News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

I could see maybe a narrowing of timeframe for DHS (so like "October" or something) but would be shocked if we got a specific date

Yeah a bit too early yet for a specific date.

 

[rteetz]

Goodness. How many live-action remakes (or re-imagine in this case) are they cramming into 2019 and why?
Cripes .. I'm a fan of all things Disney .. but talk about Disney fatique.
Seems way too many considering Avengers/Star Wars/Frozen 2 coming out as well.

Is this just so they have a lot of new "theatrical" releases to release exclusively on Disney+?

I just feel that a lot of these non-blockbuster movies won't do well at all at the box office - families only have so much money to see movies in theater and they will go see the tentpoles and just wait until these others are released to rent/stream.

I honestly had no idea this was scheduled for this year unless it wasn’t and got pushed up.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah a bit too early yet for a specific date.

yeah, i could see Disney wanting to narrow things though to get more bookings in - especially if they are running a bit a head and feel safer giving at least a range where even if there are some delays they could still hit it (like, if they think as of now they could do early October, but if they say "October" that gives them to the end of the month if there are small delays, but then at least people can book November with more confidence)

 

[rteetz]

News

New Flower and Garden Dooney and Bourke

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/shop-epco...oney-bourke-bags-now-available-on-shopdisney/

 

[rteetz]

News

Flower and Garden merchandise

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/photos-2019-flower-and-garden-merchandise-blooms-at-epcot/

 

[rteetz]

News

Zest in your Fest merchandise

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/put-a-little-zest-in-your-fest-2019-flower-and-garden-merchandise/

 

[rteetz]

News

Turnip the Fun merchandise

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/turni...buts-for-the-2019-flower-and-garden-festival/

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I will add that things might have changed from that earnings call but many did miss the quiet correction from Iger during the call.

I just listened to it again out of curiosity -- it was VERY quiet, so I can see how some transcripts missed it! Around 32:30 here for anyone curious: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy19-earnings-results-webcast/

Per Disney's transcript, correction was made by Lowell Singer – Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, The Walt Disney Company. Of course, Disney's transcript is correct (top of p. 18)... https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/q1-fy19-earnings-transcript.pdf

 

[rteetz]

News

Sesame Street at SeaWorld opens March 27th

https://twitter.com/thrillgeek/status/1103300439137796097?s=21

 

[rteetz]

I just listened to it again out of curiosity -- it was VERY quiet, so I can see how some transcripts missed it! Around 32:30 here for anyone curious: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy19-earnings-results-webcast/

Per Disney's transcript, correction was made by Lowell Singer – Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, The Walt Disney Company. Of course, Disney's transcript is correct (top of p. 18)... https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/q1-fy19-earnings-transcript.pdf

Yeah it wasn’t something really noticeable. When sites started running with that I made sure to correct that info.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Captain Hook and his crew are docking for a new kids club experience, fittingly named Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort starting April 28th.

Guests ages 4-12 will enjoy a treasure hunt as they sail around Crescent Lake. They’ll also meet Captain Hook himself as they learn a “secret pirate handshake.” They’ll also enjoy a dinner fit for a buccaneer on their adventure.

The package costs $55.00 per child, and lasts from 5:00-8:00 PM. This is an event for children only; adults (and Peter Pan) not allowed. Guests can call (407) 824-5437 to book their place on this nautical voyage!

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/captain-h...port-at-disneys-beach-club-resort-april-28th/

 

[rteetz]

NEWS

Captain Hook and his crew are docking for a new kids club experience, fittingly named Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort starting April 28th.

Guests ages 4-12 will enjoy a treasure hunt as they sail around Crescent Lake. They’ll also meet Captain Hook himself as they learn a “secret pirate handshake.” They’ll also enjoy a dinner fit for a buccaneer on their adventure.

The package costs $55.00 per child, and lasts from 5:00-8:00 PM. This is an event for children only; adults (and Peter Pan) not allowed. Guests can call (407) 824-5437 to book their place on this nautical voyage!

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/captain-h...port-at-disneys-beach-club-resort-april-28th/

This takes over the Pixar Play Experience. A guest first reported it here a week or so ago.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This takes over the Pixar Play Experience. A guest first reported it here a week or so ago.

yeah, i saw the guest report, this was the first "official" report I saw though so thought I would mention it

Glad they do have things like this for kids to do and give parents a few hours off / alone

 

[Brocktoon]

NEWS

Tough keeping up with the thread, but I don't think I've seen this posted ???

Looks like an original princess/superhero hybrid show is coming to Disney+

https://thedisinsider.com/2019/03/0...ciety-of-second-born-royals-coming-to-disney/

 

[rteetz]

News

Annual Passholder Flower and Garden merchandise

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/2019-...lder-exclusive-merchandise-featuring-figment/

 

[YesterDark]

Why would anyone be concerned about too many Disney owned movies coming out every year? They own everything soo..

 

[rteetz]

Why would anyone be concerned about too many Disney owned movies coming out every year? They own everything soo..

Well they don’t own everything but one would be conceded because people only have so much money. They are saturating their own market in a way. Sure not everyone who sees Avengers will see Maleficent but at some point people make a choice to not see these films.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Why would anyone be concerned about too many Disney owned movies coming out every year? They own everything soo..

not necessarily concerned - but more thinking not all the movies can be hit and wondering is Disney cannibalizing themselves .... which, I think it is a bigger issue for Disney than other studios as seems like all of their movies have huge budgets. If some of the secondary movies were made for more like $60m I think it would be less of a concern, but not every movie can make $400m or whatever

 

[rteetz]

not necessarily concerned - but more thinking not all the movies can be hit and wondering is Disney cannibalizing themselves .... which, I think it is a bigger issue for Disney than other studios as seems like all of their movies have huge budgets. If some of the secondary movies were made for more like $60m I think it would be less of a concern, but not every movie can make $400m or whatever

Yep. I just don’t see anyway that Maleficent 2 is a box office success. Angelina Jolie ain’t cheap.

 

[The Pho]

Yep. I just don’t see anyway that Maleficent 2 is a box office success. Angelina Jolie ain’t cheap.

Could just be dumping it out knowing that. They know it’ll be a big year, don’t let it drag down next year.