News Round Up 2018

[PolyRob]

Really hoping this brings some fresh to Pixar. Bao was new and different. That kind of thinking can only bring something good out of them!

CARS 4!?!?! Jk Although 3 was MUCH better than 2.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Thougha quick scan shows that even the negative takes I saw said they thought Emily Blunt was very good/great - which I think is the most important aspect to fans: how she does replacing Julie Andrews

There’s no replacing Julie Andrews.

 

[Phicinfan]

There’s no replacing Julie Andrews.

Okay not sure this has been stated anywhere or not, but saw a crazy story about the fact that Julie Andrews agreed to do a quick voice character for the movie Aquaman, to raise awareness on Aquaman and to spite the release of Mary Poppins 2 since both release at same time. Is this for real? Curious if anyone has seen any statement from Julie...evidently she is not a fan of her replacement?

 

[rteetz]

Okay not sure this has been stated anywhere or not, but saw a crazy story about the fact that Julie Andrews agreed to do a quick voice character for the movie Aquaman, to raise awareness on Aquaman and to spite the release of Mary Poppins 2 since both release at same time. Is this for real? Curious if anyone has seen any statement from Julie...evidently she is not a fan of her replacement?

Julie is on record saying she stayed out of the Poppins Returns spotlight out of respect for Emily Blunt. She is happy they made another film but didn't want to be a part of it.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Three Bridges Bar & Grill, Progress on Disney’s Gran Destino Tower Hotel, Christmas at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

Satuli Canteen Now Offering Banshee Discount Coupon In Pandora – The World of Avatar

 

[Phicinfan]

Julie is on record saying she stayed out of the Poppins Returns spotlight out of respect for Emily Blunt. She is happy they made another film but didn't want to be a part of it.

yeah, finally had time to do some looking and saw that... I found it hard to believe she would be that negative to Emily Blunt. I may just have to go see Aquaman now, just to see what she does in that film, sound pretty interesting

 

[rteetz]

My review of the new Rhino tour if anyone is interested.

Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

 

[rteetz]

News

Swarovski Crystal-Encrusted Disney Gift Card Coming to Disney World, Disneyland

 

[rteetz]

News

Kipling and Disney Debut Signature “Mary Poppins Returns” Collection

 

[JaxDad]

My review of the new Rhino tour if anyone is interested.

Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

Thanks! Several years ago, my son and I did a sleep-over at the local zoo, which included a late night tour of the enclosures. The rhino enclosure was very dark, and they were just like huge shadows moving noisily beyond the separating structure. It was eerie. I could sense their power, and I still remember thinking they would certainly just break through and trample on past.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

Great review, Ryan! I heard that Rhinos have bad eyesight. That's the reason for their bad reputation for charging at strangers. Did they talk about any of that?

Saw a show on Animal Planet a while ago. Would love to see them up close!

 

[rteetz]

Great review, Ryan! I heard that Rhinos have bad eyesight. That's the reason for their bad reputation for charging at strangers. Did they talk about any of that?

Saw a show on Animal Planet a while ago. Would love to see them up close!

I don't remember them talking about their eyesight. It's quite possible they did. It was a lot about their daily routines, what they eat, how they interact, etc.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Has this been discussed?

Car maker Audi announces new partnership with Disney

https://thedisneyblog.com/2018/11/2...w-partnership-with-disney/?platform=hootsuite

 

[sachilles]

We are scheduled to do this on our next visit at the end of February. We are excited to do it.

 

[shoreward]

Disney VoluntEARs sort 40,000 pounds of produce for food bank on day of service

 

[rteetz]

Has this been discussed?

Car maker Audi announces new partnership with Disney

https://thedisneyblog.com/2018/11/2...w-partnership-with-disney/?platform=hootsuite

Interesting considering their strong relationship with GM.

 

[The Pho]

My review of the new Rhino tour if anyone is interested.

Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

That sounds better than the Elephant one for access to the animals, did not know you get to actually touch them. Although pictures are allowed for the elephants since it's just back of the Safari more than backstage. I love that they have this stuff at the park.
Supposedly they're working on a big cats tour now also, and I'm really hoping that happens.

 

[rteetz]

That sounds better than the Elephant one for access to the animals, did not know you get to actually touch them. Although pictures are allowed for the elephants since it's just back of the Safari more than backstage. I love that they have this stuff at the park.
Supposedly they're working on a big cats tour now also, and I'm really hoping that happens.

I would definitely sign up for a big cats tour.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not to open this can of worms again, but looks like Disney has revised their statement and the Friendship boats WILL continue to operate daily - but then close at night only

https://wdwnt.com/2018/11/friendship-boats-to-continue-service-to-epcot-with-nightly-closures/

Says they will close starting at 9:30 - that feels like pretty close to when people would be getting out of EPCOT post Illuminations so might be bit of a rush to catch that first boat