News Round Up 2018

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Does seem a bit over the top - but assuming it is similar to the tasting menu at Tiffins that is $49 - so for the tier 2 you are paying $25 for an alcoholic beverage and priority seating. For Tier 1 you are paying $50 for front row seating and the special safari ride. I assume sitting in these priority seats increases the chances of your kids getting picked to do the parade part of the show

So some value, but I think $64 and $79 would be more appropriate (maybe even $69 and $84)

Tier 2 doesn't get an alcoholic beverage. Only the $99 Tier 1.

CORRECTED...I was thinking of the wine. You get an alcoholic beverage, but not the wine welcome.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Tier 2 doesn't get an alcoholic beverage. Only the $99 Tier 1.

CORRECTED...I was thinking of the wine. You get an alcoholic beverage, but not the wine welcome.

yeah, that's true with the $99 you do get 2 drinks - but still. At least you do get something extra and I guess depending on the quality of the guide - if it is really cool and informative I guess I can see it as a special occasion thing - but still feels a bit on the pricey side. But I do appreciate at least giving something unique to this

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

yeah, that's true with the $99 you do get 2 drinks - but still. At least you do get something extra and I guess depending on the quality of the guide - if it is really cool and informative I guess I can see it as a special occasion thing - but still feels a bit on the pricey side. But I do appreciate at least giving something unique to this

I can agree there. If it was to go backstage and meet the cast after the show, that might be worth it for me to pay $99 though. I don't know if the safari really cuts it for me. Maybe it might depend if the guides will stop for longer periods of time than the normal safari. Hard to tell at this point. So, I will be interested in seeing some reviews of this.

 

[tlmadden73]

To be honest, I looked at a list of IPs from Fox, and besides Avatar and the Marvel IPs, I didn't see a whole lot that was up Disney's alley.

I wouldn't see them rushing pushing an of the Fox IPs into the parks.
Avatar is already there.
The X-men they can't use in the parks and they probably wouldn't do anything with them until they reboot the franchise with their own movies.
The other things (like Rio or Ice Age as some have mentioned) won't be seen as "Disney" so I don't see them pushing them anywhere.

If they make new movies with these IPs under the Disney name, then maybe they will push things into the park.

 

[kat_lh]

The existing Children's Activity Centers were all set to close today (yesterday would have been their last day.)
https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...ey-closing-childrens-activity-centres-361035/

For a while, this was noted in the language on each center's webpage. But now that language is gone. However, it doesn't show any available times listed on the webpage (yesterday, it did list opening hours for July 31.)
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/lilos-playhouse/

Any ideas if they changed their mind and will keep them open?

 

[rteetz]

As much as I absolutely LOVE this show, I can't help but laugh that this is even an option.

1) They really needed to find any excuse possible to make the $99 Tier 1 Dining Package worth it. So, lets give guests the opportunity to use an animal expert as your safari guide after the show instead of the normal ride spiel.
2) I still don't even know if I would purchase Tier 2.
3) I am usually ok having a fastpass for this show.

So, I am actually curious which section in the theater the dining package guests will be seated at or if they will be seated all around the theater.

I am with you. I was thinking about if this would be worth it but I’m not sure it would be. I’ll just stick to the RoL dining packages at tiffins as I think that’s a good deal.

 

[rteetz]

The existing Children's Activity Centers were all set to close today (yesterday would have been their last day.)
https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...ey-closing-childrens-activity-centres-361035/

For a while, this was noted in the language on each center's webpage. But now that language is gone. However, it doesn't show any available times listed on the webpage (yesterday, it did list opening hours for July 31.)
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/lilos-playhouse/

Any ideas if they changed their mind and will keep them open?

Maybe they just haven’t removed the info yet?

 

[rteetz]

I can agree there. If it was to go backstage and meet the cast after the show, that might be worth it for me to pay $99 though. I don't know if the safari really cuts it for me. Maybe it might depend if the guides will stop for longer periods of time than the normal safari. Hard to tell at this point. So, I will be interested in seeing some reviews of this.

I believe the description said it’s the normal safari trip but with an animal guide talking instead of the driver so I would guess they don’t make more stops. We will have to wait and see though.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

PHOTOS: First Spaceship Lands at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

I wonder if there's going to be a dining package aboard that ship?

 

[rteetz]

PHOTOS: First Spaceship Lands at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

I wonder if there's going to be a dining package aboard that ship?

This ship is atop a building (actually one of the dining buildings) and will likely just be display/theming only.

 

[Firebird060]

This ship is atop a building (actually one of the dining buildings) and will likely just be display/theming only.

All I can think of now is eating with Storm troopers like in the Under Cover Boss sketch from SNL

 

[skier_pete]

News

A ship has arrived in Galaxy's edge

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1024359980181409792

Hey- I know this guy! (That posted this.)

Actually they do kind of have a Brazilian IP with the purchase of Fox and Blue Sky Studios, which is owned by Fox. They did the movie Rio and Rio 2, along with other animated movies like Ice Age.

Oh lord, please let Disney not use the Ice Age or RIO as an IP. OK, the first movie in each series was OK, but Ice Age is just terrible now and the 2nd Rio wasn't very good. I just don't feel the Blue Sky stuff is up to the standards to merit a theme park attraction. Kind of like Shrek.

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Behind-the-Scenes: ‘The Incredibles’ Float in ‘Paint the Night’ Parade at Disney California Adventure Park

All this does is make me want a night-time parade in Florida SOOOO bad.

A couple additional comments: On the FotLK dining package - I wonder if they can't say it, but depending on how many people, I wonder if they pull your kid up for the finale if you do the dining package. That's probably dirty pool to say you are paying for your kid to get that extra experience vs random audience members, but our daughter got to be a volunteer at both Flights of Wonder and FotLK one trip and it totally made her trip. I can't imagine they will sell a huge number of these, but since it costs them nothing I'm sure they can make it work.

 

[rteetz]

News

Aulani Now Offers Makeovers for Kids at Painted Sky: HI Style Studio

 

[rteetz]

News

All-New Bier Fest Taking Place at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Starting August 25

 

[rteetz]

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SeaWorld Files Permits for New Aquatica Attraction

 

[rteetz]

News

Epcot Hosting Several Special August Merchandise Events

 

[rteetz]

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REVIEW: The NEW Chocolate Overload Cookie at Electric Umbrella at Epcot

 

[rteetz]

News

James Gunn’s Fate With Disney Lies In Bob Iger’s Hands

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS - Lake Dorado restaurant construction at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

 

[Firebird060]

Larry Dotson has been at Epcot so many times this year, I swear it feels like every 2 weeks he is there signing artwork. I would love some change up and flavor in the Rotation of the Disney Artists in Epcot. No disrespect to Mr Dotson but its getting kinda stale