News Round Up 2018

[AMusicLifeForMe]

So the article says in 2020 but on down it says it is having a 14 day Panama canal in February 2019. Just so happens that 2020 is our 35th and we are looking for a magical trip. Wondering (no pun intended) if that Panama Canal trip is 2020 too?

" and a 14-night Panama Canal voyage, departing February 7 through March 6, 2020."

This is the Panama Canal Cruise date for early 2020.

From DCL Website announcement:

"Panama Canal
Explore the historic districts of New Orleans before setting off on a glorious, 2-week adventure to San Diego. You’ll have the chance to enjoy stops in 4 Mexican cities, Cartagena, Columbia and pass through the Panama Canal—an engineering wonder connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific."

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

With watching the announcement, I don't know if they will be sailing from Hawaii. I'm guessing they will do two 14-15 day cruises to Hawaii from San Diego. That's what most cruise lines do, and I think that's what they did 5 years ago. I can be wrong though.

I want to correct my previous statement...

"Hawai'i
Encounter gorgeous vistas and photo-worthy waterfalls on a soul-stirring retreat to the Hawaiian islands. You’ll visit Hilo, Nawiliwili and Kahului on a 9- or 10-night voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu (or vice versa) with 5 spectacular days at sea."

The Hawaii cruises will be 9 or 10 night voyages leaving from Vancouver for a one-way cruise and vice-versa from Honolulu back to Vancouver as another one-way cruise. I believe this means it is a specific Hawaiian Cruise and won't need to stop in another country due to the cruises beginning or ending in Vancouver, Canada.

 

[rteetz]

So the article says in 2020 but on down it says it is having a 14 day Panama canal in February 2019. Just so happens that 2020 is our 35th and we are looking for a magical trip. Wondering (no pun intended) if that Panama Canal trip is 2020 too?

Might have been a typo that is now fixed. Article says 2020 now.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I want to correct my previous statement...

"Hawai'i
Encounter gorgeous vistas and photo-worthy waterfalls on a soul-stirring retreat to the Hawaiian islands. You’ll visit Hilo, Nawiliwili and Kahului on a 9- or 10-night voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu (or vice versa) with 5 spectacular days at sea."

The Hawaii cruises will be 9 or 10 night voyages leaving from Vancouver for a one-way cruise and vice-versa from Honolulu back to Vancouver as another one-way cruise. I believe this means it is a specific Hawaiian Cruise and won't need to stop in another country due to the cruises beginning or ending in Vancouver, Canada.

I wonder if the dates will then work out that people could do back-to-back cruises that combines doing Hawaii and Alaska

 

[Farro]

I want to correct my previous statement...

"Hawai'i
Encounter gorgeous vistas and photo-worthy waterfalls on a soul-stirring retreat to the Hawaiian islands. You’ll visit Hilo, Nawiliwili and Kahului on a 9- or 10-night voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu (or vice versa) with 5 spectacular days at sea."

The Hawaii cruises will be 9 or 10 night voyages leaving from Vancouver for a one-way cruise and vice-versa from Honolulu back to Vancouver as another one-way cruise. I believe this means it is a specific Hawaiian Cruise and won't need to stop in another country due to the cruises beginning or ending in Vancouver, Canada.

Cruising to Hawaii from Vancouver must have some pretty rocky seas at times!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Cruising to Hawaii from Vancouver must have some pretty rocky seas at times!

My Dad has cruised from LA to Hawaii and back several times, and he has never said he had any issues with rocky seas. Their could be from Vancouver, but it probably will only depend on the weather on that specific sailing.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Animal Kingdom Update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/09/photo-rep...y-asia-seating-expansion-banshee-rookery-etc/

 

[Tigger's ally]

Might have been a typo that is now fixed. Article says 2020 now.

Yeah, it said 2019 earlier. Was confusing.

 

[rteetz]

News

TCM Classic Cruise Returning to Disney Cruise Line in 2019

 

[hertamaniac]

" and a 14-night Panama Canal voyage, departing February 7 through March 6, 2020."

This is the Panama Canal Cruise date for early 2020.

From DCL Website announcement:

"Panama Canal
Explore the historic districts of New Orleans before setting off on a glorious, 2-week adventure to San Diego. You’ll have the chance to enjoy stops in 4 Mexican cities, Cartagena, Columbia and pass through the Panama Canal—an engineering wonder connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific."

Thanks for the details! This might be on our hit list in 2020.

 

[rteetz]

News

Construction Work to Impact Several Walt Disney World Roads in the Coming Weeks

 

[rteetz]

News

In-Room Dining Not Available for Lunch for a Limited Time at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club

 

[Sweettears]

I think part of the reason why I liked Rivers of Light so much was that it wasn’t based on any IP. That’s one of the reasons why I have always liked Illuminations as my favorite nighttime show at Walt Disney World...Granted, I still really like IP shows like Happily Ever After and Fantasmic (Disneyland version only). I just find non-IP shows to be unique, and I also like the story of both shows.

Like I said in a post above, the shamens being cut is a big loss to this show.

It will be an interesting experience for me. I saw it when it first opened and to be honest don’t remember it that well. (Maybe that’s a sign). I’ll see it again the end of October and will be interested in my perception.

 

[Sweettears]

I used to not like them but we started making them by heavily roasting them in the oven and then adding maple syrup - and they are delicious!

Another key is to make sure that they are fresh. Usually the smaller ones turn out less bitter as well.

 

[skier_pete]

News

TCM Classic Cruise Returning to Disney Cruise Line in 2019

OK, that almost makes me want to pay for Disney cruise. Too bad I'm going to D23 next year so it won't happen.

 

[skier_pete]

just looking at my 11/13 MK day. There is BOTH an EMM and Christmas Party that day. That's crazy. MK is only open to the general public for 9 hours, but open 7 hours for "paid events".
I could just see this as a daily occurrence in the future -- the parks are just open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, but there are paid events to enter the park early or stay late.

I mean why not? We already are paying for it today! Why wouldn't a business take advantage of that demand?

This, this, this. It drives me completely crazy. I saw the same thing during our stay. And what's worse is if you show up at 9 AM, the park is way more full of people than it normally would be at 9 AM because of those paying for the extra perk.

The worst part is there is virtually no way to protest it other than to not pay for the extra events - but as long as people FLOCK to these extra events, they will keep finding more and more ways to do them. As you point out, who can blame Disney of taking advantage of it. Can you imagine the meetings:

"Well, let's see if they'll pay for 1 hour for 3 rides for $69."
"No, they'll never go for that.",
"OK, we'll give them a $5 breakfast."
"Do you think that will work?"
"Are you kidding, our guests will pay for ANYTHING!"

It does make me worry for the day when you will have to pay $79 for 9 AM to noon park entry, $99 for noon to 6 PM, and $109 for 6 PM to midnight. OR a discounted $199 "all-day" pass.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

EDIT:
just looking at my 11/13 MK day. There is BOTH an EMM and Christmas Party that day. That's crazy. MK is only open to the general public for 9 hours, but open 7 hours for "paid events".
I could just see this as a daily occurrence in the future -- the parks are just open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, but there are paid events to enter the park early or stay late.

I mean why not? We already are paying for it today! Why wouldn't a business take advantage of that demand?

This, this, this. It drives me completely crazy. I saw the same thing during our stay. And what's worse is if you show up at 9 AM, the park is way more full of people than it normally would be at 9 AM because of those paying for the extra perk.

The worst part is there is virtually no way to protest it other than to not pay for the extra events - but as long as people FLOCK to these extra events, they will keep finding more and more ways to do them. As you point out, who can blame Disney of taking advantage of it. Can you imagine the meetings:

"Well, let's see if they'll pay for 1 hour for 3 rides for $69."
"No, they'll never go for that.",
"OK, we'll give them a $5 breakfast."
"Do you think that will work?"
"Are you kidding, our guests will pay for ANYTHING!"

It does make me worry for the day when you will have to pay $79 for 9 AM to noon park entry, $99 for noon to 6 PM, and $109 for 6 PM to midnight. OR a discounted $199 "all-day" pass.

I just wanted to point out this isn't a new thing.

Last year 2 of the 3 days during my trip that MK had MNSSHP also had EMM. Now 1 of them did get cancelled but that was because of Irma and so did MNSSHP. The only change is that for 2017 MNSSHP closed the parks at 7pm as opposed to 6pm this year.

I haven't looked back but I'm thinking they did EMM and MNSSHP last year both on Sundays and Tuesdays.

 

[hakepb]

They could replace the video, they've already did that once but I don't see them changing Epcot's anytime soon.

It almost surprises me, that with the 3 theaters, Epcot isn’t offering dinner packages with a country-themed Soarin (Soarin over Japan, Soarin over Italy...)

 

[dlavender]

This, this, this. It drives me completely crazy. I saw the same thing during our stay. And what's worse is if you show up at 9 AM, the park is way more full of people than it normally would be at 9 AM because of those paying for the extra perk.

The worst part is there is virtually no way to protest it other than to not pay for the extra events - but as long as people FLOCK to these extra events, they will keep finding more and more ways to do them. As you point out, who can blame Disney of taking advantage of it. Can you imagine the meetings:

"Well, let's see if they'll pay for 1 hour for 3 rides for $69."
"No, they'll never go for that.",
"OK, we'll give them a $5 breakfast."
"Do you think that will work?"
"Are you kidding, our guests will pay for ANYTHING!"

It does make me worry for the day when you will have to pay $79 for 9 AM to noon park entry, $99 for noon to 6 PM, and $109 for 6 PM to midnight. OR a discounted $199 "all-day" pass.

Did you happen to buy a Viking hat in Norway on your trip?

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: Disneyland Introduces New FastPass Scanners That Combat Sunshine