News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

NEWS

New BBB location to open this summer - this one at the Grand Floridian:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...cowBvk4khN92rjlSidLpd-8dL_sJEnSEMQRlNNrLjenEw

And the MK location is expanding.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

And the MK location is expanding.

I have to say, I didn't really "get" the whole BBB and saw it as a waste of money ... then we did it for my daughters on when we were on a Disney Cruise to try it out and now I totally get why people are into it

Still one of those "special occasion, not every trip" things to me, but I do get why people like it so much - so the idea of adding a "magic mirror" and other special things to the experience I think is cool

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Topiaries Installed for the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

 

[rteetz]

News

Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Colorful Spring Celebration

 

[rteetz]

News

Foodie Guide to 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

 

[skier_pete]

Those tower studios are EXPENSIVE! I can get a standard BWV studio that sleeps 5 for as little as 10 points. 15 for a 2 person room is crazy town!

Well, understand that is the maximum allocation (average) for those tower studios. That number is probably higher than the actual average of the those studios. The current average night for a standard studio at BWV is 14, and the maximum reallocation is 15 for BWV studios standard. So you are probably looking at similar numbers to Boardwalk studios - maybe a point lower per night. This may seem ridiculous but remember the new standard of most recent resorts is higher. I would expect lowest nights might be 8 or 9 for those rooms. They are more of a sales picture than anything, as there will probably be about 20 of them, and they will sell out instantly to owners at 11 months.

 

[Iowamomof4]

News

PHOTOS: New Topiaries Installed for the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Are these topiaries added to existing flower beds or do they add new flower beds with topiaries just for Flower & Garden?

 

[rteetz]

Are these topiaries added to existing flower beds or do they add new flower beds with topiaries just for Flower & Garden?

These beds are spruced up a bit for flower and garden with the topiaries.

 

[rteetz]

Walls are now up at International Gateway to expand security and touch points.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I don't think they should allow critics to post reviews or comments prior to a movie's release either.

Red Letter Media's Half in the Bag Episode 130 (specifically 9:00 - 12:10) points out an interesting occurrence. I also noticed this when it happened and thought it was a clever tactic (if WB actually did it).

Just a heads up that Red Letter Media's language/content is not kid friendly.

Love those guys.

 

[MommaBerd]

I have to say, I didn't really "get" the whole BBB and saw it as a waste of money ... then we did it for my daughters on when we were on a Disney Cruise to try it out and now I totally get why people are into it

Still one of those "special occasion, not every trip" things to me, but I do get why people like it so much - so the idea of adding a "magic mirror" and other special things to the experience I think is cool

I *hope* I have granddaughters!!! (And that they love to dress up!)

 

[jade1]

And that's why we never joined DVC. There's only two of us and we don't spend a lot of time in the room.

I would have still joined, and still would actually. But yep that's part of the attraction of low points on the TS IMO..

I'm looking at $95 a night in dues there.

 

[jade1]

I would expect lowest nights might be 8 or 9 for those rooms. They are more of a sales picture than anything, as there will probably be about 20 of them, and they will sell out instantly to owners at 11 months.

Are you kidding me? $50 a night dues and no tax-crazy.

 

[Roxyfire]

Are you kidding me? $50 a night dues and no tax-crazy.

I'd have a hard time saying no to that, especially for a solo trip.

 

[jade1]

I'd have a hard time saying no to that, especially for a solo trip.

Never have done solo but that would be kinda cool once, and yea TS would suffice nicely.

 

[TomServo27]

News

Rotten Tomatoes to No Longer Allow Fan Comments or Reviews Prior to a Movie’s Release

Interesting I was just reading an article about how the episode 9 page was being bombarded with negative comments.

 

[MissGina5]

Interesting I was just reading an article about how the episode 9 page was being bombarded with negative comments.

of course it is. and another great example of why they need to enact this rule!

 

[PolyRob]

News

SHOP: ‘Toy Story’ Themed Nike LeBron Soldier XII FlyEase Sneakers Now Available Online

These seem like they will be more comfortable than the Toy Story Vans when walking the park!

 

[PolyRob]

Walls are now up at International Gateway to expand security and touch points.

The IG entrance is still fully operational, right?

 

[rafiki]

Yes, we walked it tonight on our way back to Swolphin!