News Round Up 2019

[Killer Fish]

though on the flip side, home theaters have become so much better that it is easier to wait until a movie comes out on streaming or whatever vs the past where seeing something on a "big screen" was a big deal. In some ways it is harder to get people to actually go to a theater now

Completely agree.

This is why inflation should not matter as much and dollars still are comparable.....the multitude of options at home and the technology for home theaters is so much greater than it was before. Not to mention the way shorter window from Theatrical to streaming/Blu Ray release.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Bummer it is plastic though - just not sure how much I would use it

I did pick up a nice pint glass (actual glass) from Polite Pig our last trip!

I don't mind the plastic. It will be a display only item and my cats are jerks who love to knock things over

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Larger view of Frozen II image along with blub about plot of the movie (though seems like from a larger image that includes other new movies in 2017 so not sure how much to take from this)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/second-image-from-frozen-2-appears-online-along-with-plot-description/

the translated text reveals that the story will have Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff “going far in the forest to know the truth about some ancient mystery of their kingdom.”

 

[rteetz]

News

ESPN’s College Football Playoff National Championship Megacast to Include New Presentations

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Helps with Expansion of Sandy Hook Promise’s ‘Start with Hello’ Program to Reach More Elementary Students

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

ESPN’s College Football Playoff National Championship Megacast to Include New Presentations

prefer the old Coaches Room and we need less of the MNF crew, not more

 

[rteetz]

prefer the old Coaches Room and we need less of the MNF crew, not more

I am glad they finally got rid of the Booger mobile...

 

[The Pho]

NEWS

Larger view of Frozen II image along with blub about plot of the movie (though seems like from a larger image that includes other new movies in 2017 so not sure how much to take from this)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/second-image-from-frozen-2-appears-online-along-with-plot-description/

the translated text reveals that the story will have Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff “going far in the forest to know the truth about some ancient mystery of their kingdom.”

Can’t wait to read all the new theories about how this ties Frozen to Tarzan even more.

“See they were forest dwellers all along!”

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I know this is only anecdotal at best, but I think my ds17 is looking forward to Captain Marvel with at least as much anticipation as Endgame. Every time he hears something about it he just gets all giddy and talks about how much he can't wait. It's a combination of him having read some of the Captain Marvel comics and the end credits scene from Infinity War. I could imagine him watching it at least twice in theaters if it's good. He doesn't usually see movies more than once other than Star Wars (since I'll pay for the whole family to see those a couple times at least).

you very well might be right - maybe it is just anecdotal but I just hear a lot more buzz about Captain Marvel than I did a bout Ant Man. And maybe I am overplaying the female lead aspect but, for example, my wife had no interest in Ant Man, really no interest even in the Avengers - but she is excited for Captain Marvel

Just think there is an additional audience for it vs other movies

But I do fully agree they can't all be mega hits - some of these are going to underperform

Oh I have no doubt there are people very excited for it, like I said, I'll see it opening weekend myself.

I just have a feeling it won't do so well. We've already had our first breakthrough female lead superhero movie, and Wonder Woman is much more well known and iconic than Captain Marvel. So it's not like it'll be a first.

 

[rteetz]

News

Concept Art For Country Bear Jamboree Dark Ride Released

 

[saskdw]

I don’t think they are sharing any facilities. One could walk between the two resorts but each will have their own amenities.

Yeah, I would guess that RR will have a Fitness Center. I'd be surprised if the CBR guests were allowed to use it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Can’t wait to read all the new theories about how this ties Frozen to Tarzan even more.

“See they were forest dwellers all along!”

but wasn't Tarzan in the jungle

i actually like all the theories, though don't necessarily want them to become concrete and a big plot point or anything

 

[saskdw]

though on the flip side, home theaters have become so much better that it is easier to wait until a movie comes out on streaming or whatever vs the past where seeing something on a "big screen" was a big deal. In some ways it is harder to get people to actually go to a theater now

This is very true. As of last July we now have a very nice home theatre set-up. It's only the top must see now blockbusters that get us out to the theatre. Everything else waits for the 4K Bluray to come out. In a lot of cases the movie experience is better at home for us.

An example of this would be something like Mary Poppins Returns. That will wait for home viewing, it's not something we would go to the theatre for.

 

[saskdw]

Oh I have no doubt there are people very excited for it, like I said, I'll see it opening weekend myself.

I just have a feeling it won't do so well. We've already had our first breakthrough female lead superhero movie, and Wonder Woman is much more well known and iconic than Captain Marvel. So it's not like it'll be a first.

I think Captain Marvel will put up close to Black Panther type numbers. It will be way more than Ant-Man.

 

[BLLB]

NEWS

New artist rendering of Riviera Resort

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ew-artist-rendering-of-disney-riviera-resort/

I definitely am liking the look of this a bit more (though not sure how well it fits with being next to/connect to Caribbean Beach

I reminds me of the International Gateway (which I Love!!!).

 

[rteetz]

I think it’s time to tone down the marvel discussion a bit

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I reminds me of the International Gateway (which I Love!!!).

hadn't thought of it before - but see what you are saying ... especially the roofline on the portico looks a lot like the skyliner station at the IG

 

[saskdw]

I think it’s time to tone down the marvel discussion a bit

I missed a couple days I just got here.

 

[chicagoshannon]

News

Concept Art For Country Bear Jamboree Dark Ride Released

This would have been awesome. Too bad they didn't build it.

 

[Sweettears]

NEWS

New artist rendering of Riviera Resort

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ew-artist-rendering-of-disney-riviera-resort/

I definitely am liking the look of this a bit more (though not sure how well it fits with being next to/connect to Caribbean Beach

I’m certainly no architect (unlike Art Vandalay) but it has a subtle Spanish look especially the top of the main building. Regardless I think it has a nice look.