News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Some cool Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway merch from the pop up Mickeys of Glendale

 

[BigRed98]

News

Per ED92 on twitter Spider Man attraction concept art at California Adventure

 

[rteetz]

News

Per ED92 on twitter Spider Man attraction concept art at California Adventure

Its like an Apple Keynote with all these leaks

 

[scrappinginontario]

NEWS/RUMOR

So per @BackDoorDisney on twitter, photopass photographers are being phased out at character meets to be replaced with an automated system:

"So the photo pass in character locations is being phased out. It will be an automated camera system. It will start at Tinklerbell. Seems obsurd. I wouldn’t lie to you folks. Heard it here first."


This is a photo of the box that is being used at the Tink meet that will take your photo:

View attachment 365501

Also being reported by WDW Magic:
https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/phot...biQ1lBUftsnru0MO_D6gMlM18qP6nqHyHTmtR2CsARaiw

I wrote to Disney yesterday indicating my displeasure in them replacing the PhotoPass Photographers with automatic systems. I just received the following response:

Thank you for contacting Disney Photo Imaging.

We appreciate the time that you have taken to contact us regarding our new approach to capturing your magical vacation memories.

Given Guest interest in capturing specific moments during character greetings, we will be enhancing our approach to capturing the picture-perfect memory. This approach will be similar to what you currently experience with our attraction photos.

Disney PhotoPass Cast Members will continue to support other Disney PhotoPass locations using their creativity in capturing personalized photos for Guests such as yourself.

Please know that our goal is to continually review and enhance our services to provide new functionality and experiences so that your visits to our parks is always positive.

If you have any further questions regarding this enhancement, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Once again, thank you for using Disney Photo Imaging.

Sincerely,

Barbara Ann
Guest Support Team
Disney Photo Imaging
Phone: 407-560-4300

Basically they're saying 'Too bad, so sad. This change is taking place whether you like it or not.'

I read 'Given Guest interest in capturing specific moments during character greetings' to be that guests will now be responsible for capturing their own special moments rather than the PhotoPass photographers. Disappointing for sure as I want to be watching my child's enjoyment personally rather than from behind my device! That was one of the best parts for me what that I was free to fully enjoy my child's interactions with the characters rather than trying to capture the perfect moment myself. I'm hoping the character handlers will continue to take pictures with our devices to capture group photos since the Photographers will no longer be there.

 

[rteetz]

News

Starting Wage at Universal Orlando Increased to $12 per Hour

 

[rteetz]

News

Florida Resident Rates Announced for Dates Through April 2019

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Adds Additional $1 Million to #ShareYourEars Campaign

 

[rteetz]

News

Full Menu Revealed for Storybook Dining at Artist Point Beginning Dec. 16

 

[goofyintoronto]

News

Full Menu Revealed for Storybook Dining at Artist Point Beginning Dec. 16

I see that there's a Storybook entree menu, but no price? Odd no? Anyone remember what the price range was when they made the announcement?

 

[rteetz]

I see that there's a Storybook entree menu, but no price? Odd no? Anyone remember what the price range was when they made the announcement?

This is Prix Fixe so I believe the set price is $55 per person. I have it booked for January.

 

[Iowamomof4]

News

Full Menu Revealed for Storybook Dining at Artist Point Beginning Dec. 16

I'm confused. It's supposed to be Prix Fixe, but there are prices listed on the menu.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm confused. It's supposed to be Prix Fixe, but there are prices listed on the menu.

Doh - I didn't notice the specific text that said "Storybook Dining -- Entrees" near the bottom of the menu.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Some cool Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway merch from the pop up Mickeys of Glendale

View attachment 365622

I like the hat a lot - my dad was really into trains so seeing hats like that makes me think of him

 

[SG131]

Doh - I didn't notice the specific text that said "Storybook Dining -- Entrees" near the bottom of the menu.

I’m still a little confused!

 

[rteetz]

I like the hat a lot - my dad was really into trains so seeing hats like that makes me think of him

I loved trains as a kid and still do so this is pretty awesome to me.

 

[rteetz]

I’m still a little confused!

I believe the other priced options are from the old menu.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I’m still a little confused!

Within each menu section, near the bottom of the list, there are a list of options after the words "Storybook Dining" (beverages, appetizers, entrees, etc...). THAT is the new menu. All the other stuff on there must be the old menu.

 

[rteetz]

Official Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse Thread

 

[Iowamomof4]

• 
  Storybook Dining - Shared Appetizers for the Table - Winter Squash Bisque (Caramel Loli, Granola), Wicked Shrimp Cocktail (Soy, Miso, Avocado, Thai Chili, Greens), Hunter’s Pie (Chicken, Black Truffle, Stone Fruit Preserve), From the Garden (Fruit, Vegetables, Cheese, and Create-Your- Own Honey Butter)

• 
  Storybook Dining - Entrées (Choose one (1) Entrée) - Seafood Stew (Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Tomato, Fennel), A Stroll through Nature (Butternut Squash, Arugula, Gnocchi, Sage, Parmesan), Brother’s Grimm Roasted Chicken (Confit Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Chestnut Butter), Magic Mirror Slow-braised Veal Shank (Celery Root Mashed, Wilted Winter Greens, Jus), Bashful’s Butter-poached Snapper (Root Vegetable Risotto, Wild Mushroom, Citrus- Butter Sauce)

• 
  Storybook Dining - Shared Desserts for the Table - Miner’s Treasures (Sponge Cake, Chocolate Gems, and Buttercream Icing), Fairy Tale Gooseberry Pie (Meringue, Gooseberry), “Poison” Apple (White Chocolate-Apple Mousse, Sour Center), The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen (Crackled Maple Popcorn, Ganache Heart)

• 
  Storybook Dining - Alchemy - Uncle Val's Gin Vodka, Agave, Lime, Cucumber - $12.00
  Storybook Dining - Enchanted Apple - Skyy Citrus Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple, and White Cranberry Juice - $11.00
  Storybook Dining - Evil to the Core - Patrón Silver Tequila, Habanero, Blackberry, Orange Juice - $12.00
  Storybook Dining - The Smoking Mirror - Johnnie Walker Black, Wildberry, Lime, Rosemary Smoke - $12.00

• 
  
  • 
    Kids Menu:
    
    • 
      
  Storybook Dining - Entrées (Choose one (1) Entrée) - Royal Prime Rib Roast (Roasted Potatoes, Broccolini), Vegetarian Steam Bun (Crisp Shiitake, Hoisin, Pickles, and Cilantro), Princess Pasta (Choice of Red Sauce or Cheese Sauce), Grilled Chicken (Roasted Potatoes, Broccolini), Chicken Tenders available upon request -

 

[sherlockmiles]

I wrote to Disney yesterday indicating my displeasure in them replacing the PhotoPass Photographers with automatic systems. I just received the following response:

Thank you for contacting Disney Photo Imaging.

We appreciate the time that you have taken to contact us regarding our new approach to capturing your magical vacation memories.

Given Guest interest in capturing specific moments during character greetings, we will be enhancing our approach to capturing the picture-perfect memory. This approach will be similar to what you currently experience with our attraction photos.

Disney PhotoPass Cast Members will continue to support other Disney PhotoPass locations using their creativity in capturing personalized photos for Guests such as yourself.

Please know that our goal is to continually review and enhance our services to provide new functionality and experiences so that your visits to our parks is always positive.

If you have any further questions regarding this enhancement, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Once again, thank you for using Disney Photo Imaging.

Sincerely,

Barbara Ann
Guest Support Team
Disney Photo Imaging
Phone: 407-560-4300

Basically they're saying 'Too bad, so sad. This change is taking place whether you like it or not.'

I read 'Given Guest interest in capturing specific moments during character greetings' to be that guests will now be responsible for capturing their own special moments rather than the PhotoPass photographers. Disappointing for sure as I want to be watching my child's enjoyment personally rather than from behind my device! That was one of the best parts for me what that I was free to fully enjoy my child's interactions with the characters rather than trying to capture the perfect moment myself. I'm hoping the character handlers will continue to take pictures with our devices to capture group photos since the Photographers will no longer be there.

UUUGGHHH!!!! What a crap response. Another Disney decision that REALLY doesn't take into account the user experience.