News Round Up 2019

[wehrengrizz]

From the website:
Dates & Times
Disney Villains After Hours will take place on the following nights this summer:

• Thursday, June 6, 2019
• Thursday, June 13, 2019
• Thursday, June 20, 2019
• Thursday, June 27, 2019
• Monday, July 1, 2019
• Thursday, July 11, 2019
• Thursday, July 18, 2019
• Thursday, July 25, 2019
• Thursday, August 1, 2019
• Thursday, August 8, 2019

The mayhem runs from 10 PM to 1 AM—but you can check in as early as 7:00 PM to get a jump on the fun!

thanks I tried to find this, and failed miserably. much appreciated

 

[sherlockmiles]

I think this is more of an "After Hours Event plused with Villains elements"

So compared the the Halloween parties which people have cited as getting over crowded, the main draw to this is the low crowds and little to no wait times for rides, but with some extra Halloween elements

I'm excited for the new stage show. Will be looking for youtube posts after first one.

 

[wehrengrizz]

If they do I think they will lose their advantage. So many people love it right now because of the low crowds. If the crowds increase a lot then a lot of people will be upset as Disney bills this as a lower crowd event.

100%
was just discussing this with DH, the parties have pretty much seen massive increase (IMO and experience) in the past 2-3 years. 2017 was busy but awesome at MNSSHP but 2018 even in pouring rain was insanity trying to do much of anything. One thing DAH has going for it is an actual (apparent) cap that they're sticking to or varying slightly. Almost makes it more worth it to plan on parks at night if you're going in the summer for example. Or would make me want to do water parks more if I could do a park night still.
However, regardless of all of that, give me a regular park day with Express Transportation (RIP) every time. Take my money, Disney, that was THE BEST thing ever.

 

[rteetz]

However, regardless of all of that, give me a regular park day with Express Transportation (RIP) every time. Take my money, Disney, that was THE BEST thing ever.

Agreed, I loved that.

 

[SaharanTea]

From the website:
Dates & Times
Disney Villains After Hours will take place on the following nights this summer:

• Thursday, June 6, 2019
• Thursday, June 13, 2019
• Thursday, June 20, 2019
• Thursday, June 27, 2019
• Monday, July 1, 2019
• Thursday, July 11, 2019
• Thursday, July 18, 2019
• Thursday, July 25, 2019
• Thursday, August 1, 2019
• Thursday, August 8, 2019

The mayhem runs from 10 PM to 1 AM—but you can check in as early as 7:00 PM to get a jump on the fun!

So much for expecting Disney to extend regular park hours this summer. With all the ticketed events, it's a guarantee it won't happen on those nights. <Insert Lando ESB quote>

 

[skier_pete]

Here is the link to the actual DPB post referenced above.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...er-hours-nights-events-at-magic-kingdom-park/

OK - the original article link did not specifically mention limited crowds.

So essentially this is DAH with some bonus stuff. (Basically a stage show, the Maleficent float, and two rides with "extras.") That makes a little more sense. I still don't really like these because Disney has taken away the ability to stay in the park late during normal hours, and replaced them with these fairly expensive DAH events.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Animators Palate merchandise

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ise-line/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q2wo0321190326190048C

 

[dlavender]

OK - the original article link did not specifically mention limited crowds.

So essentially this is DAH with some bonus stuff. (Basically a stage show, the Maleficent float, and two rides with "extras.") That makes a little more sense. I still don't really like these because Disney has taken away the ability to stay in the park late during normal hours, and replaced them with these fairly expensive DAH events.

That's my issue.

It's guaranteed now that hours won't be extended past 11, as it is impossible to do now on these dates.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Hollywood Studios update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photo-rep...4-2-new-minnie-ears-construction-updates-etc/

 

[rteetz]

News

New Cuban hot dog at Casey’s

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/review-new-cuban-hot-diggity-dog-at-caseys-corner-in-magic-kingdom/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Disneyland update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photo-rep...aster-treats-frontierland-refurbishments-etc/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Guardians update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-guardians-of-the-galaxy-coaster-construction-update-4-2-19/

 

[afan]

NEWS

Seattle's la Creperie Voila to operate new crepe restaurant at France pavilion

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/a-closer-...ions-upcoming-creperie-window-and-restaurant/

Never knew this place existed, though I don't generally go to the area it's in. I'll have to check it out sometime, sounds like a good place.

 

[rteetz]

News

Mickey and globe removed from crossroads at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-mi...ds-of-the-world-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Mickey and globe removed from crossroads at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-mi...ds-of-the-world-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

hopefully just a refurbishment / enhancement for the 30th or something

 

[skier_pete]

News

Mickey and globe removed from crossroads at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-mi...ds-of-the-world-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

That's the last straw!

 

[rteetz]

News

Offers for runners at Disney Springs during Rival Run weekend

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...fers-for-rundisney-athletes-all-weekend-long/

 

[The Pho]

News

Mickey and globe removed from crossroads at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-mi...ds-of-the-world-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

I guess Mickey isn’t Disney enough for Chapek anymore either. They’ll probably be replacing it with a BB-8.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I guess Mickey isn’t Disney enough for Chapek anymore either. They’ll probably be replacing it with a BB-8.

Iger: Look, we aren't going to theme the statue to something non-descript like a mouse, ok?

 

[ksromack]

We went to see Dumbo today because my dd asked if I could take her. I really didn't want to go but my dd rarely ever asks to go to the movies so we went and I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't as dark as I thought it would be and I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

Saw Dumbo today. One of my animated favorites but I had low expectations for the live action version, and I would say the movie exceeded my expectations. I thought Danny DeVito was the acting highlight of the film, but for some reason, I didn't really like the lead girl.

I agree....actually I thought Danny DeVito was a perfect choice for this role....and the more I think about this movie the more I liked it. Color me very surprised.

Just received an email about this from our local (Canadian) theatre.

Couldn't help but notice they're also running (in both Canada and the US) a Marvel Studios 22 movie marathon before the opening!! Runtime: 47 hours and 52 minutes! Now that's what I call serious Marvel fans!!!

Oh, I wish we could do this! I tend to buy Blu-Ray 4K for anything of this nature but I don't think we own all of these movies. WE are, however doing our own Star Wars marathon.....and we've already gimped through the first 3 (in time order).

As an aside, we couldn't go opening night. We work Friday so our only option would have been the 7pm Thursday night show and it's sold out on our theater of choice. And nothing available friday night either.......dh can't sit in the first row and crank his neck. So, we're relished to the Saturday matinee....and our tickets are purchased. Thank goodness for AMC stubs rewards....this movie was free!

News

On ride photo coming to the Haunted Mansion

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...de-photopass-comes-to-the-haunted-mansion.htm

Kinda weird, but I guess this is the new trend now

Fun! I've tried taking this picture with my cell phone and they never seem to come out right.

News

More AP VIP Passholder nights added

Magic Kingdom 4/28 11PM-1AM

Typhoon Lagoon 5/18 5PM-8PM
Typhoon Lagoon 6/3 5PM-8PM

Rats.....our only choice was 5/18 and we already have 'Ohana ADRs at 19:35....not changing that. Sad, because we've never been to Typhoon Lagoon.