News Round Up 2019

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I thought it was similar trade few audience participation tricks, though been a while since I saw Flights of Wonder. My biggest complaint though has been pre-recorded dialogue has led to a confusing show because there is no improv when the animals well are animals and don’t listen.

Nope. I'm quite certain that actual bird interaction / featuring in the show was very noticeably reduced. We did Flights of Wonder multiple times every trip -- my son especially loves birds and knew the show inside out.

 

[soniam]

Nope. I'm quite certain that actual bird interaction / featuring in the show was very noticeably reduced. We did Flights of Wonder multiple times every trip -- my son especially loves birds and knew the show inside out.

I am glad we haven't wasted time seeing it yet. We somehow keep forgetting about it. We did FOW almost every trip and loved it. I think the UP show would be so disappointing for us.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Nope. I'm quite certain that actual bird interaction / featuring in the show was very noticeably reduced. We did Flights of Wonder multiple times every trip -- my son especially loves birds and knew the show inside out.

I know the original version of UP had a good bit less, but when they updated it they added some more (though still a little less than FOW). While I do prefer FOW, I still enjoy the Up show. Though I do hope this 3rd version is still an improvement!

 

[DisLiss]

I like that they put the older style of Mickey and Minnie on the busses, rather than the newer ones. It is strange though considering the gondolas and MMRR have the new style.

I was surprised, but happy, to see that too. I hope they keep them this way for a long while.

I hope they keep using both. Why not?? They still have Steamboat Willie merchandise where Mickey's B&W, so why not just keep several styles of Mickey/Minnie out in the parks? Makes more people happy and increases their merchandise options.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I hope they keep using both. Why not?? They still have Steamboat Willie merchandise where Mickey's B&W, so why not just keep several styles of Mickey/Minnie out in the parks? Makes more people happy and increases their merchandise options.

Bob Chapek: "I approve this message"

 

[TheMaxRebo]

REVIEW

https://twitter.com/x/status/1147569689607966721

 

[Fantasia79]

Intrigued by Takum-Tai. Clearly a high end restaurant, looks very high quality too!

 

[hertamaniac]

Intrigued by Takum-Tai. Clearly a high end restaurant, looks very high quality too!

Read a review earlier today that talked about a $130 meal without the alchoholic drink pairings. It seems to be on the higher end of WDW signatures, but heard the experience is awesome.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Read a review earlier today that talked about a $130 meal without the alchoholic drink pairings. It seems to be on the higher end of WDW signatures, but heard the experience is awesome.

Yeah, that is their Omakase chef selected 7 course meal. Another $75 for the drink pairings. Most expensive entree is the A5 Wagu that is $93

BUT to put in context, Morimoto's in NYC charges $150 for their Omakase and the A5 Wagu starts at $120 so it is just an expensive type of dining ... Honestly I was expecting higher prices

 

[hertamaniac]

Yeah, that is their Omakase chef selected 7 course meal. Another $75 for the drink pairings. Most expensive entree is the A5 Wagu that is $93

BUT to put in context, Morimoto's in NYC charges $150 for their Omakase and the A5 Wagu starts at $120 so it is just an expensive type of dining ... Honestly I was expecting higher prices

That's a really good and fair comparison for someone, me, who used to live within minutes of the GW or the Lincoln Tunnel; this ignores when my friends and I would start our endeavors at Tonic's in Time Square. My wife (at that time) and I, many years ago, opted for the chef's table (also 7 course), with pairings, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas via Emeril. I still recall the bill came in well north of $300 (mind you this is NOT adjusted for a decade or so of inflation), but was one of the most memorable experiences in my life. I have no regrets in dropping that money as, you probably can tell, I still boast about it many years later. So, your comment regarding higher prices is well justified.

Separately, I place more value in the family experience(s) than trying to quantify the money spent.

For example, next Sunday, I shifted my reservation at Grand Floridian Cafe', to have a later ADR at California Grill to see if, or how, it compares (I am going to treat my elderly mother to a birthday "treat").

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1147577807536570369

 

[preemiemama]

Saratoga refurb

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Congress Park, right @rteetz? We arrive Tuesday and hope to be in the Paddock area...

 

[rteetz]

Congress Park, right @rteetz? We arrive Tuesday and hope to be in the Paddock area...

Correct. I am currently in Paddock building 6 closest to Congress Park and Disney Springs.

 

[preemiemama]

Correct. I am currently in Paddock building 6 closest to Congress Park and Disney Springs.

Thanks! Hoping to be near the pool, but maybe we'll run in to you at some point?

 

[rteetz]

Thanks! Hoping to be near the pool, but maybe we'll run in to you at some point?

I leave Wednesday so there is a chance.

 

[MissGina5]

My boyfriend is in DL currently and mentioned that at Mission breakout they’re using a screen instead of the Rocket animatronic, is this normal if he is being refurbed?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

https://twitter.com/x/status/1147668168984420352

 

[Mattimation]

NEWS

https://twitter.com/x/status/1147668168984420352

Disney is really not having it with the fandom lately, between the parks blog debunking multiple rumors and now this message from Freeform. I am glad to see the company coming out to bat for Halle - I’m sure they all knew what the response would be, but the extremity of it has truly been disturbing.

 

[Helvetica]

I think people need to rewatch the original film... True love conquers all, even racism.

 

[AcusTwinhammer]

The actual birds in the show were reduced a good deal when they introduced this UP! version -- they should go back to the original IMO.

I don't think that's possible. For a long time the Texas State Fair had a bird show, until it ended several years back because the company that ran it said they had conflicting commitments that prevented them from returning.

When I saw FOW, I recognized the bird handlers, the birds themselves, and most of the jokes/bits--all identical to the State Fair shows, so it appears that Disney probably just hired the company to exclusive contracts (or at least ones that prevented them from doing State Fairs).

This year, the Texas State Fair has announced that the bird show is returning, so it seems likely they are no longer working for Disney.