News Round Up 2019

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah I thought I saw someone mentioned Mary Poppins was a loser for them, but I was under the impression it did quite well?? I had no idea what Shazam was until it was mentioned in this thread. Either I don't watch enough TV to have seen the ads, or I'm oblivious.

as for Mary Poppins, I think depends how you look at it. It made $172m domestic and $177m international. If we apply 50% take on Domestic and 35% international that means Disney made ~$150m on a budget of $130m. Now, there are still distribution and marketing costs ... but also doesn't take in what they make of licensing, and Blu-ray sales, etc. and all the other stuff. So if you give little credence to that and think their D&A was high, then yes, it might lose money but also could make money in the end. I would position that it did fine, probably not a big loser, but not a big money maker either

I think the real issues are the true bombs like the recent Nutcracker movie or Wrinkle in Time

 

[rteetz]

News

New Animal Kingdom Starbucks mug

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-al...rbucks-mugs-trek-into-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[dclpluto]

News

New Animal Kingdom Starbucks mug

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/photos-al...rbucks-mugs-trek-into-disneys-animal-kingdom/

This looks pretty good. I only been in a Starbucks one time in my life. That was in Spain to use the restroom. Might have to go inside one at animal kingdom to get this one. I have nothing against Starbucks just don’t drink coffee.

 

[sachilles]

DVC picked the perfect day to mail me something. Wife just sent me a photo of an envelope from them. I assume is has to do with paperwork or something from our recent purchase.
I think I have her convinced that I just bought 50 points at Riviera. This could be fun.

In Disney news, I'm very surprised at how many people have reported on the Dis, a recent purchase at the Riviera. There was a lot of negative energy surrounding it and the new restrictions. I feel like that all went out the window the second the points went on sale. Is it always like that when a new DVC comes on line to sell.

 

[rteetz]

News

Jaleo is now open for Lunch

https://wdwnt.com/2019/04/jaleo-by-jose-andres-now-open-for-lunch-at-disney-springs/

 

[Killer Fish]

I'm assuming it will make it to tv eventually. I don't know what the rights go for. I'm assuming they get a certain amount each time the movie plays.

I still buy blurays. We have a home theatre room with a big 4K OLED TV and a pretty good good sound system. Including high powered subs and ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos. At the current time the picture and sound quality in a good 4K bluray with Dolby Atmos blows away any streaming service. The average person with a mediocre tv with a sound bar might go with a streaming service, but people with expensive set-ups are still buying blurays.

No idea how the numbers playout on that though.

You appreciate quality audio and video (me too). The problem is the general public probably can't tell the difference and they are just happy with the quality of streaming. I think the 4K/Blu market is eventually going to mostly be left to the people that appreciate that and have high end displays. People laugh when I say I still have the Netflix mail option for Blu-Rays (wish they did 4K)....but I think streaming is trash.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Merchandise revealed for Star Wars Rival Run

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/photo...erchandise-spirit-jerseys-pins-tees-and-more/

 

[saskdw]

You appreciate quality audio and video (me too). The problem is the general public probably can't tell the difference and they are just happy with the quality of streaming. I think the 4K/Blu market is eventually going to mostly be left to the people that appreciate that and have high end displays. People laugh when I say I still have the Netflix mail option for Blu-Rays (wish they did 4K)....but I think streaming is trash.

Actually Netfilx IMO has the best quality of the streaming services. Many of there shows I get in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos. The sound isn't quite as good as 4k Bluray, but better than anything else I've heard.

 

[Roxyfire]

DVC picked the perfect day to mail me something. Wife just sent me a photo of an envelope from them. I assume is has to do with paperwork or something from our recent purchase.
I think I have her convinced that I just bought 50 points at Riviera. This could be fun.

In Disney news, I'm very surprised at how many people have reported on the Dis, a recent purchase at the Riviera. There was a lot of negative energy surrounding it and the new restrictions. I feel like that all went out the window the second the points went on sale. Is it always like that when a new DVC comes on line to sell.

I agree. I'm not really in the position to add on this year but if I was I might consider it if not for the resale restriction. Even then, small point contracts often get gobbled up on the resale market regardless.

 

[Alice121078]

This looks awesome. Going to be hard to resist if it's still there in a couple of weeks. But I'm wondering how you carry that popcorn bucket around with the extra car hanging off like that. Or is the 2nd car attached to the dumbo sipper?

Yes, how on earth do you carry that train bucket?? It’s cute, but still! Do they still have the balloon buckets?

 

[rteetz]

News

Meet Disney Artists in WonderGround Gallery at Disney Springs in April

 

[Killer Fish]

Actually Netfilx IMO has the best quality of the streaming services. Many of there shows I get in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos. The sound isn't quite as good as 4k Bluray, but better than anything else I've heard.

Only their original programming though for the most part is in Dolby Vision/Atmos I am pretty sure.

 

[saskdw]

Only their original programming though for the most part is in Dolby Vision/Atmos I am pretty sure.

That is correct. That's why I still buy blurays for the movie collection.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

It would have just been too existentially confusing to sell the "You are here" and "Been there" stuff at the same time.

I have been collecting the "You are Here" mugs for a while, so I'm definitely in existential crisis. So, in the interest of practicing mindfulness and trying to live in the here and now, I'm heading to the shopping app to see what mugs I can buy before they disappear!

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland News Update: Jessie Spins, Dumbo Soars and the Heat Begins...

 

[rteetz]

News

This year's Easter Egg display at the Grand Floridian.

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[rteetz]

News

Agents of SHIELD Returns May 10

 

[rteetz]

News

Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park Under Refurbishment Until 2020

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I have been collecting the "You are Here" mugs for a while, so I'm definitely in existential crisis. So, in the interest of practicing mindfulness and trying to live in the here and now, I'm heading to the shopping app to see what mugs I can buy before they disappear!

Check Amazon too if shopDisney doesn't have them. Amazon will be approximately twice the price IME but still.

 

[writerguyfl]

In Disney news, I'm very surprised at how many people have reported on the Dis, a recent purchase at the Riviera. There was a lot of negative energy surrounding it and the new restrictions. I feel like that all went out the window the second the points went on sale. Is it always like that when a new DVC comes on line to sell.

When it comes to social media, don't assume the loudest voices (almost always negative) are the voice of the majority of people.