News Round Up 2019

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

As per usual I'm way behind on seeing newer animated films but I just saw Olaf's Frozen Adventure compliments of the library. I thought it was a cute short, enjoyed the songs and felt it was heartwarming enough but totally think it should have just stayed as a tv special especially given it was a Christmas short in front of a Day of the Dead movie (then again I don't know if that's normal to have that type of set up) but in any case I enjoyed it.

But I really appreciated the 6 remastered shorts included on the DVD. Oh those brought back some childhood memories. Probably my fav was Goofy learning to ski. That was a cute funny one. The Wintertime one was bright and beautiful and very cute with kissing/warming up parts including the photo frame scene at the end and I read up later that it appeared to be influenced by Mary Blair in terms of artistics. The Mickey/Pluto/Chip&Dale short was cute too-evoked a feel of watching those types when I was growing up.

In any case I'm sure way old news for most just new news for me

 

[Keels]

I wonder how big of an impact that tiered pricing is having - and maybe you are including this in "changing their travel behavior". And it might not be the actual cost that is motivating people to change around when they travel but more subliminal in that "If Disney is pricing this as "peak" then it must be more crowded and I will avoid it"

I'd say that and just waiting for construction to be done ... especially next year there isn't *that* much new until next Fall - so if you only go once every year or every few years, why go in July vs waiting ~6 months and getting all this new stuff?

Maybe? I mean, everything could be a factor.

I also find it slightly interesting that the exclusions for both this round of free dining and the Spring/Summer Room-Only offer are ... much less than previous offers. For room-only, it's just not valid for 3-bedroom villas, cabins & bungalows. That's it. For free dining, it's the same - plus Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. Usually there are more excluded resorts/villas (BLT, GFLa Villas and Poly Villas usually; Port Orleans has been excluded from offers lately too).

 

[rteetz]

Maybe? I mean, everything could be a factor.

I also find it slightly interesting that the exclusions for both this round of free dining and the Spring/Summer Room-Only offer are ... much less than previous offers. For room-only, it's just not valid for 3-bedroom villas, cabins & bungalows. That's it. For free dining, it's the same - plus Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. Usually there are more excluded resorts/villas (BLT, GFLa Villas and Poly Villas usually; Port Orleans has been excluded from offers lately too).

Shows how much availability there is.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Now Closed To Accommodate TRON Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

This is just for Tron work at this point, right? Not for any updates to the speedway itself (electric cars or giving it more of a “Tron” look, etc)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Maybe? I mean, everything could be a factor.

I also find it slightly interesting that the exclusions for both this round of free dining and the Spring/Summer Room-Only offer are ... much less than previous offers. For room-only, it's just not valid for 3-bedroom villas, cabins & bungalows. That's it. For free dining, it's the same - plus Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. Usually there are more excluded resorts/villas (BLT, GFLa Villas and Poly Villas usually; Port Orleans has been excluded from offers lately too).

Yeah I saw a few people comment they were excited to see Port Orleans eligible for the free dining this year

I know construction at Caribbean Beach, etc limited the number of available rooms, especially impacting moderate resorts so maybe with more rooms there this year it reduced demand at PO

 

[rteetz]

This is just for Tron work at this point, right? Not for any updates to the speedway itself (electric cars or giving it more of a “Tron” look, etc)

Correct

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

As per usual I'm way behind on seeing newer animated films but I just saw Olaf's Frozen Adventure compliments of the library. I thought it was a cute short, enjoyed the songs and felt it was heartwarming enough but totally think it should have just stayed as a tv special especially given it was a Christmas short in front of a Day of the Dead movie (then again I don't know if that's normal to have that type of set up) but in any case I enjoyed it.

But I really appreciated the 6 remastered shorts included on the DVD. Oh those brought back some childhood memories. Probably my fav was Goofy learning to ski. That was a cute funny one. The Wintertime one was bright and beautiful and very cute with kissing/warming up parts including the photo frame scene at the end and I read up later that it appeared to be influenced by Mary Blair in terms of artistics. The Mickey/Pluto/Chip&Dale short was cute too-evoked a feel of watching those types when I was growing up.

In any case I'm sure way old news for most just new news for me

I thought it was enjoyable but the kittens stole the show.

Also, got to hear Josh Gad sing it live at d23. I was much more into it when he was singing on stage.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I thought it was enjoyable but the kittens stole the show.

Oh the were totally cute that's for sure. Makes me want to get a plush toy of them.

Also, got to hear Josh Gad sing it live at d23. I was much more into it when he was singing on stage.

I could see that.

 

[YesterDark]

We've also brought infants and my wife did ok breastfeeding - she found dark rides to be good opportunities to do that But obviously wouldn't work for everyone

It wasn't the ability to do it or where to do it, she was just tired after a full day.

We were thinking of going earlier in the year, but now it seems it may be pushed out to August time frame. We shall see, I'll know more in a few weeks.

 

[skier_pete]

Man - this thread got moving in a hurry. Already 9 pages behind. My first year since 2012 with no trip to WDW planned! Doesn't mean I won't chime in a lot.

For anyone wanting more info on the DVC 2020 point changes this thread https://www.disboards.com/threads/2020-point-charts.3725229/ has had an excellent discussion of the point charts, contracts, and timeshare laws in the state of FL.

I'm behind because I've been over on this thread the last week. Oh boy, the things Disney does! (I will leave it at that as this is a better place for the topic.)

I'm not a DVC owner, but I have 3 kids. I've been looking into dvc rentals or whatever the proper term is. I think this only helps me.

Thought I would answer this one - no it doesn't. Higher point values and also higher dues mean that rental prices are going to likely go up pretty significantly (At least $2 per point I would guess.) An offshoot of everything else is probably for Disney to discourage people to choose renting DVC over directly from Disney.

News

D23 Significantly Raises Membership Rates for First Time in its History

Boy, I was thinking of staying a member after D23 for the pin set, not so sure I want it at $130+ tax.

Ends September 30? So I guess people are already feverishly speculating that SW:GE is opening Oct 1 or very soon thereafter.

I don't think the fact they only announced FD for the summer (through Sept 30th) means that SW:GE will be open October 1st. What it means is they are seeing very soft numbers for the summer through September, probably due to SW:GE. Perhaps the numbers aren't as soft after Oct 1st because of food and wine. Just because they announced these now doesn't mean they won't announce a second round for the fall. If Disney thought GE would be open October 1st, you would here them already talking "early Fall" but everything still says "late Fall".

 

[rteetz]

but everything still says "late Fall".

Incorrect. Disney is saying Fall not late fall anymore.

 

[Moliphino]

Maybe? I mean, everything could be a factor.

I also find it slightly interesting that the exclusions for both this round of free dining and the Spring/Summer Room-Only offer are ... much less than previous offers. For room-only, it's just not valid for 3-bedroom villas, cabins & bungalows. That's it. For free dining, it's the same - plus Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. Usually there are more excluded resorts/villas (BLT, GFLa Villas and Poly Villas usually; Port Orleans has been excluded from offers lately too).

French Quarter still isn't included in free dining. It's not listed in the exclusions, but it's not on the list of eligible moderate resorts. Same for All-Star Movies. They are both included in the room only, but both Port Orleans resorts only get 10% off instead of the 25% at the other mods.

 

[ErinF]

Disney is saying Fall not late fall anymore.

Interesting! I didn't realize that.

Alas, we have no plans to visit the parks this year. But, we will be staying at Aulani in June, so I think we're ok with that.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Incorrect. Disney is saying Fall not late fall anymore.

I got a room booked for Thanksgiving. Now I wouldn't mind if it opens while I am there...

 

[bbmassey]

I don't want to litter this thread with package questions, can someone share with me the link to the dining page that has been referenced a few times here? Thanks in advance!

 

[MissGina5]

Happy New Year Everyone!!
I hope the crowds die down by Friday when my boyfriend and I go!! Think I will have any luck? I actually really like the HS logo for the 30th!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Happy New Year Everyone!!
I hope the crowds die down by Friday when my boyfriend and I go!! Think I will have any luck? I actually really like the HS logo for the 30th!

I think they should - I know while a lot of schools went back today a number have today off so I think today was the "last hurrah" for a lot of people. Now, some don't go back until next week so Friday will likely still be a bit more crowded than next week, but I think it should be better than today (hope that all made sense)

 

[soniam]

I got the Monorail set for Christmas. Looks like I need to book a return trip to get the Castle to go with it. $25 is a steal. But what I really want is Spaceship earth

I got Spaceship Earth from Amazon a year or two ago. You might look there or Ebay, because I think they quit making it. I haven't seen it shopdisney or the parks app in a while.

 

[Mal6586]

Incorrect. Disney is saying Fall not late fall anymore.

I did not realize that! We’re going October 15-22 for my roommate’s birthday, and I was not anticipating that being near opening at all.

 

[Capang]

Happy New Year Everyone!!
I hope the crowds die down by Friday when my boyfriend and I go!! Think I will have any luck? I actually really like the HS logo for the 30th!

I dont know, I think the weekend is still a 10 crowd wise. It is BUSY, but doable.