News Round Up 2019

[NJlauren]

The trailer looks great! I really liked frozen and I’m excited for this one. If Elsa is a ‘superhero’ I think that’s a great way to take the story.

My daughter loves super hero’s and princess so I have a feeling this will be a hit!

 

[BigRed98]

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Frozen II Trailer!

https://twitter.com/disneystudios/status/1095684018123755522?s=21

Looks to have a very dark tone.

The animation is stunning and I like the new look for the characters. Definitely has a darker tone which has me more excited! Can't wait until they release some of the soundtrack!

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Wreck it Ralph meet opens in Imagination pavilion

http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/photo...TvCHGZTLptDV4Rcvhgvu8bWarQBPSqmla1mnUVOzZt0zM

I'm not a fan of this meet and greet taking place inside the Imagination Pavilion but that entrance portal is pretty awesome.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Wonder if it's a bit darker because they know they have the younger kids and maybe they want older kids as an audience as well.

also the kids that were young when the first movie came out are now older kids so want to keep a hold of them

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The trailer looks great! I really liked frozen and I’m excited for this one. If Elsa is a ‘superhero’ I think that’s a great way to take the story.

My daughter loves super hero’s and princess so I have a feeling this will be a hit!

yeah, not sure if this is totally fair but also had a bit of Harry Potter to it (discovering your powers, testing them out, going out as a group of friends on a mission, etc.) which I know my daughter is now into much more than when the first movie came out, so maybe trying to connect with those people a bit as well

 

[MissGina5]

My sister's theory is that the Frozen 2 plot will have a climate change element to it. Thoughts?

 

[OKW Lover]

I wonder if there’s any chance these will get the same “on-site” privileges as the Disney Springs hotels? If so, I do think these are Disney’s “answer” to value hotels without having to foot the bill for building and operating them.

I'm sure that if the hotel wants to pay for that privilege Disney will accept the $$$.

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[MommaBerd]

The other Flamingo Crossing hotels are considered Good Neighbor hotels as well, so it’s not unlikely.

I guess I didn’t realize this. When it was first announced, I was a little annoyed with the fact that these off-site hotels were getting FP privileges. But really, it is no different than if Disney built more resorts themselves. And, I’m happier for larger families (like mine was) to have more affordable options.

 

[NJlauren]

yeah, not sure if this is totally fair but also had a bit of Harry Potter to it (discovering your powers, testing them out, going out as a group of friends on a mission, etc.) which I know my daughter is now into much more than when the first movie came out, so maybe trying to connect with those people a bit as well

Agreed! I am hoping it is as good as this trailer seems! Not going to lie, and I love classic disney movies, I have been loving some of the new stuff!

My sister's theory is that the Frozen 2 plot will have a climate change element to it. Thoughts?

Oh I like that

 

[OKW Lover]

The other Flamingo Crossing hotels are considered Good Neighbor hotels as well, so it’s not unlikely.

Hmmm. looks like my previous post might not be accurate.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My sister's theory is that the Frozen 2 plot will have a climate change element to it. Thoughts?

Possible - would make Joe Rohde happy

Would be interesting if it is that Elsa using her powers was causing the climate change (e.g., making it winter/not winter where it shouldn't be) and she grapples with that aspect - how to celebrate what she is and not hiding or fearing it but also knowing her powers impact more and more broadly than she realizes

 

[MissGina5]

Possible - would make Joe Rohde happy

Would be interesting if it is that Elsa using her powers was causing the climate change (e.g., making it winter/not winter where it shouldn't be) and she grapples with that aspect - how to celebrate what she is and not hiding or fearing it but also knowing her powers impact more and more broadly than she realizes

see I think my sister was thinking that her powers weren't working the way they should because of global warming. Like thats why the ocean wouldn't stay frozen etc.

 

[jerseygal]

certain things being animated I tend to focus on as either adding to or distracting from the realism and water is a one of them. I thought they did a great job in Moana and this seems to even surrpass that

I have 3 young kids who are still into Disney princesses (we just went and saw Frozen on Ice) so we would be there opening weekend anyway, but this looks to have an interesting tone to it and not just be a rehash of the original/cheap money grab

Mid December we saw Frozen on Broadway, all adults. It was FABULOUS! We went to a Wed matinee, mid month, very surprised at how many parents pull kids out of school for a Broadway show, a lot of kids. Most were very well behaved, but there was a family right in back of me that brought a 3 year old, didn't behave, was annoying. Really, what were they thinking, it is a long time to sit through a show. When I am paying $$ to see a Broadway show, I didn't want to be disturbed by a child who is not old enough to sit or appreciate the show. Nonetheless, had an awesome time! Really highly recommend.

 

[MommaBerd]

Hmmm. looks like my previous post might not be accurate.

Well, at one time I think that was the theory right? That the hotels had paid for the privilege to do this? But maybe that’s not the case.

Re: Frozen II, I’m not on board that it will have to do with climate change. But obviously “fall” is some sort of theme. Maybe related to Anna and a discovery of her power? But, I can’t theorize what that could possibly be... Also mysterious is why Elsa is trying to overcome the waves. Disney has definitely accomplished its goal of “teasing” with this trailer.

 

[hertamaniac]

I guess I didn’t realize this. When it was first announced, I was a little annoyed with the fact that these off-site hotels were getting FP privileges. But really, it is no different than if Disney built more resorts themselves. And, I’m happier for larger families (like mine was) to have more affordable options.

Not sure if they get FP privileges at the two FC Marriott properties.

Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel
Our Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel is the closest Marriott hotel to Disney and offers value and comfort for every traveler when vacationing in Central Florida. As a partner, you can expect the following:

• AAA-Approved and meets Disney quality and service standards
• An on-site Disney Planning Center where actual Disney cast members will assist in your Disney vacation planning and ticket purchases
• Access to Walt Disney World Resort information prior to arriving in the Disney Theme Parks
• Shuttle service to the Disney Theme Parks
• Ability to purchase your Disney Theme Park tickets before leaving the hotel
• Disney Theme Park vacation packages including tickets and room
• Comfortable, convenient and close – that is why we are called a “Good Neighbor."

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I wonder if there’s any chance these will get the same “on-site” privileges as the Disney Springs hotels? If so, I do think these are Disney’s “answer” to value hotels without having to foot the bill for building and operating them.

It will be interesting to see if they keep expanding those benefits or if they go away after time.

It is something, though to your comment about Disney not paying for it, that can be revoked at any time and I'm sure that aspect looks attractive to Disney. Plus the pushback would be less I'm sure as people understand those types of benefits aren't a guarenteed thing.

I had already been looking at the Disney Springs Hilton-branded hotels for the next trip just to keep it in mind knowing that the next time we go they probably won't have those benefits but it's nice to have another option available. Hamptons are kinda our go-to because they are nice and the cost tends to be good.

Hilton-branded hotels are a preferred one for my husband's work (there are others for sure though) so he racks up HH pts that way too (he just got nearly 13400 for his stay last week in LA) and I was thinking if we did a split stay next time we could use quite a lot of points saved up for the hotel stay plus the rooms are more to my husband's liking for sure (in space and decor). That said a parking fee would be likely which we hate to pay.

All in all though good options for people who would like to be close but for one reason or another actual on-site Disney-branded hotels aren't in the cards.

I do though understand the concern with giving the benefits to those hotels.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well, at one time I think that was the theory right? That the hotels had paid for the privilege to do this? But maybe that’s not the case.

Re: Frozen II, I’m not on board that it will have to do with climate change. But obviously “fall” is some sort of theme. Maybe related to Anna and a discovery of her power? But, I can’t theorize what that could possibly be... Also mysterious is why Elsa is trying to overcome the waves. Disney has definitely accomplished its goal of “teasing” with this trailer.

Two options for Elsa with the waves I see are:
- Simply Elsa testing her powers and having a "workout"
- Trying to get out to where her parent's shipwreck happened for some reason (maybe something that was on board that went down with the ship)

 

[The Pho]

Also mysterious is why Elsa is trying to overcome the waves. Disney has definitely accomplished its goal of “teasing” with this trailer.

She’s trying to find her long lost brother, Tarzan.

 

[rteetz]

Two options for Elsa with the waves I see are:
- Simply Elsa testing her powers and having a "workout"
- Trying to get out to where her parent's shipwreck happened for some reason (maybe something that was on board that went down with the ship)

My immediate thought with the ocean scene was trying to find the ship wreck.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

see I think my sister was thinking that her powers weren't working the way they should because of global warming. Like thats why the ocean wouldn't stay frozen etc.

That is probably more likely given that a big theme of Frozen was accepting who you are and different is good and celebrating those differences (and it was a big rallying point for many people) they wouldn't want to then turn that difference into something negative

Just hope they don't get too heavyhanded with whatever is causing the climate change then

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Has anyone been watching the new Pixar shorts? I think there might be two right: Purl and Smash and Grab.

I'm not sure if they're available anywhere else but I saw them on YouTube. They're surprisingly adult, they even swear.