News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Gaaaaahhh! Do we know when in May? I was hoping to take the kids to see him.

No end date confirmed yet.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

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Talking Mickey is leaving the Town Square theater come May 2018. This is a cost saving move and non talking Mickey will replace him.

Wow. I can see this happening though since on several of my trips, I have gotten non-talking Mickey. I thought it was a technical problem, but now I can see that being them trying to save money.

 

[jtwibih]

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Talking Mickey is leaving the Town Square theater come May 2018. This is a cost saving move and non talking Mickey will replace him.

That’s pathetic.

 

[OKW Lover]

News

Talking Mickey is leaving the Town Square theater come May 2018. This is a cost saving move and non talking Mickey will replace him.

How does this save money? There's still the same number of CM's. The same costumes. All it might save is a bit of wear and tare on the electronics that talk?

 

[leholcomb]

I likely does - certainly impacts giving raises. You'd think if they went to the union and offered it though it would be fine - but dealing with a union definitely complicates things

I had a grievance filed on me once for giving union members a raise. Entire HR investigation for increasing their pay. One of the most asinine things I have ever been a part of.

 

[rteetz]

How does this save money? There's still the same number of CM's. The same costumes. All it might save is a bit of wear and tare on the electronics that talk?

There is a CM behind the controls of the talking. So now you only need a handler and the person inside instead of that person behind the controls.

 

[amberpi]

There is a CM behind the controls of the talking. So now you only need a handler and the person inside instead of that person behind the controls.

That kinda sucks. I can see how a kid would be pretty wowed if MM knew the child's name or whatever it is that talking Mickey does. Seems like really tiny cost savings vs. the cool factor for guests.

 

[rteetz]

That kinda sucks. I can see how a kid would be pretty wowed if MM knew the child's name or whatever it is that talking Mickey does. Seems like really tiny cost savings vs. the cool factor for guests.

Agreed but this is Disney after all.

 

[amberpi]

Agreed but this is Disney after all.

That's a ROI that seems like a dumb decision though. Happy clients are returning, spending clients. The "wow" factor vs. the cost seems like bad business to me which is why I'm surprised.

 

[PolyRob]

News

Talking Mickey is leaving the Town Square theater come May 2018. This is a cost saving move and non talking Mickey will replace him.

WOW I know something I will be getting a FP+ for in March

 

[Sweettears]

News

Talking Mickey is leaving the Town Square theater come May 2018. This is a cost saving move and non talking Mickey will replace him.

Have you confirmed it is a result of cost saving? Or is it possibly the end of a test run on the concept? He types as he dons his rose colored glasses.

 

[rteetz]

Have you confirmed it is a result of cost saving? Or is it possibly the end of a test run on the concept? He types as he dons his rose colored glasses.

I have it confirmed from a very close to the situation source. They are justifying it by saying guests get confused that he only talks at one location and instead of upgrading the other locations they’ll just cut this one.

 

[PolyRob]

News

Hollywood Studios extends operating hours for and after Memorial Day weekend...

Uninformed Speculation

Since it looks like on HS extended hours, could this be a signal of TSL being ever more so close to being ready?

Hmmm do I plan on booking a last minute trip if passholder previews are released OR proactively book something in June and secure FP+. Decisions decisions

 

[rteetz]

News

Enzo’s Hideaway opens tonight!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/enzos-hideaway-opens-tonight-at-disney-springs/

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I have it confirmed from a very close to the situation source. They are justifying it by saying guests get confused that he only talks at one location and instead of upgrading the other locations they’ll just cut this one.

I have always found it strange that there has only been one location with Talking Mickey. The question I really have now is, will they downgrade the characters in the Castle Shows? Talking Mickey isn't in Fantasmic or in the parades.

 

[rteetz]

I have always found it strange that there has only been one location with Talking Mickey. The question I really have now is, will they downgrade the characters in the Castle Shows? Talking Mickey isn't in Fantasmic or in the parades.

No the talking Mickeys in shows, parades, etc. will stay as they are pre programmed.

 

[rteetz]

News

Bob Iger suffers a pay drop

https://t.co/yUPOMZmwIw?amp=1

 

[Mr. Mickey]

Marvel Gains Rights Back To Conan

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-conan-license/amp/

 

[Candlelady]

News

Bob Iger suffers a pay drop

https://t.co/yUPOMZmwIw?amp=1

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Dang it, Ryan, I didn't read the "mugs" part of that and thought the characters were coming for a minute. I don't usually do M&G, but I would for Darkwing Duck!

I do like that the inside of that mug reads "I am the terror that flaps in the night!"