News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

“Cars Precision Series” Radiator Springs Toy Series May Not Be Completed Due to Poor Sales, Mattel Sets Sales Goal for Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic Playset

 

[mikepizzo]

News

“Cars Precision Series” Radiator Springs Toy Series May Not Be Completed Due to Poor Sales, Mattel Sets Sales Goal for Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic Playset

I don't know what it is about miniature sets, but I just find them so neat. I have no affinity with the Cars franchise, but darn it all if I don't think this is one of the neatest things out there.

 

[rteetz]

News

Emma Thompson Reportedly in Talks to Join Disney’s “Cruella”

 

[rteetz]

News

Jemaine Clement Joins Cast of James Cameron’s “Avatar” Sequels

 

[rteetz]

News

First look at the Vera Wang ears

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/first-look-at-the-vera-wang-disney-parks-designer-collection-ears/

 

[jlundeen]

News

Emma Thompson Reportedly in Talks to Join Disney’s “Cruella”

Hmmm... For me, that LIVE role (as Cruella DeVil) will always be owned by Glenn Close...

 

[ELLH]

NEWS

Good Morning America announces the next class of Disney Legends:

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...a-announces-the-next-class-of-disney-legends/

The class of Disney Legends includes:
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Bette Midler
- Diane Sawyer
- Robin Roberts
- Wing Chao
- Jon Favreau
- James Earl Jones
- Kenny Ortega
- Barnette Ricci
- Ming-Na Wen
- Hans Zimmer.

Kind of surprised Kenny Ortega wasn’t already included.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

PHOTOS: New Retro Magic Kingdom Collection by Junk Food Arrives at Walt Disney World

Some of these look nice. But I think Disney is still missing the boat by not having a full customization site like redbubble or teepublic... where you can pick the type of t-shirt you want, etc. I buy far more t-shirts from places like that these days.

Yeah this was announced from the beginning to be signature. Its smaller so it makes sense. I would also expect something like Morimoto but I don't believe Morimoto is considered signature itself.

News

Disney officially announces Takumi Tei to open this Summer

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/disne...-coming-to-epcots-japan-pavilion-summer-2019/

Looking forward to this... I would LOVE it if it were Nobu-level quality... we were disappointed in Morimoto -- but maybe it was an off day.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looking forward to this... I would LOVE it if it were Nobu-level quality... we were disappointed in Morimoto -- but maybe it was an off day.

We really liked Morimoto - but went with kids and saw it as a very Disney-fied version of Nobu so wasn't expecting the same thing. I would expect this new restaurant to be a bit "fancier" and more Nobu-level

 

[Ariel484]

News

First look at the Vera Wang ears

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/first-look-at-the-vera-wang-disney-parks-designer-collection-ears/

I was excited for these designer ears -specifically the Harveys ones releasing next Friday - but they are pricey! The Harveys ones are (as far as I know) just like regular Minnie ears, but with a seatbelt bow, and they are $78. And apparently those are on the low end, as the article says the ears will range in price from $58-$600. I'm sure Vera Wang and Coach will really be up there in price.

 

[rteetz]

I was excited for these designer ears -specifically the Harveys ones releasing next Friday - but they are pricey! The Harveys ones are (as far as I know) just like regular Minnie ears, but with a seatbelt bow, and they are $78. And apparently those are on the low end, as the article says the ears will range in price from $58-$600. I'm sure Vera Wang and Coach will really be up there in price.

Yeah that’s insane for ears.

 

[eliseisawkward]

I was excited for these designer ears -specifically the Harveys ones releasing next Friday - but they are pricey! The Harveys ones are (as far as I know) just like regular Minnie ears, but with a seatbelt bow, and they are $78. And apparently those are on the low end, as the article says the ears will range in price from $58-$600. I'm sure Vera Wang and Coach will really be up there in price.

Those prices..... $600?!?! Even if I loved it I would NEVER spend even 1/10th of that on one pair of ears...

 

[Ariel484]

Those prices..... $600?!?! Even if I loved it I would NEVER spend even 1/10th of that on one pair of ears...

Seriously, and if you wear them around the parks or whatever in the Florida/California heat, you'll probably sweat on them. Sweat on your $600 ears.

I can't tell from the picture, but I wonder if the Coach ones are leather...? If so they are likely a few hundred dollars.

 

[Firebird060]

Seriously, and if you wear them around the parks or whatever in the Florida/California heat, you'll probably sweat on them. Sweat on your $600 ears.

I can't tell from the picture, but I wonder if the Coach ones are leather...? If so they are likely a few hundred dollars.

I hope that if they are a few hundred then they at least do some better construction and seaming, Coaches quality isnt what it used to be.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/16/19 (Main Street Vehicles, Retro Junk Food Apparel, Tomorrowland Speedway Final Touches, ETC.)

 

[rteetz]

News

Guest Relations Making Big Changes Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: “Under The Sea” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs on May 17th

 

[tarak]

I really like the Harveys design, but not sure I can justify that much for ears.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying I'm excitedly/anxiously awaiting the formal announcement of how WDW will handle crowds for SWGE starting Aug 29th! We arrive a week later and have 1 day planned in the studios. Currently planning on skipping SWGE but if they offer something that won't have us waiting in line 'forever', I can see us trying to get in on the action!

 

[Mal6586]

Some of these look nice. But I think Disney is still missing the boat by not having a full customization site like redbubble or teepublic... where you can pick the type of t-shirt you want, etc. I buy far more t-shirts from places like that these days.

This! I can’t tell you how many shirts at Disney I’ve passed on because of the shirt quality, particularly in the women’s shirts. So many of them are basically see-through. I don’t want to have to wear a camisole or a tank under every shirt! If I had the option to buy designs online on a thicker material, I’d do it in a heartbeat.