers are. I suppose that appeals to some but I find it cringe-worthy: Oh look - he said 'I have a good feeling about this.' - it's funny because he always says 'I have a bad feeling about this' hahaha. Ugh.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is the Worst Reviewed Star Wars Movie Since ‘Attack of the Clones’

So this is weird to me because people who came out of the premiere event said it was a good fun movie and Lando was a hit. I also have to wonder how much of these low scores are due to people going in with already disliking Alden, and only thinking about Harrison Ford as Han.

Looking at a lot of the reviews a lot are similar. While there are a few that seem to have really loved it and a few that really hated it, a lot seem to describe it as "competent" or "solid" - and some of those have a "fresh" rating and some don't

Who knows, the critics seemed to love Last Jedi and the public is, at best, split - so maybe people will really like this one for being more fun and light rather than trying to change things so much

 

[Firebird060]

At the end of the day regardless of the reviews Disney will make a boatload of money. Off of Han so its still a win win for disney

 

[adam.adbe]

At the end of the day regardless of the reviews Disney will make a boatload of money. Off of Han so its still a win win for disney

That may or may not be the case. Reports seem to suggest that extensive reshoots have made this a rather expensive movie. As long as it doesn't totally bomb though, it'll likely set up a bunch of spin-offs, so Disney probably don't care.

(whether Star Wars will be as fatigue resistant as Marvel remains to be seen though - they're very different types of IP, and I don't personally feel Disney will get as much mileage out of SW).

 

[skier_pete]

Who knows, the critics seemed to love Last Jedi and the public is, at best, split - so maybe people will really like this one for being more fun and light rather than trying to change things so much

Yeah, the reviews I read mostly criticized it for playing it too safe. That probably won't be a problem for the general public.

(whether Star Wars will be as fatigue resistant as Marvel remains to be seen though - they're very different types of IP, and I don't personally feel Disney will get as much mileage out of SW).

I think the problem they might be running into is we are only 6 months after TLJ. Having no Star Wars for the next 18 months should hopefully reduce the fatigue problem. I definitely think that SW can't do what Marvel does and put out 3 movies a year. By keeping them to different characters and tones, Marvel can get away with it (so far) but I'm not sure SW can. (I keep waiting for superhero fatique to set in as well. It's not just marvel, there's usually about 15-20 superhero movies coming out each year - about half of all big-budget movies are superhero movies. The fact Justice League tanked may indicate that the non-Marvel movies are going to start to struggle.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah, the reviews I read mostly criticized it for playing it too safe. That probably won't be a problem for the general public.

yeah, part of me was thinking the same thing ... critics seemed to love The Last Jedi for taking chances, and then not like this one for playing it safe

I'll still see it and I will say the trailers have gotten me more excited than I was originally. I don't really *need* a Han origin story but it seems like it could be a fun heist type movie vs a core Star Wars movie

 

[Lee Matthews]

I think when the general public sees it, hopefully it will get rated higher. I've read all the spoilers for this film and if anything, it makes me more excited to see it

Haha, just seen the RT score is based on about 80 people. Like said before, what the critics say means jack. They liked the last Jedi...

 

[Reddog1134]

But overall I fully agree with you - I just don't like the layout of jerking around in the dark in-between a few moments of like an exhibit with a dinosaur that has some movement but also is sort of just waiting there for the computer to tell you about it rather than, you know, attacking your or running away

The last few minutes of Dinosaur make me feel like I'm in a natural history museum that's about to close for the day. So the tour guide is rushing through all the exhibits and just calling out their names before pushing me out the door.

 

[Firebird060]

That may or may not be the case. Reports seem to suggest that extensive reshoots have made this a rather expensive movie. As long as it doesn't totally bomb though, it'll likely set up a bunch of spin-offs, so Disney probably don't care.

(whether Star Wars will be as fatigue resistant as Marvel remains to be seen though - they're very different types of IP, and I don't personally feel Disney will get as much mileage out of SW).

Yep but the cast of SWs doesnt have the salarys and percentage points that the Marvel Casts now have. Profit is still to be had with SW regardless of the cost of reshoots