News Round Up 2019

[Tigger's ally]

News

Cold-Stressed Manatee Arrives at SeaWorld Orlando’s Critical Care Animal Hospital

If that polar vortex ever comes back, think I can have someone ship me down there because I'm cold stressed? And yes, I am an animal! ARghhh!

 

[skier_pete]

I agree that Lock Stock is probably his best but I still personally love Snatch the best. I will say that I did enjoy The Man From UNCLE but I was familiar with the original so that helped.

Those early movies were great fun - but I also really liked both the Sherlock Holmes movies for what they were (not very Sherlock-ian). And Man from U.N.C.L.E. didn't do all that well, but I really enjoyed it. My much more like his use of speed ramp (slow-mo to fast-mo) than Zach Snyder. I certainly wouldn't call him a great director - but these Disney movies rarely require great directing.

 

[rteetz]

I know this is yesterday's news but I would really like to embrace a Sea Monster - Do we think this will migrate to WDW? It doesn't say, but they seem to carry similar mugs?

Maybe eventually not sure.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

new Star Wars Valentine's Day phone cases at Star Wars Launch Bay in DHS
http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/valen...at-star-wars-launch-bay-in-hollywood-studios/

 

[rteetz]

News

New The Little Mermaid apparel

https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/photos-new-womens-little-mermaid-apparel-comes-to-hollywood-studios/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know this is yesterday's news but I would really like to embrace a Sea Monster - Do we think this will migrate to WDW? It doesn't say, but they seem to carry similar mugs?

They have similar mugs but not all the same ... my guess is this will sell well and they will want to bring it to WDW to make addition $ - but I could also see what comes being a slightly different version (so same concept but different look) For example, the Uh-Oa mugs are different at each place

 

[rteetz]

News

Carnevale returns to Maria and Enzos

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/carnevale-returns-to-maria-enzos-ristorante-beginning-feb-22/

 

[Farro]

Woohoo!!!

Officially on the books for May 2020! Boardwalk Inn, water/boardwalk view!!!

Excited to be there for our first Flower/Garden festival and ....we can walk to Galaxy's Edge!!!

 

[rteetz]

News

First look at this years Mardi Gras at Universal

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/tra...versal-mardi-gras-preview-20190206-story.html

 

[TheFloatingBear]

They have similar mugs but not all the same ... my guess is this will sell well and they will want to bring it to WDW to make addition $ - but I could also see what comes being a slightly different version (so same concept but different look) For example, the Uh-Oa mugs are different at each place

Yes, now that you say that, I have the WDW Uh-Oa and I've noticed that it's a little different. And I think DL had that cool Piranha Pool mug that I don't think came to WDW. I am hoping that Sea Monster one does - I covet it!

 

[DarthGallifrey]

Those early movies were great fun - but I also really liked both the Sherlock Holmes movies for what they were (not very Sherlock-ian). And Man from U.N.C.L.E. didn't do all that well, but I really enjoyed it. My much more like his use of speed ramp (slow-mo to fast-mo) than Zach Snyder. I certainly wouldn't call him a great director - but these Disney movies rarely require great directing.

I was really excited for UNCLE because I watched the original series with my mom but it definitely slipped under most people's radars. Sherlock wasn't terrible but I felt like Ritchie didn't capture the right dynamic and made it way too action centric.

 

[Phicinfan]

Ugh I really resent everyone's conviction that Aladdin is going to bomb. I don't know what people expected it to look like or why we can't handle Will Smith as the genie when he makes perfect sense to me. I don't get it.

To me it is revolving around Genie. Robin Williams MADE Genie, he was incredible. And while I like some of Will Smith's comedies, he is not as improv as Robin Williams. Not to say this movie will be bad, but I just can't see Will Smith being that creative with Genie. That is my only concern.

 

[Phicinfan]

Those early movies were great fun - but I also really liked both the Sherlock Holmes movies for what they were (not very Sherlock-ian). And Man from U.N.C.L.E. didn't do all that well, but I really enjoyed it. My much more like his use of speed ramp (slow-mo to fast-mo) than Zach Snyder. I certainly wouldn't call him a great director - but these Disney movies rarely require great directing.

Count me in on loving the two Sherlock Holmes movies, can't wait for the third one coming! As for Man from U.N.C.L.E. I was okay with it, I too had seen the original show, so knew the back history.

 

[The Pho]

Part of me wants to be excited for Artemis Fowl but the sensible side of me reminds how they absolutely butchered Wrinkle in Time soooooo

I think it’s an easy adaptation. There’s nothing out there as far as structure goes. If it’s faithful to the book I see it earning money. If they changed too many aspects, it’ll just blend into nothingness.
I personally have strangely high hopes due to my Jaws obsession and Robert Shaw’s grandson playing Artemis. But that also makes no real sense as far as potential quality goes.

 

[Farro]

Count me in on loving the two Sherlock Holmes movies, can't wait for the third one coming! As for Man from U.N.C.L.E. I was okay with it, I too had seen the original show, so knew the back history.

The Sherlock Holmes movies were gold! The chemistry between Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law was fantastic.
It was intelligently funny and quick witted. Very excited for the third installment.

 

[DarthGallifrey]

I think it’s an easy adaptation. There’s nothing out there as far as structure goes. If it’s faithful to the book I see it earning money. If they changed too many aspects, it’ll just blend into nothingness.
I personally have strangely high hopes due to my Jaws obsession and Robert Shaw’s grandson playing Artemis. But that also makes no real sense as far as potential quality goes.

Jaws is one of my all time favorite movies but I did not realize that was Shaw's grandson!

 

[awilliams4]

Woohoo!!!

Officially on the books for May 2020! Boardwalk Inn, water/boardwalk view!!!

Excited to be there for our first Flower/Garden festival and ....we can walk to Galaxy's Edge!!!

Wow, surprised you may book that far out.

 

[Moliphino]

Yes, now that you say that, I have the WDW Uh-Oa and I've noticed that it's a little different. And I think DL had that cool Piranha Pool mug that I don't think came to WDW. I am hoping that Sea Monster one does - I covet it!

For a while, DL and WDW had the same Uh-Oa (maybe different color/wash, but the same shape), but DL changed theirs completely last year sometime. No Piranha pool or Shipwreck barrel at WDW and no Nautilus at DL. I think maybe the rum flight shot glasses are WDW exclusive, too?

/crazy mug collector

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For a while, DL and WDW had the same Uh-Oa (maybe different color/wash, but the same shape), but DL changed theirs completely last year sometime. No Piranha pool or Shipwreck barrel at WDW and no Nautilus at DL. I think maybe the rum flight shot glasses are WDW exclusive, too?

/crazy mug collector

yeah, the rum flight is unique to WDW - still haven't gotten that one yet, i think partly because it doesn't come with the try it is just the three glasses. If it had the serving try I think I would have gotten it

 

[DarthGallifrey]

yeah, the rum flight is unique to WDW - still haven't gotten that one yet, i think partly because it doesn't come with the try it is just the three glasses. If it had the serving try I think I would have gotten it

I finally got the rum flight during my December trip. I love the little glasses. The only thing I am missing is the Nautilus and they were out last time