News Round Up 2018

[Ariel484]

News

Camp inside Pandora!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-glamping-experience-heres-how-you-could-win/

How awesome is this!

This is the only way I would ever possibly camp (as much as you can call that "camping").

 

[mikebb]

News

Camp inside Pandora!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-glamping-experience-heres-how-you-could-win/

How awesome is this!

Sounds like an awesome contest, but for now please be careful with the contest link. While I personally don't doubt the validity of the link, Disney appears to not have done their IT due-diligence and enforced ssl or issued a proper security certificate for the contest site (http://parks.disney.com/d-camp-contest...) What this means is that your Disney account login info when input into this site will be transmitted over the internet in clear text, potentially exposing it to any man-in-the-middle (proxies, wifi access points, etc.)

Shame on Disney, looking forward to signing up but I'll wait till they fix their site (not holding my breath.)

ETA to clarify - rteetz's link is fine, it's the link from that page to signup for the contest that Disney borked.

 

[adam.adbe]

Sounds like an awesome contest, but for now please be careful with the contest link. While I personally don't doubt the validity of the link, Disney appears to not have done their IT due-diligence and enforced ssl or issued a proper security certificate for the contest site (http://parks.disney.com/d-camp-contest...) What this means is that your Disney account login info when input into this site will be transmitted over the internet in clear text, potentially exposing it to any man-in-the-middle (proxies, wifi access points, etc.)

Shame on Disney, looking forward to signing up but I'll wait till they fix their site (not holding my breath.)

That's the case for pretty much all Disney sweepstakes. I ended up creating a second Disney profile just for entering these kinds of things.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

There's been a lot of chatter on this thread the last few days - but I feel like this was completely missed, or at least I went back through the thread and couldn't find it.
So I apologize if it was posted already, but this one's important.

NEWS

Food and Wine Special Events / Culinary & Wine Seminars Open to the GP on Thursday, June 14th.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-2018-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

And DFB is reporting that AP, TIW, DVC, and GO (Golden Oak) members will all get early access on June 12th. No word on Disney Visa holders

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2018/...rly-booking-date-confirmed-for-select-groups/

It seems like most of the special events have been announced, but a few are still not scheduled.

Yeah — it’s all over on the restaurant board. Still lots of missing info. As per usual.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/2...ovember-12-2018.3669943/page-25#post-59339499

 

[a4matte]

News

Camp inside Pandora!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-glamping-experience-heres-how-you-could-win/

How awesome is this!

I believe they've done this for other rides and things in the past. I know they at least did it for the Haunted Mansion.

 

[a4matte]

Any word on Maleficent the Dragon? Hope they are able to repair her!

We were told by our VIP tour guide that she is being worked on.

 

[rteetz]

News

2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced

 

[rteetz]

News

New Details on the 'Incredibles' Float Being Added to Paint the Night Parade

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Wonders of Life update

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...18-wonders-of-life-exterior-refurbishment.htm

 

[dina444444]

Photo Update

Disneyland Update – Pirates for the #MeToo Generation

 

[skier_pete]

Photo update

Wonders of Life update

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...18-wonders-of-life-exterior-refurbishment.htm

I was hoping this would eventually lead to something more with this building, but I am not really sure. I assume it is still the festival center for Food and Wine, so perhaps they've cleaned up the inside as well while they kicked F&G out. That would be a pleasant surprise.

 

[skier_pete]

Yeah — it’s all over on the restaurant board. Still lots of missing info. As per usual.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/2...ovember-12-2018.3669943/page-25#post-59339499

Maybe I'm the only one, but the only place I go regularly is the rumor and news board - so I figured I'd share.

 

[rteetz]

I was hoping this would eventually lead to something more with this building, but I am not really sure. I assume it is still the festival center for Food and Wine, so perhaps they've cleaned up the inside as well while they kicked F&G out. That would be a pleasant surprise.

They have to have bigger plans for this than just a festival center.

 

[SJMajor67]

It's getting to the point where I think we'll stay off the monorail until they get the new cars.

Here at WDW now (leave in the morning), did not get to see the monorail break down, but when you are on them it feels like they are going to fall off the track. Very bumpy and rock back and forth.

Crowds have been heavy, but manageable. Still able to do everything.

Cast members have been wonderful! Thursday night we ate at Crystal Palace and Pooh took FOREVER to get to ours and neighbor's table, so server gave each table a fastpass for any ride in Magic Kingdom good through the end of our vacation! Using that tonight when we go back for fireworks.

As for the pictures of the gondola towers in Epcot, have not seen them over the pavilions at all.

Construction on new MK traffic pattern is coming along nicely. Bridges are completed and paving has been started. Was curious about this because have not seen an update in a while.

Went to Pandora for the first time yesterday and holy crap it was awesome! FoP is my new favorite ride!

The Incredibles themed Tomorrowland is disappointing. Temporary photo ops are pretty cool though.

If anything else comes up tonight while at Magic Kingdom I'll post!

 

[skier_pete]

They have to have bigger plans for this than just a festival center.

I hope you are right...have we heard if the F&W festival center is returning there?

 

[Bay Max]

I believe they've done this for other rides and things in the past. I know they at least did it for the Haunted Mansion.

 

[skier_pete]

I believe they've done this for other rides and things in the past. I know they at least did it for the Haunted Mansion.

I don't think they've ever had a sleepover in a ride. They've done dinners after closing at HM.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Maybe I'm the only one, but the only place I go regularly is the rumor and news board - so I figured I'd share.

As long as the wife knows and understands that your cheating on her with Ryan and the news and rumors gang!

 

[rteetz]

I hope you are right...have we heard if the F&W festival center is returning there?

According to Blog Mickey and WDWNT it is.

 

[rteetz]

News

Select Disney Springs dining locations to offer complimentary beverage to Dads on Fathers Day

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...r-dads-complimentary-beverage-on-fathers-day/