News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

They do however DHS doesn’t really do much in terms of high in the sky pyro. They do a lot more projection, laser and lower or smaller pyro. So viewing may not be very good there for that.

True, unless the new Wonderful World of Animation show features more high fireworks knowing the Riviera viewing is coming

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It doesn't say that it is ending Dec 29, 2018.....it says that access is available through Dec 29, 2018....this is how it is worded every year.

ok, well, then guess it is worded wrong in the article as it specifically uses the word "ending" - guess we shall have to wait and see what happens going forward - if this paid event is just temporary and then regular access comes back or if they offer regular access along with this "VIP type" access

 

[sachilles]

I know it would come as a great shock to everyone, but I think MDE is having some issues today. It can't seem to access my account at least via firefox today.
Anybody else experiencing difficulties?

 

[Firebird060]

They do however DHS doesn’t really do much in terms of high in the sky pyro. They do a lot more projection, laser and lower or smaller pyro. So viewing may not be very good there for that.

Oh I agree but that doesn't stop Disney from trying to sell those things, I mean part of what Disney is selling isnt really the best place to watch the fireworks or the show, but for the guarantee access to be able to watch it. Sure they offer desert and other things as part of the Firework add ons, but its not really about the view of what your watching but the experience of watching them from someplace a bit exclusive and different. For example in March of this year me my wife and some family friends rented a boat to watch the MK fireworks from the water. We did it because we wanted something different and not to be hemmed in by the crowd. Fully knowing that most of MKs fireworks are projections on the castle which from water you can only see half of. I would argue its the same with the fireworks viewing rooms that the Deluxes around the lake market as themepark view. You see the fireworks but you dont see the show.

I see no reason why Disney wouldnt take the same approach for the Riveria, 2 park viewing is marketable

 

[Tigger's ally]

I know it would come as a great shock to everyone, but I think MDE is having some issues today. It can't seem to access my account at least via firefox today.
Anybody else experiencing difficulties?

No problems on Chrome for me.

 

[rteetz]

True, unless the new Wonderful World of Animation show features more high fireworks knowing the Riviera viewing is coming

I don’t think it will. DHS has gone away from high pyro and I don’t think it will return with Star Wars coming.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don’t think it will. DHS has gone away from high pyro and I don’t think it will return with Star Wars coming.

yeah, I agree - just only thing I could think of to help with the marketing - and definitely a good point about not wanting to mess with the immersion in Galaxy's Edge

 

[Firebird060]

yeah, I agree - just only thing I could think of to help with the marketing - and definitely a good point about not wanting to mess with the immersion in Galaxy's Edge

Which is sad because I used to love watching the Epcot Fireworks from the Hotub at the Beach/Yacht pool. Then being able to see the fireworks from Hollywood about 15 minutes later. But i guess that saves disney tons of money on Gun Powder and allows them to be more green. Which leads me to a Idea for Disneys Imagineers,

They need to start filming these Iconic shows with HD Cameras multiple times from multiple angles before the shows are canceled and then with either the room projection technology they patented earlier this year or with basic VR technology, sell a experience/ride/room or whatever that allows you to view the past shows that Disney has had, heck they could even do it for the parades. I would love to see Wishes again and the nighttime parades from my fully immersive room especially if they add shows from other parks around the world. Everyone loves the feel of Soarin but this is even better imo, especially if Disney pumps in the smells.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not sure if any other cable providers are having this issue, but I just got a note from Verizon that they are having trouble coming to an agreement with Disney for their programming - apparently Disney is demanding hundreds of millions of $ more for their current program and demanding companies pay them for the ACC network (another regional sports network)

So unless they come to an agreement by the end of the year, looks like I might be losing all Disney owned programing (though my guess is they come to some agreement as Disney will want at least some money from Verizon (even if they can't get as much as they want) and in light of people cutting the cord I am sure Verizon doesn't want to give them another reason to leave)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Which is sad because I used to love watching the Epcot Fireworks from the Hotub at the Beach/Yacht pool. Then being able to see the fireworks from Hollywood about 15 minutes later. But i guess that saves disney tons of money on Gun Powder and allows them to be more green. Which leads me to a Idea for Disneys Imagineers,

They need to start filming these Iconic shows with HD Cameras multiple times from multiple angles before the shows are canceled and then with either the room projection technology they patented earlier this year or with basic VR technology, sell a experience/ride/room or whatever that allows you to view the past shows that Disney has had, heck they could even do it for the parades. I would love to see Wishes again and the nighttime parades from my fully immersive room.

I have wondered if they would ever create a virtual "Disney Park of Yesterday" ... even if some had to be CGI I am sure people would love to go through Horizons and the like in VR

 

[Firebird060]

I have wondered if they would ever create a virtual "Disney Park of Yesterday" ... even if some had to be CGI I am sure people would love to go through Horizons and the like in VR

That would be such a huge undertaking, I would love to see Disney take this on, if the bean counters allow it

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney’s Online Digital Library, Disney Story Central “Sunsetting” in February

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Warns Verizon Fios Customers of Potential Loss of Services

 

[rteetz]

News

Jon Favreau Teases Popular Star Wars Character with “The Mandalorian” Set Photo

 

[rteetz]

News

Kinetic Wire Characters are Newest Achievement for Disney Researchers

 

[rteetz]

News

New Animal Ambassador Experience Comes To Animal Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

News

Miss Adventure Falls remains closed after accident before Christmas

 

[OSUZorba]

News

Miss Adventure Falls remains closed after accident before Christmas

Although ASTM standards make you design for the stupidity of people, I wonder how much guest stupidity played into this.

 

[Capang]

Although ASTM standards make you design for the stupidity of people, I wonder how much guest stupidity played into this.

I wondered this, too. Having been on this several times it is hard to imagine it happening any other way than guest stupidity. Yet the fact they are keeping it closed makes me wonder if there was some sort of major mechanical failure.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Nintendo is going to compete with star wars.

The new coaster is there so that people coming for star wars will say oh look, a new Harry Potter thing, let's do a day or two at universal.

I totally agree wrt “come for SWGE maybe check out new Potter thing”, but Nintendo competing with SW? I’m sure there’s target demo overlap, but I guess I have a hard time imagining Nintendo competing in a serious way with SW.

That seems like a big deal if it plays out that DVC people no longer get access to the Top of the World Lounge and makes me wonder about how the restaurant/lounge to be on top of the Riviera will then work

Meh. I’ve mentioned this before, but we’re BLT owners from day one of operation, and we’ve been to the lounge once, maybe twice. I couldn’t care less about it, personally. Too small to be useful IMO. Restricting use to those buying a package wouldn’t bother me in the least. Makes a lot of sense given the size — you could prevent overcrowding.

I wouldn't be surprised if Disney is planning to use this as a perk for Club 33 instead of DVC.

I’d be surprised. I don’t think that would be seen as much of a perk, honestly.