News Round Up 2019

[The Pho]

I have never heard of a case of a restraint failing, any details? I know of rides malfunctioning causing people to be ejected from a working restraint.

There are at least 3 incidents of a ride restraint failing causing the rider to be ejected and killed. It’s incredibly rare.
Where there are at least 11 incidents of a rider escaping their functioning harness and falling. However most coaster incidents are related to preexisting conditions, generally cardiac related.

I do know of at least one incident at the original Space Mountain, where a harness never latched and the person held on for dear life.

 

[mtrib]

The email I got was clear that it was passholders only.

Thanks! Had all kinds of plans in my head about canceling DAH and going to VIP event night before EMM. Enough of that crazy talk.

 

[bananasplitkids]

Has anyone seen this mentioned about Lion King promotional material? Saw this on a beyonce fan site.
https://twitter.com/BeyLegion/status/1091038603864616960

 

[OSUZorba]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/news-round-up-2019.3726636/page-109#post-60208467

Failed restraint not found. He got out of it, not the same as a lock failing.

 

[OSUZorba]

6 flags a few years ago pops into mind. A larger guest caused too much pressure on the restrain and it popped open, causing her death. There have been several cases like that, and I know of several other reports not publicized where a restraint popped open but was caught by a secondary restraint, therefore not causing injury or death so it didnt need to be reported. That happened on MaxAir at Cedar Point, the restraint, for no reason, came open, but was caught by a seatbelt that was a secondary safety restraint. That particular seat was closed for weeks, but not the ride itself. It happens.

Yeah, that is why there are secondary restraints. I'll have to try to look up the six flags case. The reason back up systems are required is because primary systems fail every now and then.

 

[rteetz]

Cool article on the imagineer behind Tomorrowland in Shanghai and is now in charge of the Marvel portfolio

http://fortune.com/shanghai-disney-tomorrowland-china/

 

[Capang]

Yeah, that is why there are secondary restraints. I'll have to try to look up the six flags case. The reason back up systems are required is because primary systems fail every now and then.

A quick Google search will turn up quite a few articles about it. It happened in Texas.

 

[Lesley Wake]

@rteetz - the link goes to Stitch eating the page! Did it give any hint to time of day? We're going to be in WDW, but planning to be in EPCOT that day. Probably wouldn't make a special trip over unless Todd Gurley makes MVP! I don't care what team he plays for now, he'll always be a Georgia Bulldog!

If the Rams win they will have the parade at Disneyland (makes sense for an LA team). I’m actually pretty psyched because I leave for WDW on Tuesday and was worried I would miss the Disney parade with the Rams. But if we win, I will just go to Disneyland on Monday!

Now, anyone know how to explain to my boss: “I know I’m taking a 2-week vacation to Orlando starting Tuesday, but I’m also going to ditch work on Monday to go to Disneyland...”! Maybe I’ll just bring my laptop to the park and stake out a spot along the route while getting some work done!

 

[rteetz]

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Failed restraint not found. He got out of it, not the same as a lock failing.

Yes. I linked to the post about the article to point that out.

 

[SG131]

Got signed up for the 2/26 passholder thing. It's our arrival day. Didn't think we'd get in LOL. Now it's thrown my arrival day plan all out of wack. How does it work? Get a wristband like a party, and the wristband gets you on the rides?

I may have just changed an entire trip to do the event. I had said I’d do a third short trip while I had my pass. I found some good prices in June but I didn’t love the timing, not long after my cruise and I do have to fit work in somewhere! This plus seeing a $48 SW was the push I needed to change to February.

 

[shoreward]

News

AP V.I.Passholder events back

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So, even before receiving an email on this, it appears that EPCOT event is sold out.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney+ Gives Straight-to-Series Order for “Diary of a Female President”

 

[beer dave]

Yeah, that is why there are secondary restraints. I'll have to try to look up the six flags case. The reason back up systems are required is because primary systems fail every now and then.

A few years ago, riding one of the older coasters at Busch gardens, (one with like 9 inversions) while sitting in the front seat, hanging down the first hill before cresting, my shoulder harness released, and I rode the ride counting on the seat belt type secondary lock, and my ability to hold down the shoulder harness by the handles.

 

[soniam]

So, even before receiving an email on this, it appears that EPCOT event is sold out.

I couldn’t register either for March. Feb is still available. Did anyone get March? Maybe a glitch?

 

[rteetz]

News

Guest Experience Teams Will Now Be Available Through Late Spring at The Magic Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Castle project at Disneyland

sleeping-beauty-castle-renovation-project-at-disneyland-january-2019

 

[shoreward]

I couldn’t register either for March. Feb is still available. Did anyone get March? Maybe a glitch?

Now MK event also sold out and no email received yet for the event. Why can’t they fix this continued AP email problem (rhetorical question)?

 

[rteetz]

Now MK event also sold out and no email received yet for the event. Why can’t they fix this continued AP email problem (rhetorical question)?

I wonder what they could do to fix it. Most major email servers do have some sort of issue usually where not everyone gets every email. I’d like to know something like a major store or something that does emails and how many actually receive emails compared to Disney.

I’ll be honest since I’ve been AP I’ve never noticed a missing email.

 

[PolyRob]

I wonder what they could do to fix it. Most major email servers do have some sort of issue usually where not everyone gets every email. I’d like to know something like a major store or something that does emails and how many actually receive emails compared to Disney.

I’ll be honest since I’ve been AP I’ve never noticed a missing email.

I've always received them and today is the first I have not received. I can't do the dates anyway, but I will always keep my eye on this thread for updates!