News Round Up 2018

[WDW_Ding]

It's broken down as part of the annual dues. It varies by resort. DVC resorts that are separate from regular Disney resorts have a higher cost. (For example - Boardwalk Villas it's 0.41 cents per point, whereas Saratoga Springs it is 0.64 cents per point.) I would assume this includes resort transportation to the parks and also ME, but you are right I don't know that for sure. When you look at details of that line item - it just says "Cost of WDW transportation provided to the Resort." so it doesn't mention ME specifically. Based on my points ownership (160 pts AKV and 75 pts BWV) I pay $109.47 a year for transportation costs. Realistically, that's probably around $8 - 9 a day for transportation, which I think is pretty reasonable to move 3 people around property.

(One of the nifty things about owning DVC is you do get to see a full breakdown of where you resort dollars go. I pay $55 a year for the animal upkeep at AKV - a number I am happy to pay to watch giraffes off my balcony.)

Thanks for the info. It has been a while since I looked at the breakdown of what the dues cover.

 

[mikepizzo]

Hmmm, didn't Disney file a suit against them???

You get a lawsuit! And you get a lawsuit! And you get a lawsuit! EVERYBODY GETS LAWSUITS!

 

[dina444444]

News

Disneyland Resort Update – Off With Their Heads!

 

[dina444444]

News

Minnie Van Transportation Expanded to Saratoga Springs & Caribbean Beach Resorts, Airport Service Expands to Yacht & Beach

 

[dina444444]

News

Frozen on Broadway Debuting 4 New Songs Not From the Film Over 4 Weeks

 

[rteetz]

News

Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend medals

http://www.starwars.com/news/get-a-...-star-wars-half-marathon-the-dark-side-medals

 

[rteetz]

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Star Wars A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show is moving times

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...nd-disney-movie-magic-moving-to-new-times.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

More on the “off with the heads” AA incidents

http://wdwnt.com/2018/01/photos-vid...-heads-california-adventure-disneyland-paris/

 

[rteetz]

News

Apparently Moana’s winter outfit is a sack....

https://twitter.com/thatdarnkat3/status/957870153211039744

 

[splash327]

Anyone else having issues with the disney world web site? I can't see my reservations for April and can't do anything with fastpasses. It's been this way all morning.

 

[shoreward]

Anyone else having issues with the disney world web site? I can't see my reservations for April and can't do anything with fastpasses. It's been this way all morning.

I have not had any issues. Have you tried clearing your browser or using IE? Sometimes, one of those will help. I hope you get back in; it feels helpless, when you can't use MDE - we've become so dependent on it!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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Apparently Moana’s winter outfit is a sack....

https://twitter.com/thatdarnkat3/status/957870153211039744

that's, um, terrible

 

[splash327]

I have not had any issues. Have you tried clearing your browser or using IE? Sometimes, one of those will help. I hope you get back in; it feels helpless, when you can't use MDE - we've become so dependent on it!

Thanks! Firefox worked. I guess Disney doesn't like Chrome.

 

[jknezek]

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Apparently Moana’s winter outfit is a sack....

https://twitter.com/thatdarnkat3/status/957870153211039744

Did someone whip that up backstage real fast and hope no one noticed? Wow that's awful.

 

[mikepizzo]

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Apparently Moana’s winter outfit is a sack....

https://twitter.com/thatdarnkat3/status/957870153211039744

that's, um, terrible

But doesn't it make sense thematically? She's from the Islands of Polynesia. I'm sure she didn't have a jacket to bring, so in her infinity resourcefulness she made one out of what was brought.

I mean, don't get me wrong, the execution is terrible, but at least it seems like they were thinking of the details. Gotta give 'em points for that.

 

[rteetz]

But doesn't it make sense thematically? She's from the Islands of Polynesia. I'm sure she didn't have a jacket to bring, so in her infinity resourcefulness she made one out of what was brought.

I mean, don't get me wrong, the execution is terrible, but at least it seems like they were thinking of the details. Gotta give 'em points for that.

Yeah she definitely wouldn't be wearing a big dress or anything.

 

[jknezek]

Yeah she definitely wouldn't be wearing a big dress or anything.

No. But they could have done better than a potato sack that is resting, apparently, over a barrel. .

 

[danikoski]

On a transportation related note, I’ve been emailing Disney throughout the year in the hopes that they reinstate express transportation. I know it may be totally gone, but we did love that add-on service. It made park hopping so quick.

Loved this service! Although I'm not sure with all the construction going on right now that the bus stops they had, especially in MK and Epcot, would be feasible. Wish it'd come back though. Made park hoppers highly worth it.

 

[wareagle57]

Loved this service! Although I'm not sure with all the construction going on right now that the bus stops they had, especially in MK and Epcot, would be feasible. Wish it'd come back though. Made park hoppers highly worth it.

Agreed. It was amazing. One of the best purchases I've ever made at Disney, especially for our short 3 day trip. I can't remember how much it was, but I think it was less than 30 dollars. I really don't understand why it wasn't more popular. I'd say it's worth it for the transportation to MK alone. Getting from the back of AK to Space Mountain in under 30 minutes. Good luck even getting to the TTC in that time on your own.

 

[rteetz]

Splitsville in Disneyland is not opening as scheduled today due to some adjustments that had to be made.