News Round Up 2018

[jlundeen]

I know there was a discussion on Mary Poppins vs Aquaman attendance earlier in this thread. Went and saw Poppins today and the theater was almost sold out, whereas the Aquaman showing at about the same time was not. This was also true for the other movie theater across town. I think MPR is going to have a big week.

Oh, and I loved MPR. Although I cried through a lot of this one...Georgie reminded me of my little one, including the stuffed giraffe (we have three identical stuffed giraffes so we aren't ever without one).

We saw it today too, (Suburbs of St. Paul, MN). The theater was pretty full, not sure if it was sold out but it was the Bistro one, and they were playing this movie in another theater also.

I'm afraid I had too high expectations, and couldn't help but make comparisons to the original. While we thought it was well done it just seemed to be missing something for me. The dancing was incredible, but I wasn't enthralled with the music - didn't really have any of the songs stick with me. The one thing I really liked is the background music playing during some poignant scenes were songs from the original. Loved Lin-Manuel Miranda, and liked Emily Blunt, but I cling too much to the original to say she was as good a Julie Andrews.

So, while we all liked it, I was a bit disappointed after some of the reviews...

 

[buteraa]

Tron construction. Just took this from people mover.

 

[rteetz]

News

New look for Bo Peep in Toy Story 4

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/leaked-toy-story-4-art-offers-new-look-for-bo-peep/

 

[SG131]

I've heard they sometimes have team members startling people in line. I wonder if that may have happened with this poor gentleman.

Omg the guy they had when I was there was terrifying! Even after he popped out once and I knew he was there I still jumped!!

 

[Jamie297]

ok, a moderator lurching and then springing into action when needed made me think of a Monty Python sketch

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! Lol

 

[PolyRob]

There is member gift for each year that you join or rejoin D23. For 2018, the gift was a box which contained reproductions of items that were important in the history of Mickey Mouse. For 2019, it's the pin set. I'm hoping that there's an extra gift or some type of recognition for the people who are charter members.

I've always wondered if I would benefit from a D23 membership if I wasn't planning on attending the Expo. Those pins are pretty amazing and may force me to do it in 2019. I am just not sure what I would really get besides the pins and 4 printed publications.

 

[Princessclab]

Personally I don’t think we will see a slow down with Star Wars for a while. No matter what we do it’s not going to be perfect.

I do appreciate all the comments and suggestions though!

Personally I don’t think we will see a slow down with Star Wars for a while. No matter what we do it’s not going to be perfect.

I do appreciate all the comments and suggestions though!

Nope, you are perfect at hearding the Star Wars cats.......keep up the great work!!!
Especially for those of us who know little if anything about the whole SW deal.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I've always wondered if I would benefit from a D23 membership if I wasn't planning on attending the Expo. Those pins are pretty amazing and may force me to do it in 2019. I am just not sure what I would really get besides the pins and 4 printed publications.

honestly it comes down to how much you value the gift and the magazines - which are of high quality. I have it and haven't really done any events as I am not in the area that many of the events are. I am hoping to do the event they have having next October in Sleepy Hallow NY

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Leaked Frozen II artwork suggests new hairstyle and clothes for Anna

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/leaked-frozen-2-artwork-suggests-new-outfits-hairstyle-for-anna/

(I mean, obviously they need to have new costumes/dresses to sell)

 

[PolyRob]

honestly it comes down to how much you value the gift and the magazines - which are of high quality. I have it and haven't really done any events as I am not in the area that many of the events are. I am hoping to do the event they have having next October in Sleepy Hallow NY

I'll have to look into some of the other events. I find the same thing with a majority of events since they're on West coast. The Sleepy Hollow event falls when I have a potential WDW trip. Hmm decisions

 

[Hoodie]

their website has it all in several different languages. I think they are covered.

These are the warnings and the pictures. I think the little guy clutching his heart transcends language. I'm also guessing: no bad backs, no pregnant women, no sailors (j/j motion sickness?) and seizures.

 

[shoreward]

Watch MK New Year's Eve fireworks live.
https://thedisneyblog.com/2018/12/2...31-from-the-magic-kingdom/?platform=hootsuite

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

NEWS

Leaked Frozen II artwork suggests new hairstyle and clothes for Anna

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/leaked-frozen-2-artwork-suggests-new-outfits-hairstyle-for-anna/

(I mean, obviously they need to have new costumes/dresses to sell)

Looks very Pocahontas what with the leaves in the breeze.

 

[skier_pete]

There is member gift for each year that you join or rejoin D23. For 2018, the gift was a box which contained reproductions of items that were important in the history of Mickey Mouse. For 2019, it's the pin set. I'm hoping that there's an extra gift or some type of recognition for the people who are charter members.

Ok. Thanks for the explanation. I may keep my membership for that pin set. About 8 of those 10 pins are pretty important to me.

 

[ejgonz2]

My 60 days for fast pass selection was at 7am this morning.
Anecdotal at best, but this was the least eventful time yet. Only one real glitch with the programming, which a refresh cured. We got flight of passage on day one. Was able to to get slinky dog as well on other days.
All selected for a 7 day vacation and done by 7:30

Me too!! Went without a hitch. Only ‘issue’ was the earliest SDD was available was 11:30 instead of 9 like I wanted on Day 5.

 

[OSUZorba]

Watch MK New Year's Eve fireworks live.
https://thedisneyblog.com/2018/12/2...31-from-the-magic-kingdom/?platform=hootsuite

Too bad it isn't Epcot's

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Too bad it isn't Epcot's

I actually find EPCOT's show to be much better than Magic Kingdom's NYE show. The 360-degree finale is great, but it is only cool if you are seeing it in person. I haven't liked how Disney Parks Blog has filmed the finale in recent years.

There is nothing like the "Fireworks Finale of Death" that EPCOT brings on New Years Eve and 4th of July. I hope these pyrotechnic tags will continue once Illuminations leaves next year.

 

[writerguyfl]

their website has it all in several different languages. I think they are covered.

These are the warnings and the pictures. I think the little guy clutching his heart transcends language. I'm also guessing: no bad backs, no pregnant women, no sailors (j/j motion sickness?) and seizures.
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The Universal website has a Rider Safety page in both English and Spanish. On each page is a link to the 40+ page pamphlet entitled "Guide for Rider Safety and Accessibility".

English version (with link to pdf version of the pamphlet): https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/rider-safety/index.html
Spanish version (with link to pdf version of the pamphlet): https://www.universalorlando.com/web/es/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/rider-safety/index.html

It's just a guess, but I would bet a significant amount of money that Universal will provide a physical copy of that pamphlet in both languages at the park entrances.

 

[hertamaniac]

It's just a guess, but I would bet a significant amount of money that Universal will provide a physical copy of that pamphlet in both languages at the park entrances.

I could definitely see this happening. But, the question I have is do you expand the warnings (in an attempt to hold harmless or indemnify) to other languages as well? It's that limitation that I see being an issue.

 

[Dfan79]

NEWS

Leaked Frozen II artwork suggests new hairstyle and clothes for Anna

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/leaked-frozen-2-artwork-suggests-new-outfits-hairstyle-for-anna/

(I mean, obviously they need to have new costumes/dresses to sell)

Yep, and more merchandise. They have to be able to sell more overpriced dolls, and countless other stuff you gotta tell your kids they can't get.

Poor Disney is only worth about 98 billion dollars. So do your part people and buy something that you really can't afford. You can eat in a couple of weeks, you still have your faucets for running water. and with that you can make ice... If you haven't had to sell the trays.

Besides the experts say you can live with food. But can your family live without Frozen merchandise?