News Round Up 2018

[Keels]

Compostable straws (not paper) and drink lids exist. A regional fast food chain in the PNW, Taco Time, has been using compostable everything they can for years. They have tiny trash cans because there's very little that is thrown out. All of their flatware is also compostable and they've been using real plates for eat in customers forever, long before most everything could be composted.

As for recycling, even in recycle heavy Seattle, so much of it is getting diverted to the landfills because of a few different things that gets into politics. So while it's great we recycle but compostable would make more sense and I'd be ok paying a bit more for a straw like that then a paper straw.

I have no horse in the straw race, I just wanted to say that I LOVE Taco Time. That's all.

 

[Roxyfire]

Compostable straws (not paper) and drink lids exist. A regional fast food chain in the PNW, Taco Time, has been using compostable everything they can for years. They have tiny trash cans because there's very little that is thrown out. All of their flatware is also compostable and they've been using real plates for eat in customers forever, long before most everything could be composted.

As for recycling, even in recycle heavy Seattle, so much of it is getting diverted to the landfills because of a few different things that gets into politics. So while it's great we recycle but compostable would make more sense and I'd be ok paying a bit more for a straw like that then a paper straw.

That's a good point, I'm sure they're considering other alternatives like what you mentioned!

 

[Fantasia79]

Still not over those DVC ears. Most of the DVC swag is pretty weak on design, and a lot of people still buy it.

 

[skier_pete]

Still not over those DVC ears. Most of the DVC swag is pretty weak on design, and a lot of people still buy it.

Completely True. (I'm not one of them, been DVC for 4 years and have zero DVC merch because it's all so bad.)

 

[Amy11401]

News

New flavored frozen Coke at Prince Eric's Village Market

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/revie...splash-of-flavored-syrup-to-your-frozen-coke/

I'm not a soda drinker, but cherry, watermelon, and passion fruit all sound like they'd be mighty nice if added to that frozen lemonade too.

As I was reading the article I also thought some of those flavors would be good in the frozen lemonade. Do you think if you offered to pay extra they would put it in the lemonade?

 

[JJZMgailey]

I have no horse in the straw race, I just wanted to say that I LOVE Taco Time. That's all.

I am SOOO with ya!

Taco Time is one of the fast food places we used to go to sort of often back home in Seattle and now that we've lived in Florida for almost 4 years, I've about forgotten what an amazing chicken soft taco should taste like. I love that place and miss it desperately!!

 

[Keels]

I am SOOO with ya!

Taco Time is one of the fast food places we used to go to sort of often back home in Seattle and now that we've lived in Florida for almost 4 years, I've about forgotten what an amazing chicken soft taco should taste like. I love that place and miss it desperately!!

I live in Texas, so I don't have to go far for legit tacos ... Taco Time was SUCH an amazing surprise when I was up there last summer for almost two weeks (did an Alaska cruise too) and needed my taco fix.

So great.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Knowing how many DVC owners are, they will buy them just because they are DVC exclusive. They will look ridiculous but at least everybody will know they are part of the 'club'.

Funny. We've been DVC members for 12+ years and I'm not sure we've ever bought a DVC exclusive item... If it's ugly, it's ugly (and they often are).

 

[JETSDAD]

Funny. We've been DVC members for 12+ years and I'm not sure we've ever bought a DVC exclusive item... If it's ugly, it's ugly (and they often are).

We haven't purchased any DVC merchandise either (other than a pin I think) but see it around the parks. A lot of times something just being exclusive (AP, DVC, etc) seems to create demand.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

We haven't purchased any DVC merchandise either (other than a pin I think) but see it around the parks. A lot of times something just being exclusive (AP, DVC, etc) seems to create demand.

I agree re: the marketing of "exclusive" items... guess we're immune to that little "trick"...

 

[rteetz]

News

First look at all New Be Our Guest menu

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/first-look-be-our-guest-prix-fixe-dinner-full-menu/

 

[Capang]

News

Castaway Cay Named Best Private Island Again by Cruise Critic Readers

Totally agree. When we left there yesterday I stood on my verandah waving and crying. The service and amenities are out of this world.

 

[Mika02]

News

First look at all New Be Our Guest menu

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/first-look-be-our-guest-prix-fixe-dinner-full-menu/

Menu doesn't look terrible. But the real concern is the $35pp children menu what is on there...

 

[Capang]

I saw a preview before Incredibles 2 and all I could think was they took the script from Hook and replaced Peter Pan with Christopher Robin.

They played Christopher Robin on the member cruise this week and it was excellent. I sort of thought the same, a rewrite of Hook, and while the theme is similar it does not disappoint. It is a bit understated and definitely geared towards the adult crowd, although totally appropriate for kids, too.

 

[Mika02]

Totally agree. When we left there yesterday I stood on my verandah waving and crying. The service and amenities are out of this world.

I wish we could just go there and stay on a cruise forget the Bahamas. Family loved the Island so much. I'm not a big beach person and I have been to many and I have to say this was one of my favorite beaches.

 

[rteetz]

News

The walking path to Hollywood studios will be temporarily changed

https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/walking-p...ood-studios-to-be-altered-starting-july-31st/

 

[rteetz]

News

Union Members Approve New Contract with the Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

Cast Members Wear Their Hearts on Their Sleeves with New Animal Kingdom Costumes

 

[rteetz]

News

New Bus Loop Opening Soon at Disney's Hollywood Studios

 

[dlavender]

Menu doesn't look terrible. But the real concern is the $35pp children menu what is on there...

I could not imagine paying $35 per child for them each to eat 2 cheese cubes, some macaroni, and have a cup cake....

But it's still an ok lunch spot.