News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

News

Walt Disney World Cast Member Accused of Recording Co-Worker in Bathroom

 

[rteetz]

News

“Modern Family” Cast Reportedly in Talks for 11th and Final Season

 

[rteetz]

News

Animated Dinosaur Series “Gigantosaurus” Headed to Disney Junior

 

[jade1]

would they have A/C?

With a high of 56 today (40 tonight), maybe we should switch to adding heaters.

 

[Mal6586]

News

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” Reportedly Disqualified From Oscars Because it Wasn’t Submitted in Time

Yeah... I don't think they need to lose sleep over the potential of missed nominations there.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah... I don't think they need to lose sleep over the potential of missed nominations there.

i was thinking that - and obviously for the main awards - but there are technical awards that it could have been in contention for so feel bad for the people that worked on the film in those capacities

 

[OKW Lover]

The article speculates that this would be used for work related to TRON and the Reflections resort - but I am seeing a lot of speculation that there could be much more afoot in the area, for why now, after all these years, are you building up the infrastructure here?

All the "infrastructure" there right now is simply office trailers and general work space. This sounds like just adding more.

 

[rteetz]

All the "infrastructure" there right now is simply office trailers and general work space. This sounds like just adding more.

Yep, exactly what it is.

 

[rteetz]

News

‘Inside Disney Parks’ Holidays – Behind the Scenes at the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, Top Disney Gifts, Most Popular Holiday Treats and More

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Parks Best Bites: December 2018

 

[Ambehnke]

Did I miss this here? KtP is reporting Kali closure for Jan 7-March 22. Late notice for us.... makes me hate Disney that they can change their plans a month before my trip but I need to know mine 6 months in advance.

 

[rteetz]

Did I miss this here? KtP is reporting Kali closure for Jan 7-March 22. Late notice for us.... makes me hate Disney that they can change their plans a month before my trip but I need to know mine 6 months in advance.

Haven't seen that but no surprising with Kali.

 

[Ambehnke]

Haven't seen that but no surprising with Kali.

Wonder if splash is to follow...

 

[rteetz]

Wonder if splash is to follow...

If it does I think that one will be rather short compared to previous years.

 

[dclpluto]

NEWS

Bus crash in EPCOT parking lot results in 15 people taken to hospital

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ding-to-hospital-with-non-emergency-injuries/

Wdw buses are very dangerous. Imagine a accident happening on the road with lots of people standing up. This was at the toll booth and 15 people have to go to hospital.

 

[writerguyfl]

so the NEWS that @rteetz posted about earlier I think is pretty interesting


For those that missed it:
STOLport set for significant expansion:

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/imagineer...-C3NUiKPqkFGGU6CCSVkF9Exp91Ul3xejKL9RgIPS6j24


This is the area where the old tiny airport was for when executives and others would fly directly to the property, and is on the other side of the roadway that goes to the MK parking lot

The article speculates that this would be used for work related to TRON and the Reflections resort - but I am seeing a lot of speculation that there could be much more afoot in the area, for why now, after all these years, are you building up the infrastructure here?

Probably nothing, but fun to speculate

WDI is doing a lot of expanding. Their offices at Epcot are expanding as well. The cruise line also uses the WDW offices so with all the expansion at WDW and DCL this makes sense.

I'm trying to think of the last time that Disney build permanent office space. I believe the Team Disney building (across from Disney Springs) was built in the early 90s. The new Cast Member building for Disney Springs is a replacement for the one razed to build a parking garage. I never cared to look, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn that some office space was lost for the expansion at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

I know some people work in offices in nearby Celebration. And some Cast Members are based in offices that are closer to Universal than Disney property. (That's where I used to work.)

Disney World is a massive organization that requires lots of administration (aka office work). Because of that fact, I'd guess that the STOLport trailers are simply there to provide a working space closer to the actual work sites.

 

[JaxDad]

Yep, exactly what it is.

I wish it was still an airport and guests could use it. I have my license, and it would be cool to do a fly in/fly out trip to WDW. Although, I would be very tempted to buzz the castle or some other landmark, which could be trouble...

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I wish it was still an airport and guests could use it. I have my license, and it would be cool to do a fly in/fly out trip to WDW. Although, I would be very tempted to buzz the castle or some other landmark, which could be trouble...

Would be trouble. Bet they'd have Merida shoot the plane down.

 

[rteetz]

News

ABC Picks Up New Comedy “Bless This Mess” to Series

 

[rteetz]

News

“Fortune and Story” Activity Launches at Disneyland Via Play Disney Parks App