News Round Up 2019

[The Pho]

News

On ride photo coming to the Haunted Mansion

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...de-photopass-comes-to-the-haunted-mansion.htm

Kinda weird, but I guess this is the new trend now

What happened to no flash pictures please?
Didn’t they think of all those spirits being frightfully sensitive to bright lights?

Seriously though, I do hope it’s a flashless picture or blended in with the lightning.

 

[rteetz]

I do hope it’s a flashless picture or blended in with the lightning.

I think lightening is exactly how they will blend it in.

 

[wnwardii]

Couldn't help but notice they're also running (in both Canada and the US) a Marvel Studios 22 movie marathon before the opening!! Runtime: 47 hours and 52 minutes! Now that's what I call serious Marvel fans!!!

I am doing this on my own in preparation for End Game. I just finished Age of Ultron last night. But I did watch both Guardian's movie already (so maybe a little out of order). I think I have about 9 movies left to watch (not including Captain Marvel since it is not on home video yet). It is interesting watching these movies again and picking up on things that are setting things in motion for later movies. But yes, this is a time commitment to watch them all over again.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I think AMC's website is broken right now lol. When I checked last night after a few Canadians said it was on sale for them I noticed it was not on sale here yet. But this morning is appears you can..except at the moment I can't lol.

They do have movie times loaded up...but the site is basically crashed for me. I guess I'll have to look at it a little later.

I did also see where AMC has a fan showing at like 5:00pm on Thursday where you get a drink and a collectible coin.

 

[rteetz]

Got my tickets for opening night!

 

[rteetz]

News

More AP VIP Passholder nights added

Magic Kingdom 4/28 11PM-1AM

Typhoon Lagoon 5/18 5PM-8PM
Typhoon Lagoon 6/3 5PM-8PM

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Partnering with littleBits on “Snap the Gap” STEM Initiative for Girls

 

[Mal6586]

News

More AP VIP Passholder nights added

Magic Kingdom 4/28 11PM-1AM

Typhoon Lagoon 5/18 5PM-8PM
Typhoon Lagoon 6/3 5PM-8PM

Of course there's an event on 6/3 when we fly in on 6/4. I went ahead and registered in the hopes I could get our flights changed, but Southwest isn't feeling my vibe at all. The choices for any earlier in the week are just crap.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney Villains After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this summer: From June 6 – August 8, Disney Villains will take over the upcharge event at Magic Kingdom.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/disney-villains-after-hours-event-coming-to-magic-kingdom-this-summer/


One important note I see:

"One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event."

 

[The Pho]

News

Villains themed after hours, including special versions of Pirates and Space.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/dis...s-coming-to-the-magic-kingdom-this-summer.htm

 

[Jetku]

NEWS

Disney Villains After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this summer: From June 6 – August 8, Disney Villains will take over the upcharge event at Magic Kingdom.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/disney-villains-after-hours-event-coming-to-magic-kingdom-this-summer/


One important note I see:

"One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event."

No meet and greet for that price. Wha??

 

[The Pho]

NEWS

Disney Villains After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this summer: From June 6 – August 8, Disney Villains will take over the upcharge event at Magic Kingdom.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/disney-villains-after-hours-event-coming-to-magic-kingdom-this-summer/


One important note I see:

"One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event."

Looks like you win this time.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks like you win this time.

I don't get many, so I will savor this one

 

[dlavender]

NEWS

Disney Villains After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this summer: From June 6 – August 8, Disney Villains will take over the upcharge event at Magic Kingdom.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/disney-villains-after-hours-event-coming-to-magic-kingdom-this-summer/


One important note I see:

"One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event."

That's a surprising move, not having them meet. From what I've witnessed on these boards, people would flock to that..

So this is a little bit of a hybrid "party" for summer....

Now let's see what Spring 2020 has in store....

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

NEWS

Disney Villains After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this summer: From June 6 – August 8, Disney Villains will take over the upcharge event at Magic Kingdom.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/disney-villains-after-hours-event-coming-to-magic-kingdom-this-summer/


One important note I see:

"One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event."

A Disney Villain Event that starts in June and basically goes up to the Halloween season. The villains are going to have a wild 5 months at Walt Disney World!

 

[DizFanFamily]

The P&A costs for expensive blockbusters like this is well over 100 million worldwide which would push the breakeven point closer to 600 million. Also, the foreign take for the studios averages about 40% and as low as 25% in China.

Long story short: this is certain to lose a LOT of money.

It's basically going to wipe out most of the profits that Captain Marvel made and this is coming off an awful holiday slate where all three offerings Nutcracker/Ralph/Mary Poppins lost money.

But don’t forget the merchandising. That is a huge part too. I know my family saw Capt Marvel in the theater, but no one raced out to buy action figures etc. We have not yet seen Dumbo, but have already bought multiple items. I think Dumbo has greater merchandising potential, and that my be part of Disney’s strategy as well.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well I'm not sure if the end game ticket presales are at Star wars levels, but I was shut out of the Alamo Drafthouse (my theater of choice) for opening night due to the site and app crashing.

Gotta go to the b&b instead.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

That's a surprising move, not having them meet. From what I've witnessed on these boards, people would flock to that..

So this is a little bit of a hybrid "party" for summer....

Now let's see what Spring 2020 has in store....

Yeah Disney is pretty dumb when it comes to characters. Or cheap. Either one.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Well I'm not sure if the end game ticket presales are at Star wars levels, but I was shut out of the Alamo Drafthouse (my theater of choice) for opening night due to the site and app crashing.

Gotta go to the b&b instead.

Well I'm glad I guess, though unfortunate for the both of us, that AMC's website is also crashing.

Unfortunately with Aaron gone we only have the 26th or 27th to see the movie unless we wait until May 10th or 11th and I really don't want to wait that long

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That's a surprising move, not having them meet. From what I've witnessed on these boards, people would flock to that..

So this is a little bit of a hybrid "party" for summer....

Now let's see what Spring 2020 has in store....

It's an interesting idea as I know the meets are super popular but also can take up a lot of time for many people so this is sort of more about enjoying the other aspects of the party .... which in some ways is more appealing to me. I am not super into characters but would want to meet some rare ones if they were out so if we were to attend would be nice to not have to worry about that and debating how long to spend on line, etc.

Interested in the details of what they do to Space Mountain