News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149106661593796608

 

[TheMaxRebo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149106661593796608

Does that mean DHS's is opening first now if there is an "early" Christmas Present but the DLR on isn't opening until after the New year? Interesting development

 

[rteetz]

Does that mean DHS's is opening first now if there is an "early" Christmas Present but the DLR on isn't opening until after the New year?

Correct. DHS will open first it seems at this point. They are putting all focus in getting the WDW version completely ready for the world and holding on DL.

 

[hertamaniac]

Wait...so the park that started construction first might not get the mirrored attraction until after WDW does? I thought we heard about a 6 month lag from DL to WDW.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Correct. DHS will open first it seems at this point. They are putting all focus in getting the WDW version completely ready for the world and holding on DL.

Interesting development - wonder why the shift? Just thinking/hoping the crowds are waiting for/will show up to WDW?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149106661593796608

If this is true, it will be nice to get at least part of the land before Disneyland. Sorta share opening different aspects of the land to make it fair to those of us on the East Coast.

Shocking development though.

 

[rteetz]

Wait...so the park that started construction first might not get the mirrored attraction until after WDW does? I thought we heard about a 6 month lag from DL to WDW.

The focus is now on getting WDW completely finished. All hands on deck. They want some press and some crowds.

 

[hertamaniac]

The focus is now on getting WDW completely finished. All hands on deck. They want some press and some crowds.

If they somehow manage to get it open by the end of next month, it will go a long way for PR.

 

[rteetz]

If they somehow manage to get it open by the end of next month, it will go a long way for PR.

Oh no won’t be open in August.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149069779191422977

 

[hertamaniac]

Oh no won’t be open in August.

I think the push is that the resort bookings at WDW are so soft that they had to shift their focus to WDW. Even a September/October opening will likely push the bookings.

 

[rteetz]

I think the push is that the resort bookings at WDW are so soft that they had to shift their focus to WDW. Even a September/October opening will likely push the bookings.

Yes Fall is VERY soft for WDW. Expect a lot of things to try and push the fall and even early 2020.

 

[Sweettears]

Yes Fall is VERY soft for WDW. Expect a lot of things to try and push the fall and even early 2020.

I agree. I think that they now have a semblance of an idea on what to expect with crowds. They must be confident that having both rides available at opening won’t overwhelm the park

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I agree. I think that they now have a semblance of an idea on what to expect with crowds. They must be confident that having both rides available at opening won’t overwhelm the park

It will still overwhelm the park. Keep in mind that there are far more attractions at Disneyland than DHS.

 

[rteetz]

I agree. I think that they now have a semblance of an idea on what to expect with crowds. They must be confident that having both rides available at opening won’t overwhelm the park

Yeah it’s going to overwhelm the park. It’s going to be crowded no doubt. You won’t see 10 minute waits for Slinky dog. Even during this relatively soft summer waits at the studios are pretty decent.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I hope RotR is open by 11/29...

 

[PolyRob]

Yes Fall is VERY soft for WDW. Expect a lot of things to try and push the fall and even early 2020.

Come on resort discounts

I've always wanted to see Festival of the Arts. This may be the year!

 

[Mrs. W]

I hope RotR is open by 11/29...

Yes! I'll be at WDW for Thanksgiving, and I'd love to ride sometime during my stay.

 

[tlmadden73]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149106661593796608

Very cool for us, but very odd especially since they haven't even announced a time/date for Rise for DLR, which supposedly was ahead of schedule.

IF they are going to announce a date for Rise... either for 8/29 or sometime in the fall, that could definitely boost bookings if they are that soft. I guess DLR showed them that people are avoiding the parks because of SWGEdue to:
1)The "fear" of the crazy crowds (that never came)
2)Waiting for a "finished" land.

i guess they are hoping the soft bookings and soft DLR opening is due to #2 and not #1.

But all of us here are of the #3 variety .. (we'd book no matter what! .. Heck I'd go if there were no rides in a Star Wars land open yet!)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Worried about this comment that poster had in a follow-up tweet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1149107038544257025