News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

So, Mr. Iger, what was the purpose in waiting six months? Were you gathering more evidence on Mr. Lasseter's "mis-steps?" Was Mr. Lasseter supposed to go through some sort of sensitivity training and he did not successfully complete it? Or, were you just waiting to see how the cultural winds would blow for the whole #MeToo movement before you reluctantly gave up one of your rainmakers?

probably some of all of those. It's easy to say they should have just fired him right away, but I am not aware of any formal complaint or legal charge against him, so for a corporation to act on one magazine story without doing any investigation/verification I don't think is appropriate/responsible either. Was it handled perfectly? No, of course not, but in the end he was removed from the situation right as the story came out and now it appears he will never be back, so even if the way they got there wasn't the best, the end result is what it should be

and I am sure part of the idea with the 6 month hiatus was to see what happens in 6 months - maybe new information come out or maybe the climate does change a bit and it would be more tolerated for him to come back in some capacity (I don't think he could ever be put in a leadership position, but perhaps they thought a consulting role or something could work over time)

 

[rteetz]

Just talked with some friends who are at WDW now and it sounds like Navi at AK is down yet again today ... if true would that be 3 days in a row!?

Obviously a serious issue. At least both are not closed.

 

[rteetz]

News

Boat Service to DHS to be unavailable starting May 7th

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transporta...llywood-studios-closing-for-refurbishment.htm

 

[JaxDad]

probably some of all of those. It's easy to say they should have just fired him right away, but I am not aware of any formal complaint or legal charge against him, so for a corporation to act on one magazine story without doing any investigation/verification I don't think is appropriate/responsible either. Was it handled perfectly? No, of course not, but in the end he was removed from the situation right as the story came out and now it appears he will never be back, so even if the way they got there wasn't the best, the end result is what it should be

and I am sure part of the idea with the 6 month hiatus was to see what happens in 6 months - maybe new information come out or maybe the climate does change a bit and it would be more tolerated for him to come back in some capacity (I don't think he could ever be put in a leadership position, but perhaps they thought a consulting role or something could work over time)

It was handled horribly. I agree firing him right away was not the right choice, but a pre-determined six-month "time out" was worse. They should have said something like, "We take all such allegations seriously. Mr. Lasseter will be on indefinite leave while we conduct a thorough investigation." Public Affairs 101.

 

[dina444444]

News

#DisneyParksLIVE: Watch the Sunrise at Magic Kingdom Park May 1 at 6:00 a.m. ET

 

[Disneymom1126]

News

Boat Service to DHS to be unavailable starting May 7th

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transporta...llywood-studios-closing-for-refurbishment.htm

Thanks for this information! They will likely be done with this by November, but my plan was to boat from HS to Beach Club to try out Beaches and Cream and check out the resort. I'll keep my eye out for an end date/re-open date. We could boat from Epcot (or walk from HS I suppose), but there are so many good dining options at Epcot!

 

[amberpi]

Naps.......naps.....and more naps.
When you are excited to show them everything, and they seem to have the energy, know that it will all catch up eventually. Take naps daily when it's the hottest and the parks are the most crowded. It will seem like a waste of time, but trust me it will make everyone happier in the long run.

I already retreat from the hot part of the days, so maybe I'll make it.

 

[amberpi]

Sorry that that tidbit slipped by me - congratulations!

and there are rumors out there that you can have fun with kids at Disney! Just one of them "crazy but true" things (just gotta be sure that it isn't just about them)

Thanks, it's been very fast...we have already discussed all the evening child care options, thank god.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It was handled horribly. I agree firing him right away was not the right choice, but a pre-determined six-month "time out" was worse. They should have said something like, "We take all such allegations seriously. Mr. Lasseter will be on indefinite lead while we conduct a thorough investigation." Public Affairs 101.

I agree, that would have been better and in hidnsight, probably should have happened. But in the end the effect was basically the same - he was out of the situation right away and now he isn't coming back - and hopefully now they can work on improving the environment there so it is more conducive to diversity and different points of view

 

[jlundeen]

Haven't seen Kong yet but if someone jumps out at me, even if I know it's likely to happen, I still have a little heart-stop moment. For some, that's great fun and what they've paid for. But for others, not so much. Possibly if I went with a group of friends it would be more of a thrill? Group dynamics and all that. But if solo, my antenna is already up, so not as fun. The great thing about the Boards is we get the info before hand. Not enough to be a real spoiler. But enough to make smart choices based on our own wants.

I agree... at my age, the "chain saw" kinds of stuff is not what I would think of for a haunted house... guess my age is showing, but the old horror shows for the 50s to me is more entertaining (yes, and of course, laughable now....), than the "Last House on the Left" (the original is the last of the newer style "horror" shows I saw) - to me there are enough sickos in the world doing things, so I'm not interested in purposely going to see it, and especially paying for the experience.

 

[ArielSRL]

And go easy on the fireworks, even with naps. We always do one late night, toward the end of the trip. Kids that go to bed between 7 and 9 every night can't handle having 11 pm or later nights, evendors with naps, just because mom and dad think Illuminations is awesome. Fireworks plus rope drop is a recipe for misery...

HAHAHA....I keep my kids up every night at Disney! I refuse to give up my night touring! We do rope drop too. But we do take a 4 or so hour midday break every day and my kids stay up late on the weekends at home (they are 4 and 6). We also have the double stroller so if they need to konk out they do...but honestly, my kids love it and we never have meltdowns at Disney.

 

[jlundeen]

News

Boat Service to DHS to be unavailable starting May 7th

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transporta...llywood-studios-closing-for-refurbishment.htm

Wonder for how long? What is being refurbished, do you know? Maybe due to the gondola stop?

 

[Iowamomof4]

Wonder for how long? What is being refurbished, do you know? Maybe due to the gondola stop?

The article says they'll be working on the Swan and Dolphin bridge.

 

[jlundeen]

The article says they'll be working on the Swan and Dolphin bridge.

Ah...that's what I get for a fast "skimming" of the article...missed that part entirely. Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

The article says they'll be working on the Swan and Dolphin bridge.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they did work on the DHS one too. Otherwise I don’t see why the boats couldn’t go to it with just skipping the swolphin stop.

 

[PSofiasMama]

News

Boat Service to DHS to be unavailable starting May 7th

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transporta...llywood-studios-closing-for-refurbishment.htm

Of course. Planned on using this for my family of 9 between DHS and Epcot on May 8th. Timing is everything. Guess we will get in a few more steps.
Kicker is for everyone besides my daughter and me this would have been a new experience. Hard to find those after multiple trips to the world!

Thanks for sharing. At least it won't be a surprise now.

 

[jlundeen]

Of course. Planned on using this for my family of 9 between DHS and Epcot on May 8th. Timing is everything. Guess we will get in a few more steps.
Kicker is for everyone besides my daughter and me this would have been a new experience. Hard to find those after multiple trips to the world!

Thanks for sharing. At least it won't be a surprise now.

You could walk to BoardWalk, and boat from there.... save you a few steps... that walk from BW to Epcot is always longer than I remember.

 

[rteetz]

You could walk to BoardWalk, and boat from there.... save you a few steps... that walk from BW to Epcot is always longer than I remember.

It would be a lot quicker to walk though.

 

[jlundeen]

It would be a lot quicker to walk though.

Yes, but PSofiasMama was talking about the experience of the boat for the folks in the party.... and for me, I always look for ways to save my aching feet a few steps if there is time....

 

[rteetz]

Yes, but PSofiasMama was talking about the experience of the boat for the folks in the party.... and for me, I always look for ways to save my aching feet a few steps if there is time....

I am used to running that pathway during the Marathon so I never find it to be bad