News Round Up 2018

[Iowamomof4]

I feel like I’m going to a runDisney race. They have coach buses running tonight. I’m currently on one back to the resort.

I've enjoyed your reports so far!

 

[rteetz]

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Disneyland Paris President Catherine Powell to head Western Parks and Resorts

https://twitter.com/statuses/976714578380894208

 

[BigRed98]

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Disneyland Paris President Catherine Powell to head Western Parks and Resorts

https://twitter.com/statuses/976714578380894208

Is this a good move? I don't know anything about her.

 

[rteetz]

Is this a good move? I don't know anything about her.

She headed DLP for two years during the massive refurbishment they did and the 25th anniversary. DLP fans love her. She’s often in the parks greeting guests. Hopefully that is a good sign.

 

[BigRed98]

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Bringing Pixar Stories to Life at Disney Parks

This quick video shows behind the scenes work of Toy Story Land and Pixar Pier.

 

[rteetz]

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First Skyliner Tower being installed at DHS

http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/photo...ort-beam-placed-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[rteetz]

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The Tomorrowland exterior work being done

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...owland-as-work-on-new-paint-scheme-begins.htm

 

[rteetz]

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WDI will now take on a role developing consumer products...

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...iences-consumer-products-announces-structure/

 

[mikepizzo]

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WDI will now take on a role developing consumer products...

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...iences-consumer-products-announces-structure/

Hopefully we will see less and less homogenized merchandise?

 

[rteetz]

Hopefully we will see less and less homogenized merchandise?

Hopefully though I’m not sure this is a good thing.

 

[Flyerjab]

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Disneyland Paris President Catherine Powell to head Western Parks and Resorts

https://twitter.com/statuses/976714578380894208

The Disney management layers always fascinates me. How does she fit in and how much influence does she have with parks like WDW? George K. is the immediate Ops lead for WDW. But could she tell George what to do or overrule a decision he makes? And then I suppose Chapek could overrule both of them? I have always read on forums like these about how WDW management is cheap. For example, the reason that there are not 3 big rides in the Star Wars Land in DHS and Disneyland is because WDW did not want to have to keep staff that would be responsible for supporting the upkeep of the third ride. If that were true, could Powell step in and say she didn't agree with that and force that third Star Wars ride to become a reality?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

For example, the reason that there are not 3 big rides in the Star Wars Land in DHS and Disneyland is because WDW did not want to have to keep staff that would be responsible for supporting the upkeep of the third ride.

Is this a fact, or something that’s been posited on the boards? I hadn’t heard that. Seems absolutely ludicrous to me.

 

[rteetz]

The Disney management layers always fascinates me. How does she fit in and how much influence does she have with parks like WDW? George K. is the immediate Ops lead for WDW. But could she tell George what to do or overrule a decision he makes? And then I suppose Chapek could overrule both of them? I have always read on forums like these about how WDW management is cheap. For example, the reason that there are not 3 big rides in the Star Wars Land in DHS and Disneyland is because WDW did not want to have to keep staff that would be responsible for supporting the upkeep of the third ride. If that were true, could Powell step in and say she didn't agree with that and force that third Star Wars ride to become a reality?

She is above George but under Chapek. It’s hard to say how much influence she will have. She was huge for DLP in terms of guest experience and actually being in the parks. She made sure to bring quality back to the guest experience there.

 

[rteetz]

Is this a fact, or something that’s been posited on the boards? I hadn’t heard that. Seems absolutely ludicrous to me.

Just a boards rumor.

 

[mikepizzo]

Hopefully though I’m not sure this is a good thing.

Just curious why you think it's a bad thing? I don't know who takes care and creates the current merch, but I would think having some imagineers (who are supposed to be some of the most creative people on staff) create merch could yield some good results, no?

 

[rteetz]

Just curious why you think it's a bad thing? I don't know who takes care and creates the current merch, but I would think having some imagineers (who are supposed to be some of the most creative people on staff) create merch could yield some good results, no?

I think it will take away from what they already do.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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WDI will now take on a role developing consumer products...

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...iences-consumer-products-announces-structure/

Hopefully this brings more inventiveness to consumer products and increase synergy with the parks and interaction (like that one patent they had filed)

 

[rteetz]

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Is this the guardians ride system?

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-ro...-leaked-for-guardians-of-the-galaxy-at-epcot/

 

[jknezek]

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Is this the guardians ride system?

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-ro...-leaked-for-guardians-of-the-galaxy-at-epcot/

I'm not real versed in rollercoaster design. What would make this system so innovative? The only thing touched on in the article is the height of the cars over the track. I'm thinking a spacer isn't really new tech anywhere. Anyone have any idea from the pics or article?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

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Frozen: The Broadway Musical officially opens on Broadway tonight!!!

The official trailer for the musical was released this morning!