News Round Up 2019

[TheMaxRebo]

MK still has everything up.

oof. Glad we still have 11 days until arrival. Christmas is done and dusted for us. While I loved it the last time we went and it was early Dec a few years ago, I'd be less enthused about seeing decorations halfway through January.

Guess there is no one right answer for how long to keep it up but now does seem pushing it. I get wanting it up for marathon weekend and technically from a religious standpoint the official Christmas season just ended this past Sunday (with Jesus being baptized) but hard to argue a reason for it still being up

 

[dclpluto]

Netflix is raising prices.
How is this Disney news you ask
Because Disney said they will be priced below Netflix. So this is good news for Disney. I’m sure Disney loves this news.

 

[rteetz]

That seems really late!

Yeah usually it goes down right after the marathon but it’s still here.

 

[rteetz]

Guess there is no one right answer for how long to keep it up but now does seem pushing it. I get wanting it up for marathon weekend and technically from a religious standpoint the official Christmas season just ended this past Sunday (with Jesus being baptized) but hard to argue a reason for it still being up

I expect things to go down in the next few days.

 

[mikeamizzle]

As much as that seems to make sense, investors didn't agree today based on what happened on to netflix's and Disney's stock today.

But we'll see how it plays out; I also think disney and comcast are well positioned to take a large chunk of business from Netflix once they launch and that the market is missing the boat but Im not an analyst.

edit: sorry forgot to quote, im responding to the point about Netflix announcing a streaming price increase today.

 

[siren0119]

As much as that seems to make sense, investors didn't agree today based on what happened on to netflix's and Disney's stock today.

But we'll see how it plays out; I also think disney and comcast are well positioned to take a large chunk of business from Netflix once they launch and that the market is missing the boat but Im not an analyst.

I don't know. Don't underestimate the appeal of Netflix original content - they've been sinking a good chunk of change into producing stuff that rivals and surpasses anything Comcast has to offer.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I don't know. Don't underestimate the appeal of Netflix original content - they've been sinking a good chunk of change into producing stuff that rivals and surpasses anything Comcast has to offer.

That and they obtain content that gets passed from other networks or film distribution.

People are talking about YOU (a tv series) on Netflix..except it originally aired months ago on the Lifetime Channel. Netflix now has the rights to air it and the second season will be on Netflix rather than Lifetime.

Then you add in shows like Designated Survivor and Lucifer and further back Longmire, etc.

I do think if enough companies pull their content or block their content from going to Netflix that might end up being troublesome but at least right now Netflix, even as much as I am annoyed at another price increase, is doing well enough.

 

[The Pho]

I don't know. Don't underestimate the appeal of Netflix original content - they've been sinking a good chunk of change into producing stuff that rivals and surpasses anything Comcast has to offer.

They have a lot of content, but they also have a reputation for very low quality content, with a few gems spread around.

 

[soniam]

NEWS

Sorry if I missed this already but look alike MNSSHP tickets are available - parties from Aug 16 - Nov 1st

I don’t recall them going past actual halloween so guess the Christmas decorations will be at least a day later this year

Prices start at $89 and go up to $135

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They have done 11/1 parties before. We have done trips where we went to the last MNSSHP & first MVMCP in the same trip.

Yep. 2017 had MNSSHP on 11/1 and then MVMCP on 11/8 or 11/9.

 

[tlmadden73]

I don't know. Don't underestimate the appeal of Netflix original content - they've been sinking a good chunk of change into producing stuff that rivals and surpasses anything Comcast has to offer.

Netflix sees the writing on the wall. They cant afford to carry every movie and every tv show especially when the content makers (like Disney) are just making their own streaming service. So they make their own content to get you hooked -- and when you cant find your network TV shows or blockbuster movies anymore on Netflix, you keep the Service so you can watch Stranger Things.

Cable will soon be dead, but we will still be paying $50-100/month buying subscriptions to all the different streaming services. Basically instead of channels you just pay for different services.

The cable companies will probably just bundle up the streaming services and offer you those... Get Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, etc. all for one monthly price bundled into your internet fee. Just $100/month!

At least that will be better since you can never say nothing is on

 

[Farro]

Cable won't soon be dead.

 

[tlmadden73]

You’re just used to Disney speed. All other parks put up rides in a about year (or less depending on theming Or lack thereof).
The Jurassic Park coaster should open next year and they’re just starting on that now.

Heh..that is true. Disney Speed. I wonder at what pace Universals new park will go up?

 

[hertamaniac]

Cable will soon be dead, but we will still be paying $50-100/month buying subscriptions to all the different streaming services. Basically instead of channels you just pay for different services.

The cable companies will probably just bundle up the streaming services and offer you those... Get Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, etc. all for one monthly price bundled into your internet fee. Just $100/month!

I agree and think this is probably the only way cable providers will survive. Now if they can keep expanding high power antennas at a reasonable price, that might take some market share.

 

[beer dave]

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

Still think they just need to fill the empty of the six seats from single rider line. That way, every group of 6 or less who waits in the regular line gets choice of seats... or split your group into three groups of two and single rider line fills what is left. You get what you want for enduring the regular line, (or FP line) and single rider line moves pretty quickly.

 

[beer dave]

oof. Glad we still have 11 days until arrival. Christmas is done and dusted for us. While I loved it the last time we went and it was early Dec a few years ago, I'd be less enthused about seeing decorations halfway through January.

10 days for us!

 

[Clockwork]

10 days for us!

Same here ready to get gone.

 

[beer dave]

Cable won't soon be dead.

You must have a lot of stock....

 

[Farro]

You must have a lot of stock....

Snort! Cable will survive just like you all said - they will offer it all in one place at one price, which I bet more people would choose instead of paying for it piecemeal. You know, like cable.

But I wish they never started all of this streaming. my god, even NBC is starting streaming, so we can all pay for what, Law and Order?

Too much of a good thing, now it's ruined.

 

[skier_pete]

I don't think Universal said anything official but a reliable source (as I understand it) has said it will be Memorial Day, May 27th (which fits what others have expected)

Hoping this rumor is true. Turns out we are going down for memorial day weekend. Would be cool if we got to ride it. Less cool if it causes massive crowds.

BTW- I didn't post it on here since this is technically a DISNEY thread - but they have already posted for staff internally at Universal on this - which would certainly indicate an earlier than later opening/ ( I can't imagine they'd be looking for staff if it was opening in the fall.)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Snort! Cable will survive just like you all said - they will offer it all in one place at one price, which I bet more people would choose instead of paying for it piecemeal. You know, like cable.

But I wish they never started all of this streaming. my god, even NBC is starting streaming, so we can all pay for what, Law and Order?

Too much of a good thing, now it's ruined.

I explored cutting the cord as my cable contract was up and it worked out way cheaper for me to keep cable