News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Do we know if the solar panels are coming back? seems like it would be silly to eliminate that as they have been putting in solar fields elsewhere

I’m not sure. My guess would be no.

 

[Mr. Mickey]

News

Disney Junior facade removed at DHS

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...cade-demolition-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

This definitely seems like they are leaving much room for Change and it is intended to be only temporary

 

[wareagle57]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

The churro increase hurts my heart. Nearly a 40% increase!

 

[Tigger's ally]

Do we know if the solar panels are coming back? seems like it would be silly to eliminate that as they have been putting in solar fields elsewhere

I often wondered if these were actually in working condition.

 

[only hope]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

Wow. I stopped buying Mickey Bars after they reached $4. I can buy two boxes of Dove bars at Publix BOGO for about $5. $5.75 for a single treat is ridiculous. Just seems downright greedy. The markup has got to be quite high, especially on fountain sodas. The other prices are too high too. This is why we very rarely buy snacks (or meals, or merchandise) at Disney. It’s a pain carrying an insulated bag around but I can’t afford their Florida annual pass price and their food/merch prices.

 

[anomamatt]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

Now they can justify a big price increase to the dining plans. because the value of snack credits just got a big boost...

 

[SaharanTea]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

More now for a regular than it was for a large.

Darth Vader continues to alter the deal. No amount of praying has satiated his thirst.

 

[unbanshee]

Here's the original tweet of the price increases that wdwnt pulled the image from: https://twitter.com/rachelfaith97/status/1047191253044133889

 

[TheMaxRebo]

More now for a regular than it was for a large.

Darth Vader continues to alter the deal. No amount of praying has satiated his thirst.

pray he doesn't alter it further ..... though even if you pray he will alter it futhre

 

[rafiki]

Photo Update

Tatooine Traders Update

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...raders-unveiled-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

The whole thing has a very temporary, unfinished look to me -- even the supposedly finished part. I guess that's not surprising given that we expect a change to Star Tours after SWGE opens.

 

[dlavender]

Now they can justify a big price increase to the dining plans. because the value of snack credits just got a big boost...

Good call. I wonder if data shows most snack purchases are done via magic band room charge or dining plan use. This would empower such a large increase.

 

[skier_pete]

Snack/Soda price rises - this is where they really get you.

Though I could swear we were paying $3.50 for water already - but I just checked my receipts and confirmed that yes they were $3.00. Guess I'm going to have to breakdown and carry my own water in a few weeks.

 

[adelaster]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

Do we know how Disneyland prices compare? Are they going to do a similar increase?

 

[Spaceguy55]

Dole whips and such went up too...

 

[Candlelady]

News

Snack and soda prices rise at Walt Disney World

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/bottled-soda-snack-prices-rise-mickey-pretzel-now-7/

No. Will not pay $3.50 for a bottle of water. Will drag my cup with me and pester the quick service establishments for water and ice. I'm not cheap, but I have my limits and this is it. I drink up to 8 bottles of water a day. That's $28 p/day. Not gonna happen.

 

[BigRed98]

I recommend ordering cases of water/snacks from garden grocer or amazon and getting it shipped to your resort. We do this every trip.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Snack/Soda price rises - this is where they really get you.

Though I could swear we were paying $3.50 for water already - but I just checked my receipts and confirmed that yes they were $3.00. Guess I'm going to have to breakdown and carry my own water in a few weeks.

We always do ... that is going to be one thing we will have to adjust to when we get to the point of not having a stroller - where to we put all our “stuff” (water, snacks, etc) - guess just more backpacks

 

[skier_pete]

We always do ... that is going to be one thing we will have to adjust to when we get to the point of not having a stroller - where to we put all our “stuff” (water, snacks, etc) - guess just more backpacks

Yeah - I'm normally a pack mule (camel?) with the water bottles, but in a few weeks when DW and I go, I wanted to have a "no bag" policy that allowed us to just walk in without having to go through the bag check. Still might do it, and just get QS water when we are thirsty. (It's sort of a amazing that you can still get free water.)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I recommend ordering cases of water/snacks from garden grocer or amazon and getting it shipped to your resort. We do this every trip.

We do this as well, but there’s no way we’re going to carry around enough water for four of us to drink all day in 100 degree weather. We start out the day with the bottles we bring in, then end up buying. Captive audience... like ball parks, movie theaters, etc. Ridiculous prices.

 

[rteetz]

No. Will not pay $3.50 for a bottle of water. Will drag my cup with me and pester the quick service establishments for water and ice. I'm not cheap, but I have my limits and this is it. I drink up to 8 bottles of water a day. That's $28 p/day. Not gonna happen.

Just to point out at Lambeau Field water is $4.75 soda is $5.75.