News Round Up 2019

[amalone1013]

I always enjoy seeing that report, and my DH usually prints it to pore over. But I feel really bad now that I've never been to the Denver Science Museum and it's on there... maybe this summer

 

[rteetz]

High SWGE praise

https://twitter.com/slashfilm/status/1131056648594763776?s=21

 

[Anthony Vito]

NEWS

Disney announced "Summer of One World" ticket for Walt Disney World

For a total price of $444 (plus tax), this ticket includes one admission to each of the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks. Ticket details:

• Summer One World Tickets must be purchased between June 4, 2019, and Aug. 23, 2019.
• Each Summer One World Ticket includes six admissions – one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and each of the two water parks.
• You have flexibility in how you use these tickets, including visiting more than one park per day.
• Tickets must be used June 4, 2019 – Aug. 28, 2019.

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/disney-announces-summer-one-world-ticket-for-walt-disney-world/

So if I read that right, it's essentially a 4-day Park Hopper+?

Edit: Except that the Park Hopper+ would allow 4 water park visits, I think.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So if I read that right, it's essentially a 4-day Park Hopper+?

Edit: Except that the Park Hopper+ would allow 4 water park visits, I think.

no, it is 6 passes - so can be 6 days and not really hopper (or if you "hop" you are using up 2 of the passes) - so really 6 entrances that can be used over as few or many days as you want (within the time frame of June 4th to Aug 28th)

 

[The Pho]

So if I read that right, it's essentially a 4-day Park Hopper+?

Edit: Except that the Park Hopper+ would allow 4 water park visits, I think.

Kind of but it sounds like you only get to enter each once. So unlike a park hopper, you could use multiple tickets in a single day.

 

[scrappinginontario]

So if I read that right, it's essentially a 4-day Park Hopper+?

Edit: Except that the Park Hopper+ would allow 4 water park visits, I think.

Not really because you can only go to each park one time. If you go to 2 parks in the same day, you use up your entrances to both of those parks and cannot go back to either of them.

A 4 day park hopper allows you to go to more than 1 park each day for 4 days, entering each park as often as you wish within those 4 days.

 

[Firebird060]

Essentially I dont see the appeal of the tickets, the price really isnt a big savings unless you really are into the water parks. I though really dont see the appeal of the water parks so I am not there demographic. I can see this being ideal for a family that comes only once in awhile or first time ever and wants to hit all the parks though

 

[siren0119]

Essentially I dont see the appeal of the tickets, the price really isnt a big savings unless you really are into the water parks. I though really dont see the appeal of the water parks so I am not there demographic. I can see this being ideal for a family that comes only once in awhile or first time ever and wants to hit all the parks though

It's actually a pretty good deal for people who aren't park hoppers (like my family) but who would like the option of visiting the water parks more than once without having to spring for a hopper plus pass. It's not much more expensive than a 4 day one-park-per-day ticket direct from Disney. If the tickets were valid beyond August 28 I'd probably cancel the parkhopper tickets with my package and get this one instead, but we're on site until Sept 3 so it wouldn't be useful to us.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Essentially I dont see the appeal of the tickets, the price really isnt a big savings unless you really are into the water parks. I though really dont see the appeal of the water parks so I am not there demographic. I can see this being ideal for a family that comes only once in awhile or first time ever and wants to hit all the parks though

I agree although I have 1 family that I sent the information on to. They're going to Disney for the first time in August and have just 2 park days planned and also want to do both water parks. For a little extra this will allow them to visit the other 2 parks on their 'down' days if they just kinda want to pop in and see what they're about. Not the way I travel but it's how they want to do their trip so sent the info on to them.

 

[rteetz]

What these tickets show is the summer is slow. Disney is doing things to entice people to visit.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

A look at all the new Skyliner merchandise that’s coming ... the ornaments are pretty cool!

https://twitter.com/Attractions/status/1131212454787256322

 

[TheMaxRebo]

What these tickets show is the summer is slow. Disney is doing things to entice people to visit.

and I could see it appealing to people that are either somewhat local but don't have APs or are doing a "Florida" visit (but not focused on Disney) as it lets you get a taste of each of the parks - including the water parks (which is great in the summer) - but can be a bit more relaxed and space out your days, etc.

 

[Moliphino]

NEWS

A look at all the new Skyliner merchandise that’s coming ... the ornaments are pretty cool!

https://twitter.com/Attractions/status/1131212454787256322

Oh no, ornaments and mugs. My biggest weaknesses.

 

[BorderTenny]

Called it:

Is it just me, or would these make an awesome Christmas ornament collection?

NEWS

A look at all the new Skyliner merchandise that’s coming ... the ornaments are pretty cool!

https://twitter.com/Attractions/status/1131212454787256322

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney Parks to livestream Galaxy's Edge opening ceremony on May 29th

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/disne...galaxys-edge-dedication-ceremony-on-may-29th/

 

[rteetz]

News

NBA Experience merchandise

https://twitter.com/attractions/status/1131214192445411329?s=21

A look at some of the new ear hats

https://twitter.com/attractions/status/1131216892834795520?s=21

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

First look at new Adventureland sign at Disneyland:

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/first-look-at-new-adventureland-sign-installed-at-disneyland-park/

 

[scrappinginontario]

NEWS

A look at all the new Skyliner merchandise that’s coming ... the ornaments are pretty cool!

https://twitter.com/Attractions/status/1131212454787256322

Looks like I know what our 2019 ornament will be themed!! Excited to see what the options will be!

 

[wareagle57]

You probably will not see these embedded items then. When Twitter/Facebook are blocked, in my experience you just see empty space (this is what happens when I view ESPN on my work computer and they have an article full of tweets).

man, shows just how dominant Disney is with so many "pending" things at WDW but still saw rather large increases

Shows the impact of Pandora too on AK

It will be interesting to see if GE allows Disneyland to pass Magic Kingdom. And I wonder how big of a boost DHS will get. If Pandora gave AK a 10% boost in it's first full year, what is the ceiling for DHS?

I also find it interesting how much lower DCA is than DL, given that they are right next to each other. Not nearly as much to do in DCA, but I think I spent just as much time over there re-riding Guardians, RSR, and Incredicoaster. Easily my 3 of my 4 favorites.

 

[rteetz]

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