News Round Up 2018

[OhioStateBuckeye]

In the spirit of the D23 sip and stroll @skier_pete and I met up for the first annual “drink beer and complain about the sightlines” event ... behind us you should be able to see the crane and Rat show building behind the Morocco tower in the 2nd pic

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My ticket for that event must have got lost in the mail.

I was even willing to shell out for the dessert party.

 

[rteetz]

And here's the Rat show building from outside the IGView attachment 346906

As mentioned by Martin on wdwmagic earlier this week it appears work has begun on the path around the side to the ride building.

 

[JETSDAD]

Not sure if this qualifies as NEWS but Disney released a Canadian Ticket Discount today...

An interesting note about the Canadian tickets....DL Canadian tickets must be used by May 23, 2019 and WDW Canadian tickets must be used by September 27, 2019. Making sure we aren't using discounted tickets for Star Wars Land perhaps?

 

[soniam]

An interesting note about the Canadian tickets....DL Canadian tickets must be used by May 23, 2019 and WDW Canadian tickets must be used by September 27, 2019. Making sure we aren't using discounted tickets for Star Wars Land perhaps?

Can't have the Canucks in Black Spire. They will take away from the seriousness of Star Wars

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS - Third parking garage at Disney Springs nears completion

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Drained at Magic Kingdom

 

[splash327]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Drained at Magic Kingdom

Wow! Nothing like I remember from when I was a kid. It seemed like every time we went to Disney back then the whole river would be drained and it was very obvious that it was concrete. I think I was a teenager the first time I went to Tom Sawyer Island because the river was actually full.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Thanks @skier_pete , loving all the “on the ground” reporting. Enjoy your trip!!

You make me chuckle every time I read "rat show"

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Springs and Havaianas Hosting DJ Dance Party Between August 31 and September 3

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Drained at Magic Kingdom

I really hope this is filled next week...

 

[Dentam]

I really hope this is filled next week...

I was just thinking the same thing but I kinda doubt it will be if they just drained it.

 

[unbanshee]

I really hope this is filled next week...

That would be record time for a Disney project. It'll probably be like this for a month, at least

 

[rteetz]

That would be record time for a Disney project. It'll probably be like this for a month, at least

Really depends on what needs to be done.

 

[ejgonz2]

What’s this about HDDR?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/is-hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue-at-fort-wilderness-closing/

 

[rteetz]

What’s this about HDDR?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/is-hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue-at-fort-wilderness-closing/

I’ve heard nothing. It’s in relation to the rumored River Country project. I would be very surprised if it closed for good. The dinner show is very popular.

 

[Dentam]

I’ve heard nothing. It’s in relation to the rumored River Country project. I would be very surprised if it closed for good. The dinner show is very popular.

I hope it's not true since we haven't gotten to go to it yet! Trying to convince my family to go during our January trip next year!

 

[rteetz]

News

Sammy Duvalls water sports is officially closing

https://sammyduvall.com/

 

[rteetz]

News

Tokyo Disneyland is considering revamping areas of the park in stages that could take up to 10 years as well as raising ticket prices

https://t.co/v1lCxnB8tt?amp=1

 

[writerguyfl]

I'm not sure what site this is. It says this site is just off Disney property, so I don't know if this construction that has been discussed here before.

ETA: a tweet from OC Fire Rescue says: "14900 blk Chelonia Pkwy"

It's between Caribbean Beach and Epcot Center Drive, so I think it's actually on Disney's Property. It's the Wyndham Grand Orlando.

The JW Marriott at Bonnet Creek site is not on Disney property. But, like the Wyndham Grand, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and Waldorf Astoria Orlando, the only way to access the site is by driving through Walt Disney World via East Buena Vista Drive. So, it's understandable why some people think it is on Disney property.

Courtesy Bing Maps: https://binged.it/2NwaNzF

The JW Marriott at Bonnet Creek will have 516 luxury rooms and suites, multiple food and beverage options including a 9th floor rooftop bar, a terraced pool, spa, and lots of meeting space. Here's the official rending, in all it's generic-could-be-anywhere-in-the-world glory. (Personal note: I'm not a fan of the architecture.)

Image source and Link to Marriott Press Release: http://news.marriott.com/2017/08/construction-set-begin-516-room-luxury-jw-marriott-hotel-orlando/

 

[Bay Max]

What’s this about HDDR?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/is-hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue-at-fort-wilderness-closing/