News Round Up 2018

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Funny you should mention iOS as I'm in the same boat. I'm still running iOS 10 as 11 will go down as one of Apple's buggiest messes. I'm not updating to 11 just for this app. I'm hearing iOS 12 will not add much new, but instead will primarily focus on fixing all the bugs from 11. My trip isn't until October so hopefully I can jump to iOS 12 if it's stable.

Do you really want to risk dealing with crazy battery drain or camera issues in the parks?

Nope!

 

[OKW Lover]

I was looking forward to it as well, but now I have a dilemma. I've been holding off on updating the iOS on my phone since it has been so buggy. I'll need a newer version to use this app, it appears.

I've never had an issue using the latest iOS on my iDevices. Sometimes I even try the public beta releases.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I've never had an issue using the latest iOS on my iDevices. Sometimes I even try the public beta releases.

Sometimes depends on what generation iPhone you have ... the new updates often purposely drain the batteries of older model phones to encourage you to upgrade your phone (they say that is not why they do it, but come'on)

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Sometimes depends on what generation iPhone you have ... the new updates often purposely drain the batteries of older model phones to encourage you to upgrade your phone (they say that is not why they do it, but come'on)

Lol apple.

In many ways similar to Disney... How much can we abuse our ultra loyal fanbase? Let's find out.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Lol apple.

In many ways similar to Disney... How much can we abuse our ultra loyal fanbase? Let's find out.

Well, I only have an iPhone as I am basically required to have one for work (they dont' support Android) - still very much not a fan

But I definitely can see the comparison - 30% mark up in price for having the little apple logo or mickey head on the back of something

 

[rteetz]

June Rumor Round Up

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

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

June Rumor Round Up

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

I did suggest a while ago that the TTA could easily incorporate an animatronic of miles and Merc from miles of Tomorrowland and not disrupt the attraction too much. Wonder if it's going to be something along those lines.

 

[hertamaniac]

Scanned MB and asked last name (1st time ever) at DHS this AM. No receipt.

 

[rteetz]

I did suggest a while ago that the TTA could easily incorporate an animatronic of miles and Merc from miles of Tomorrowland and not disrupt the attraction too much. Wonder if it's going to be something along those lines.

I’m not sure if Miles would be part of this. If they were going to add him in anyway to Tomorrowland I think they would’ve done it by now.

 

[Iowamomof4]

How far ahead do we typically (I know, maybe "typically" is a poor word choice) know about rides being down for major refurbishments? I know rides have gone down for a day or two unexpectedly, but for planned refurbishments/maintenance it seems we usually know awhile in advance. I'm still working out the dates for our 2019 trip and would love to know when I can feel at least mostly confident our favorite rides won't be offline for a scheduled refurb. Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

How far ahead do we typically (I know, maybe "typically" is a poor word choice) know about rides being down for major refurbishments? I know rides have gone down for a day or two unexpectedly, but for planned refurbishments/maintenance it seems we usually know awhile in advance. I'm still working out the dates for our 2019 trip and would love to know when I can feel at least mostly confident our favorite rides won't be offline for a scheduled refurb. Thanks!

It depends. It’s usually a few months.

 

[rteetz]

News

Slinky will have an onride photo

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...sh-to-feature-on-ride-photo-via-magicband.htm

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I’m not sure if Miles would be part of this. If they were going to add him in anyway to Tomorrowland I think they would’ve done it by now.

What do you think they'll add?

 

[rteetz]

What do you think they'll add?

I could see IPs like Incredibles or Monsters Inc since they have a presence in Tomorrowland already.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Side note, looks like Official Signature Art for the 2018 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival will all be from Kevin-John Jobczynski (I am a huge fan of his so this is great news to me)

This is the original:

 

[rteetz]

News

Rivers of Light to add a dessert party later this summer?

https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/rumor-rivers-of-light-adding-dessert-party-event-later-this-summer/

 

[skier_pete]

Lol apple.

In many ways similar to Disney... How much can we abuse our ultra loyal fanbase? Let's find out.

yes - the difference is I don't fall for Apple crud - but fall for Disney's at least half the time.

 

[skier_pete]

How far ahead do we typically (I know, maybe "typically" is a poor word choice) know about rides being down for major refurbishments? I know rides have gone down for a day or two unexpectedly, but for planned refurbishments/maintenance it seems we usually know awhile in advance. I'm still working out the dates for our 2019 trip and would love to know when I can feel at least mostly confident our favorite rides won't be offline for a scheduled refurb. Thanks!

I would say it's usually 2-3 months. Occasionally (if it's a big one) it's longer, and sometimes it's shorter. Right now you are probably safe on anything through labor day, but there still could be something announced for the fall.

 

[dina444444]

News

DOJ Approves Disney’s Fox Bid, Minus Regional Sports Networks

 

[Iowamomof4]

I would say it's usually 2-3 months. Occasionally (if it's a big one) it's longer, and sometimes it's shorter. Right now you are probably safe on anything through labor day, but there still could be something announced for the fall.

So Jan/Feb refurbs will mostly be announced sometime in November with something potentially still added to the list after that? Yikes. Guess I'll just have to pick our dates and hope for the best!