News Round Up 2018

[soniam]

News

D23 Expo 2019 dates announced! August 23-25, 2019

https://d23.com/d23-expo-2019-dates/

Well this hurts... I was hoping they would stay in July.

Me too. I can probably still go, but we were planning a family vacation around it. DS will most likely be back in school the weekdays before this At least they gave us a big heads up.

 

[Mr. Mysto]

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.

All the models they've been making need to be displayed on the peoplemover. OTOH the ride would probably be TOO popular.

 

[rteetz]

News

Food for Galactic Nights

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...nced-for-star-wars-galactic-nights-on-may-27/

 

[FinnsMom7]

Not sure this is "news" worthy but is the Move It Shake It party/parade leaving MK? It isn't on the schedule past next weekend and I was curious.

 

[Capang]

Not sure this is "news" worthy but is the Move It Shake It party/parade leaving MK? It isn't on the schedule past next weekend and I was curious.

Please oh please oh please oh please let this be true!

 

[SureAsLiz]

Not sure this is "news" worthy but is the Move It Shake It party/parade leaving MK? It isn't on the schedule past next weekend and I was curious.

The schedule just hasn't been updated. Most entertainment schedules aren't posted more than 2 weeks out

 

[FinnsMom7]

The schedule just hasn't been updated. Most entertainment schedules aren't posted more than 2 weeks out

I thought maybe that was it but all the other stuff was so didn't know, thanks!

 

[SureAsLiz]

I thought maybe that was it but all the other stuff was so didn't know, thanks!

Generally only the ~major items will be posted more than 2 weeks out.
Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, Trolley Show, Jack Sparrow tutorial, Dapper Dans, March of the First Order - those all are posted close in.

Most of the extra entertainment is scheduled around the big things, so if you are going on a day that parade/fireworks are at the same time as today, then the extras should all be at the same time as today (with exceptions for refurbs/special events/etc)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

D23 Expo 2019 dates announced! August 23-25, 2019

https://d23.com/d23-expo-2019-dates/

Well this hurts... I was hoping they would stay in July.

My kids’ new school starts after Labor Day so we could actually do this... ... not sure I want to be there around the insanity of SWGE being so new plus D23.

 

[crazy4wdw]

News

D23 Expo 2019 dates announced! August 23-25, 2019

https://d23.com/d23-expo-2019-dates/

Well this hurts... I was hoping they would stay in July.

Wonder how much the sorcerer's package will be for next year? I think it was $2000 for the last expo and those tickets were gone in seconds.

 

[skier_pete]

News

D23 Expo 2019 dates announced! August 23-25, 2019

https://d23.com/d23-expo-2019-dates/

Well this hurts... I was hoping they would stay in July.

Yeah, while not an impossible date, we were looking at taking on an exchange student next year - we would likely be unable to go this close to the start of the school year. Will have to talk to DW. We were really waffling on it lately, mostly because of the SW:GE crowds, whether we really would enjoy waiting in all the lines and the heat. This new date doesn't increase our chances...

I'd expect Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to open Labor Day weekend and the push of D23 to August allows attendees exclusive access the weekend prior similar to what they had for D23 attendees to preview Fantasmic! 2.0 in 2017...thoughts?

All indications are that SW:GE is opening in Disneyland probably around May/June, and the DHS version is about six months behind likely to open for Nov/Dec. I doubt that the reason is that they want to have D23 right before the opening.

More likely it's the exact opposite - they want to move D23 out of the way of the madness they are expecting during the summer. Anaheim school summer break runs until August 8th. Los Angeles open around August 13th. Most of the country (except the Northeast) will be back to school by August 23rd, so they are likely thinking that family trips will be over to Anaheim and crowds will be more back to a "normal" level so they can handle the influx that will be caused by D23. (There's a good chance that most D23 guests also go to the parks around that time.)

 

[Farro]

News

D23 Expo 2019 dates announced! August 23-25, 2019

https://d23.com/d23-expo-2019-dates/

Well this hurts... I was hoping they would stay in July.

What kind of announcements are people expecting from this one? Maybe about Epcot - Future World updates?

 

[rteetz]

Yeah, while not an impossible date, we were looking at taking on an exchange student next year - we would likely be unable to go this close to the start of the school year. Will have to talk to DW. We were really waffling on it lately, mostly because of the SW:GE crowds, whether we really would enjoy waiting in all the lines and the heat. This new date doesn't increase our chances...

Its not impossible for me either but I coach high school football and we are into our season at that point. My school doesn't start until the following week.

 

[rteetz]

What kind of announcements are people expecting from this one? Maybe about Epcot - Future World updates?

Way too early to tell. Its over a year away.

 

[Farro]

Way too early to tell. Its over a year away.

Well sure, but I figured there'd be at least some speculation...

 

[rteetz]

Well sure, but I figured there'd be at least some speculation...

Its hard to speculate until much closer as many things will be announced before than. D23 Expo announcements change up until weeks before. Many sources were certain we would get a Brazil announcement and then we didn't.

 

[mcd2745]

Difficult not to assume that any WDW related announcements would be focused mostly on Epcot.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

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.

We saw...

Spoiler: ABD Backstage Magic Spoilers

The dish. Lucky, he picked me to get an autograph which I have framed up on the wall, the Ellenshaw, the snow white statues from Disneyland (the originals).

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Giraffe Gold Mouse Ear Headband Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

News

Wilderness Lodge Reunion Station Reservations Begin April 4 for Vacation Club Members