News Round Up 2018

[koala1966]

I'm looking forward to Jaleo. It doesn't look like it will be ready this year to me though. I haven't had good Spanish food since we went to Vegas in Summer 2017. I don't think my son will like it though He might just starve to death when we go to Spain next summer, or maybe he'll learn to like more than 3 things.

We were in Spain this year. As it turns out there are options for the non adventurous. While my husband and I were eating local fare, my Dad managed to exist on hamburgers and lasagna for 3 days. Lol.

 

[Keels]

I like the Autograph Collection, but I wonder if that means it will transition to a chic modern design like Pier South (my personal favorite).

Same - I love how the have unique touches and even a theme, in the best way that Marriott can theme.

If I had to guess, it will be similar to the transition and updating they did to Atlantis when they acquired it - it was already a known property with an “identity”, they just upgraded it to meet Marriott standards.

 

[Mal6586]

None of my friends and family are showing up, only my own tickets are showing up, only ADRs in my name are showing up, only my resorts are showing up.. makes me think it has something to do with FRIENDS & FAMILY linking... scary to not see all the stuff I've been working on. In the mobile app at one point it told me I hadn't made any plans yet.... ... I've been planning my two upcoming trips for months! I know it will eventually come back, but it's pretty darned scary to see nothing there!

Today was my 60 day mark, and I had issues first thing that have thankfully cleared up, but man... there were a lot of expletives flying in my house this morning when I was in the midst of it.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Today was my 60 day mark, and I had issues first thing that have thankfully cleared up, but man... there were a lot of expletives flying in my house this morning when I was in the midst of it.

My 60 day mark is Saturday, so I'm keeping my eye on all this drama!

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Tomorrowland Update

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/09/photos-tomorrowland-refurbishment.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Boat dock being added to Hourglass Lake for emergency use

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/hourglass-lake-to-add-emergency-dock-for-disney-skyliner/

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Zootopia land coming to Shanghai

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/09/all-new-zootopia-land-coming-soon-to.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

News

New mug at Disneyland’s Trader Sams

https://wdwnt.com/2018/09/hippo2018/

 

[romitaz]

Haven't seen anyone post yet, but (SURPRISE!), there seems to be MAJOR issues, (as in it doesn't work at all), with both desktop and mobile app today since at least 6:30 AM Central, when I tried to get in. Now they are at least putting up a popup saying to try later - they know about it and are working on it.

Yeah, I just checked. Still out.

 

[unbanshee]

Rumor

Zootopia land coming to Shanghai

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/09/all-new-zootopia-land-coming-soon-to.html?m=1

Does orlando park news, the site that was ready to close a few weeks ago, have sources in Shanghai or did this news get released somewhere else?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep, just got a pop up on the app saying to check back later as some things are being worked on right now. Then I checked for fun and my November FPs were not showing.

Someone posted on Facebook they were able to book both Slinky Dog and Flight of Passage FP for the same day ... me thinks that won't stick though

 

[rteetz]

Does orlando park news, the site that was ready to close a few weeks ago, have sources in Shanghai or did this news get released somewhere else?

Not sure.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Mickey bunkers at WDW golf courses

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...at-two-walt-disney-world-resort-golf-courses/

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Rumor

Zootopia land coming to Shanghai

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/09/all-new-zootopia-land-coming-soon-to.html?m=1

If this comes to pass will any other Disney park have had so many expansions so soon within opening a new park?

 

[rteetz]

If this comes to pass will any other Disney park have had so many expansions so soon within opening a new park?

Depends on what you consider expansions. Disneyland had a ton of changes in its early years.

Also toy story land at Shanghai was originally part of the opening list of attractions but pushed back to meet the deadline.

 

[soniam]

Someone posted on Facebook they were able to book both Slinky Dog and Flight of Passage FP for the same day ... me thinks that won't stick though

So, what exactly happened with MDE that's making things haywire? Did they do a big update?

 

[Gusey]

If this comes to pass will any other Disney park have had so many expansions so soon within opening a new park?

Well, AK had Asia added and had plans for Beastly Kingdom. Not sure when Camp Minnie Mickey opened

 

[Brocktoon]

So, what exactly happened with MDE that's making things haywire? Did they do a big update?

Not sure, I but I just posted on another thread that this is going beyond the usual issues. It doesn't seem to be centered on any specific area of MDE. I've got all kinds of crazy things going on with phantom duplicate family members and old (no longer linked) friends showing up linked in my friends/family list. They can't be deleted and IT couldn't do anything either (yet).

Just off the phone with IT ~ 15 minutes ago and they said they are aware of multiples issues with no current ETA of a fix.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Not sure, I but I just posted on another thread that this is going beyond the usual issues. It doesn't seem to be centered on any specific area of MDE. I've got all kinds of crazy things going on with phantom duplicate family members and old (no longer linked) friends showing up linked in my friends/family list. They can't be deleted and IT couldn't do anything either (yet).

Just off the phone with IT ~ 15 minutes ago and they said they are aware of multiples issues with no current ETA of a fix.

Think I'll just stay off MDE today.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So, what exactly happened with MDE that's making things haywire? Did they do a big update?

Not sure, I but I just posted on another thread that this is going beyond the usual issues. It doesn't seem to be centered on any specific area of MDE. I've got all kinds of crazy things going on with phantom duplicate family members and old (no longer linked) friends showing up linked in my friends/family list. They can't be deleted and IT couldn't do anything either (yet).

Just off the phone with IT ~ 15 minutes ago and they said they are aware of multiples issues with no current ETA of a fix.

So to answer the question of "what exactly happened?" I guess the answer is "Disney IT"