News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

Disney Rumor Round Up April 2019

 

[Mzpalmtree]

Yes it is new. It started back in February when they started cancelling FP for people that cancelled resort stays. Something they did with the software made it impossible to book more than 7 days even if you had a resort reservation for each trip.

I've hated the original rule since the beginning because we're out of state AP holders and when we come we stay about 2 weeks and not always on property. It's a bummer for sure.

Yes, that’s us too. We are not out of state but may as well be as we live about 7 hours away. We planned to take frequent onsite short trips while my daughter is out of school because it’s hard for us to plan one long trip. We do love Disney but are feeling like with the possibility of not having FP for all the days our upcoming trips it’s a bit less “magical.”

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

And we're not all local - we live 8 hours away, so I can't just keep trying for a Mine Train FP and hop over after work some random afternoon. We haven't ridden Mine Train since September and have done two trips since. I've learned some tricks to get some hard-to-gets, but I agree that APs should get like 1 FP for each of the hard-to-gets with the purchase of their AP. Pandora, Toy Story Land, and 7DMT. You might only get to ride it once in the year, but at least you'd get to ride it. My 5 year old reminds me daily that we haven't gotten to do 7DMT in a long time. Granted, the kid rode Everest 7 times in one day - five of those back-to-back, but we haven't ridden Mine Train in "FOREVER!"

And don't get me started about how all the parties are against APs! "You want to come to the Christmas Party? Pay us $400 on top your thousand+ for 5 extra hours in the park with more tickets sold than ever before!"

What's your limit on standby?

 

[bookbabe626]

Yes it is new. It started back in February when they started cancelling FP for people that cancelled resort stays. Something they did with the software made it impossible to book more than 7 days even if you had a resort reservation for each trip.

I've hated the original rule since the beginning because we're out of state AP holders and when we come we stay about 2 weeks and not always on property. It's a bummer for sure.

It's fixed if you have two or more non-continuous ONSITE stays within a 60 day period (or if you have split stays onsite). We have confirmation from multiple people on the thread about the issue that they were able to book FPs for second stays as of the Easter weekend or thereabouts.

The 7 day rule for APs does still kick in if you have any offsite stays or even Disney Springs hotels stays.

 

[Mzpalmtree]

It's fixed if you have two or more non-continuous ONSITE stays within a 60 day period. We have confirmation from multiple people on the thread about the issue that they were able to book FPs for second stays as of the Easter weekend or thereabouts.

The 7 day rule for APs does still kick in if you have any offsite stays or even Disney Springs hotels stays.

Yes, I followed all those threads about it being fixed, however I am saying that AFTER it was reported as being fixed I spoke with a CM from George K’s office (4/23) AND the AP line (4/25) who told me the 7 day limit for FP applies to non continuous stays even if onsite. I’ve said numerous times that I am not sure how it is working in practice but Disney is still touting this as the rule even at the highest level with APs

 

[chicagoshannon]

It's fixed if you have two or more non-continuous ONSITE stays within a 60 day period (or if you have split stays onsite). We have confirmation from multiple people on the thread about the issue that they were able to book FPs for second stays as of the Easter weekend or thereabouts.

The 7 day rule for APs does still kick in if you have any offsite stays or even Disney Springs hotels stays.

I'm glad it's fixed. I guess I hadn't peeked at that thread in a couple of weeks.

 

[SG131]

I'm glad it's fixed. I guess I hadn't peeked at that thread in a couple of weeks.

The thread has actually been locked now since it was reported fixed by some people. I’m not sure if anyone had had issues since that time.

 

[bookbabe626]

Yes, I followed all those threads about it being fixed, however I am saying that AFTER it was reported as being fixed I spoke with a CM from George K’s office (4/23) AND the AP line (4/25) who told me the 7 day limit for FP applies to non continuous stays even if onsite. I’ve said numerous times that I am not sure how it is working in practice but Disney is still touting this as the rule even at the highest level with APs

Sadly, I trust our compatriots here on the DIS and their real-life experiences far more than I do a phone CM, even if that CM is working in George K's office.

Yes, I could call the AP support line for answers, and Disney advertises that "perk" extensively, but I find the info here on the DIS to be far more accurate.

 

[saskdw]

Photo Update

Disneyland Update – Wow, Wow, Wow Weekend For Disneyland

I think I gained 3 lbs just looking at the picture of that first milkshake.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney will live stream DHS 30th anniversary moment

https://bit.ly/2J3Pt55

 

[rteetz]

News

Phil Lord and Chris Miller developing Marvel TV universe with Sony

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/l...arvel-tv-series-nine-figure-sony-deal-1205614

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

3 day passes for d23 sold out.

Wow, that was quick.

 

[rteetz]

News

Foodie guide to Villains After Hours

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...rs-at-magic-kingdom-park-tickets-now-on-sale/

 

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[dina444444]

3 day passes for d23 sold out.

Wow, that was quick.

They sold out around this time two years ago if I remember correctly.

 

[rteetz]

News

Could the Russo’s join Lucasfilm for a Star Wars film?

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-future-movie-directors-joe-anthony-russo/

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Could the Russo’s join Lucasfilm for a Star Wars film?

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-future-movie-directors-joe-anthony-russo/

I'd approve of this. They obviously know action and how to do character growth moments and can throw comedy in there very nicely.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

They sold out around this time two years ago if I remember correctly.

Very well could be. I was thinking it was later, but I remember I got my tickets early on so I probably wasn't paying much attention.

 

[jade1]

I'd approve of this. They obviously know action and how to do character growth moments and can throw comedy in there very nicely.

Same. With their success heck yea.

 

[FrankieWinthrop]

wait, how are the parties against APs? people with day tickets have to pay extra as well - and for some parties there are AP discounts.
Maybe they could have a super AP that includes access to all the parties, but what you looking for - to be able to go to all of the hard ticket events for no extra charge b/c you have an AP?
(and I say this as someone who has an AP)

What I mean is, for people without APs, they can buy a party ticket for about the same amount as another day in the park. With that, they get in at 4 for regular hours, then get the extra stuff from 7-midnight. That is reasonable. For APs, who've already paid up front for their year's admission, it means another $406 for my family of 4 for the exclusive 7-midnight party time that we wouldn't have access to as APs. The discount on the Christmas party this year is only $5. In pricing a trip for December, our go-to off site condo is $460 for five nights. I can't justify $406 for 5 hours when I could use almost that same amount and do a whole other off-site trip! Especially since more and more people are saying the parties are way more crowded than they have been in the past. I felt that way about last year's Halloween Party. I think we'll be saving parties or other ticketed events (if we do them) for years when we don't have APs.