News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

Disney and Points of Light Launch National Search for Volunteer Family of the Year

 

[rteetz]

News

Check Out the New Features on Disney Cruise Line’s Navigator App

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm not sure about location, timelines etc. BUT, is there a possibility that they would look to put the proposed new Epcot resort where those 2 buildings are currently located? They're right by the monorail so it might work.

Just questioning out loud......

 

[rteetz]

News

VIDEO: Meet Forky In This New Clip From “Toy Story 4”; Tickets Are Now On Sale!

 

[DarthGallifrey]

When EPCOT opened in 1982, Future World pavilions were designed with a yesterday, today and tomorrow story line. It was not just about nostalgia, its about what is happening today and what could happen in the future.

Walt's vision of EPCOT was total different from what was ultimately built, borrowing only the name. You can see a model of what Walt envisioned when you ride the people mover at the MK and pass through Space Mountain. There is none of that in the original EPCOT or the Epcot of today. In fact, the Imagineers of the day have said that they really didn't know how to interpret Walt's ideas into a theme park. (Marty Skylar wrote a book that covered a lot of their thinking at the time.)

I'm also amused by how many people here complain about IP based attractions. Yet, every time a new Disney movie comes out there are immediately questions on the boards about "Where can we find <fill in the blank> character/attraction in the parks? Clearly IP has a huge impact on them park development.

The World Showcase and a central hub for science and learning was part of Walt's original concept. I have watched the video of him talking about it a million times. It is not an exact copy of what he wanted but it honors his vision more so than adding a rat ride to Paris or putting GotG in Futureworld because Peter Quill went to EPCOT as a kid.

I have no issue with IPs in general and understand that they sell park tickets. But EPCOT should not be for IPs. Sure, updates are needed. Times change. I get all of that. You can do that without homogenizing all the parks to be the same format of IP land.

But at least I was able to amuse you.

 

[OKW Lover]

I have no issue with IPs in general and understand that they sell park tickets. But EPCOT should not be for IPs. Sure, updates are needed. Times change. I get all of that. You can do that without homogenizing all the parks to be the same format of IP land.

But at least I was able to amuse you.

I always enjoy being amused.

My comment about IP was a general one, not necessarily directed at any one person on this thread. However, having said that I wonder why "Epcot should not be for IPs". Would that apply to other parks? Like Animal Kingdom? Surely IPs are appropriate at DHS?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I would say the Epcot (1982) that was built was not built with the intention of being a character infused park. Sure some do work like Finding Nemo in the Seas or Remy in France. However then there are clearly stretches like Guardians. Epcot's overall feel/theme has changed a lot in recent years.

though that was at least partly because they were afraid that if they had Mickey and friends in EPCOT that people wouldn't bother going to the Magic Kingdom anymore .... obviously that is not an issue and if they knew that then perhaps day 1 of EPCOT wouldn't have been IP free

 

[jade1]

As for EPCOT, "we" would rarely visit if it were like the old days.

TT and Soarin helped a lot (as will RAT and GotG).

But the festivals are the real reason we keep going so much. Even last week in the evenings it was great trying some new foods ect.

 

[jade1]

By the way, 500 pages in 5 months? 1K is in the bag.

 

[intertile]

The Seas was a great aquarium at one time, but in the decades since it opened, many local aquariums are bigger,better and way more educational than this pavilion. There isnt even that many animal exhibits in there. The main draw seems to be Turtle Talk and the Bruce the Shark room that kids climb in for the photo op.
It is just dark and dreary in there with a ride that is a glorified moving sidewalk to get in. I dont even count it as a ride. Super short with a few video screens to look at? Talk about budget dark ride.

Tear it down. There is so much more you can do with the Nemo franchise .. just leave Nemo to AK (with its awesome puppet show). Put an aquarium in AK.

Living Seas is the second largest aquarium in the USA, and 7th largest in the world. Not small by sense.
I agree the pavilion is tired, but the aquarium itself is awesome. Scuba dived there in February, and was amazed at how many animals are in there.

 

[dina444444]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-resort/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-resort/

I posted separately in the dedicated thread but thought #9 is really interesting that they state guests in line for Smuggler's Run will have access to snacks and restroom breaks

 

[SaintsManiac]

I posted separately in the dedicated thread but thought #9 is really interesting that they state guests in line for Smuggler's Run will have access to snacks and restroom breaks

Yes I think it’s awesome.

 

[OSUZorba]

NEWS

Disney cruiseline transitioning from spiral-bound travel books to new luggage tag mailer that will be a one pager with all the key info with the rest of the spiral-bound content now available only online

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ral-travel-booklet-to-new-luggage-tag-mailer/

Charge luxury prices, deliver common service. I didn't mind when RCL did similar, but at DCL's prices no cost cutting should be tolerated.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Charge luxury prices, deliver common service. I didn't mind when RCL did similar, but at DCL's prices no cost cutting should be tolerated.

But...but...but...”We are trying to save the environment.”

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I posted separately in the dedicated thread but thought #9 is really interesting that they state guests in line for Smuggler's Run will have access to snacks and restroom breaks

I don't remember about bathroom breaks but I know over at Universal for at least Hogwart's Express from time to time they have snack carts open.

Good to hear about the attraction for Star Wars though having it and bathroom access (which personally I think is the more important part lol).

 

[splash327]

By the way, 500 pages in 5 months? 1K is in the bag.

And Galaxies edge isn't open yet...

 

[OSUZorba]

By the way, 500 pages in 5 months? 1K is in the bag.

Nearly half the posts are from two users though, so does it really count?

 

[rteetz]

Nearly half the posts are from two users though, so does it really count?

Pages and messages don't matter to me. Views are what I like.

 

[rteetz]

News

Orlando Area Elementary Students Perform at Walt Disney Theater for Disney Musicals in Schools Program