News Round Up 2019

[Tigger's ally]

it looks like the engine is one thing and then the 2nd car is part of the Dumbo sipper:

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No coincidence at all....they match! have to have both! And can't have them both without the Dumbo Magic band....

 

[soniam]

Mickey’s PhilharMagic is one of our "must-dos" at MK. Wish they'd maintain it better. But, it's a lot of fun.

I don't think they will bother maintaining it at either park. That's why I wonder why they are doing it. It's not a bad attraction though.

 

[JJZMgailey]

NEWS

Registration is open of the latest RunDisney virtual series and medals have been released ... it's Marvel themed!

https://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/disney-world-marathons.htm#virtual

Marvel shared images of the medals too so I've added those to the page at the link above as well!

 

[MommaBerd]

I'd be price shy myself but I've also thought most of those dresses I'm not sure would even work for my body type. This dress is very very cute though!

I didn’t even see the price!

 

[Kaleidodad]

Outside of Marvel and Incredibles 2, every film they released last year was a money loser.

Dumbo has a 170 million dollar production budget plus over 100 million in marketing costs. Judging by the anemic 2.6 million it made in previews last night it looks like they have YET ANOTHER big money-loser here.

If it wasn't for Marvel, Disney's film division would be drowning.

Ralph Breaks the Internet? Mary Poppins Returns? Christopher Robin? Those are 3 more 2018 Disney releases that are in the black.

 

[OnSpaceshipEarth]

I definitely don't disagree with you, but I think that's an interesting statement. Let's pretend they didn't have Marvel. Do we think Disney would be pursuing different options in regards to their film division? What would they be doing differently? More live action films tied to specific park rides? Would these live-action remakes of their animated classics be so frequent? Most importantly, what kind of silly hat would Johnny Depp be wearing?

HaHa...love it!

I don't know what they'd be doing if not for Marvel. It's hard to believe that Alan Horn still has a job after one expensive misfire after another.

 

[OnSpaceshipEarth]

Ralph Breaks the Internet? Mary Poppins Returns? Christopher Robin? Those are 3 more 2018 Disney releases that are in the black.

Nope, nope and nope.

Most analysts said the breakeven point for Captain Marvel was 600 million on a 150 million dollar production budget plus 150 million marketing spend. Total cost of the film was 300 million and the studio gets roughly 50% of the gross so 600 million was the magic number..

Ralph Breaks the Internet cost 25 million more than that with a production budget of 175 million. The marketing costs for all of these films is at LEAST 100 million so it's total cost is also around 300 million. It's total worldwide gross is 525 million.

Mary Poppins had a 130 million budget plus marketing equals 230 million cost and a worldwide gross of just 350 million. It's breakeven point is around 460 million.

Christopher Robin had a 75 million budget and grossed 200 million worldwide so it's doubtful it's truly in the black but is in better shape than most of their non-Marvel releases.

 

[FoxC63]

News

Leonard Maltin’s take on Dumbo and really all the remakes being made

https://twitter.com/leonardmaltin/status/1111321192957276161?s=21

We saw Dumbo last night and I have to agree, it wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Out of five stars we'd give it three. Without giving anything away for those who plan to see it, I will say after the movie ends you can leave. There is nothing else to watch after the credits.

 

[mollmoll4]

Orange bird sippers are back at EPCOT

https://twitter.com/disneyfoodblog/status/1111715569143812101?s=21

They are still there on Tuesday.

 

[OSUZorba]

I think you're right about Artemis Foul. No matter how much of a following a book series has, in order for the film adaptation to be successful you have to pull in 3-4 times as many people from outside that fan base.

I think the reason the Harry Potter movies did so well was a perfect storm of the timing the books were made and the ability for film technology to really make the wizarding world come to life.
Similar situation with the Lord of the Rings movies. There have been LOR movies in the past, but the scale and visual effects that Peter Jackson was able to use was new and exciting and really brought middle Earth off the pages and made it seem like a real place.

A lot of the effects I've seen for the Artemis Fowl trailer don't feel unique or spectacular enough to draw outside of the fan base.

The hunger games did pretty well based on a book.

 

[soniam]

Orange bird sippers are back at EPCOT

https://twitter.com/disneyfoodblog/status/1111715569143812101?s=21

They are still there on Tuesday.

Of course the week after we leave I tried them 3 times last week with no luck and different stories from the CMs every time. However, they may not have been fully informed. It wasn't even for me; it was for a friend I think they need to have these at Sunshine Terrace all of the time. They would probably sell well.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Of course the week after we leave I tried them 3 times last week with no luck and different stories from the CMs every time. However, they may not have been fully informed. It wasn't even for me; it was for a friend I think they need to have these at Sunshine Terrace all of the time. They would probably sell well.

Still orange bird less. All the light has gone out of my life.

But I appreciate you trying

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Dumbo is probably the one Disney movie of the year I'll def skip. Decided to watch Beach Bum on Thursday instead. Delightfully irreverent, if you enjoy watching Matthew McConaughey stumble around Key West and Miami.

 

[happypaws]

NEWS

Beauty and the Beast themed bar to replace Mizner's Lounge at Grand Floridian

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/beauty-and-the-beast-bar-planned-to-replace-mizners-lounge-at-grand-floridian

Definitely sad to hear about this. Mizner’s lounge was always a good place to enjoy a well made drink and listen to the band. It served as an escape from the gimmicky overpriced souvenir cups, light up iced cubes, sugary drinks and the hubbub that comes along with all that. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy those things too, like at Trader Sams. Just nice to have a low key alternative. Though I think I’m in the minority in my opinion.
Also on a side note, Mizner’s was always my dad’s favorite place to visit for a drink, so maybe a little sentimental.

 

[OSUZorba]

it looks like the engine is one thing and then the 2nd car is part of the Dumbo sipper:

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I was thinking it didn't look like that would hold much popcorn.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I was thinking it didn't look like that would hold much popcorn.

I agree although the one post I saw showed it holding one of the red boxes of popcorn. Seems to be built more for this than as an actual popcorn holder.

 

[scrappinginontario]

No exact details yet but just read first rumour that a refurbishment to Cinderella’s Castle may begin as early as next month in preparation for MKs 50th Anniversary.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

No exact details yet but just read first rumour that a refurbishment to Cinderella’s Castle may begin as early as next month in preparation for MKs 50th Anniversary.

I saw someone mention that on Facebook thatba CM told them but couldn’t find any explicit source .... that would be quite the refurb if starting already

 

[scrappinginontario]

I saw someone mention that on Facebook thatba CM told them but couldn’t find any explicit source .... that would be quite the refurb if starting already

Yes, I read it on FB from someone who used to be THE contact here on DISBoards with accurate information about FD offers when he was on the boards. I shared because I trust his information due to his excellent track record.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Yes, I read it on FB from someone who used to be THE contact here on DISBoards with accurate information about FD offers when he was on the boards. I shared because I trust his information due to his excellent track record.

Did you know he turned the page over to someone else?