News Round Up 2019

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks for posting.

We have always LOVED R&C for dinner and Illuminations, and I work very hard to get a reservation time that has almost always resulted in patio seating (we were only seated once inside and it was very disappointing).

But now, with this change, it's much more of a gamble as to whether or not you will be seated on the patio even with the perfect timing.

So, between that, and the change in menu, (I ALWAYS ordered the Steak and Fish & Chips combo - which sadly no longer exists.... no steak at all, and the short ribs just didn't do it for me), when we go, since my traveling companion really still wants to eat there, we'll do an early dinner and have made FPs for Illuminations.

Sad to see these changes to one of our favorite spots. Time to find NEW favorites.

Obviously very different menu but we really enjoyed our meal at Spice Road Table and was much easier to get a table with a lagoon view for watching Illuminations.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Definitely seems like a small menu - fortunately there are things we will eat so I think we will give it a try but can see it not working for everyone

Don't know why the Pub burger isn't included. It's cheap and would include so many others as a bail out entree. And the Shep pie for that matter. Two relative inexpensive additions to that entree list.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Mickey's Mix Magic premiered last night at Disneyland ... below are some videos of it

From Main Street, right side, closer to the Castle:

From further down Main St so more a view of the Main St projections and fireworks in the distance

This one is a view of Small World projections (show starts at 11:22)

my thoughts:

Spoiler

- overall seems like a fun show - lots of projections
- liked the Flash Photography gag
- Coco part is solid
- Techno Frozen, not so sure about .... can still hear all the kids singing along to it

I love this! As much as I'm attached to the emotion of shows like HEA and Illuminations, I love how upbeat and fun this one is! I'm sad that I likely won't make it out DL anytime soon to see it in person. The music is awesome and I love all the projections too!

 

[Lsdolphin]

News

Menu changes at Kona Cafe

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/photos-lu...disneys-polynesian-village-resorts-kona-cafe/

Just looking at dinner entre menu prices....will kona remain a 1-TS credit???

 

[saskdw]

REVIEW

Rose and Crown Illuminations Dining Pacakage

Officially openings tonight but I guess there was a preview last night

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/...age-at-epcots-rose-crown-pub-and-dining-room/

I know there was question about if non-package dining’s can still eat out on patron and per this report they said if you have the package you are guaranteed a patron spot but that there will still be some spots for regular diners

Also, the all you care to drink menu seems pretty solid and includes a signature drink:
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I'm all over this pkg if it's available at Christmas with the new show.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Don't know why the Pub burger isn't included. It's cheap and would include so many others as a bail out entree. And the Shep pie for that matter. Two relative inexpensive additions to that entree list.

Just read some reviews on the restaurant board and others are saying the same - that adding one or both of those would enable them to go but as is people in their group wouldn’t eat any of the entrees

Also noticed nothing vegetarian - but I assume they must have a not listed option

 

[Emperor Maus]

Interesting

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I'm all over this pkg if it's available at Christmas with the new show.

Never mind. Didn’t see your full post.

I hope the new show and the temporary show will be great!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Construction on Space restaurant’s curved projection wall goes vertical

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/verti...ns-on-epcot-space-restaurant-projection-wall/

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I love this! As much as I'm attached to the emotion of shows like HEA and Illuminations, I love how upbeat and fun this one is! I'm sad that I likely won't make it out DL anytime soon to see it in person. The music is awesome and I love all the projections too!

This is why this world is awesome. That is because two people can have totally different opinions about the same thing.

You bring up a good point about being emotionally attached to shows like HEA and Illuminations. That aspect is what makes Disney fireworks shows what they are. Hearing “When You Wish Upon A Star” or seeing Tinker Bell Fly. For me, there is none of that “emotional aspect” to this show. It’s a collection of songs put together to some great projections and some fireworks. I really wonder what this show will be like on the days it doesn’t have fireworks. I also wonder if people will wait around for it.

With the rumor of Disneyland getting rid of firework shows all together later this year when SW:GE opens, I really hope this isn’t the last fireworks show that Disneyland has. It’s really missing that emotional aspect with this show, and I want to see Tinker Bell fly in that park one more time.

 

[tarak]

I'm all over this pkg if it's available at Christmas with the new show.

I booked it for my June trip. They had me at Scotch egg.

 

[rteetz]

News

Character scenes painted throughout World Showcase

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/disne...hout-world-showcase-for-festival-of-the-arts/

 

[mfly]

News

Character scenes painted throughout World Showcase

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/disne...hout-world-showcase-for-festival-of-the-arts/

Will these stay up permanently? I hope so!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I booked it for my June trip. They had me at Scotch egg.

I do enjoy a good scotch egg ... but the cheese plate look d pretty good too!

 

[disneygirlsng]

Will these stay up permanently? I hope so!

That was my thought too, I like them. They seem like they would be hard to cover back up

 

[Mome Rath]

I'm going to bet the little characters are only there for the Festival and are easily removable, instead of being permanently painted. They are really cute!

 

[rteetz]

The flagpole area at MK will be for more random characters.

Yesterday - Nick and Judy
Today - Phineas and Ferb

 

[samsteele]

Am I missing something? Why in the heck is there a dragon on Hollywood Studios??

Forget it. Fantastic.

That's old school Maleficent from the Fantasmic show.

 

[samsteele]

Just looking at dinner entre menu prices....will kona remain a 1-TS credit???

If plans for Kona to become a Signature dining experience, they have put the cart before the horse. While the food has been good over the years, the atmosphere is pure hotel lobby eatery. Kona would need a huge facelift to rank as a Signature. The Poly could def use a Signature dining experience. But reworking the Kona menu by throwing a few $ steaks/no sides in there is a poor place to start.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The flagpole area at MK will be for more random characters.

Yesterday - Nick and Judy
Today - Phineas and Ferb

That’s cool to see! Do you know if there will be any notice given or just complete random and found out that day who it is?