News Round Up 2019

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney+ users will be able to keep downloaded content even after that content has been removed from the service.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1187388867961180160

 

[unbanshee]

NEWS

Disney+ users will be able to keep downloaded content even after that content has been removed from the service.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1187388867961180160

Eh, that's likely not the case

https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/24...ine-viewing-star-wars-marvel-netflix-bob-iger

 

[HuskieJohn]

I was hoping it would be 2023 or 2024. Regardless my mind is so excited that possibly 4 years (depending on when in 2023 it opened) there could be a brand new theme park...not a land..not a new ride..but an entirely new theme park

Now the kicker will be will Universal open it in stages, the bulk of the new theme park, or completely finished? I know with Volcano Bay it opened when they were still doing things here and there.

Other than the 4 shown lands, there are 2 more expansion pads which the first will likely be open 3-4 years after the park opens and the second one will be 2-3 years after that. Im guessing a complete park by 2030 is the plan.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Other than the 4 shown lands, there are 2 more expansion pads which the first will likely be open 3-4 years after the park opens and the second one will be 2-3 years after that. Im guessing a complete park by 2030 is the plan.

I will say I don't consider planned future expansions when I think of if a park is complete at opening. It makes logistical and economical sense to consider any future additions. But I totally see your point and didn't realize they have several expansion pads already so that's good news!

 

[Q-man]

Rumor

https://dvcfan.com/2019/10/23/rumored-dvc-sold-out-price-increase/

This screams of desperation to push for Rivera sales...... Instead of fixing the problems that is making Rivera less desirable they're going to go further down the rabbit hole.

The old make it look like a comparative bargain trick.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ection-arrives-at-aulani-a-disney-resort-spa/

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/if-w...cial-intelligence-surveys-for-guest-feedback/

 

[Tiki Birdland]

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/if-w...cial-intelligence-surveys-for-guest-feedback/

"If you were a tree, what color would you be?"
Not sure how this is AI...

 

[The Pho]

News

Looks like Disney is putting older Fox films in the vault now. They are refusing to allow theater chains to screen older films, like Alien and Sound of Music, which can be significant earners for many theaters, especially second run and independently run theaters.

https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/disney-is-quietly-placing-classic-fox-movies-into-its-vault.html

 

[Tiki Birdland]

News

Looks like Disney is putting older Fox films in the vault now.

"... said a film programmer who asked not to be named in this story for fear of angering Disney "
Wow, Disney, really? Why are you locking up perfectly good old films? And you wonder why Pirate Bay is popular...

 

[wareagle57]

"... said a film programmer who asked not to be named in this story for fear of angering Disney "
Wow, Disney, really? Why are you locking up perfectly good old films? And you wonder why Pirate Bay is popular...

My understanding of this is it only applies to theatrical showings of films. This will not affect streaming or home video sales.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

My understanding of this is it only applies to theatrical showings of films.

As one who has attended theatrical showings of The Sound of Music, Singin' In The Rain, and Miracle on 34th Street (in Color, no less), I've got to say, That's The Way to See These Classics. They were shown at Regal at the time. You wouldn't believe how great they really are until you see them that way.

 

[The Pho]

As one who has attended theatrical showings of The Sound of Music, Singin' In The Rain, and Miracle on 34th Street (in Color, no less), I've got to say, That's The Way to See These Classics. They were shown at Regal at the time. You wouldn't believe how great they really are until you see them that way.

The only thing that beats seeing a classic film in a theater, is seeing it with a live orchestra.

 

[scrappinginontario]

The only thing that beats seeing a classic film in a theater, is seeing it with a live orchestra.

WOW! That would be amazing!!

 

[The Pho]

WOW! That would be amazing!!

It really is. Seen a few movies with an orchestra now. Jaws a few years ago, and Star Wars and John Williams was there for that. Can’t recommend it enough.

https://filmconcertslive.com/
https://www.ticketmaster.com/STAR-WARS-LIVE-IN-CONCERT-tickets/artist/1344151

 

[rteetz]

News

DVC increases

 

[Sweettears]

It really is. Seen a few movies with an orchestra now. Jaws a few years ago, and Star Wars and John Williams was there for that. Can’t recommend it enough.

https://filmconcertslive.com/
https://www.ticketmaster.com/STAR-WARS-LIVE-IN-CONCERT-tickets/artist/1344151

We saw Home Alone with the Chicago Symphony a few years back. Smashed my expectations.

 

[ksromack]

The only thing that beats seeing a classic film in a theater, is seeing it with a live orchestra.

It really is. Seen a few movies with an orchestra now. Jaws a few years ago, and Star Wars and John Williams was there for that. Can’t recommend it enough.

https://filmconcertslive.com/
https://www.ticketmaster.com/STAR-WARS-LIVE-IN-CONCERT-tickets/artist/1344151

Us too! Last December we saw A New Hope with our St Louis Symphony and it was an amazing experience! This January they will show The Empire Strikes Back. I just looked and November 1st John Williams will be here to conduct a concert which I assume will be full of his wonderful music. Unfortunately or rather fortunately we have tickets for Dear Evan Hansen that night!

 

[Steph15251]

It’s meant to open with the 4 major corner lands, the center, and the hotel all in 2023, from all the info that’s out there. And they have planned expansions as well. Of course things can always get delayed or cancelled so we’ll just have to wait and see.

Yup,for me I would wait and see .Just saying that because we have non theme parks in central Florida like master planned community’s and shopping centers that having been building for years and still not done.

 

[wareagle57]

As one who has attended theatrical showings of The Sound of Music, Singin' In The Rain, and Miracle on 34th Street (in Color, no less), I've got to say, That's The Way to See These Classics. They were shown at Regal at the time. You wouldn't believe how great they really are until you see them that way.

I’ve never known anywhere to see movies like that in theaters but I completely agree that it would be awesome. I’d be more likely to go see older movies than new ones. I just don’t see this affecting me or most people the way people are reacting to it. The “Disney Vault” strategy is a proven failure and trying to do the same thing to other movies would be idiotic.