News Round Up 2019

[OhioStateBuckeye]

That tiki room umbrella is amazing. Hope it's still there in the fall.

 

[SaintsManiac]

That tiki room umbrella is amazing. Hope it's still there in the fall.

I'm not getting my hopes up. Every single time they release something I want it's gone by the time I get there.

 

[gwynne]

Plus, the smell is going to be in everyone's hair and on their clothes. They will take it with them onto the boat. Those boats are already kind of stuffy, since they are enclosed

Exactly. So gross.
It's almost like they are trying to discourage folks from using the friendship boats.
On busy days, there will be a line of folks waiting for the boat that runs right through the the only DHS smoker's area. That's going to be a mess.

 

[tlmadden73]

Not sure if this counts as News, but I saw this on Facebook this morning, a Signature Celebration Package at CRT:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/cinderella-royal-table-package/

I dont keep up on the pricing .. but this seems like this is just a reservation for CRT plus a Fireworks dessert party --- bundled together at a cost greater than if you got each one individually?

Am I missing some detail this package gives you? I would love to do something special for my daughters 3rd birthday, but that cost is pretty darn high.

 

[Mzpalmtree]

I dont keep up on the pricing .. but this seems like this is just a reservation for CRT plus a Fireworks dessert party --- bundled together at a cost greater than if you got each one individually?

Am I missing some detail this package gives you? I would love to do something special for my daughters 3rd birthday, but that cost is pretty darn high.

That’s exactly what I thought as my DD has requested CRT for her bday meal as well. It looks like the standard CRT meal plus an alcoholic or specialty beverage, a dessert box of Cinderella themed treats, reserved HEA viewing...it also promises some “surprises” but I can’t see what would justify the upcharge. It is available (at least on our dates) for premium dinner dining times that were not available to us when we booked bright and early at 180+ so maybe they see value in that but I guess I’ll just stick with our crummy lunch time, lol.

 

[tlmadden73]

That’s exactly what I thought as my DD has requested CRT for her bday meal as well. It looks like the standard CRT meal plus an alcoholic or specialty beverage, a dessert box of Cinderella themed treats, reserved HEA viewing...it also promises some “surprises” but I can’t see what would justify the upcharge. It is available (at least on our dates) for premium dinner dining times that were not available to us when we booked bright and early at 180+ so maybe they see value in that but I guess I’ll just stick with our crummy lunch time, lol.

That is they only benefit I see, Reservations are available for this package for my dates in October, where JUST the dinner is not. Still .. not worth it I guess.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I dont keep up on the pricing .. but this seems like this is just a reservation for CRT plus a Fireworks dessert party --- bundled together at a cost greater than if you got each one individually?

Am I missing some detail this package gives you? I would love to do something special for my daughters 3rd birthday, but that cost is pretty darn high.

Well, it mentions meeting Prince Charming as well and the other small things mentioned (the box of treats, etc.) and other surprises.

it reminds me a bit of that Princess Experience they started at Napa Rose that was even more expensive than this, but from the reviews made it seem like you got some really great personal character interaction and a number of decent surprises. Not trying to say that totally justifies the $ or not, but at least with that one it seemed like they tried to provide some unique elements to it - so if that is present here, along with dinner in the Castle and the fireworks viewing, then I can see justifying the cost

My first question is what does this mean for regular booking of the fireworks dessert party? Are these people just added in to that crowd? Are their separate sections? Will the regular dessert party not be offered the nights this package is offered?

My second question is, how much extra up charge is it if they include one of those Cinderella Ponies they now have at WDW?

 

[Moliphino]

Personally I think this area at HS is a horrible idea. The ones that used to be inside the park were easy to avoid. This is exactly where the line backs up to and past while waiting in line for the Friendship Boats at park close. We used the boats a lot when we stayed at Beach Club and will use them again this year. Can you imagine families with small children or people sensitive to smoke standing right there for 20 minutes? I can't see this area staying very long.

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The MK one is not much better, right in the path to most of the bus stops.

 

[firefly_ris]

I dont keep up on the pricing .. but this seems like this is just a reservation for CRT plus a Fireworks dessert party --- bundled together at a cost greater than if you got each one individually?

Am I missing some detail this package gives you? I would love to do something special for my daughters 3rd birthday, but that cost is pretty darn high.

Souvenir glasses and menus?

This would cost my family $907.... !!

[eta] It seems like a lot of food to me as well, you get an app before dinner, the full dinner, then a box of treats, then after that you're expected to take part in the spread at the dessert party -- I feel like by then I'd be too full to eat any or more than 1 choice at the dessert party... maybe not though, I guess it depends on how close together all of this occurs.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Baby Grace is the newest addition at Animal Kingdom ... a healthy baby western lowland gorilla

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/05/theres-a-new-baby-gorilla-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[sherlockmiles]

I'm not getting my hopes up. Every single time they release something I want it's gone by the time I get there.

I know. I also immediately liked the umbrella....I think it'll be a hot item....but maybe by the Fall they will have restocked.....

 

[mikepizzo]

I know I'm a day late on the logo news but my thoughts anyways (that no one asked for or care about)

New logo for Hollywood Studios...

https://twitter.com/WDWNT/status/1123593670475825152

....Oof.

I've determined why I personally dislike this one. It doesn't have to do with the fact that there are characters in the logo...it has to do with the fact that all the characters are their own style. Live action BB-8, Cartoon Mickey, CGI Woody...it's all over the place. The font/logo itself is quite boring and a bit lazy, but the differences in the characters style really make it seem even lazier. They couldn't even be bothered to think of a way to bring those three different mediums together. It was...'What pictures do we have...ok...photoshop those into the O's and call it a day.'

NEWS

Poster given to guests upon existing DHS today

I am down on the logo but have to give them credit here, I really like this poster

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That post works for the same reason the above logo doesn't. Because all the different characters from the different IPs are represented in the same style, which brings cohesion to the design.

at the end of the little commercial they show it without any characters. Also seen one with just colored circles

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This logo is boring, but fine. Much less "offensive" (for lack of a better word) than the one with the characters in the O's.

EDIT:

With my virtually zero graphic design skills I took a stab at it myself. I'm not saying this is not lazy, but at least it's somewhat cohesive.



EDIT EDIT:

Changed my design a bit because I forgot to invert BB-8 correctly lol

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well, it mentions meeting Prince Charming as well and the other small things mentioned (the box of treats, etc.) and other surprises.

it reminds me a bit of that Princess Experience they started at Napa Rose that was even more expensive than this, but from the reviews made it seem like you got some really great personal character interaction and a number of decent surprises. Not trying to say that totally justifies the $ or not, but at least with that one it seemed like they tried to provide some unique elements to it - so if that is present here, along with dinner in the Castle and the fireworks viewing, then I can see justifying the cost

My first question is what does this mean for regular booking of the fireworks dessert party? Are these people just added in to that crowd? Are their separate sections? Will the regular dessert party not be offered the nights this package is offered?

My second question is, how much extra up charge is it if they include one of those Cinderella Ponies they now have at WDW?

Speaking of up charges, I'd pay quite a bit for pictures with baby Lily in front of the castle like that.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Celebrate Star Wars Day (a.k.a.: May the 4th be with you) with deals on star wars games, merchandise, and more

Also a few special things:
- Commemorative pin (Not a huge pin person but this one is pretty cool)
- Special t-shirts available for the entire family
- Guests who also make a purchase at a local Disney store on May 4 will receive a free Star Wars: The Phantom Menace poster.

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/celebrate...eals-on-star-wars-games-merchandise-and-more/



Also, I assume anyone who is interested already knows about the new Lego Set release of the Tantive IV coming out and the bonus set of the micro scene of the battle on Hoth free with any $75 star wars lego purchase. Plus double lego VIP points

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Speedway work continues

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photos-to...ets-fresh-paint-in-preparation-for-reopening/

 

[rteetz]

News

Costumes allowed in Disneyland Paris for May 4th

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/guests-wi...sneyland-paris-in-costume-this-star-wars-day/

 

[rteetz]

News

New 2020 itineraries for Adventures by Disney

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...folio-for-2020/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0425190009A

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I know I'm a day late on the logo news but my thoughts anyways (that no one asked for or care about)



I've determined why I personally dislike this one. It doesn't have to do with the fact that there are characters in the logo...it has to do with the fact that all the characters are their own style. Live action BB-8, Cartoon Mickey, CGI Woody...it's all over the place. The font/logo itself is quite boring and a bit lazy, but the differences in the characters style really make it seem even lazier. They couldn't even be bothered to think of a way to bring those three different mediums together. It was...'What pictures do we have...ok...photoshop those into the O's and call it a day.'



That post works for the same reason the above logo doesn't. Because all the different characters from the different IPs are represented in the same style, which brings cohesion to the design.



This logo is boring, but fine. Much less "offensive" (for lack of a better word) than the one with the characters in the O's.

EDIT:

With my virtually zero graphic design skills I took a stab at it myself. I'm not saying this is not lazy, but at least it's somewhat cohesive.

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I actually love your logo. LOL!

 

[tarak]

I saw that and let out a groan. I am unfortunately one of those people that is sensitive to cigarette smoke We are planning on staying at BWI on our next trip. I might just walk instead of waiting for the boat.

That’s my thought as well. My dad was a three pack a day smoker and now that I’m no longer around it, I have no tolerance at all. My kids can’t stand it when we go to NYC and walk through someone’s cloud of smoke.

 

[MommaBerd]

RE: The CRT/HEA/Dessert Party package, the viewing area for these guests will be in the other hub garden, in front of Casey’s. So that area will now no longer be accessible to “regular” guests.