News Round Up 2019

[crazy4wdw]

did we learn anything exciting from CinemaCon?

Disney Confirms Entire 2019 Slate - Including New Mutants Movie

Aladdin CinemaCon Footage Description: Will Smith's Genie Sings (And Raps)

Lion King CinemaCon Footage Description: Life Lessons With Mufasa

 

[crazy4wdw]

Disney & Fox Promise More Alien & Planet of the Apes Movies

 

[Mrs Geek]

Will Smith Doesn't Exactly Sing in Aladdin

I've got to admit, I'm a little nervous about hip hop Genie, although I was impressed by the latest trailer

 

[BLLB]

This may be old news to all of you. While waiting for our KTTK tour, a cast member (who was leading the group around) was talking to a group of men with name tags about technology in the parks. The CM said they are testing WiFi in the buses.

Edit to add: after re-reading, I may not have been clear. The CM talking was not the KTTK tour guide. It was a completely different group of people who just happened to walk into the waiting area.

 

[Iowamomof4]

This may be old news to all of you. While waiting for our KTTK tour, a cast member (who was leading the group around) was talking to a group of men with name tags about technology in the parks. The CM said they are testing WiFi in the buses.

That would be fantastic!

 

[mikepizzo]

Ugh I waited too long to get married if the weddings are in this category. Pretty sure about 5 years ago Disney weddings were pretty affordable (comparatively speaking, and no, of course the price is not comparable if you get married in your backyard or at your local church for free).

I'd have to confirm with my wife but when we got married in 2017 I think they had just updated a bunch of minimums for wedding stuff. From what I remember the least expensive package was called 'Memories' (or something similar). I want to say it was $2,500 and you were only allowed 4 guests total.

Disclaimer, wife's the expert so I could be off base there.

 

[scrappinginontario]

This may be old news to all of you. While waiting for our KTTK tour, a cast member (who was leading the group around) was talking to a group of men with name tags about technology in the parks. The CM said they are testing WiFi in the buses.

As an International guest who relies on Disney wi-fi, that would be GREAT!!!

 

[rteetz]

News

More new SWGE concept art

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/first...upply-shops-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

 

[BigRed98]

News

More new SWGE concept art

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/first...upply-shops-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

The more and more concept art that gets released, the more I get excited! Both of these shops look awesome, especially the first order shop!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'd have to confirm with my wife but when we got married in 2017 I think they had just updated a bunch of minimums for wedding stuff. From what I remember the least expensive package was called 'Memories' (or something similar). I want to say it was $2,500 and you were only allowed 4 guests total.

Disclaimer, wife's the expert so I could be off base there.

I believe they still have a level like that ... if you keep the # of guests really small (like 4 people like in your example) and you keep it simple, you can have a nice wedding for not crazy (though, like you said, not comparable to just getting married in your backyard - but coming from the NYC area where anything under like $100/person is cheap, Disney doesn't seem too outlandish for the basic options)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

More new SWGE concept art

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/first...upply-shops-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

The Resistance Supply looks cool - and nice to see some more concept art for that part of the land

The First Order one looks a little silly with the Storm Trooper like guarding the toy stormtroopers

 

[rteetz]

News

Easter Sunday religious services at The Contemporary

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/easte...vice-details-for-disneys-contemporary-resort/

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway pushed to 2020?

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/rumor-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-opening-date-pushed-to-2020/

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

RUMOR: DuckTales World Showcase Adventure to Replace Agent P Attraction at Epcot

 

[sherlockmiles]

Rumor

RUMOR: DuckTales World Showcase Adventure to Replace Agent P Attraction at Epcot

They'd already switched to Agent P before we had a chance to try this. Only did 1 mission (took more time than we thought) but we really enjoyed it. Looking forward to new adventures.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway pushed to 2020?

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/rumor-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-opening-date-pushed-to-2020/

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For those in the northeast region, “first to play” Annual Passes for Legoland Resort New York are on presale today and general sale tomorrow.

$95 with TBD blackout dates (per Instagram, not all summer) and no free parking.

Got my family’s passes and can’t wait for it to open! I’ll likely upgrade one of our passes to take advantage of perks that become available.

Decided to go for it and got the tickets for my family. If this is priced anywhere near what the Orlando park is priced at then it pays for itself in one visit

Will have to see how extensive the blackout dates are and then decide if we will upgrade or not ... hopefully at least some summer weekdays are not blackout and my wife can take the kids there when they are off of school/not in camp

 

[siren0119]

Rumor

RUMOR: DuckTales World Showcase Adventure to Replace Agent P Attraction at Epcot

I totally get that they need to update the activity to reflect current programs...but this will disappoint my P&F fanchildren

 

[jhoannam]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway pushed to 2020?

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/rumor-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-opening-date-pushed-to-2020/

I was soooo looking forward to this ride! I guess we'll just have to wait until our 6/2020 trip

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Rumor

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway pushed to 2020?

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/rumor-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-opening-date-pushed-to-2020/

Definitely a bummer, and won't help with Galaxy's Edge crowds .... but do want them to get this one right vs rush it and have technology issues