News Round Up 2018

[Loopster]

Interesting Find/Nostalgia

1990s WDW promotional video

I think 1983-1984 is right - (the video says 1983 at the beginning also) watch the video where they show the overview of Epcot, there's no Living Seas at all - nothing but an empty field. It opened in 1986 - which means likely looking at 1984 or earlier. They also list all the World Showcase countries - but don't mention Morocco - which opened in September, 1984. On the front end - while the Imagination Pavillion opened in 1982, the Figment/Dreamfinder ride didn't open until March 1983 - though I suppose they could have had shot the one shot of the ride (which doesn't show any guests) before this. However, I think we can safely say the video was released between March 1983 and September 1984.

And I have to say thanks @AzzySpazbourne for ruining my free time for the next two weeks as I go down the rabbit hole that is this website. Home videos from the 70s - sign me up!!

Definitely early 80s...it’s the WDW I grew up with. Loved this trip down memory lane so much. While I love all the new lands and parks and rides, I sometimes still long for the simpler times at Disney. Thanks for posting @AzzySpazbourne. @skier_pete, I’m going down the rabbit hole too!

 

[rteetz]

News

A bit of a look at the Marvel/Disney/Universal contract

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-marvel-land-20180406-story.html

 

[TomServo27]

News

A bit of a look at the Marvel/Disney/Universal contract

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-marvel-land-20180406-story.html

Within the U.S., the Mississippi River plays a key demarcation role in the agreement: Universal could have locked down the rights to use Marvel characters in its parks across the country if the theme park company had built Marvel attractions on both sides of the Mississippi River.

I never understood the whole Mississippi River thing. This clears it up for me Disney is just fortunate Universal never built some minor marvel attraction in LA.

 

[Jetku]

Within the U.S., the Mississippi River plays a key demarcation role in the agreement: Universal could have locked down the rights to use Marvel characters in its parks across the country if the theme park company had built Marvel attractions on both sides of the Mississippi River.

I never understood the whole Mississippi River thing. This clears it up for me Disney is just fortunate Universal never built some minor marvel attraction in LA.

Any idea what the cutoff date was for universal to build out west? Could they still pump something out quickly?

 

[keishashadow]

I used and appreciated the change party feature so I’m sad to see it go.

In general find it difficult to see many attractions, policies change. Keep telling myself (over & over some days lol) it’s all part of the big picture & designed to keep things from being stagnant/enchance guest experience. Have several friends who are locals who will be impacted by this.

Within the U.S., the Mississippi River plays a key demarcation role in the agreement: Universal could have locked down the rights to use Marvel characters in its parks across the country if the theme park company had built Marvel attractions on both sides of the Mississippi River.

I never understood the whole Mississippi River thing. This clears it up for me Disney is just fortunate Universal never built some minor marvel attraction in LA.

As a long time Universal guest, it’s more jarring for me to see Marvel associated with WDW. To my surprise they’ve done the franchise justice. More Marvel the merrier!

Have visited USH a few times, other than the backlot tour, a much smaller footprint than FL’s with a different vibe. Really don’t think it ‘needs’ the Marvel characters to flush it out. Def a one day park for me vs USH/IOA. OT - their talent pool is absolutely amazing, especially their HHN offerings.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

A bit of a look at the Marvel/Disney/Universal contract

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-marvel-land-20180406-story.html

"I don't think the average Disney guest will overthink it," said Martin Lewison, a theme park expert and business management professor at Farmingdale State College in New York.



.... well, maybe not the *average* guest

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland Paris Fandaze theme song revealed

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/disneyland-paris-releases-preview-fandaze-theme-song/

 

[rteetz]

News

Marvel night for AP holders in Disneyland Paris announced

https://wdwnt.com/2018/04/marvel-night-for-disneyland-paris-annual-passholders-announced/

 

[BahamasBride03]

Definitely early 80s...it’s the WDW I grew up with. Loved this trip down memory lane so much. While I love all the new lands and parks and rides, I sometimes still long for the simpler times at Disney. Thanks for posting @AzzySpazbourne. @skier_pete, I’m going down the rabbit hole too!

This website is amazing and I highly recommend going down that rabbit hole!!! Todd, Brian, JT and How also produce a monthly podcast that is incredibly informative and fun to listen to for remembering WDW of the 70s and 80s. I look forward to it every month.

 

[rteetz]

 

[Pete M]

very cool! maybe a bit of tweaking so he can hear and be heard, but it's a nice addition to the land.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Navi River Journey magicband

https://wdwnt.com/2018/04/new-pando...gicband-accidentally-released-quickly-pulled/

 

[Fantasia79]

@rteetz Any rumors on Toy Story previews?

 

[MommyinHonduras]

@rteetz Any rumors on Toy Story previews?

. Take at look at his aeriel thread, they are no where near complete to hear rumors of previews I think.

 

[Lee Matthews]

I get previews for a land like Pandora but for Toy Story, I don’t get it. Maybe because they’ve done it once, people now expect it

 

[3family]

I get previews for a land like Pandora but for Toy Story, I don’t get it. Maybe because they’ve done it once, people now expect it

It’s not for people. It’s for Disney. The previews are to iron out some problems. New Fantasyland had them too

 

[Loopster]

This website is amazing and I highly recommend going down that rabbit hole!!! Todd, Brian, JT and How also produce a monthly podcast that is incredibly informative and fun to listen to for remembering WDW of the 70s and 80s. I look forward to it every month.

Thanks so much for the podcast tip! Can’t wait to check it out!

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz Any rumors on Toy Story previews?

If they happen they likely won't be as long as Pandora was.

 

[rteetz]

It’s not for people. It’s for Disney. The previews are to iron out some problems. New Fantasyland had them too

Yes but NFL also opened in phases.

 

[mfly]

Yes but NFL also opened in phases.

I feel like I have a pretty solid grasp on the various Dis acronyms, but NFL in that context really threw me off!