News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

H2O glow nights now on sale

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/2019-typhoon-lagoon-h2o-glow-nights-tickets-now-on-sale/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Spider-Man: Far From Home teaser

that was a really good trailer - loved the tonal (pun intended) change in the middle of it

 

[dlavender]

It's funny in that, while I am really, really excited for Rise of the Resistance, I feel like I *know* it will be really good - but the Falcon ride I think *could* be amazing and have tons of re-rideability and just sort of be a game changer for the simulation type ride with it being dynamically rendered - but it also could not work well and be a bit of a disappointment

Yeah that one is a wild card. I’m still a bit “nervous” about the seating arrangement. Will sitting anywhere but the front be as good? I don’t want to wait half of a day to be the one that presses the trash dump button....lol

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah that one is a wild card. I’m still a bit “nervous” about the seating arrangement. Will sitting anywhere but the front be as good? I don’t want to wait half of a day to be the one that presses the trash dump button....lol

definitely a good point! And while that also adds to the re-ridability (the having different roles) I too am worried that some of the "jobs" wont be nearly as good ... and also interested (worried?) to see how they handle groups of different sizes - are they going to mix people up with those they don't know? How will that impact everyone's reputation that they keep track of if someone you don't know messes up?, etc.

Maybe that also adds to why, in some ways, I am more interested in the development and roll out of the Falcon ride due to all the variables ... whereas the Rise of the Resistance I know will be great, but not as many questions about it

 

[skier_pete]

It's funny in that, while I am really, really excited for Rise of the Resistance, I feel like I *know* it will be really good - but the Falcon ride I think *could* be amazing and have tons of re-rideability and just sort of be a game changer for the simulation type ride with it being dynamically rendered - but it also could not work well and be a bit of a disappointment

I agree. The Falcon simulator will be the biggest trick to pull off. If the riders are really in control and their decisions affect the game - basically like a large video game as opposed to the traditional "Star-Tours" type simulator - how do you make it so it's fun, but not TOO hard to succeed with. I picture this ride as Mission:Space done right. (M:S you pretend you are in control, but you aren't really.)

The Rise of the Resistance sounds just like a dark ride turned up to 11. I think Spiderman is a good comparison except more like "next level Spiderman"...hopefully.

Spider-Man: Far From Home teaser

Liked that a lot - get our first look at Mysterio too. Interesting to think this is likely taking place AFTER Endgame on the timeline, might explain why Nick Fury comes looking for Spiderman.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Thanks to the posters who have posted Star Wars ride information. I'm trying to stay uber spoiler free at the moment so I've decided not to look at this moment (we'll see how long that lasts lol); just wanted to say thanks to the information even if I'm not looking at it

 

[HuskieJohn]

News

New floats for Universals Mardi Gras

https://orlandoinformer.com/universal/mardi-gras/

Thanks for the info...
Didnt know that Universal did parades also that write up was extremely detailed/helpful!

 

[BigRed98]

News

Kingdom Hearts Hotel Rooms Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Kingdom Hearts Hotel Rooms Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort

I was seeing in there that they give you a Keyblade to use to open your room and I was thinking it would be cool if Disney sold more accessories that you could put your Magic Band puck in ... so something like they Keyblade could work just if you could put your puck in that ... or imagine a Mary Poppins style umbrella that you put the puck into the head and use that to open your door or an S.E.A. pocket watch or something that you could use

Seems like would be a neat thing and something else Disney could sell to make $ - so win-win!

 

[hertamaniac]

Rumor
***Spoiler Warning***
Full Details on the Star Wars Rise of the Resistance ride coming to Disney Parks

Lots of new information regarding storyline, queue and physical sets from attractions magazine

I'm thinking maybe my previous post about....

Spoiler

the moving ATAT head and cannons might actually come to fruition.

 

[BigRed98]

I was seeing in there that they give you a Keyblade to use to open your room and I was thinking it would be cool if Disney sold more accessories that you could put your Magic Band puck in ... so something like they Keyblade could work just if you could put your puck in that ... or imagine a Mary Poppins style umbrella that you put the puck into the head and use that to open your door or an S.E.A. pocket watch or something that you could use

Seems like would be a neat thing and something else Disney could sell to make $ - so win-win!

I would 100% buy a key blade that allowed me to put my magic band puck in it so I can open my door, use to get in parks etc. Funny that you mentioned this because my dad had similar thoughts when he was in the parks looking at the Magic Keepers.

 

[JaxDad]

Thanks for the info...
Didnt know that Universal did parades also that write up was extremely detailed/helpful!

Universal does great parades! On one of our last trips, we were at the end of the route for the main Superstars parade, and it turned into a big street party with lots of interaction with the characters. I got some great pictures of my kids with Patrick Star and Squidward, plus I had an interesting conversation with Shaggy from Scooby Doo.

I was also there for the last two Mardi Gras celebrations and had a blast during those parades. The floats are really cool looking, as are the accompanying performers, plus of course you can get lots of beads! It is also possible to ride on the floats, but I've not pursued that.

 

[rteetz]

News

New closed attraction apparel

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/disneystyle-adds-new-closed-attraction-apparel/

 

[dlavender]

The pricing for the party at least didn't see huge increases. Perhaps they are finally finding the line on that one. They've shifted some of the pricing, though. If you want to go in October, there's only one day now that's less than $100. Last year I believe at least half of the dates were less than $100. Biggest gain was the 10/3 date. Last year that same day would have run $89, this year its $105. The rest were about $5-$10 gains.

Also wanted to point out there are 2 more parties this year vs last, for anyone keeping score

 

[rteetz]

News

New D-Tech phone cases

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/new-d...orrowland-dreamer-society-tiki-room-and-more/

 

[Dentam]

Awesome! I hope we're able to see it when we're on our Safari tomorrow morning!

No sign of the baby. He must be backstage now.

 

[jlundeen]

News

New closed attraction apparel

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/disneystyle-adds-new-closed-attraction-apparel/

Wish they would do the Alien.... I have a Yesteryears one but that just has the logo... I'd rather see the Alien....

 

[atricks]

Universal News:

Work walls went up this morning for the new Jurassic park roller coaster at Islands of Adventure (probably for late 2020)

Some photos of the work walls:

https://twitter.com/Midway_Mayhem/status/1085197767893504000

https://twitter.com/insideuniversal/status/1085206804299161603

https://twitter.com/insideuniversal/status/1085205703252500480

It's going where the old triceratops encounter was and extending over the water of the lagoon around the front of the Discovery Center and back. It'll likely be more of a thrill coaster than the new potter one nearly finished. They lost two roller coasters when they got rid of Dragons, which were both thrill (And together at one ride location). The Harry potter one will be more family friendly, and this one will be likely more thrill.

 

[Q-man]

Isn't the French Bakery open there early now?

Shhh! Don't tell everyone.

 

[ksromack]

Rumor
***Spoiler Warning***
Full Details on the Star Wars Rise of the Resistance ride coming to Disney Parks

Lots of new information regarding storyline, queue and physical sets from attractions magazine

Um.Wow.

See I'm the opposite. I love that they released Free Dining early, and now Halloween tickets early. I'm going in September and I am glad I don't need to guess on party dates before I do my ADRs and pick which park I want for the day.

^^^This

News

New D-Tech phone cases

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/new-d...orrowland-dreamer-society-tiki-room-and-more/

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