News Round Up 2018

[danikoski]

Agreed. It was amazing. One of the best purchases I've ever made at Disney, especially for our short 3 day trip. I can't remember how much it was, but I think it was less than 30 dollars. I really don't understand why it wasn't more popular. I'd say it's worth it for the transportation to MK alone. Getting from the back of AK to Space Mountain in under 30 minutes. Good luck even getting to the TTC in that time on your own.

Yep...we made it from AK to Epcot in 15-20 minutes. It was awesome. Then we hopped to MK to finish out our day (and trip) on Main Street.

 

[shoreward]

To those who miss the Express Transportation option, including me, maybe there should be a new thread in the Transportation forum called "Why I Miss Express Transportation." The orgiinal ET thread was locked, shortly after the service was discontinued.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

On a transportation related note, I’ve been emailing Disney throughout the year in the hopes that they reinstate express transportation. I know it may be totally gone, but we did love that add-on service. It made park hopping so quick.

We had a terrible experience with it in the summer and would never do it again. The fact that the service stopped every time lightning was in the area (because CMs must take cover and then cannot walk guests backstage to get the buses) rendered it useless to us.

We paid for four people to use it for a week, and were only able to use it ONCE!

If they can’t fix that issue somehow, I doubt it comes back. I can only imagine how many complaints they received — ours included.

 

[rteetz]

We had a terrible experience with it in the summer and would never do it again. The fact that the service stopped every time lightning was in the area (because CMs must take cover and then cannot walk guests backstage to get the buses) rendered it useless to us.

We paid for four people to use it for a week, and were only able to use it ONCE!

If they can’t fix that issue somehow, I doubt it comes back. I can only imagine how many complaints they received — ours included.

Interesting. I used it shortly after it started and loved it. I was disappointed when it went away.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Interesting. I used it shortly after it started and loved it. I was disappointed when it went away.

My experience wasn’t unique. I believe similar experiences were posted back when the service ended.

 

[shoreward]

We had a terrible experience with it in the summer and would never do it again. The fact that the service stopped every time lightning was in the area (because CMs must take cover and then cannot walk guests backstage to get the buses) rendered it useless to us.

We paid for four people to use it for a week, and were only able to use it ONCE!

If they can’t fix that issue somehow, I doubt it comes back. I can only imagine how many complaints they received — ours included.

It's the same policy in effect as when they stop running the boats and shut down the pools. The major difference being that the boats and pools have no additional fee that guests pay to use them. They should have provided some sort of "rain check" or a voucher to use for snacks, merchandise, etc.; I believe that was the one major complaint that people had.

 

[FinnsMom7]

To those who miss the Express Transportation option, including me, maybe there should be a new thread in the Transportation forum called "Why I Miss Express Transportation." The orgiinal ET thread was locked, shortly after the service was discontinued.

I would follow - I am still hoping for a comeback - I had planned to use that in December like crazy and was so disappointed when it was discontinued.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We had a terrible experience with it in the summer and would never do it again. The fact that the service stopped every time lightning was in the area (because CMs must take cover and then cannot walk guests backstage to get the buses) rendered it useless to us.

We paid for four people to use it for a week, and were only able to use it ONCE!

If they can’t fix that issue somehow, I doubt it comes back. I can only imagine how many complaints they received — ours included.

The concept - of having park-to-park transport that is within the security circle (so no need to go through again) I think is great, but execution was definitely not perfect (with I think the fact guests had to go "back stage" being the biggest issue, or contributing to challenges at least)

 

[rteetz]

The concept - of having park-to-park transport that is within the security circle (so no need to go through again) I think is great, but execution was definitely not perfect (with I think the fact guests had to go "back stage" being the biggest issue, or contributing to challenges at least)

The security bubble was the aspect that sold it for me and many others.

 

[shoreward]

Hope Ryan doesn't mind my posting this here, but I started a thread on missing the ET.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/why-i-miss-disneys-express-transportation.3661167/

 

[dina444444]

News

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 27

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 27

This makes me feel that it’s HIGHLY unlikely TSL opens Memorial Day weekend... would that be a correct deduction based on this or do people think it’s still possible?

 

[rteetz]

News

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 27

Interesting. To coincide with the Han Solo film I would assume.

 

[rteetz]

This makes me feel that it’s HIGHLY unlikely TSL opens Memorial Day weekend... would that be a correct deduction based on this or do people think it’s still possible?

I am starting to wonder although we didn't hear about Pandora until February.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

This makes me feel that it’s HIGHLY unlikely TSL opens Memorial Day weekend... would that be a correct deduction based on this or do people think it’s still possible?

That is definitely something to think about. I think there is still a chance that it can open. I think this is Disney going along with their event that has happened for each Star Wars film that has been released since they have owned Lucasfilm (I think they have done one for each film but can be wrong).

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This makes me feel that it’s HIGHLY unlikely TSL opens Memorial Day weekend... would that be a correct deduction based on this or do people think it’s still possible?

I it just a one day event so i don't think it means too much about the general opening of TSL - but agree it would lessen the chances of the official opening being that same weekend as this is being held

 

[rteetz]

I it just a one day event so i don't think it means too much about the general opening of TSL - but agree it would lessen the chances of the official opening being that same weekend as this is being held

I know this is a little smaller in scale than Pandora's excitement and press so maybe they wouldn't follow a similar schedule to that but it was about a three day opening event for media and what not when Pandora opened.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I am starting to wonder although we didn't hear about Pandora until February.

I’ve heard soft openings might happen in late April, and other rumors suggest that it might be mid-late June. But since they’ve always said summer 2018, maybe it’s June after all?

 

[rteetz]

Helping confirm the rumor of earlier Mickey's Not So Scary this year the August schedule released for this year has Festival of Fantasy moving to 2PM starting 8/19.

 

[rteetz]

I’ve heard soft openings might happen in late April, and other rumors suggest that it might be mid-late June. But since they’ve always said summer 2018, maybe it’s June after all?

We really don't know. I have heard there were some possible issues with Alien Swirling Saucers.

I am surprised WDW would open their land 1-2 months after Shanghai opened theirs. Shanghai's opens in April. Yes I know different in terms of attractions but still the same in principle and complexity.