News Round Up 2018

[crazy4wdw]

‘Kim Possible’ Live-Action Movie Casts Newcomer Sadie Stanley, ‘Goldbergs’ Star Sean Giambrone in Lead Roles

 

[crazy4wdw]

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Article on John Lasseter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/f...-can-john-lasseter-ever-return-disney-1105297

Appears that Lasseter is not returning to Disney:
https://screenrant.com/john-lassseter-leaving-pixar-disney-bob-iger/

 

[skier_pete]

‘Kim Possible’ Live-Action Movie Casts Newcomer Sadie Stanley, ‘Goldbergs’ Star Sean Giambrone in Lead Roles

Our family is quite excited for this. DD is a huge KP fan. Not sure on Sean Giambrone though. We love the Goldbergs and he plays nerdy high school student pretty well, but he's not what I picture for Ron.

Appears that Lasseter is not returning to Disney:
https://screenrant.com/john-lassseter-leaving-pixar-disney-bob-iger/

I think this is really a potential blow to Disney - but I can't say that I disagree that it should be done (and probably long ago, too.)
Maybe this will stem the takeover of the parks by Pixar. Sorry, I love a lot of these movies, but especially in California there's WAY too much Pixar representation.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Appears that Lasseter is not returning to Disney:
https://screenrant.com/john-lassseter-leaving-pixar-disney-bob-iger/

Really couldn’t see how he could come back - just the messaging that would send would be terrible

Hopefully a chance for new blood to take over a bring some new ideas

 

[a4matte]

Crazy thing to move such a tradition to a worse time of year. Yes its close to Halloween but the weather in August isnt the best and its more Hurricane season. Im sure there is valid reasons but tradition still has its place. I find it interesting though that the other groups said they arent moving there dates, I wonder if that will effect turn out? Time will tell

The Double Tree that has been the host hotel for the past few years rented the place out to another event over their usual time.
A LOT of people come to do the other stuff too - I think this will hurt them. Some event in Texas was rescheduled this year and now overlaps Orlando Gay Days - the people running that event have gotten a ton of complaints about it because a lot of their attendees like to do both the thing in Texas and Gay Days. This change will also mean the August dates will run against another large gay event out in California.

 

[rteetz]

Another Lasseter article

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/f...-can-john-lasseter-ever-return-disney-1105297

 

[Firebird060]

The Double Tree that has been the host hotel for the past few years rented the place out to another event over their usual time.
A LOT of people come to do the other stuff too - I think this will hurt them. Some event in Texas was rescheduled this year and now overlaps Orlando Gay Days - the people running that event have gotten a ton of complaints about it because a lot of their attendees like to do both the thing in Texas and Gay Days. This change will also mean the August dates will run against another large gay event out in California.

I understand the Doubltree Rented out to another group but it is Orlando is not like there isnt a crazy amount of options. With similar if not better pricing for such a large group. I feel the hotel thing is just a excuse.

 

[DBDiz]

massaging

Freudian slip?

 

[skier_pete]

Gay Days Orlando is changing dates next year. It's been the first weekend of June forever. It'll be August 13-19th.
If I remember right it was something about the usual host hotel (Double Tree) rented out their location to another event during the typical Gay Days Orlando event.
Interesting to note that competitors like One Magical Weekend have decided to NOT change their scheduled dates.

This also throws the Gay Days crowd in with the early nights of Not So Scary. This is going to be a mess.

(I made a thread about this on the Gay and Lesbian board)

It seems like this has nothing to do with Disney though when you read the article. Looks like the organizers moved it. Perhaps getting a better price. Not until 2019 either, so doesn't necessiraily mean there will be a MNSSHP. They moved them even earlier this year, and it possible they may find that mid-August Halloween parties don't sell.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Freudian slip?

Must be - or just bad spelling/fat fingers/stupid autocorrect

 

[rteetz]

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!’ Begins June 9 at Epcot

 

[rteetz]

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‘American Idol’ Top 10 Contestants Perform at Disneyland Park

 

[rteetz]

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Meet Pooh, Pilglet, Eeyore And Tigger From Disney’s “Christopher Robin”

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS: ‘Solo’ Merchandise Arrives at The Star Trader in Disneyland

 

[rteetz]

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Disney was apparently supposed to share more details about the Guardians coaster today at Epcot but did not end up doing so.

https://twitter.com/scottgustin/status/989205391677456384?s=21

 

[rteetz]

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Alden Ehrenreich is ready to prove he’s worthy

https://t.co/TWVplflCMz?amp=1

 

[rteetz]

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An update on Avatar 2

http://deadline.com/2018/04/avatar-2-alita-battle-angel-update-jon-landau-cinemacon-1202376882/

 

[Loopster]

I saw the museum last year while on DCL, and I have to say if you haven't been to it and get the chance to go, do it! It was absolutely awesome to see all the artifacts, drawings, mock lands, etc. from Walt's childhood through his days with the studio. I spent a good 4-5 hours in there reading everything and looking at everything. Definitely a must do for the bucket list!

I second this. Was there in December and loved it. Spent 4 hours but could have easily spent more. Luckily I didn’t have my husband or kids with me because they would have been done after an hour and would have been telling me to hurry up!

Speaking of the museum, I’ve been meaning to bring this up since I was there and saw this. I read about how Walt’s Dad loved music, but his parents forbade it so he would go hide in the forest and practice his fiddle. Read the attached paragraph. This sounds an awful lot like Coco. Does anyone know if this is where that part of the storyline came from? I like to think it is.

 

[a4matte]

It seems like this has nothing to do with Disney though when you read the article. Looks like the organizers moved it. Perhaps getting a better price. Not until 2019 either, so doesn't necessiraily mean there will be a MNSSHP. They moved them even earlier this year, and it possible they may find that mid-August Halloween parties don't sell.

Gay Days is not affiliated with Disney in any official way. They give a few nods to it (releasing a new rainbow pin that day, last year they had a red shirt with a rainbow and "Peace Love [mickey icon], etc) because they definitely know what's happening. Also one of the other events that happen the same time (One Magical Weekend) rents out a park one night for a private party with DJs and all.

 

[rteetz]

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Bob Iger on hand for the opening of Shanghai's Toy Story Land

https://twitter.com/gourmetdyy/status/989349382318260224?s=21