News Round Up 2019

[Killer Fish]

Had my Kingdom Hearts Limited Edition PS4 Pro CANCELLED on me a few days ago from GameStop! GameStop is the only place in the US to get the limited system and apparently they oversold their pre-orders. All I got was a lousy $25 online gift certificate. I hate dealing with GameStop and this is another example of why ... pretty darn ticked as I pre-ordered within hours of the deal going live back in December. They said they will not be getting anymore in stock so I'm out of luck along with a ton of other angry folks

That is brutal sorry to hear that....I freaked out last week because when they tried to charge the card Chase marked it as fraud....quickly emailed them and got it fixed but the charge has disappeared and I still don't have tracking info.

Pretty ridiculous how bad Gamestop botched this.

 

[Firebird060]

So does anyone have a Idea when the Trader Sams Dress and or Purse will be released, I know my wife will be geeked, and Im hoping it will be up next week when we are there

 

[mikepizzo]

The emphasis has been on all things non-princess for some time at Disney. Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, Toy Story.

Add to that these comments from some high profile Disney actresses. I can't imagine they would come out with these comments, pretty close in time, without approval from Disney.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...ut-snow-white-consent/?utm_term=.ea7dae01c5f2

Just my opinon, but it's best to follow the money. Look at the top 20 all time worldwide Box Office numbers for Disney. Only 2 Princess movies (Frozen in 7th, Beauty and the Beast remake in 8th place). The emphasis has been on non-Princess things because that's what has been bringing home the bacon. They still have Princess stuff in the works (Frozen 2, Mulan remake, and isn't there an untitled Princess movie in the works?).

Also, call me naive, but I don't think Disney acts as some cartel that comes and breaks your knee-caps if you badmouth them. They can't control what someone says or does, even high profile stars. Back in 2014 Meryl Streep bashed Walt Disney (the person) at the National Board of Review dinner. Didn't stop her from appearing in Mary Poppins returns. Money talks.

 

[rteetz]

The emphasis has been on all things non-princess for some time at Disney. Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, Toy Story.

Add to that these comments from some high profile Disney actresses. I can't imagine they would come out with these comments, pretty close in time, without approval from Disney.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...ut-snow-white-consent/?utm_term=.ea7dae01c5f2

Disney is not embarrassed by their princess past. If they were they wouldn't be pushed in the parks still and they are still a HUGE money maker for merchandise.

I think the Kristen Bell comments were a bit ridiculous myself. I can't think Disney was thrilled with her comments. I also don't think they would be remaking all of the princess movies (especially the little mermaid as thats one thats been called out) if they were worried.

 

[rteetz]

Just my opinon, but it's best to follow the money. Look at the top 20 all time worldwide Box Office numbers for Disney. Only 2 Princess movies (Frozen in 7th, Beauty and the Beast remake in 8th place). The emphasis has been on non-Princess things because that's what has been bringing home the bacon. They still have Princess stuff in the works (Frozen 2, Mulan remake, and isn't there an untitled Princess movie in the works?).

Also, call me naive, but I don't think Disney acts as some cartel that comes and breaks your knee-caps if you badmouth them. They can't control what someone says or does, even high profile stars. Back in 2014 Meryl Streep bashed Walt Disney (the person) at the National Board of Review dinner. Didn't stop her from appearing in Mary Poppins returns. Money talks.

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Agree with everything here. Moana while did fine wasn't a break out craze like Frozen so they didn't rush to make another princess film right away. I believe one is on the docket.

Meryl was also in Disney's Into the Woods. Like you said money talks and she has been critical of Walt in the past.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

It’s Lunar New Year at the Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Alex and Ani Lady and the Tramp Bangle Now Available at Disney Springs and Online

 

[rteetz]

News

SHOP: Alice at the Mad Tea Party Disney Parks Funko POP! Figure Now Available on shopDisney

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney PhotoPass Has New Website; Guests Should Complete Purchases by Tonight

 

[rteetz]

News

New Super-Charged Disney PhotoPass Opportunities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[rteetz]

News

Backlot Express at Disney's Hollywood Studios Introduces New Menu

 

[Firebird060]

There really is only a few things in Disney that they dont promote. The Biggest one is Song of the South, sure you have splash mountain, but a majority of people only first hear the song Zipadeedoodah on Splash Mountain, or watching some of the old TV Show/Specials Disney used to have on TV. Other than that, the Princess debate if it can really be called anything other then a debate is all perception. Some people perceive things differently and thats ok but in saying that I feel Disney sees the Golden Age as just that a Golden Age, whatever people might see now isnt part of the Story Disney was trying to tell when they told them, or to be honest, retold them from other classic fairy tales. I value everyone opions on all issues but in this case dont look for ill intent when there wasn't any on Disneys part

 

[merry_nbright]

News

SHOP: Alice at the Mad Tea Party Disney Parks Funko POP! Figure Now Available on shopDisney

Do we know if this is sold out in the parks yet or not?

 

[rteetz]

News

Kayla an Orca at SeaWorld Orlando has passed away...

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/kayla-30-year-old-orca-dies-at-seaworld-orlando

This is not the place for a debate on whether or not Orca's should be in captivity.

 

[rteetz]

Do we know if this is sold out in the parks yet or not?

I have not heard.

 

[dolewhipdreams]

The emphasis has been on all things non-princess for some time at Disney. Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, Toy Story.

Add to that these comments from some high profile Disney actresses. I can't imagine they would come out with these comments, pretty close in time, without approval from Disney.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...ut-snow-white-consent/?utm_term=.ea7dae01c5f2

Ohh gotcha. I wasn't aware of Kristen Bell's statements. I knew Kiera Knightly had said those things. I could write an essay on princess culture and why it isn't the terrible thing that many make it out to be, but as far as the movie discussion I definitely agree that it's probably more because of the money. Thanks for sharing the article, though!

 

[OKW Lover]

Very interesting chart. Wondering about the source of this info and if the numbers are inflation adjusted.

 

[j2thomason]

News

Disney PhotoPass Has New Website; Guests Should Complete Purchases by Tonight

Did the prepurchase discount of $169 go away? I only saw $199 on the new website.

 

[rteetz]

Very interesting chart. Wondering about the source of this info and if the numbers are inflation adjusted.

Not adjusted for inflation.

 

[rteetz]

Did the prepurchase discount of $169 go away? I only saw $199 on the new website.

Not that I am aware of.