News Round Up 2018

[Roxyfire]

I think you are in luck - we are going back May 2020 so I am positive it will be down for us instead of you!

In reality I did prepare me and Micky (my SO) that two of our favorite rides (people mover and Everest) may be down when we go. He did the cringe face, but honestly, I was way more upset when Splash was down during our last October trip. I love that ride.
As long as Splash is up and running, I can handle other closures. It's gotten to the point where we go enough that if something is down, I know we'll get it next time.

I think you can blame me, they always do something like this when I'm there!

 

[saskdw]

I really think people are waiting. A slow down before the Star Wars storm...

There are also people like me who aren't going to WDW because of their daily "security" check policy.

 

[Roxyfire]

Wife wants the bag

Yeah I'm gonna end up getting this for sure. The Dooneys are far to spendy for me but I love the loungefly bags and the price point is usually alright. Plus they typically qualify for a discount, which I think dooneys sometimes do not.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

New annual passholder backpack

https://wdwnt.news/100572

Are these typically super limited or will then have them for at least a few months?

 

[rteetz]

There are also people like me who aren't going to WDW because of their daily "security" check policy.

Just out of curiosity why? Their bag check is no different than most other theme parks and professional sports venues.

Edit: sorry misread, thought you meant the bag check.

 

[rteetz]

Are these typically super limited or will then have them for at least a few months?

Not sure. This is a new thing so it may sell out fast or it may be re-stocked.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

There are also people like me who aren't going to WDW because of their daily "security" check policy.

you could stay off site ... talking about crowds at the park, only a portion of the crowds come from people staying at Disney hotels

 

[rteetz]

News

Pixar Place is no more

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/photos-pixar-place-now-walled-off-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not sure. This is a new thing so it may sell out fast or it may be re-stocked.

ok, I'll keep an eye on this - I think it is rather nice and as this time I will have an AP I kinda want to take advantage of that and get all the "AP stuff" I can (the magnets, etc. - and then things like this, if it is still available)

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland Photo Update: Don’t Sweat It

 

[Farro]

Anything for Clicks™

Which seems to have worked on this board

Do you mean it worked that we are discussing a rumor on the rumor and news board? Then yes, it worked!

 

[rteetz]

News

Diwali Celebration Coming to UP! A Great Bird Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: Princess Silhouette Quote Shirts Available at Tren-D at Disney Springs

 

[rteetz]

News

Joy Through the World! Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort Return November 8!

Of course it starts right after I leave...

 

[j2thomason]

News

New annual passholder backpack

https://wdwnt.news/100572

SO the only thing that denotes it being a passholder bag is the tag??

 

[saskdw]

you could stay off site ... talking about crowds at the park, only a portion of the crowds come from people staying at Disney hotels

If I stayed offsite I'd still be supporting WDW by spending money in their parks. i won't spend money there until they change the policy. I won't get into my reasons as this isn't the thread for that.

 

[rteetz]

SO the only thing that denotes it being a passholder bag is the tag??

Looks that way.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney's Dream Big Princess Video series coming

21 girls and women from 13 countries to produce and direct digital shorts to inspire the next generation and support a $1M donation from Disney to the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up


I know Disney is a corporation in the most capitalistic of senses, but love that they do things like this - to push female filmmakers and leaders and visionaries and get their message out there and inspire other girls

 

[saskdw]

Just out of curiosity why? Their bag check is no different than most other theme parks and professional sports venues.

Edit: sorry misread, thought you meant the bag check.

No, the resort room check.

I also think the lack of real free dining is having an impact.

To me real free dining promo is a full DDP at a Mod resort, not quick service dining.

Between these 2 things I've lost so much interest I barely come to DIS anymore. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

 

[rteetz]

No, the resort room check.

I also think the lack of real free dining is having an impact.

To me real free dining promo is a full DDP at a Mod resort, not quick service dining.

Between these 2 things I've lost so much interest I barely come to DIS anymore. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

I don't think not having free dining is detracting people at all. Disney only does discounts when they are needed and really it isn't needed like it was before.