News Round Up 2018

[tlmadden73]

I bet it's the new teiring. We're going the end of the month and we have SDD, ToT, and RRC. I would imagine there is more people using RRC fastpasses now that it is not with Toy Story.

That makes sense .. where some people didn't get RnRC in the past (like me) because they wanted to use their Tier 1 for TSMM instead. Now, EVERYONE (that can/want to ride it) will be getting fast passes for RnRC since it is traditionally a long wait.

I am guessing not many Fast Passes at all are being used for TSMM during the early part of the day. If everyone is restricted to ONE Toy Story ride, you'd think everyone will be using their Tier 1 fast passes for either SDD or AS2 to trying out the two new rides, so there should be 4th fast passes available for TSMM since it is an known entity.

Doing some armchair theme park managing --- my guess is when Mickey's Runaway Railway opens next year (before SWGE) . .it will be Tier 1 and TSMM may drop off (or AS2 if it proves to not be that popular due to it being a highly themed carnival ride).

 

[rteetz]

News

New treats at Magic Kingdom

https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/review-ne...kie-sundae-at-storybook-treats-magic-kingdom/

 

[thorp8]

It seemed to take about a minute per load (at least for the times I rode it), so that would be right around there. Maybe a little higher on average.

I think if my math is right, and assuming they run 3 trains (one spare) at a 2 minute ride and 1 minute unload and load, I think the absolute max would be 1,280? 780 with just 2 trains?

my math could certainly be wrong though.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think if my math is right, and assuming they run 3 trains (one spare) at a 2 minute ride and 1 minute unload and load, I think the absolute max would be 1,280? 780 with just 2 trains?

my math could certainly be wrong though.

I think that is about right. I read at one point a 1,600 quote but I think that is all 4 trains me and running maximum, so like 1,200 for 3 trains and then err down to 1,000 easy an hour

 

[rteetz]

I think that Ian about right. I read at one point a 1,600 quote but I think that is all 4 trains me and running maximum, so like 1,200 for 3 trains and then err down to 1,000 easy an hour

Slinky doesn’t have four trains as far as I know. Only a max of 3.

 

[Bay Max]

News

The Liki Tikis are back in Adventureland!

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/1014246824511754245?s=21

This makes me so happy!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Slinky doesn’t have four trains as far as I know. Only a max of 3.

Well, then that I likely why that 1,600 number was wrong

 

[The Pho]

Slinky doesn’t have four trains as far as I know. Only a max of 3.

Wikipedia says 4 trains. I could've sworn it was 2 on track, 1 loading, 1 unloading when I was there.

 

[umichigan10]

Someone posted this on twitter that I thought was interesting and made sense.

https://twitter.com/_kimhanley/status/1014192362585718790?s=21

“Observation:


#ToyStoryLand⁠ ⁠ is something everybody wants to do on their DHS day but isn’t enough to make you want to make a special DHS day.


Pandora was “we need to go to DAK and do Pandora”


TSL is “when we go to DHS we need to do TSL”


that probably sounds like hairsplitting”

So basically TSL isn’t a draw to go to DHS like Pandora is. It’s rather something to do while you were already planning going there.

To be fair toy story land is filling it’s purpose which is to be a compliment to the current and future additions to the park. It looks fun enough to me

 

[MissGina5]

Hey all! Just got back from WDW. The Play app is awesome! I really liked that it didn't feel like I had to be playing all the time but made a great option while waiting in line. For instance, standing in line for Space Mountain, the physical games are gone but it had one of the best interactive family games on the app, where you play different mini games and insert codes that you find in the queue. You can earn little badges throughout the parks and it just was an added sprinkle of fun instead of this overly prevalent thing where you had to be using your phone all the time and people are walking with their heads down.

Didnt get to toy story land but with the rain this week and the heat I definitely am not upset. I am very excited go in the fall. Alex and Ani has new pixar bracelets as well! I also noted some extra splash in splash mountain and in pirates! Thank you @Fantasia79 again for the rider swaps we had a great time!!


EDIT: other notes- John Lasseter still has a prominent role in the intro to the Pixar Shorts. Space Mountain makes you exit out a construction=y exit right now? GoTG was not bad at all in EPCOT and they actually sounded much better than most of the bands I have heard in that space before lol. also another plug for Pixar Play Zone (at the Contemporary) because I finally got to see it and it was AMAZING hope the pilot program moves to other resorts as well!! Book it if you can, its essentially a 5 hour babysitting service that includes activities, an arcade, dinner, and character experiences just for $65 per child, which honestly pays for itself for a night off (about 12 bucks an hour). Kids also walk away with goody bags!

 

[rteetz]

Wikipedia says 4 trains. I could've sworn it was 2 on track, 1 loading, 1 unloading when I was there.

I have only seen three trains. They only have a train garage for 3 as well.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Cruise Line Shares Details on European Ports of Call - Brest and Toulon, France

 

[rteetz]

News

Merchandise Events Scheduled to Take Place at Epcot Throughout July

 

[rteetz]

News

Ke-Re's Bar Opens to Guests Near Ray Rush at Aquatica Orlando

 

[The Pho]

I have only seen three trains. They only have a train garage for 3 as well.

Must've been a mirage from the heat then.

 

[rteetz]

News

Duffy’s Newest Friend, Cookie, Brings Sweet Fun to Hong Kong Disneyland

 

[MissGina5]

Good to know! I never go in there since the line is always crazy.

I got it and its delicious and worth waiting in line for

 

[Q-man]

TSL is NFLE-lite and not Pandora.

For those like my family that have given up on magic bands, we've lost 18 out of 20, you aren't getting your SDD photo without one. There are no claim station screens.

 

[koala1966]

News

VIDEO: Long-Delayed Mirror of the Dead – New Interactive Coco Exhibit in Mexico at Epcot Now Open

We did this last week, it was a lot of fun and you can add the "photos" of your skeleton to your Mydisney account for free download

 

[umichigan10]

also another plug for Pixar Play Zone (at the Contemporary) because I finally got to see it and it was AMAZING hope the pilot program moves to other resorts as well!! Book it if you can, its essentially a 5 hour babysitting service that includes activities, an arcade, dinner, and character experiences just for $65 per child, which honestly pays for itself for a night off (about 12 bucks an hour). Kids also walk away with goody bags!

I walked past this dozens of times when at the contemporary last month and kept wondering what it was. Seems pretty cool though