News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

What they need to avoid IMO is double security -- like when you take the monorail from a monorail resort to Epcot -- you go through twice. They are generally fairly efficient, but it's still ridiculous.

They are working on fixing that I believe.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Nothing definitive but it’s looking more likely that the Skyliner will not be inside the security bubble. Obviously that can still change.

Why in the world would they not want the gondolas to be in the security bubble?

In today's world that just seems... Not good.

 

[rteetz]

Why in the world would they not want the gondolas to be in the security bubble?

In today's world that just seems... Not good.

I don’t disagree but it’s just a guess based on the way they are building the security at DHS and then how things are at IG. Obviously still can change.

 

[rteetz]

News

Weekly Maintenance report

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/wdwmaintenance12319-2/

 

[thorp8]

Why in the world would they not want the gondolas to be in the security bubble?

In today's world that just seems... Not good.

Though I agree in general, it would make sense to have them inside security checks, it just means that they then have to have security checks at each of the resort stops.
Also might have to move some boat docks at Epcot and HS - not the end of the world, but doesn't seem like is happening.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

According to Disney and More Disneyland Paris is getting Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in 2022ish near Its a Small World.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

What they need to avoid IMO is double security -- like when you take the monorail from a monorail resort to Epcot -- you go through twice. They are generally fairly efficient, but it's still ridiculous.

Also annoying when you have to go through security but not going to a park ... I now I was trying to get from POP to Geyser Point and thought to take the bus to MK and then the boat to Wilderness Lodge but you have to go through security once you get off the bus, even if just going right to the boat launches

I know it is impossible to not avoid these all together, but it is pretty annoying at the time

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Though I agree in general, it would make sense to have them inside security checks, it just means that they then have to have security checks at each of the resort stops.
Also might have to move some boat docks at Epcot and HS - not the end of the world, but doesn't seem like is happening.

Though, since everyone (unless you are just going from Riviera to EPCOT) has to go through the Caribbean Beach Hub you could just do security there. So if you go from POP to DHS (for example) you board the gondola prior to going through security and then when you get off at Caribbean Beach you would go through security before getting on the DHS line. So would only need it there plus a small one at Riviera for those going right to EPCOT

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Rumor

According to Disney and More Disneyland Paris is getting Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in 2022ish near Its a Small World.

Was it confirmed that Disneyland, California is getting it or is that still just a rumor.... more I hear about them replicating it more it gives me confidence it will be a great attraction with high throughput, etc.

 

[PolyRob]

Also annoying when you have to go through security but not going to a park ... I now I was trying to get from POP to Geyser Point and thought to take the bus to MK and then the boat to Wilderness Lodge but you have to go through security once you get off the bus, even if just going right to the boat launches

I know it is impossible to not avoid these all together, but it is pretty annoying at the time

I hear you! Its a minor inconvenience when you're staying at a monorail resort and want to visit another monorail resort. Last year I was staying at Poly and had dinner at Cali Grill. A custom birthday cake was ordered and leftovers had to be taken through CR monorail security on the way back. The CMs were really cool about it and even joked asking for plates, but it was a little awkward.

I will say I will gladly take the extra resort security checks when not going to a park over the old MK security any day. Besides Christmas at the GF, the new process has been much easier on all my MK resort stays.

 

[rteetz]

Was it confirmed that Disneyland, California is getting it or is that still just a rumor.... more I hear about them replicating it more it gives me confidence it will be a great attraction with high throughput, etc.

Not confirmed yet but also still very likely. Tokyo is also rumored to be looking to add it possibly. Sounds like the next Disney attraction to make its way around the world.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disney springs photo update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/photo-rep...truction-updates-missing-princesses-and-more/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Blizzard Beach to be closed Jan 30th and 31st due to expected cold weather

https://twitter.com/TheDIS/status/1090674505184411648

 

[rteetz]

NEWS

Blizzard Beach to be closed Jan 30th and 31st due to expected cold weather

https://twitter.com/TheDIS/status/1090674505184411648

Volcano Bay as well

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Springs parking garage upgrades

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/photos-disney-springs-garage-parking-space-sensor-upgrade/

 

[Firebird060]

Try going through Security in a Kilt with metal buckles and some older Disney pins on a custom made patched denim jacket, I set the metal detector off in so many ways. In saying that, its normally still a breeze to get through security. Take the Denim jacket off when I take off the sun glasses, most of Disneys security are aware that some items of clothing like kilts might have metal hardware. The just take the wand, over my hips and let me go. They dont force me to go through the metal detector multiple times, to be honest Disney's security is pretty nice compared to someplaces. Only once have I ever had a issue with someone at Disney security and they really were just being extra cautious and earning there ears so it wasnt really a big deal, would rather have it then not. Although I wouldnt mind a AP security line or some sort of pre-check option like you have at the TSA for going resort hopping on the monorail. I normally just take the boats when I am hitting up Trader Sams from the Grand Floridan.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Try going through Security in a Kilt with metal buckles and some older Disney pins on a custom made patched denim jacket, I set the metal detector off in so many ways. In saying that, its normally still a breeze to get through security. Take the Denim jacket off when I take off the sun glasses, most of Disneys security are aware that some items of clothing like kilts might have metal hardware. The just take the wand, over my hips and let me go. They dont force me to go through the metal detector multiple times, to be honest Disney's security is pretty nice compared to someplaces. Only once have I ever had a issue with someone at Disney security and they really were just being extra cautious and earning there ears so it wasnt really a big deal, would rather have it then not. Although I wouldnt mind a AP security line or some sort of pre-check option like you have at the TSA for going resort hopping on the monorail. I normally just take the boats when I am hitting up Trader Sams from the Grand Floridan.

I agree that for the most part they are very nice and try to make it as positive experience it can be. I think it might be better at this point to just put all bags through an xray machine vs having people have to really dig through them like they are doing

Only one negative experience we had once was they wanted both my wife and I to go through the metal detectors and told us to just leave all of our kids at the bag check to do so and we were like "um, no, we are not leaving our young kids alone" and made them have us go one at a time through the metal detector while the other stayed with the kids (they were a bit nasty about it too and like couldn't understand why we refused to leave our kids)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Volcano Bay as well

and looks like the 5:15 and 8:15 Aloha Dinner Shows tonight:

https://twitter.com/TheDIS/status/1090679034776903680

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Volcano Bay as well

Such a shame that Universal has to close one of their “3 Theme Parks” due to something like weather...

Disney never shuts down theme parks due to weather, just their “water parks”

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Disney never shuts down theme parks due to weather, just their “water parks”

Disney has closed for hurricanes...