News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Those look amazing and so much easier to build than those darn Metal Earth figures. I see some xmas presents being purchased at WOD next month.

I know. I’m thinking of picking up one myself.

 

[afan]

News

Disney’s Answer to Elf on a Shelf, New ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Plush Toy For the Holidays

I don't have kids but I may have to get and use this anyway. Elf on the Shelf just looks creepy, I think this is more fun.

 

[amalone1013]

News

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks UGears Wooden Mechanical Models Released

I may have just found my husbands Christmas gift...

 

[mikepizzo]

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?

You may want to check out articles by Jim Korkis on Mouse Planet. Not sure if he has more in regards to backstory, but here is the backstory for Mama Melrose.

 

[YesterDark]

My 5 yo daughter loves Elena just as much as any of the other princesses. She's got the dolls and dresses and watches all the shows.

 

[rteetz]

News

Current Hollywood Studios Entrance marquees being removed

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...ip-marquee-removed-from-world-drive-entrance/

 

[rteetz]

News

Florida Resident 3-4 day ticket promotion

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/new-disco...w-through-december-16th-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland Update

https://micechat.com/209233-disneyland-update-its-an-early-christmas-after-all/

 

[fatmanatee]

I had the pleasure of going through the insanity that was the Funko booth at NYCCC a few weeks ago (my son is the collector).

Which one were are they releasing?

Abominable Snowman.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

Photo Update

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

Seeing they are now pushing the Redd merchandise, and also noting Disney has recently announced a re-boot of Pirates without Johnny Depp, I wonder if they might focus on Redd as a new franchise's main character.
I'm not saying I like the idea or not, just noting it as a curiosity.

 

[jknezek]

Seeing they are now pushing the Redd merchandise, and also noting Disney has recently announced a re-boot of Pirates without Johnny Depp, I wonder if they might focus on Redd as a new franchise's main character.
I'm not saying I like the idea or not, just noting it as a curiosity.

I think that's incredibly likely. Just the way things are going, that checks off a lot of boxes Disney likes to check right now. We will see. Personally, I haven't seen a POTC in theaters since the second and I don't think I've seen the 4th or 5th at all. I found the second and third to be so bad it was no longer worth it for me, regardless of how much I liked Depp's Captain Jack.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/breaking-...ay-railway-ride-is-coming-to-disneyland-park/

 

[jknezek]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/breaking-...ay-railway-ride-is-coming-to-disneyland-park/

Amazing how good a job DL does with their limited space.

 

[Firebird060]

Well Last week was fun in Disney, was crazy to find out that pretty much all the MNSSHP Merch is gone and the Tiki Mug for the headless ghost was gone the Wednesday after release. Over all the part was good, and my wife was able to get a business card from the Squire Tobais, it was a part of MK atmosphere performers I had forgot even existed in New Fantasy Land,

over all the parks seemed particularly empty, except Epcot on the Weekends for the Drinking parties and MK on the Party nights, other than that I found most rides tended to be a walk on. I only had a 30 minute wait at 11am for Slinky Dog and a 25 Minute wait for Aliens, was surprised that a attraction so brand new was such a breeze to get on. I can see why Disney is offering promotions for Florida guests and supper cheap rooms from Travelocity, it seems like even with the numerous price increases this year, Disney is still having issues filling up the parks to a level they are looking for. Not surprised that so many attractions are running at reduced hours either. I noticed this in March and in June as well with my trips then, the only major lines Disney seems to be seeing at WDW lately is for Limited release Merch, and hard to meet characters during parties. I love Disney being so much emptier than normal right now, because I am sure once Star Wars open and when they have the Anniversary those years will be Mad houses, but hey take the light crowds when you can.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/breaking-...ay-railway-ride-is-coming-to-disneyland-park/

I take this as a good sign as far as how the technology is coming together and what they think of the attraction - if it was underwhelming initial concepts I don't think they would push it to another park so quickly

I do fear the two coasts are going to get too similar - I like that they don't have all the same attractions

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/breaking-...ay-railway-ride-is-coming-to-disneyland-park/

Just went back through the GMR thread and this rumor goes all the way back to 2016.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Seeing they are now pushing the Redd merchandise, and also noting Disney has recently announced a re-boot of Pirates without Johnny Depp, I wonder if they might focus on Redd as a new franchise's main character.
I'm not saying I like the idea or not, just noting it as a curiosity.

From being sold at the well to a Disney Princess in (fill in the blank) years! She could write a book when she is done

 

[pkrieger2287]

I take this as a good sign as far as how the technology is coming together and what they think of the attraction - if it was underwhelming initial concepts I don't think they would push it to another park so quickly

I do fear the two coasts are going to get too similar - I like that they don't have all the same attractions

Said the same thing when I heard this... duplicating rides is becoming too much the norm anymore. Its the differences that keep me going to both coasts.

 

[skier_pete]

I take this as a good sign as far as how the technology is coming together and what they think of the attraction - if it was underwhelming initial concepts I don't think they would push it to another park so quickly

I do fear the two coasts are going to get too similar - I like that they don't have all the same attractions

Please don't forget the (unreliable) source here.

 

[dina444444]

I take this as a good sign as far as how the technology is coming together and what they think of the attraction - if it was underwhelming initial concepts I don't think they would push it to another park so quickly

I do fear the two coasts are going to get too similar - I like that they don't have all the same attractions

I’m excited for it and I like that it’s not removing any rides to be added.