News Round Up 2019

[saskdw]

September/October for DHS seems a bit ambitious and considering Disney said it would open in fiscal 2020 I don't really buy it.

Opening Date for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Be Announced Thursday, Florida Date Moves Up

I agree this is unlikely and early November seems more likely. But for me personally the earlier the better. We're going over Christmas and New Years no matter what and it will be much easier to plan the trip the more we know about SWGE and how things are operating.

 

[Moliphino]

Please, please, please do NOT open in October!!! I planned our October trip with my brother and his family - all my nephews’ first time - to get it in just before the craziness begins. I don’t even want to imagine how this would complicate planning.

Same, except I booked the last week of September and it's my sister's family with just the one nephew.

 

[rteetz]

An insider on WDWMagic has said testing is going well so far so dates have moved up a bit but July previews is unlikely.

 

[NJlauren]

Blah, we are booked August and October, really hoping that previews aren’t till after our August trip and opening after our October trip.... but honestly really hoping at a minimum to avoid it on the August trip...

Currently booked at a Disney springs hotel (for October), debating if I should move it to onsite if we end up overlapping with opening dates.

 

[intertile]

I am thinking mid-November but could be earlier. September opening doesn't seem likely to me.

When I was there during President's day week I had drinks with a "friend". July was never a mention for SWGE. They are hoping for previews at around the end of October, but that is such a tentative date at this point. They still have a complete Hurricane season to get though and a million things that could delay it, that being said if things move along well it could move up. End of July/Early August was tentative for Skyliner if everything goes at or close to schedule with testing and training. (Its construction folks, this can change...so don't make plans based on this post please)

 

[The Pho]

When I was there during President's day week I had drinks with a "friend". July was never a mention for SWGE. They are hoping for previews at around the end of October, but that is such a tentative date at this point. They still have a complete Hurricane season to get though and a million things that could delay it. End of July/Early August was tentative for Skyliner if everything goes at or close to schedule with testing and training. (Its construction folks, this can change...so don't make plans based on this post please)

That’s basically what I’ve been hearing. October being the target, even if only for select preview dates. Earlier than that would be great, but just doesn’t seem likely.

 

[Jetku]

Blah, we are booked August and October, really hoping that previews aren’t till after our August trip and opening after our October trip.... but honestly really hoping at a minimum to avoid it on the August trip...

Currently booked at a Disney springs hotel (for October), debating if I should move it to onsite if we end up overlapping with opening dates.

I’d book the room and then cancel later if need be. It’s a one night deposit for room-only.

 

[NJlauren]

I’d book the room and then cancel later if need be. It’s a one night deposit for room-only.

I was thinking this, but I check the hotels and I am like free vs 1900 to stay at Beach/Yatch.... ugh!

I also check POP but if I’m going to stay there is disney springs that much further? But then there is the skyliner.... I just can’t decide

 

[rteetz]

That’s basically what I’ve been hearing. October being the target, even if only for select preview dates. Earlier than that would be great, but just doesn’t seem likely.

Yep.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Cruise Line reusable bags

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/photos-di...le-shopping-bags-onboard-and-at-castaway-cay/

 

[rteetz]

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New signature Rapunzel experience on Disney Cruise Line

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ey-ships/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q2wo0228190306190032C

 

[Tigger's ally]

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New signature Rapunzel experience on Disney Cruise Line

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ey-ships/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q2wo0228190306190032C

Smart move by disney. With all these reports of people going overboard on cruise ships, Rapunzel's hair could come in very handy!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Smart move by disney. With all these reports of people going overboard on cruise ships, Rapunzel's hair could come in very handy!

Plus people tend to go overboard in what they are willing to spend on their kids when Disney is involved (myself included)

 

[Iowamomof4]

@rteetz Do you have any idea what time on Thursday they'll be making any announcements?

EDIT: I should have googled again! Looks like 10 AM central: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2019-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS: Instagram Walls Covered for Captain Marvel Meet and Greet at Disney California Adventure

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS: New Dumbo Apparel and Mug Soars into World of Disney in Downtown Disney District

 

[rteetz]

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Tehmina Jaffer, Former Nexflix Executive, Joins Disney+

 

[rteetz]

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New environmentally friendly starbucks lids at Walt Disney World

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/photo...on-new-starbucks-drinks-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[rteetz]

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Disneyland Resort Announces $5 Million Grant to Support Housing Plans in Anaheim

 

[UncleMike101]

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New environmentally friendly starbucks lids at Walt Disney World

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/photo...on-new-starbucks-drinks-at-walt-disney-world/

That lid won't be worth a rat's posterior for drinking an iced coffee with whipped cream.