News Round Up 2018

[MIAMouseketeer]

News

It’s Time for Disney Parks Moms Panel Search 2019

Did you make it to Round 2?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

All you need is one resuseable bottle per person Tervis tumblers are fantastic; those double walls make a huge difference in how long the water stays cold. In the summer, I fill it with ice and then water, carry it in an insulated bag, and the ice doesn’t finish melting until early afternoon. We refill them at fountains or self-serve beverage stations as needed, like at Backlot Express.

I hear ya, but we just really want to travel light in the parks — especially in Aug when it’s so hot and carrying a backpack that much less comfortable. And I don’t want to mess with continually washing these things out on vacation.

On top of the preference, I have neck/back issues that really become a problem if I carry around more than a small purse. It’s just not happening for us! We’ll pay their crazy prices - unfortunately.

 

[rteetz]

Did you make it to Round 2?

I haven’t heard anything back so I’m guessing not. Did you?

 

[dlavender]

Looks like BOG is now serving alcohol at breakfast and lunch according to their menu....

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/menus/breakfast/

ETA: Credit to @LSLS

 

[merry_nbright]

Looks like BOG is now serving alcohol at breakfast and lunch according to their menu....

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/menus/breakfast/

I might be alone in this but I CANNOT WAIT to have a BOG mimosa.

 

[dlavender]

I might be alone in this but I CANNOT WAIT to have a BOG mimosa.

I'm honestly surprised it took this long to expand it outside of dinner.

They've done a ton of food and beverage updates under the radar, it seems.

Lots of reports of increased prices property wide, along with this expanded alcohol offering.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I haven't used any of my QS beverages as an alcoholic beverage yet. Would a BoG mimosa now count at a valid beverage with the DDP?

 

[Moliphino]

Looks like BOG is now serving alcohol at breakfast and lunch according to their menu....

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/menus/breakfast/

ETA: Credit to @LSLS

Yesss, now I won't feel shorted when I have lunch there in December.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney streaming service will feature Ink and Paint documentaries

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...l-feature-docuseries-on-ink-paint-department/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Disney streaming service will feature Ink and Paint documentaries

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...l-feature-docuseries-on-ink-paint-department/

I am very excited for this ... not just this specific topic, but the idea of things like this being on the network. new shows are great and all but special things that I think "die hard" fans (not to sound snobbish) will enjoy and appreciate I think give it a ton of added value

Might be a bad comparison, but I have the WWE network and they do a lot of documentary type series and are some of the best things on the network and a big thing that keeps me a subscriber (not the only or even main thing, but definitely brings added value in my mind)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Seeing reports (including from travel agents) that both Disney Cruise Line Hawaii cruises for 2020 are completely sold out

keep in mind booking only opened for Silver CC members today, so that means they completely sold out before even being open to the general public

(some space may open after the 3 day holding period ends and people release holds)

Guess there was demand for these

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Seeing reports (including from travel agents) that both Disney Cruise Line Hawaii cruises for 2020 are completely sold out

keep in mind booking only opened for Silver CC members today, so that means they completely sold out before even being open to the general public

(some space may open after the 3 day holding period ends and people release holds)

Guess there was demand for these

I was expecting these cruises to book fast, but not this fast!

I'm sure Disney Cruise Line has just checked off the box that says: "Keep a ship permanently on the west coast beginning 2021."

 

[rteetz]

I was expecting these cruises to book fast, but not this fast!

I'm sure Disney Cruise Line has just checked off the box that says: "Keep a ship permanently on the west coast beginning 2021."

I’m not sure they will do it permanently but definitely more frequently as the new ships come out.

 

[hakepb]

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’d imagine those old panels were laughably inefficient by today’s standards (weren’t they a bunch of small round receptors).
But it’s still sad they removed them and not replaced.

 

[only hope]

If I’m not mistaken it’s a Florida (and California) law that they have to provide free water upon request so *hopefully* that stays the same. Although we have noticed that some locations insist on giving out the small cups inst ad of the large ones.

My friend insisted this was the case awhile back. I googled it yesterday (extensively) and could not find anything about free water at food establishments being a requirement anywhere in the States. A lot of results came up about the fairly new law in the U.K. requiring all establishments that sell alcohol to provide free water though- fyi to any world travelers out there.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I’d imagine those old panels were laughably inefficient by today’s standards (weren’t they a bunch of small round receptors).
But it’s still sad they removed them and not replaced.

Yeah, totally think the existing panels were not efficient - if they were working at all anymore. Guess I should have stated more "will they install new solar panels to replace those removed, or leave them off?"

 

[jknezek]

Yeah, totally think the existing panels were not efficient - if they were working at all anymore. Guess I should have stated more "will they install new solar panels to replace those removed, or leave them off?"

I'd assume they'd leave them off. Panels need maintenance, and Disney's solar bonafides are much more cost efficient over at Solar Mickey and the new area. I'd doubt those ones at UoE have done much of anything in decades unless they had been replaced, upgraded, cleaned, etc. on a regular basis. It used to be a neat idea just to slap a few panels somewhere, but it's not particularly effective in this day and age.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Research working on drones that spray paint

https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/03/disney-spray-painting-drone-replace-scaffolding/

 

[rteetz]

News

Walls are down around the new Polite Pig patio!

 

[David Gardner]

Were a family of 4 as well and we bring 2 backpacks with 5 water bottles in each bag and take turns carrying it. It is heavy especially in beginning of day but we refuse to spend money on water.

I've used a Camelbak, and I'm increasingly likely to do so again.