News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

I look at this as the Halloween dining event that Disney tried in CRT a couple years ago. That failed miserably.

agreed - though, the one difference with this that does make it more appealing is the ability to come and go vs locking up a lot of time. I know the DIS crew did that dining experience and they felt like it took up a 1/3rd of their time for the party

so that is why I get the *concept* but still find it flawed and overpriced

 

[rteetz]

agreed - though, the one difference with this that does make it more appealing is the ability to come and go vs locking up a lot of time. I know the DIS crew did that dining experience and they felt like it took up a 1/3rd of their time for the party

so that is why I get the *concept* but still find it flawed and overpriced

That Villains Soirée event also included fireworks viewing as well which this doesn't so...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Line at Downtown Disney for Funko Pop release is just insane

(link to video isn't working - sorry about that)

 

[Tigger's ally]

Line at Downtown Disney for Funko Pop release is just insane

(link to video isn't working - sorry about that)

We believe you.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

New Mickeys Very Merry Christmas upcharge Dining at Tony’s

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/tonys...coming-to-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/

Meh. I have nothing against upcharges, but this is just not needed for the SECOND parade.

 

[tlmadden73]

I'm really sorry, but this has to be one of the worst Disney uncharges I have ever heard (Yes, I am judging this before it even starts).

1) Reserved viewing for a parade that is usually EASIER to find a seat for.
2) DVC and AP holders get a "special" 1-day early booking window. Does Disney really think this is going to be so popular that they are giving AP and DVC owners an extra booking window?
3) It's Tony's!!!
4) An "extra" 30 minutes at MVMCP...Well, if you see the midnight Castle Stage Show (If there is one at midnight), others will get to stay in almost an extra 30 minutes as well.
5) $99...on top of spending $100+ to get into the party per person.

A special event on top of a special event? Talk about Inception! Disney is outdoing themselves with the extra cost items! So $200/person .. on top of the $100/person ticket for the DAY (if you choose to go to another park that day). Yowsa!

Disney is definitely catering to "foodies" (usually millennial-age adults) with all these restaurants, dessert parties, etc. It is geared towards (probably) young single (or married with no kids) adults who have the disposable income. They are also the generation who prefers "experiences" over "things" and gladly pay for them. So all these things just seem to cater to that.

As crazy as it all sounds .. all I know is that it makes the price for things like tours seem WAY more worth it.

 

[skier_pete]

Photo Update

Disney's BoardWalk Resort Update: Walking Around the "Showplace of the Shore" (PART 1)

I have to say I may have "Rose colored Owners Glasses" but we just stayed there for the first time as owners, but I think Boardwalk is my favorite resort after staying there twice. Or it might be the ability to stumble home from Jellyroll's a 2 AM. Either or...

I'm excited to ride during DHS/Epcot fireworks. Though I do wonder if based on the concept art they will be tinted in a way you can't really see out of them very well, especially at night.

I don't think this will be all that interesting. The Skyliner is mostly going to be below the treelines. I could see maybe a decent view as you immediately leave DHS travelling across the parking lot for about 2 minutes, but beyond that I don't think the view of fireworks will be interesting.

Hey, on the London Eye, you can rent out a whole compartment for a wedding or special event! Why wouldn't Disney get in on that?!?

A progressive meal - appetizers from Pop/AoA to CBR, entree from CBR-Epcot (full round trip), dessert from CBR-DHS.

Two problems with this.
(1) The gondolas are way smaller than the london eye - only hold 8 people and that's crammed in.
(2) The longest gondola ride (CBR-> Epcot) will be the maybe 8 minutes long. Not really time to eat something.

Someone else mentioned a "Dine in the sky" type event like for the Monorail. The issue there is that the Monorail has 3 deluxe resorts, whereas this is a moderate, two values, and a DVC resort. Who's gonna pay to eat a course at Pop Century and another at CBR?

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Kate Spade collection arrives at WDW

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/new-disne...pade-collection-arrives-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[JaxDad]

Line at Downtown Disney for Funko Pop release is just insane

(link to video isn't working - sorry about that)

Dang! I hate to miss out on a video of adults waiting to buy Funko Pops. Did it have Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Dang! I hate to miss out on a video of adults waiting to buy Funko Pops. Did it have Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?

didn't see him

 

[amalone1013]

I'll pay more if they have some with balcony's! Hey, can we get on with a bottle of wine from France?

They can put a booth on the top of the France Pavilion buildings in the back, and as you pass by they'll hand you a glass... they can ID and wristband you in line

 

[JohnFilipoff]

For example, I think the favorability of DinoLand USA would improve if more guests understood the backstory as to why there's a tacky carnival in a parking lot outside the Dino Institute.

Where can I find these backstories? Now I need to know why Dinoland is the way it is, and the story behind Disney Springs buildings?

 

[rteetz]

Where can I find these backstories? Now I need to know why Dinoland is the way it is, and the story behind Disney Springs buildings?

Joe Rohde has posted some of the backstory to Dinoland on his instagram.

As for Disney Springs that story is in the media stuff when it first opened.

 

[rteetz]

News

World of Disney Reopens in Grand Style in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/26/18 (Tomorrowland Changes, Redd Merchandise Makes Port, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Remodel, ETC.)

 

[rteetz]

News

New and Updated "Wild About Safety" Tip Cards Now Available at Walt Disney World

 

[rteetz]

News

Extra Magic Hour Schedule for Epcot and Animal Kingdom to be Adjusted Next Week

 

[rteetz]

News

Upgraded Wi-Fi Now Available to Guests at Disney's Coronado Springs Resortw

 

[mcd2745]

I will say I like the idea of something you can go in and out of - rather than having to spend a set amount of time for a meal or something. So just the idea of somehwere we know we can duck in and out of and get a drink and some food, is nice ... not sure if it is worth $99, but the *concept* I get. Plus per person, knowing kid won't each much and definitely legally can't have the wine and beer seems tough. Maybe something that would be better for a couple that is going or something.

I do think it would be better if the reserved viewing was for the first parade rather than the 2nd

I agree it's a good concept, however...

• Obviously, the price is rather steep - especially on top of your party ticket.
• It should start the same time as the party - not 9:30pm
• It would really work well and may be worth it if there were multiple locations you can pop in and out of throughout the park

 

[sachilles]

I have to say that with my visit last weekend, I really enjoyed what Disney Springs has morphed into. My last visit, it was still construction wall kingdom. Took me a little to get oriented as didn't remember the bus depot being where it was. Overall the presentation was good. they had some scrim just down from the Coke store, but that is all I noticed. Definitely worth a visit for a meal and window shopping for a bit.