News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

I think it’s a peace of mind thing for the casual planner. You get fast passes without the hassle of trying to pre book them

yeah, that is the only benefit I see - to people that feel overwhelmed by the whole FP process, this is done for them.

 

[rteetz]

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New Cast parking and service building at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/new-cast-...uilding-opening-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[dlavender]

yeah, that is the only benefit I see - to people that feel overwhelmed by the whole FP process, this is done for them.

Or people with no internet access...

 

[rteetz]

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Crystal Palace is now serving alcohol

 

[TheFloatingBear]

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Crystal Palace is now serving alcohol

That should liven up the Friendship Day Celebrashun.

I'm not sure what I think of this...

 

[wareagle57]

I think it’s a peace of mind thing for the casual planner. You get fast passes without the hassle of trying to pre book them

Lots of people already don't understand that Fastpasses are free at Disney. This either further blurs that line, OR gets guests used to the idea that they are "paying" for the FP since it comes with the tickets. Maybe this is a way for Disney to eventually roll out paid FP...

 

[Capang]

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Disney is now selling one day tickets with pre-loaded Fastpasses

http://blogmickey.com/2018/05/break...icket-with-pre-selected-fastpass-experiences/

I feel like Disney is slowly inching its way back to the "old days" where you pay per attraction. The CL FP options, the AK tour that includes Pandora rides, etc. I know its not quite the same but I see Disney slowly inching it's way back to it through the pay for FP extras. But then, I still know a ton of people that insist you have to pay for FP in the first place.

 

[rteetz]

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Solo: A Star Wars Story Tickets Now On Sale; See It May 25 & Experience Star Wars: Galactic Nights May 27

 

[rteetz]

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Disneyland Update – Pirates, PeopleMover, and Hyperspace

 

[rteetz]

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REVIEW: Strawberry, Lemon, and Donut Churros Arrive at the Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS: Disney Afternoon Mugs Featuring DuckTales, Talespin, Darkwing Duck, & Rescue Rangers Arrive at Disney Parks

 

[Sweettears]

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Crystal Palace is now serving alcohol

Is this dinner only like BOG?

 

[rteetz]

Is this dinner only like BOG?

I think breakfast too because it showed mimosas. There was a photo on facebook I saw.

 

[sachilles]

I imagine the pre-loaded 1 day ticket with fastpasses is a response to something the data is noticing.

I'd guess, people in the know, won't do a last minute one day trip, as they know(or perceive) they wont get good fastpasses buying 1 day ticket the day of.
Sort of fixing the perception that if you don't reserve 60+ days out, you won't have a prayer of getting anything. Of course these are the best fastpasses to get. So I don't think they are really giving away the house here. I do think it will ease some guests minds a bit though.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I imagine the pre-loaded 1 day ticket with fastpasses is a response to something the data is noticing.

I'd guess, people in the know, won't do a last minute one day trip, as they know(or perceive) they wont get good fastpasses buying 1 day ticket the day of.
Sort of fixing the perception that if you don't reserve 60+ days out, you won't have a prayer of getting anything. Of course these are the best fastpasses to get. So I don't think they are really giving away the house here. I do think it will ease some guests minds a bit though.

I am sure it is something with the data - it always is - but don't see how this is a response to people who feel they won't get "good" fastpasses as none of the FP they are giving you are really any good / hard to get even day of

 

[osully]

I can see how it might appeal to people who aren’t as in the know though. The people who buy tickets at the gate and go to Florida for one week, spend 1 day at a Universal, spend 1 day at 1 Disney park, and 1 day at Disney Springs. Rest of the time at their hotel pool.

AKA some people I know of who I shake my head at. Wasted time in Orlando if you ask me for all those non Disney days!

Meanwhile I’m over here planning my November 2019 Trip where we will be at WDW 7 full days, go to Disney Springs the day we arrive, and try one day at Universal in the middle.

 

[rteetz]

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Universal Doubles Budget For Its Beijing Park, Outspending Disney

 

[rteetz]

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Here are the alcohol offerings at Crystal Palace

http://blogmickey.com/2018/05/the-crystal-palace-now-serving-alcohol-in-magic-kingdom/

 

[rteetz]

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Permits were filed for a temporary staging area in conjunction with Project 89. Project 89 is the River Country site exploratory permits filed a while back.

 

[OKW Lover]

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Permits were filed for a temporary staging area in conjunction with Project 89. Project 89 is the River Country site exploratory permits filed a while back.

Ohh, this is interesting. Thinking this will be DVC.