News Round Up 2019

[mikepizzo]

Box office definitely is one part ... but having just recently went to see Disney on Ice presents Frozen and seeing the building packed and full of girls in their princess dresses all buying glowing wands, etc. and singing "Let it Go" at the top of their lungs, definitely other revenue sources to the Princess line for Disney

Oh I definitely agree. I was speaking about the movie pipeline specifically. I am in 'the Princesses are alive and well' camp.

Certainly true in the moment. But when comparing movies released many years apart its harder to tell what is really the "big thing"

Oh sure. I think it's important to recognize that Marvel fatigue has yet to set in. It will be interesting to see what happens after the next Avenger's movie though. Do they stay with the current schedule? Do they take a break for a few years to rebuild everything? I think as long as they keep making well made entertaining movies the Marvel train is going to keep on trucking.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It's probably a good idea to not accept random food things from strangers or kiss people when they're asleep and remember a story is just that: a story. I don't see what's ludicrous about it at all.

So as not to take the thread off track, I'll just say this one last thing by way of explanation. What is ludicrous to me is the idea that anyone ever actually got the impression from watching Snow White that they should go around kissing girls or women while they are asleep. My kids laughed when we discussed that article -- ludicrous to them that anyone could actually get that message.

 

[rteetz]

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VIDEO: “Bo Peep” Is Back For “Toy Story 4”; Character Poster and Video Preview Released

 

[rteetz]

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SHOP: Personalized Disney Parks Vacation Gear Available Now Online at shopDisney

 

[Roxyfire]

So as not to take the thread off track, I'll just say this one last thing by way of explanation. What is ludicrous to me is the idea that anyone ever actually got the impression from watching Snow White that they should go around kissing girls or women while they are asleep. My kids laughed when we discussed that article -- ludicrous to them that anyone could actually get that message.

Yeah I don't want to take it off track further either but that's how media can be interpreted though. Lots of pervasive ideas and sneaky things that we don't really notice until we think about them a bit more. Just because you yourself never got that impression doesn't mean that no one ever did before in the history of time. That gesture (the waking up with a kiss) was always seen as romantic to me when I was a girl but in reality it's kinda troubling. And to be honest if someone got that close to my face when I was asleep and woke me up they may end up with a black eye. But yeah it's a really interesting topic and lots of room for interpretation.

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS: Adorable New “it’s a small world” Blanket, Pins, and Ornaments Sail Into Disney Parks

 

[rteetz]

Yeah I don't want to take it off track further either but that's how media can be interpreted though. Lots of pervasive ideas and sneaky things that we don't really notice until we think about them a bit more. Just because you yourself never got that impression doesn't mean that no one ever did before in the history of time. That gesture (the waking up with a kiss) was always seen as romantic to me when I was a girl but in reality it's kinda troubling. And to be honest if someone got that close to my face when I was asleep and woke me up they may end up with a black eye. But yeah it's a really interesting topic and lots of room for interpretation.

I think a lot of people forget the time period in which these films or books are made. Snow White is from the 1930s. Thats a LOT different period than 2019. Same goes for books that are being banned from schools. Don't ban teach that this is a different time period and show how things have changed.

 

[rteetz]

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PHOTOS - Frontera Cocina unveils limited-time 'Taste of Mexico City'

 

[mikepizzo]

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VIDEO: “Bo Peep” Is Back For “Toy Story 4”; Character Poster and Video Preview Released

Why is that Bo Peep character poster giving me Star Wars vibes? Probably the blue being so similar to Rey's lightsaber...or is that Luke's? I'm not a Star Wars fan so I have no idea.

 

[The Pho]

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VIDEO: “Bo Peep” Is Back For “Toy Story 4”; Character Poster and Video Preview Released

I had assumed Forky was just for that promo, it’ll be interesting to see him in the movie.

 

[samsteele]

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PHOTOS - Frontera Cocina unveils limited-time 'Taste of Mexico City'

This looks good. Frontera Cocina always seems to be half empty and not as popular as others in Dis Springs. That's too bad as the menu looks great for fans of Mexican food. Wonder if they are reworking the menu because traffic is so slow.

 

[rteetz]

This looks good. Frontera Cocina always seems to be half empty and not as popular as others in Dis Springs. That's too bad as the menu looks great for fans of Mexican food. Wonder if they are reworking the menu because traffic is so slow.

I really need to try it one of these days.

 

[sachilles]

I thought they did seasonal menus to highlight certain regions cuisine, so don't think this is a menu shake up.

 

[Roxyfire]

I think a lot of people forget the time period in which these films or books are made. Snow White is from the 1930s. Thats a LOT different period than 2019. Same goes for books that are being banned from schools. Don't ban teach that this is a different time period and show how things have changed.

Yep thats another factor too. I think the topics are relevant and shouldn't be banned but also maybe don't bring that stuff up with children that are too young either. These movies are still really great even if they aren't a perfect representation of our modern era.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Inside Out at DCA

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/lates...ut-attraction-at-disney-california-adventure/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think a lot of people forget the time period in which these films or books are made. Snow White is from the 1930s. Thats a LOT different period than 2019. Same goes for books that are being banned from schools. Don't ban teach that this is a different time period and show how things have changed.

and not just the time period factor - but also that in fairytales there is a lot of symbolism. Snow White pines for a better life, away from her even stepmother, and she is rewarded with that by being a good and kind person. Ariel is fascinated by the human world - and was so before she saw Eric, he just became the embodiment of that - and she was willing to make a sacrifice to go after what she wanted.

Can they be looked at in a negative light? Sure, but I think discussion about them does a lot more good than banning them ... and to be honest, if you take this as a reason to behave a certain way, you were probably going to do that anyway, his didn't completely give your views a 360

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Why is that Bo Peep character poster giving me Star Wars vibes? Probably the blue being so similar to Rey's lightsaber...or is that Luke's? I'm not a Star Wars fan so I have no idea.

Well, it was Anikins that then Luke had and then Ray found (and then Luke threw away) - though Luke had constructed another lightsaber for Return of the Jedi

But it does give of a vibe of Ray, with her stance (and having similar silhouetted pants vs the puffy dress) and holding the cane similar to how Rey held her staff

 

[BigRed98]

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PHOTOS - Frontera Cocina unveils limited-time 'Taste of Mexico City'

I really need to try it one of these days.

This looks good. Frontera Cocina always seems to be half empty and not as popular as others in Dis Springs. That's too bad as the menu looks great for fans of Mexican food. Wonder if they are reworking the menu because traffic is so slow.

I recently tried Frontera Cocina for my first time this New Year day and it was absolutely delicious! All the ingredients are fresh and there's lots to choose from. I also love how they keep doing these limited menus. When I was there, the place was crowded but it was also New Years.

 

[SaintsManiac]

New Photo Pass site gets a million thumbs up from me! I hated the old way.

 

[rteetz]

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