News Round Up 2019

[SG131]

I think Disney is aware that the monorails need to be updated and/or replaced. Since the replacement isn’t something that is cheap or something that can be done quickly this is their fix for now.

I think a refurb may be enough to bring back life into the monorail. But if they were going to go this route they should have at least 3 or 4 years ago.

 

[hertamaniac]

And I also think disney is making a mistake responding to these rumors. Now every rumor they DON'T respond to will become "Disney didn't say anything it must be true."

I agree with this as it sets a false precedent.

 

[intertile]

Wow, 30 pages of catch up...took almost 3 days.

Regarding SWGE light crowds, I read an article yesterday(cannot remember source) that basically said it was a combination of multiple factors:
1) Land only half open
2) DL is a local park and the AP blackouts have killed local attendance
3) People were scared about the crazy crowds and decided to wait
4) Price increases in everything from tickets to food to merch
5) Complaints about blue and green milk taste(I found this kinda funny)
6) They are out of stock on multiple souvenirs, Crystals, and droid parts

Kinda makes sense that a combination of all these things would drop attendance temporarily...WDW will be different, and DL will change when the local blackouts drop. Looks like they need the time to get items back in stock anyways

 

[rteetz]

Wow, 30 pages of catch up...took almost 3 days.

Regarding SWGE light crowds, I read an article yesterday(cannot remember source) that basically said it was a combination of multiple factors:
1) Land only half open
2) DL is a local park and the AP blackouts have killed local attendance
3) People were scared about the crazy crowds and decided to wait
4) Price increases in everything from tickets to food to merch
5) Complaints about blue and green milk taste(I found this kinda funny)
6) They are out of stock on multiple souvenirs, Crystals, and droid parts

Kinda makes sense that a combination of all these things would drop attendance temporarily...WDW will be different, and DL will change when the local blackouts drop. Looks like they need the time to get items back in stock anyways

It’s definitely not just one thing contributing. Number 5 I don’t think is a factor though. Disneyland is now playing the let’s do limited time things to increase crowds overall. The park is simply dead.

 

[only hope]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1144627426191740929

Here comes MSEP....

Thank goodness it’s running somewhere! Hopefully it returns to WDW eventually, I would love to see it again! It was one of my favorite things to see/do at WDW. It is fair for Disneyland to have a turn though, we had it for a long time over here.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Wow, 30 pages of catch up...took almost 3 days.

Regarding SWGE light crowds, I read an article yesterday(cannot remember source) that basically said it was a combination of multiple factors:
1) Land only half open
2) DL is a local park and the AP blackouts have killed local attendance
3) People were scared about the crazy crowds and decided to wait
4) Price increases in everything from tickets to food to merch
5) Complaints about blue and green milk taste(I found this kinda funny)
6) They are out of stock on multiple souvenirs, Crystals, and droid parts

Kinda makes sense that a combination of all these things would drop attendance temporarily...WDW will be different, and DL will change when the local blackouts drop. Looks like they need the time to get items back in stock anyways

It’s definitely not just one thing contributing. Number 5 I don’t think is a factor though. Disneyland is now playing the let’s do limited time things to increase crowds overall. The park is simply dead.

I agree 5 isn't a big factor - but also not helping as one of the things in the land that harkens more specifically to the original trilogy (at least the blue milk) and the fact it isn't a hit is something else those that think Disney is ruining Star Wars will point to as an example. So not helping vs if they mailed it and it was a huge hit

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Roofing panels starting to be installed on connector between Guardians buildings

https://twitter.com/x/status/1144983048934559744

 

[Q-man]

Ok beer is great but I think we should get off this topic please

I'm going to report your attitude of this very important subject to all my Wisconsin relatives.

 

[rteetz]

I'm going to report your attitude of this very important subject to all my Wisconsin relatives.

Oh I’ll talk about beer happily but just not here

 

[rteetz]

News

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2019/06/primeval-whirl-closure-extended-again.html?m=1

 

[1983DisneyFanatic]

From the site which may not be named...

Apparently signage is up for the gondolas. They say each one fits 10 people, 5 on each bench. You must stay seated at all times.

The ones for wheelchairs will only seat a maxiumum of up to six guests. Mobility aids and strollers must fit within a 30” x 48” area for access.

Will kids be able to remain in strollers like on the monorail or will they have to get out and have the stroller folded up?

 

[marcyleecorgan]

I can see Disney considering the monorail as a themed iconic ride in and of itself, that's why they might be pushing upgrades rather than overhaul to a new system wholly.

 

[DarthGallifrey]

Oh I’ll talk about beer happily but just not here

I think you meant 'hoppily'

 

[OSUZorba]

Honestly that fact that Disney responded to this dude twice directly will NOT slow him down. We really just need to ignore him. (The DIS ban is a good start.)

And I also think disney is making a mistake responding to these rumors. Now every rumor they DON'T respond to will become "Disney didn't say anything it must be true."

Yeah, the last week has made me see the logic in the Dis ban. Especially after the Twitter whining.

 

[OSUZorba]

Any idea when ToT good back to full capacity? I noticed even 60 days out the FP availability is really poor right now.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Any idea when ToT good back to full capacity? I noticed even 60 days out the FP availability is really poor right now.

Should be done by the end of August.

 

[danikoski]

Interestingly, Peter Pans Flight in MK has the same wait time right now as MF in SWGE at DL (70 minutes). This is just so odd to me. Other rides at DL have similar wait times as MF, like Guardians Breakout, and it seems to be a bit busier. I wonder how much not having a FP for MF is keeping the line wait down?

 

[dina444444]

Interestingly, Peter Pans Flight in MK has the same wait time right now as MF in SWGE at DL (70 minutes). This is just so odd to me. Other rides at DL have similar wait times as MF, like Guardians Breakout, and it seems to be a bit busier. I wonder how much not having a FP for MF is keeping the line wait down?

No FP certainly helps. It also can handle about 1800/hour.

 

[mikeamizzle]

that website and the entitled 'insider' running it have been hilarious this week calling Disney unprofessional
I honestly think it’s all part of his business model though. At this point it doesn’t matter what he puts out, he just wants the clicks. And he gets them.

One piece of advice to everyone here, download AdBlock if you haven’t already and set it specifically for that site (or allow dis adds lol) but don’t let him get the click money. His site is awful and clogged with 5 pop ups at least typically per page anyway it seems.

 

[PolyRob]

Not my photos but a look at the updated monorail silver

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Obviously completely new monorails would be better but if they are really getting full resldos and ensuring they work well and safely and basically feel like new cars that is a great start

And likely something they should do every 5 years or so at this point

I think Disney is aware that the monorails need to be updated and/or replaced. Since the replacement isn’t something that is cheap or something that can be done quickly this is their fix for now.

Can’t wait to see the inside of Monorail Coral if the seat matches the exterior

It does look fresh, but I hope functionality is also improved. I waited very long at CR yesterday because a monorail had to be taken off the Resort Line. I’d laugh if it was Silver (I really only saw Yellow and Black on it a lot)