News Round Up 2018

[andyw715]

Don't you have to get into the app to tell it when? In the video, everyone was holding up a phone to open the door...

With bluetooth most likely yes, the holding up to the door is probably theatrics. Its also what people are familiar with when performing NFC/contactless payments. NFC has a limited range so you need to hold up the phone/card to the terminal to initiate the handshake.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I really wish they stuck with there first idea but I understand it was a money factor.

I suppose the end result isn't *that* different - less detail around the Slinky Coaster (vs this sketch where they made it look like Andy had dug the canyons, etc.). Big thing is they had almost that Woody's Roundup theme for the entrance way - which that is one thing with what they have now seems pretty plain

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Disney is getting set to allow Club Level guests to buy 3 additional Fastpasses for $50 (per day). No strings attached to the Fastpasses and you can use them at any park.

 

[saskdw]

Rumor

Disney is getting set to allow Club Level guests to buy 3 additional Fastpasses for $50 (per day). No strings attached to the Fastpasses and you can use them at any park.

Interesting. But CL is already overpriced.

 

[rue005]

When do you think Incredicoaster will open in DCA? I'm planning a trip in May, but still not sure, mostly if the ride is not open yet.

 

[rteetz]

When do you think Incredicoaster will open in DCA? I'm planning a trip in May, but still not sure, mostly if the ride is not open yet.

June

 

[dina444444]

When do you think Incredicoaster will open in DCA? I'm planning a trip in May, but still not sure, mostly if the ride is not open yet.

Initial speculation was Memorial Day weekend, but I heard not till sometime in June last month.

 

[PolyRob]

Rumor

Disney is getting set to allow Club Level guests to buy 3 additional Fastpasses for $50 (per day). No strings attached to the Fastpasses and you can use them at any park.

Never stayed CL since I could not justify the increase in cost for amenities I would not use that much. This would be interesting to try out!

No strings attached is key! If I did not have to pre-plan and it worked on FoP, FEA, 7DMT, I see the value.

 

[DISnewjersey]

Rumor

Disney is getting set to allow Club Level guests to buy 3 additional Fastpasses for $50 (per day). No strings attached to the Fastpasses and you can use them at any park.

I really hope Disney doesn’t eventually make all fastpasses an upcharge. That is one thing I really dislike about Universal (and other theme parks).

 

[mcd2745]

Rumor

Disney is getting set to allow Club Level guests to buy 3 additional Fastpasses for $50 (per day). No strings attached to the Fastpasses and you can use them at any park.

We all knew this was coming in one form or another.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Interesting. But CL is already overpriced.

yeah, but if that carries forward until Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is open and you can use these bonus FP for both rides in it I can see people going for it

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Do you think this would count for club level DVC? It’s kinda different but as I’ve never stayed at any kind of club level I’m not sure if it’s different/the same.

 

[saskdw]

yeah, but if that carries forward until Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is open and you can use these bonus FP for both rides in it I can see people going for it

You are probably right.

But is it $50 per person or $50 for everyone in the room?

$50 for 3 FP's for the entire family sounds good if you were planning on staying CL anyway. However CL at Disney is overpriced for what you get IMO so it would be a big expense if you weren't already planning on CL.

I think if this is true though you will see other ways to purchase extra FP's. I think we've been expecting that for awhile haven't we?

 

[rteetz]

News

Harley Davidson store has moved at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/ha...tion-at-the-town-center-in-disney-springs.htm

 

[ErinF]

But is it $50 per person or $50 for everyone in the room?

Per a source on Twitter (Chip Skambis @chickenlilchip) it would be $50 per person.

 

[saskdw]

Per a source on Twitter (Chip Skambis @chickenlilchip) that it would be $50 per person.

That's a little steep on top of the CL price. They are obviously aiming this at the 2% income bracket.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Per a source on Twitter (Chip Skambis @chickenlilchip) that it would be $50 per person.

That's a lot ... though, I have no idea what club level costs as we have never entertained that (heck, we usually wont' even pay the cost to stay on site) so maybe that isn't that much more if you already are willing to pay for club level at a deluxe

 

[closetmickey]

I see this as them really trying to bring in that top %, where money is no issue, and who may not chose to vacation at WDW otherwise, due to the crowds. Similar to the VIP tour guide program in the parks.

 

[saskdw]

That's a lot ... though, I have no idea what club level costs as we have never entertained that (heck, we usually wont' even pay the cost to stay on site) so maybe that isn't that much more if you already are willing to pay for club level at a deluxe

I just punched in some typical Dec. dates for us and at the Poly the cheapest CL room is $219 per night more than the standard view.

By comparison it's usually $80-$100 a night for the CL at the Universal deluxe resorts for similar benefits. In fact most who have done both say the UO CL is better.

I don't think the value is there which is why I made the comment it's aimed at the 2%.

 

[saskdw]

I see this as them really trying to bring in that top %, where money is no issue, and who may not chose to vacation at WDW otherwise, due to the crowds. Similar to the VIP tour guide program in the parks.

And I'm ok with that. They should have experiences for all income brackets. It's just not something I would jump at for that price. Even though our income is considered in the top 5%-6% in Canada I'm not at the throwing away money stage.