News Round Up 2018

[crazy4wdw]

They were pretty good at blocking us from seeing anything new during the tour - and believe me I tried!!! I was quizzing those imagineers on everything from fixing the Yeti to what they were doing with Star Wars (this was just after Disney bought Lucasfilm). Definitely they keep a tight lid on these things. Not that it wasn't incredible.

Just wondering if you saw the original Epcot Center model? I always wondered if that model was saved and was stored somewhere at WDI.

 

[soniam]

Just wondering if you saw the original Epcot Center model? I always wondered if that model was saved and was stored somewhere at WDI.

Part of the original model, about 1/3, is displayed in the Peoplemover at Magic Kingdom. No other part of that model exists anymore. Not sure if this is the EPCOT model to which you are referring, or if there is a different one that more resembles what Epcot became. The model in the Peoplemover is Walt's vision.

 

[dlavender]

We passed by a cast member protest “march” on our way into the Disney springs resort area off 535. The best sign by far was “I don’t get paid in Magic”. There were probably only about 100 cast members in the march.

 

[umichigan10]

Kinda helps that they don't "test" anything in it any more........

Well you are testing your sim car design.

My opinion on new test track has been good idea, poor execution. I kinda prefer the old one if I’m honest

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Just wondering if you saw the original Epcot Center model? I always wondered if that model was saved and was stored somewhere at WDI.

Not the poster who you asked, but I took the tour also and we did not see it.

 

[Joben]

Dreading going back to the cold but it is what it is. I’ll be back in November for Wine and Dine. Excited to give that a try. I really had a great trip and I hope you guys enjoyed following my “live” updates. I plan on doing a trip report for a more in depth review of what I did.

We will be running the challenge, hope we get a chance to see you. Are you going to be old enough to drink at F&W yet?

 

[rteetz]

We will be running the challenge, hope we get a chance to see you. Are you going to be old enough to drink at F&W yet?

Nope... about 6 months too early.

 

[Joben]

Nope... about 6 months too early.

Just have to do it again then.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Part of the original model, about 1/3, is displayed in the Peoplemover at Magic Kingdom. No other part of that model exists anymore. Not sure if this is the EPCOT model to which you are referring, or if there is a different one that more resembles what Epcot became. The model in the Peoplemover is Walt's vision.

I was referring the model which was developed in the late 1970's or early 1980's which was used to actually build the park.

 

[rteetz]

News

Pizza Ponte Now Serving Breakfast Daily at Disney Springs

 

[rteetz]

News

New Merchandise Cart Opens at Disney's Transportation and Ticket Center

 

[rteetz]

For those interested I did start a trip report for my most recent trip.

Are people always like this? - A Solo Adventure Spring Break 2018

 

[rteetz]

Road construction update from 3/19/18

 

[wareagle57]

News

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf to Have Extended Hours During Easter Holiday

Wonder what happens if the monorails are down after HAE is over...

 

[rteetz]

Wonder what happens if the monorails are down after HAE is over...

I'm confused. You quoted about mini golf hours but then are talking about the monorails.

 

[wareagle57]

I'm confused. You quoted about mini golf hours but then are talking about the monorails.

Ooops. It was supposed to be a reply to the Ferry Boat HAE Dessert Party.

 

[rteetz]

News

Black Panther is the highest grossing super hero film of all time domestically

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...hero-film-of-all-time-in-domestic-box-office/

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland Photo Update: Eggs and Epic Rain

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Skyliner, and New Riviera Hotel

 

[skier_pete]

Just wondering if you saw the original Epcot Center model? I always wondered if that model was saved and was stored somewhere at WDI.

No they didn't show us that. I don't know that it's spoilers now because I'm not certain they show you the same things, but

Spoiler: Spoilers on WDI tour in 2013

we got to see original haunted mansion stretching room artwork and the original Peter Ellenshaw painting from Walt's presentations, got to go in the DISH same as @OhioStateBuckeye described and the saw a bunch of maquettes and also got to meet Lucky the Dinosaur.