News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Pop Century/Art of Animation Resort Disney Skyliner Station, Supports Now Being Erected in Lake

 

[Iowamomof4]

I think they are expecting people staying at those resorts to take the Skyliner.

Too bad it won't be open by November 8.

I would love it if we got a chance to ride it in May, but I know that's looking iffy at best.

 

[rteetz]

News

Amorette’s Patisserie Introduces Orange Bird Mousse

 

[HuskieJohn]

I think at this point -- the main reason people (like us on the boards) stay on-site is the 60-day fast passes and transportation. Take away EMH and I know I would probably still stay on-site. Probably what mainly will determine me to stay on or offsite? Cost. I'm willing to pay a little extra to be in a Disney hotel .. just because, but EMH has little to do with that.

For first time guests. People want to stay on-site simply because "it's a Disney hotel". My sister is going to Disney for the first time and without really looking at prices or even knowing what the on-site perks just wanted to stay at a "Disney hotel".

I agree we are onsite because of the 60 day FP+, Magic Express and the included onsite Transportation...not the EMH.

We actually plan around AVOIDING the park with the EMH because being from the Central Time Zone we are already waking up earlier than normal just for the regular park open and one hour earlier (or 45min) (eyeroll)) is not enjoyable.

 

[only hope]

News

Muppet Vision 3D Now Operating With Reduced Hours Daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

I mean after 6, what do you have to do at that park if you've done the 5 rides already? Most of the outdoor shows are closed by then as well. I mean, "winter" hours is nothing new in amusement parks -- neither is closing some attractions early.

Delayed opening until 10 makes sense. It’s silly to go to Muppets that early when wait times at rides are low(er). But the evening...what else is there to do? Shows are usually done and fastpasses may be very hard to come by that late in the day. For those who don’t wait in lines, that leaves walking around Walt Disney Presents and Launch Bay. The number of cutbacks is just ridiculous (along with the ridiculous price hikes). Universal isn’t cutting back operating hours/offerings, so it’s not an “industry standard.”

 

[rteetz]

News

New Art of Animaton merchandise

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/photos-ne...o-arrives-at-disneys-art-of-animation-resort/

 

[rteetz]

News

Guardians building gets more colors

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...-to-guardians-of-the-galaxy-gravity-building/

 

[Tiki Birdland]

And we are SOMEBODYs, not NOBODYs

Hear! Hear! Our family LOVES the muppets and we do the Muppet 3D every visit -- it's on our MUST DO list. We missed the fountain when we were there last visit. Glad it's back. Frankly, that corner was starting to feel like the Muppets Movie -- we lamented what it used to be. And, there were no T-Shirts when we were there. I hope they figure out how to make the Muppets more relevant to the crowds.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Pop Century/Art of Animation Resort Disney Skyliner Station, Supports Now Being Erected in Lake

I know not everyone is a fan of the Skyliner - but I am really looking forward to riding, especially this part as you descend over the lake

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Guardians building gets more colors

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...-to-guardians-of-the-galaxy-gravity-building/

sorry if I missed it - but why is that part called the "gravity building"?

 

[rteetz]

sorry if I missed it - but why is that part called the "gravity building"?

I don't think there is a definite answer but that is its name. I would guess its because of the "g" feel the coaster would give you.

 

[rteetz]

News

Food and Drink line-up for the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

 

[crazy4wdw]

Food and beverage information released for this year's Epcot International Festival of the Holidays:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-international-festival-of-the-holidays-2018/

 

[rteetz]

News

Game Day Gear Kiosk Closing October 28 at Disney Springs

 

[kcajl]

Is it just me, or does it look like Hollywood Studios will not be so easy to access for people who stay on-site and drive their own vehicles? For example, to get back to Pop Century, CBR, or AoA, you'd have to drive quite far out of the way when leaving DHS if I'm reading the map correctly.

There is a connection from SB Victory Way to the entrance road and there may be one from exit road to NB Victory Way, but it is hard to tell at this point.

 

[Moliphino]

News

Food and Drink line-up for the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

I can't wait! I hope they're mostly snack credit eligible like last year.

 

[Disneymom1126]

I think they are expecting people staying at those resorts to take the Skyliner.

I think you're right - and given how short of a ride it looks like it will be it seems like a no-brainer to ride this in if you're staying at one of those resorts...although I do have a friend who is deathly afraid of the idea of riding in a cable car and I'm sure she isn't alone!

 

[Joben]

I know not everyone is a fan of the Skyliner - but I am really looking forward to riding, especially this part as you descend over the lake

me too

 

[wareagle57]

I think you're right - and given how short of a ride it looks like it will be it seems like a no-brainer to ride this in if you're staying at one of those resorts...although I do have a friend who is deathly afraid of the idea of riding in a cable car and I'm sure she isn't alone!

I'm excited to ride during DHS/Epcot fireworks. Though I do wonder if based on the concept art they will be tinted in a way you can't really see out of them very well, especially at night.

 

[dlavender]

I'm excited to ride during DHS/Epcot fireworks. Though I do wonder if based on the concept art they will be tinted in a way you can't really see out of them very well, especially at night.

They’ll have a special gondola you can pay for untinted window firework views