News Round Up 2019

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS (?)

Disney has officially stated that the preferred method for booking and modifying table service restaurants is now the My Disney Experience and disneyworld.com. Prior to this, they stated calling was the preffered method

No idea if this really means anything/matters - though perhaps means less phone agents going forward and thus they are pushing people to the automated systems

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ney-world-table-service-reservations-changes/

 

[only hope]

NEWS (?)

Disney has officially stated that the preferred method for booking and modifying table service restaurants is now the My Disney Experience and disneyworld.com. Prior to this, they stated calling was the preffered method

No idea if this really means anything/matters - though perhaps means less phone agents going forward and thus they are pushing people to the automated systems

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ney-world-table-service-reservations-changes/

I wouldn’t think calls would go down much at this point. Those who prefer to book online have likely been doing it since it became an option. Calling is much slower. I didn’t know Disney had an official preferred method- and if I had know I would still have booked online.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wouldn’t think calls would go down much at this point. Those who prefer to book online have likely been doing it since it became an option. Calling is much slower. I didn’t know Disney had an official preferred method- and if I had know I would still have booked online.

Fair point - I think the biggest impact might be for people that do call it will be longer waits

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/test-track-closing-for-refurbishment-in-january-2020/

 

[Brianstl]

A site I don’t think I can name here is reporting this is the 50th WDW anniversary logo. I think it looks pretty good.

 

[J-BOY]

A site I don’t think I can name here is reporting this is the 50th WDW anniversary logo. I think it looks pretty good.

View attachment 443341

I feel like I've seen this before. Was it put out at D23 this year?

 

[Brianstl]

I feel like I've seen this before. Was it put out at D23 this year?

The article stated that it appeared quickly in a slide show at D23.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The article stated that it appeared quickly in a slide show at D23. View attachment 443368

I remember that image - though I was more drawn to the fact the magic bands shown on the left are the 1.0 style without the "puck"

 

[skier_pete]

I feel like I've seen this before. Was it put out at D23 this year?

Yes, they showed it at D23. It's definitely the real thing.

 

[Brianstl]

Yes, they showed it at D23. It's definitely the real thing.

If this is actually iridescent and they wrap the castle in an iridescent material, that will create some really cool visuals during the fireworks. Plus, some unbelievable photo opportunities.

 

[rteetz]

I feel like I've seen this before. Was it put out at D23 this year?

Yes

 

[han22735]

NEWS (?)

Disney has officially stated that the preferred method for booking and modifying table service restaurants is now the My Disney Experience and disneyworld.com. Prior to this, they stated calling was the preffered method

No idea if this really means anything/matters - though perhaps means less phone agents going forward and thus they are pushing people to the automated systems

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ney-world-table-service-reservations-changes/

Not only preferred but the only way??

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/myma...-the-only-way-to-make-dining-reservations.htm

 

[flexoidar]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/test-track-closing-for-refurbishment-in-january-2020/

Wonder if this means Spaceship Earth refurb won’t begin until after Test Track is back up?

 

[rteetz]

News

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...yee-arrested-for-molesting-10-year-old-guest/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Wonder if this means Spaceship Earth refurb won’t begin until after Test Track is back up?

One would think ... Otherwise might as well just have the tram drop people off at WS and not open the park until 11

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not only preferred but the only way??

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/myma...-the-only-way-to-make-dining-reservations.htm

Here is another report - reads to me if you call they won't not help you, but really pushing now that except for groups or special situations you really should use the e-versions

"While Disney wants guests to use the app and website, they say that “Cast Members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancellations, in addition to other assistance guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more”.

It’s an interesting statement, and when questioned about whether guests will be able to call (407) WDW-DINE, Disney reiterated that the app and website are the preferred method to book and modify table service reservations."

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/my-d...ethod-to-make-and-modify-dining-reservations/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

New Disney Jr series "The Rocketeer" premieres on Nov 8th

https://twitter.com/x/status/1183022201613635585

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

New edition of Hat Box Ghost tiki mug coming to Disneyland Trader Sam's

https://twitter.com/x/status/1183052336522022913

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

New glow in the dark Haunted Mansion headband ears

https://twitter.com/x/status/1183057730573127680

 

[soniam]

NEWS

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...-new-behind-the-attraction-series-for-disney/
This sounds awesome! Just like the content I want to see on D+. I think D+ will be a great birthday gift for me, since it goes live a few days after my birthday