News Round Up 2018

[Tigger's ally]

Edit: and how many days was their automated camera on slinky dog down? How many pictures will be lost when a camera goes down before they realize and can send someone in?

this can happen anyway. Years ago my entire family went to MVMCP and they set up and took family portraits at various locations, one per family came with the ticket. Our family portrait along with every other family that got the taken right outside the Haunted mansion were no good as the camera ended up being bad (exactly as I was told on the phone later). It also came with a real nice Mickey frame. We got the frame with a nice sorry letter in the mail about a month later.

 

[jlundeen]

If their goal is just to make people pay for photopass then they could just make it a policy that they not take pictures on people's cell phones etc. I think it is nice that they allow that but in my opinion it is a courtesy considering people do pay for the service. I am more upset that it will be cutting jobs and that the photos will not be as good.

And personally, I get a little miffed if I have paid for the service, and end up waiting in line while guest after guest ask for freebies. Frustrating. But, that's just me.

 

[SG131]

And personally, I get a little miffed if I have paid for the service, and end up waiting in line while guest after guest ask for freebies. Frustrating. But, that's just me.

I had them take a few shots with my phone last time even though I had paid for the service because as per usual there was an issue with the website and I wanted pics to text to family.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

When my DD9 met Anna and Elsa, it was amazing. My DD has hair the same colour as Anna and they connected on that in their interactions.

Also, the M&G with Joy and Sadness was so fun! LOTS of great candid shots with them and the greet lasted at least 7-8 minutes.

 

[jlundeen]

I had them take a few shots with my phone last time even though I had paid for the service because as per usual there was an issue with the website and I wanted pics to text to family.

That's different... you paid for the service... no issues at all with that.

 

[rteetz]

News

New plans for the Star Wars hotel revealed

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ar-wars-hotel-coming-to-walt-disney-world.htm

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

The Holidays Begin Here at the Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

VIDEO: Enjoy This Sneak Peek of “Mary Poppins Returns”

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update, Outer Walls Visible to Guests

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Cables Fully Installed at Hollywood Studios

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Cables Fully Installed at Hollywood Studios

I know we have only seen this one angle, and they cite Hollywood Studios ... but the cable is a loop, right? so that means that line it must be fully installed at CBR too, right?

 

[The Pho]

I know we have only seen this one angle, and they cite Hollywood Studios ... but the cable is a loop, right? so that means that line it must be fully installed at CBR too, right?

That depends on where they started. It's only a loop once the splicing is complete.

 

[Firebird060]

heres a random question, does anyone know if the skyliner will have speakers in it, telling us to stay away from the doors in english and spanish?
Or possibly be piping out disney music

 

[rteetz]

heres a random question, does anyone know if the skyliner will have speakers in it, telling us to stay away from the doors in english and spanish?
Or possibly be piping out disney music

Unknown at this time.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That depends on where they started. It's only a loop once the splicing is complete.

so the ends could not be fully connected into a loop yet but each side held tight by a machine or something? Guess just wondering how it works when they were testing it the other day with the arm of the gondola if it isn't a loop

Not a huge deal really, just feels like they are only showing one end so curious how the other end of that line is looking

 

[The Pho]

so the ends could not be fully connected into a loop yet but each side held tight by a machine or something? Guess just wondering how it works when they were testing it the other day with the arm of the gondola if it isn't a loop

Not a huge deal really, just feels like they are only showing one end so curious how the other end of that line is looking

That wasn't exactly testing. The arm was there to keep the cable from twisting, while it was being pulled. But basically the cable has to be held in place while they remove it from a tower or two to do the splicing. When the splicing completes, they raise the last part back into place and tighten the cable the rest of the way and then commence final testing. Splicing generally takes a few days over roughly 20% of the cable length.

 

[HuskieJohn]

The following requirement is particularly interesting to emphasize:
Requirements:

• [...]
• Available for the production’s schedule:
  • Training and rehearsals in Montreal: September 9 to November 29, 2019
  • Rehearsals in Orlando: December 16, 2019 to March 19, 2020
  • Stage performance in Orlando: March 20, 2020 to September 19, 2021 (minimum 1 year contract).

3/24/2020 was my planned day to potentially see this new show if it was open then...amazing timing!

 

[Mac30188]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Cables Fully Installed at Hollywood Studios

So I notice they mention FALL several times, but on our board we say it opens Spring? Uncertainty? nuance on locations?

 

[scrappinginontario]

News

New plans for the Star Wars hotel revealed

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ar-wars-hotel-coming-to-walt-disney-world.htm

If it's anticipated to be less than 100 rooms I can only imagine the cost per night!!! I'd anticipate over $1000/night if that is the case!

 

[scrappinginontario]

So I notice they mention FALL several times, but on our board we say it opens Spring? Uncertainty? nuance on locations?

What board are you referring to? According to yesterday's announcement they very clearly stated fall.