News Round Up 2018

[PolyRob]

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ahead of the big day tomorrow.

With that we are winding down on this years News Round Up thread. I want to thank everyone for contributing and following along. As always I end the year asking for any suggestions, comments, or concerns about this thread and where it should go forward. I am fine if no changes are needed too.

Thanks everyone!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I’m surprised Aquaman did so well. I know many said they weren’t that interested in it.

We're seeing it tonight. It's gotten good reviews for a DC movie and that for sure helps. DC hasn't been so hot in that (outside of Wonder Woman). I also think Jason Momoa is a likeable guy so I'm sure that helps too.

We'll see Mary Poppins Returns via the library I'm sure it's not the type of movie (outside of a DIS meet) we'd be interested in seeing in the theaters.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Merry Christmas y'all!!

Special thanks to @rteetz but also to all those that contribute to the thread it's def. my go-to place for news on Disney.

 

[skier_pete]

TO stick with the news theme after saying Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all...

2019 is coming and it is possibly the biggest year in US Disney parks in a long time with the likely opening of Star Wars Galaxy Edge - the first real game changer in Florida for Disney since the "Disney Decade" of build-out in the 1990s. If the rides are as good as we hope - we are looking at potential step change in visitors to Florida similar to what happened with Universal and Harry Potter - Though the % change for Disney is unlikely to reach the % that Universal saw.

2019 will also see Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad, the end of Illuminations, a Cars stage show, the Skyliner, two "new" resorts (New tower @Coronado and Riviera), and that's just in Florida. I'm not sure there's been much announced at DLR beyond Galaxy's Edge. There's also a good chance we hear the first words about plans for WDW 50th at D23. Meanwhile Disney will continue to grab for every dollar it can from our pockets...

Plus we get the Endgame of 11 years of Marvel movies, the end of the (somewhat divisive) 3rd Star Wars Trilogy, Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, live action Lion King, Aladdin, and Dumbo, and a brand new media push from Disney (Disney+ streaming).

Overall, a pretty big year I would think. Gonna be 1000+ pages in the 2019 thread, that's for sure!!

 

[rteetz]

TO stick with the news theme after saying Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all...

2019 is coming and it is possibly the biggest year in US Disney parks in a long time with the likely opening of Star Wars Galaxy Edge - the first real game changer in Florida for Disney since the "Disney Decade" of build-out in the 1990s. If the rides are as good as we hope - we are looking at potential step change in visitors to Florida similar to what happened with Universal and Harry Potter - Though the % change for Disney is unlikely to reach the % that Universal saw.

2019 will also see Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad, the end of Illuminations, a Cars stage show, the Skyliner, two "new" resorts (New tower @Coronado and Riviera), and that's just in Florida. I'm not sure there's been much announced at DLR beyond Galaxy's Edge. There's also a good chance we hear the first words about plans for WDW 50th at D23. Meanwhile Disney will continue to grab for every dollar it can from our pockets...

Plus we get the Endgame of 11 years of Marvel movies, the end of the (somewhat divisive) 3rd Star Wars Trilogy, Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, live action Lion King, Aladdin, and Dumbo, and a brand new media push from Disney (Disney+ streaming).

Overall, a pretty big year I would think. Gonna be 1000+ pages in the 2019 thread, that's for sure!!

Yes 2019 will be one of the biggest years ever for Disney. I’m sure there will be plenty of things not even yet announced as well. And don’t forget about universal. They could finally announce the third gate and they have another hotel opening their first big value hotel.

 

[skier_pete]

Yes 2019 will be one of the biggest years ever for Disney. I’m sure there will be plenty of things not even yet announced as well. And don’t forget about universal. They could finally announce the third gate and they have another hotel opening their first big value hotel.

And the new Harry Potter / Hagrid's flight coaster...I wouldn't be surprised if they try to open it before the end of 2019, though they may also wait until the hype of SW dies a bit and get it up after the 1st of the year.

 

[rteetz]

And the new Harry Potter / Hagrid's flight coaster...I wouldn't be surprised if they try to open it before the end of 2019, though they may also wait until the hype of SW dies a bit and get it up after the 1st of the year.

Last I heard they want it open before Star Wars to try and take some of the hype.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Hollywood Studios update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photo-rep...tory-christmas-disney-junior-dance-party-etc/

 

[Firebird060]

im not sure if them opening it before Star Wars can take much of the hype. Star Wars has a much longer history then The Wizarding World and can easily draw in both older generations as well as younger Generations. I have a feeling if they open the new coaster before Galaxies edge they will be highly disappointed. I dont see many people who were planning to go to Florida in 2019 chosing a New coaster over a new land as big as Star Wars. Im not saying the new coaster will fail, i just think its like throwing pebbles at a wall, One coaster isnt going to be as giant as a whole new themed land that has sold more toys and merch than HP has.

 

[rteetz]

im not sure if them opening it before Star Wars can take much of the hype. Star Wars has a much longer history then The Wizarding World and can easily draw in both older generations as well as younger Generations. I have a feeling if they open the new coaster before Galaxies edge they will be highly disappointed. I dont see many people who were planning to go to Florida in 2019 chosing a New coaster over a new land as big as Star Wars. Im not saying the new coaster will fail, i just think its like throwing pebbles at a wall, One coaster isnt going to be as giant as a whole new themed land that has sold more toys and merch than HP has.

True but this is supposedly an incredibly themed and story driven coaster. It will do well.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

im not sure if them opening it before Star Wars can take much of the hype. Star Wars has a much longer history then The Wizarding World and can easily draw in both older generations as well as younger Generations. I have a feeling if they open the new coaster before Galaxies edge they will be highly disappointed. I dont see many people who were planning to go to Florida in 2019 chosing a New coaster over a new land as big as Star Wars. Im not saying the new coaster will fail, i just think its like throwing pebbles at a wall, One coaster isnt going to be as giant as a whole new themed land that has sold more toys and merch than HP has.

I have seen a few people going on and on about how the Potter coaster will be far superior to either Star Wars ride - but I think those are just anti-Disney/Pro-Universal people

 

[hertamaniac]

Well, the Potter coaster appears to have a motorcycle and side-car configuration based on aerials by Bio. I just can't seeing it as a real threat to either SWGE attraction.

On another note, I'm quite interested in the update/refresh for Tomorrowland Speedway; I don't know if that is slated for 2019.

 

[rteetz]

Well, the Potter coaster appears to have a motorcycle and side-car configuration based on aerials by Bio. I just can't seeing it as a real threat to either SWGE attraction.

On another note, I'm quite interested in the update/refresh for Tomorrowland Speedway; I don't know if that is slated for 2019.

If that’s still happening I believe it’s not part of this closure.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I have seen a few people going on and on about how the Potter coaster will be far superior to either Star Wars ride - but I think those are just anti-Disney/Pro-Universal people

Well it looks like it will be an actual roller coaster vs more of a simulator. For people who like actual roller coasters that might be a big pro and Universal is known for being more for the thrills like that.

Honestly I'm not sure that's an anti-Disney/pro-Universal and TBH I wouldn't even list those two attributes together unless you're talking about a specific subset of people. I'm pro-Universal but not anti-Disney. I may not even be able to ride the new roller coaster depending on the type (though that goes the same for the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride) but I sure as heck know my husband will go on it.

 

[Bay Max]

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ahead of the big day tomorrow.

With that we are winding down on this years News Round Up thread. I want to thank everyone for contributing and following along. As always I end the year asking for any suggestions, comments, or concerns about this thread and where it should go forward. I am fine if no changes are needed too.

Thanks everyone!

Same to you! And thank you for all of your hard work.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

im not sure if them opening it before Star Wars can take much of the hype. Star Wars has a much longer history then The Wizarding World and can easily draw in both older generations as well as younger Generations. I have a feeling if they open the new coaster before Galaxies edge they will be highly disappointed. I dont see many people who were planning to go to Florida in 2019 chosing a New coaster over a new land as big as Star Wars. Im not saying the new coaster will fail, i just think its like throwing pebbles at a wall, One coaster isnt going to be as giant as a whole new themed land that has sold more toys and merch than HP has.

I think if it was a whole land or another gate yeah it might be more of an effect but I would agree that it's likely not going to do too too much.

But for that matter I think you'd have to look at it from a certain perspective. There are some people who don't presently go to WDW and may only be going to WDW because of Star Wars. I'd see those types of people as less likely to experience the rest of WDW and really only focus on Star Wars. That's sorta like the people who go to Universal and really only go for the HP parts and don't experience the rest of the parks. Those types of people may be more likely to come down for both Star Wars and the new HP ride because both IPs have a large enough following to garner people only wanting to experience those specific attractions/areas.

 

[BLLB]

Merry Christmas rteez! Thank you for all your hard work!

 

[Clockwork]

We're seeing it tonight. It's gotten good reviews for a DC movie and that for sure helps. DC hasn't been so hot in that (outside of Wonder Woman). I also think Jason Momoa is a likeable guy so I'm sure that helps too.

We'll see Mary Poppins Returns via the library I'm sure it's not the type of movie (outside of a DIS meet) we'd be interested in seeing in the theaters.

Aquaman was great fun! Spiderverse was even better. I saw Poppins yesterday, it was a good movie, but not as fun as the other 2. I’d go see either Aquaman or Spiderverse again in theaters, Poppins again if it was on cable. Poppins wasn’t bad, I just felt like it was missing something.

 

[Amy11401]

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ahead of the big day tomorrow.

With that we are winding down on this years News Round Up thread. I want to thank everyone for contributing and following along. As always I end the year asking for any suggestions, comments, or concerns about this thread and where it should go forward. I am fine if no changes are needed too.

Thanks everyone!

Merry Christmas to you too and thanks for all that you do!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photo-rep...12-22-18-holiday-lights-crowds-cars-land-etc/