News Round Up 2019

[wareagle57]

NEWS

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...six-new-burgers-and-sandwiches-to-their-menu/


Some of them sound pretty good, and cute that they have Disney inspired names ... but are more burgers options really needed?

Resort wide? Absolutely. In Disney Springs? Probably not. D-Luxe and Cookes are really the only 2 burgers on property I even enjoy, other than B&C which I never go to because it's just too expensive for what it is. I'd kill for a decent in park burger.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

http://blogmickey.com/2019/07/construction-begins-on-tron-roller-coaster-show-building/

 

[cranbiz]

The idea of a smokehouse serving craft beer sounds like a millennial paradise.

With that being said, I am on board for this. Hopefully it will maintain or garner some more character and not be too generic with it's theme. And as a Bostonian, hoping for a strong Sam Adams presence in the beer selection, of course.

Really? A millennial paradise?

A smokehouse and good quality craft beers don't make a millennial paradise. Notice I said good quality craft beers, not Sam Adams (which I have no issues with but there are soo many better craft beers out there AND I lived in MA for 47 years)

I am not a millennial ( I'm a baby boomer) and I enjoy a good smoked meat and a good craft beer. In fact, I did a bunch of racks of ribs on my smoker this weekend and enjoyed them with a decent tasting home brew.

 

[danikoski]

I saw elsewhere that the tiering at HS has changed effective Aug. 29. Basically all rides, except Star Tours, are tier 1 and all shows and Star Tours are tier 2. It's already impacting those making FP selections. Hopefully they get ToT up to full capacity soon so waits aren't astronomical. They e already gotten ridiculous with half of it down and I don't think this is going to help. Unless shrinking the number of people picking it as a FP causes the stand by line to move better.

 

[Firebird060]

Does anyone have a layout for what the track path will be for the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster, my curious brain is wondering if Disney is just reusing or using a similar design as Hyperspace Mountain in DLP. It wouldnt suprise me if Disney does reuse that track layout as it was already made for screens and digital projections and Disney could of course already know the average rider per hour and queue management of such a system. I am probably wrong though but I was still curious to know if that info was out there yet.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I saw elsewhere that the tiering at HS has changed effective Aug. 29. Basically all rides, except Star Tours, are tier 1 and all shows and Star Tours are tier 2. It's already impacting those making FP selections. Hopefully they get ToT up to full capacity soon so waits aren't astronomical. They e already gotten ridiculous with half of it down and I don't think this is going to help. Unless shrinking the number of people picking it as a FP causes the stand by line to move better.

Yup. Today was my FP+ day (Aug 30). SDD was available for +1 in the evening (8/31) 40 minutes after bookings opened. It’s either the new Tiers or people not booking FP at DHS to focus on SWL.

 

[sachilles]

Does anyone have a layout for what the track path will be for the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster, my curious brain is wondering if Disney is just reusing or using a similar design as Hyperspace Mountain in DLP. It wouldnt suprise me if Disney does reuse that track layout as it was already made for screens and digital projections and Disney could of course already know the average rider per hour and queue management of such a system. I am probably wrong though but I was still curious to know if that info was out there yet.

I was under the impression that the cars rotate, which would make it materially different even if the same track layout.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Disney is surely jumping to conclusions. They wouldn’t have opened up CM block outs or added MSEP back unless they feel they need it.

You (or at least the PP) are confusing a short-term adjustment to current realities with a long-term problem -- FAR too early to conclude the latter. That's my point. Surprised it seems controversial! Though this is the internet and I guess we have to disagree with each other...

 

[rteetz]

You (or at least the PP) are confusing a short-term adjustment to current realities with a long-term problem -- FAR too early to conclude the latter. That's my point. Surprised it seems controversial! Though this is the internet and I guess we have to disagree with each other...

It definitely is too early to determine the long term impacts of SWGE. My point is in the short term Disney feels they are failing to meet expectations which is why we are seeing them change and add things in order to draw more attendance.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It definitely is too early to determine the long term impacts of SWGE. My point is in the short term Disney feels they are failing to meet expectations which is why we are seeing them change and add things in order to draw more attendance.

Agreed.

 

[middlechild]

Disney would have knowledge on what type of patron has seen SW:GE to date. By opening up additional sectors of consumers, the obvious conclusion is the expected audience did not materialize in the numbers expected. Was the assumption that the Star Wars fanatic would flock to Disneyland, buy a one day ticket, and attend? Are Star Wars fanatics also pass holders, and therefore blocked? By opening additional customer blocks, is the problem resolved? Are Star Wars fanatics done after episode VIII? Are Disney Parks done due to all the price increases across multiple lines, from admissions to merchandise and food?

We on this board will never know.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...holidays/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0627190703190020C

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...holidays/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0627190703190020C

aaaaaannnnd Pricing info for dining packages:

Most prices have gone up a few dollars while some such as breakfast at Garden Grill went up $6 per person. It’s also worth noting that Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is no longer an option for this year’s dining package. Additionally, prepayment is required this year and cancellations must be made 48-hours in advance or the entire cost of the package will be forfeited.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...for-candlelight-processional-dining-packages/

 

[dina444444]

News

https://deadline.com/2019/07/the-little-mermaid-awkwafina-jacob-tremblay-disney-reboot-1202640587/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

http://blogmickey.com/2019/07/disne...fun-deals-until-star-wars-galaxys-edge-opens/
obviously would be fairly last minute at this point but some pretty good rates!

 

[ShyMiss]

aaaaaannnnd Pricing info for dining packages:

Most prices have gone up a few dollars while some such as breakfast at Garden Grill went up $6 per person. It’s also worth noting that Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is no longer an option for this year’s dining package. Additionally, prepayment is required this year and cancellations must be made 48-hours in advance or the entire cost of the package will be forfeited.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...for-candlelight-processional-dining-packages/

How does "prepayment" work if you have the dining plan?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How does "prepayment" work if you have the dining plan?

I know for something like Hoop Dee Doo if you are on the dining plan you tell them that and you don't have to pay ahead of time, so I would assume this would work the same

 

[foodiddiedoo]

How does "prepayment" work if you have the dining plan?

Cinderella's Royal Table is a prepayment type of meal. You still need to give your CC for the reservation if you're on DDP, but it won't charge anything since it sees you have dining. However, changing the reservation requires canceling and then booking again.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not sure if this was posted already but ESPN is doing their annual fundraising auction for benefiting the V Foundation and a lot of things are sports related but there are a bunch of Disney related ones too:

- Spend the night in Cinderella's Castle (current bid: $16,300)
- a Glaxay's Edge visit to Walt Disney World that includes a VIP tour while visiting Glaxy's Edge (current bid: $4,550)
- NBA Experience at Disney Springs experience (current bid: $4,600)
- Attend premiere of Rise of Skywalker (current bid: $2,550)
- Attend premiere of Frozen 2 (current bid: $1,625)
- Tour of PIXAR Studios (current bid: $1,025)

note: both the Galaxy's Edge and NBA experience are basically the same - bidding on a trip to WDW, just some specifics are a little different

just under 9 days left to bid

https://www.ebay.com/b/ESPYS/bn_7115075158

 

[hertamaniac]

NEWS

http://blogmickey.com/2019/07/disne...fun-deals-until-star-wars-galaxys-edge-opens/
obviously would be fairly last minute at this point but some pretty good rates!

Investigated Beuna Vista Palace and almost swapped out my FW cabin reservation in a couple of weeks, but the resort charges took it well beyond staying truly onsite. Still, they are solid deals.

But, my antenna is fully raised for any other price drops in the coming days/weeks.