News Round Up 2018

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I had a friend in college who would share their family vacation photos and literally every photo they took had one of them in the photo. They went to an airshow and all the pictures of the planes flying had the tiny plane in the background with family members in the foreground. Same thing grand canyon or whatever - no panoramic vistas or beautiful architecture, just 100s and 100s of photos of themselves.

I think today people are much more narcissistic because of social media, and want picture after picture of themselves that they can share with their friends. So yeah, this could definitely be a big reason behind it. But it makes me really worry for the decline of society that people spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and then wait in a long line for pictures in front of a purple wall.

For what it’s worth, at least in California, the wall photos are trendy amongst APs so it’s not as though people are spending their precious vacation time on this (I don’t think). A lot of the vloggers/instagram crowd use those photos to showcase their own designs of Disney merchandise (attire, accessories, etc.) which makes sense because the “wall” signals they’re at Disney without anything else distracting from their outfits. People are into buying local. So instead of buying shirts from Disney, they’ll support the local Disney fans/entrepreneurs. Just like the woman whose backpack Pete talked about some weeks ago.

Granted, a lot of people are just doing it to take a fun, trendy photo. I see nothing weird/wrong with it and am kinda amused at the reaction it’s getting on the boards. We are all the people who, when coworkers/friends hear us talk about yet another Disney trip, think “I don’t get it”. Just my two cents.

 

[Candlelady]

Well, while we were there a few weeks ago, the purple wall path from Main Street through TT to Tomorrowland was jammed with people trying to get photos without strangers in them.... created quite a bottleneck since the photographer has to back up almost to the other side of the walkway to get a full shot... And as always, many folks were polite and waited, but some just crashed right through, accidently or on purpose. It was a mess.

I will walk around if it's possible, but if not, I'll wait a few seconds. If they can't take the photo in a few seconds...I'm in it!
I for one do not think it rude to walk through on the walkway no matter who is getting their picture taken. I know everyone wants photos without anyone else in them, but it's not reasonable to assume that's going to happen in a crowded park. To me, it's rude to expect people to wait while you get the perfect photo with the crowds. And if Disney is stationing Photopass right in the walkway, that's on them.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

A little Rumor Round Up for your morning

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-march-2018/

So by Epcot nighttime spectacular this means an IllumiNations replacement? Or did I misunderstand that?

Hadn't even considered how many bathrooms for Star Wars but 3 seems adequate. As far as the capacity is there a ride at WDW that is comparable to the 1,750 listed to give me a better idea? I know it was mentioned it was higher than FOP but not as high as POtC or HM.

 

[rteetz]

So by Epcot nighttime spectacular this means an IllumiNations replacement? Or did I misunderstand that?

Hadn't even considered how many bathrooms for Star Wars but 3 seems adequate. As far as the capacity is there a ride at WDW that is comparable to the 1,750 listed to give me a better idea? I know it was mentioned it was higher than FOP but not as high as POtC or HM.

Yes an Illuminations replacement.

Space Mountain is around 2000.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Yes an Illuminations replacement.

Ok I know that's been the rumor and expectation for a while just wanted to make sure I was thinking correctly.

Space Mountain is around 2000.

Ah ok that helps in terms of perspective. Thanks

 

[SJMajor67]

A little Rumor Round Up for your morning

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-march-2018/

Any word on when Cosmic Ray's is supposed to be done with its expansion? I feel like it's been under construction for a while now.

 

[rteetz]

Any word on when Cosmic Ray's is supposed to be done with its expansion? I feel like it's been under construction for a while now.

It’s being done in phases. I don’t know of a specific end date.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland After Dark tickets on sale now for AP holders

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...or-may-3rd/amp/#click=https://t.co/sxCzKCWWKa

 

[rteetz]

News

Paddlefish hosting lobster and wine event

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...s-to-host-lobster-wine-dinner-event-april-25/

 

[rteetz]

News

A look at the bar at the top of the new Aventura hotel at universal

https://goo.gl/hcmrke

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

News

A look at the bar at the top of the new Aventura hotel at universal

https://goo.gl/hcmrke

That seems like it would be a really cool view.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

That's so cool that you got to see Frank Oz in person! I'm definitely sold but great to hear how much you enjoyed it. I would have been tempted to buy the "Special Offer" but it was already closed when I got to the website! It was interesting to hear him talk today on that news show about their collaborative process (fostered by Jim Henson) and how it relates to the structure at Disney.

The offer is back up for the next 24 hours.

 

[piglet1979]

I don’t get it

I don't get it either.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I am very excited about a Mary Poppins dark ride. Possibly even more excited than for the guardians coaster.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I am very excited about a Mary Poppins dark ride. Possibly even more excited than for the guardians coaster.

If the guardians coaster spins too much I'm out on being able to ride it, though my husband will be fine.

A Mary Poppins dark ride, especially if it was similar to the type of ride that Alice in Wonderland is (which based on YouTube looks to be fine by me) would be fine for me but my husband would probably find it more boring....but I'll drag him on it anyways

 

[rteetz]

News

A look at the TSMM new exit

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-toy-story-mania-third-track-side-exit-takes-shape/

 

[rteetz]

News

New exhibition coming to the American adventure

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...epcot-american-adventure-gallery-this-summer/

 

[rteetz]

News

New food coming to MK

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/enchanting-new-eats-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[Moliphino]

News

New food coming to MK

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/enchanting-new-eats-at-magic-kingdom-park/

The BOG desserts are cute, but don't really look signature level to me.
Also, someone needs to spell-check - calling Jiminy Cricket "everyone’s favorite Conscious".

 

[DisneyPrincess1984]

If the guardians coaster spins too much I'm out on being able to ride it, though my husband will be fine.

A Mary Poppins dark ride, especially if it was similar to the type of ride that Alice in Wonderland is (which based on YouTube looks to be fine by me) would be fine for me but my husband would probably find it more boring....but I'll drag him on it anyways

I'm curious about how much the Guardians coaster will spin, as well. If it's just turning the cars to a particular focal point, that's great. If it's spinning like primeval whirl, that won't bother me too much - but my coaster-loving dad would not be able to ride, and he and I LOVE riding coasters together.