News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

No, I'm the oddball I really enjoyed Solo, but I also liked Last Jedi. I also really liked the first Malificient. I think I like when a movie challenges my expectation. I also don't hold canon very near and dear.

I also liked Last Jedi.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I also liked Last Jedi.

Me three!

 

[DisneyPlanner14]

How long did the refurbishment of all star movies take? We are staying at music late April 2020 in a family suite and I’m hoping the refurbishments will be done. Not sure if this is just a pipe dream or not but one can hope!

 

[Ambehnke]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/free-mickey-beignets-for-annual-passholders-at-scat-cats-club/

I would probably buy a lot more random drinks and other crap if there were more incentives like this. I’m a sucker for “free”.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Let's just agree we're all a bit 'odd' with our movie choices.

 

[mikepizzo]

Three new designs and the return of an older design are now available for Disney Visa cardholders. The vintage Mickey card design has returned along with the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, and characters from the Toy Story movies. Sorcerer Mickey is no longer available.

https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/disney/card-design.html

I currently have the Sorcerer Mickey design, but our card expires in 2020. I used to have the previous Vintage Mickey one pictured below. That was my favorite. The new Vintage Mickey will be the next one I get.

EDIT: Was just thinking...some of their gift card designs would be great for a credit card.

My wife got a red and gold tinkerbell gift card (no value) in the mail. I can see that being a really nice credit card. But since Disney has removed all of their gift card designs from their gift card website, they obviously don't care.

 

[hertamaniac]

WRT to the unlimited phrasing, I interpret it as not an infinite offering. It would be unlimited until the vendor chooses to alter it's business model and charge for the same product. It is up to a competitor to undercut that vendor in hopes to capture market share.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/hybr...for-menu-items-within-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

 

[firefly_ris]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/hybr...for-menu-items-within-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

Fair compromise, I think. I'm sure it's all a difficult line to walk between the types of visitors.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

WRT to the unlimited phrasing, I interpret it as not an infinite offering. It would be unlimited until the vendor chooses to alter it's business model and charge for the same product. It is up to a competitor to undercut that vendor in hopes to capture market share.

I think that is the argument the companies will be making but the lawyers on the other side will argue against it

To me the Universal soda one seems like a bit of a weak argument - they are still not stopping you from ever getting more soda again, just you need to wait 10 mins (which seems fair, otherwise people would just get some and dump it into a larger container we and get more and dump, repeat)

The fuel rod I can at least understand the complaint as the vision of always being able to exchange for a charged one I think was a big motivator in people buying them. Had they known it was limited time their decision to buy or not might have been different (although I agree that they never said it was forever)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Fair compromise, I think. I'm sure it's all a difficult line to walk between the types of visitors.

I agree - and probably where, in reality, it needs to be to try and appeal to the Uber fans that want immersion but also the average guest (which is the majority of guests) who need to be able to navigate the land without any hindrances

 

[tlmadden73]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...om-park-with-more-nights-and-more-wicked-fun/

So .. this is essentially a "spring" party at Magic Kingdom now?
So .. it seems a lot more expensive than the Christmas/Halloween parties and with entry not until 7:00 PM, doesn't seem to be as much of a value as those parties.

Looks fun, but what's the value for the additional cost? The free popcorn/ice cream and drinks?

To me, the previous parties could be considered worth it because you got in 3-4 hours before the event even officially started. But only being there for 5 hours max seems crazy over-priced.

That being said .. I am sure these things will sell fairly well, BUT a lot less crowded than the other parties because of the late nights and non-early entry.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/revi...t-refreshing-drink-at-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

 

[scrappinginontario]

So .. this is essentially a "spring" party at Magic Kingdom now?
So .. it seems a lot more expensive than the Christmas/Halloween parties and with entry not until 7:00 PM, doesn't seem to be as much of a value as those parties.

Looks fun, but what's the value for the additional cost? The free popcorn/ice cream and drinks?

To me, the previous parties could be considered worth it because you got in 3-4 hours before the event even officially started. But only being there for 5 hours max seems crazy over-priced.

That being said .. I am sure these things will sell fairly well, BUT a lot less crowded than the other parties because of the late nights and non-early entry.

To me it seems extra expensive in that there are not any meet and greets with the villains which is something I'm guessing those attending would have wanted to do.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So .. this is essentially a "spring" party at Magic Kingdom now?
So .. it seems a lot more expensive than the Christmas/Halloween parties and with entry not until 7:00 PM, doesn't seem to be as much of a value as those parties.

Looks fun, but what's the value for the additional cost? The free popcorn/ice cream and drinks?

To me, the previous parties could be considered worth it because you got in 3-4 hours before the event even officially started. But only being there for 5 hours max seems crazy over-priced.

That being said .. I am sure these things will sell fairly well, BUT a lot less crowded than the other parties because of the late nights and non-early entry.

To me it seems extra expensive in that there are not any meet and greets with the villains which is something I'm guessing those attending would have wanted to do.

vs comparing it to a holiday party, this is more of the after hours event with promised low crowds, but with the Villains theme added.

I've heard mixed things as it can be a challenge as it is really a combination of 2 events: the after hours event (so try to do rides with little/no lines) but also the Villains entertainment -> so people who try to do both feel like they don't get enough of either done. But other people seem to love it

But that is why the higher price vs the holiday parties

 

[jknezek]

So .. this is essentially a "spring" party at Magic Kingdom now?
So .. it seems a lot more expensive than the Christmas/Halloween parties and with entry not until 7:00 PM, doesn't seem to be as much of a value as those parties.

Looks fun, but what's the value for the additional cost? The free popcorn/ice cream and drinks?

To me, the previous parties could be considered worth it because you got in 3-4 hours before the event even officially started. But only being there for 5 hours max seems crazy over-priced.

That being said .. I am sure these things will sell fairly well, BUT a lot less crowded than the other parties because of the late nights and non-early entry.

It's just part of making MK a 2 ticket a day park. It doesn't have to be good. You just have to get the first timers, one timers, and occasional guests to experience enough FOMO to pay for it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney shared details on collection of Pixar SparksShorts coming to Disney+

A number of these look interesting (some have been released already, others are new) and I love how there are so many different animation styles going on

https://twitter.com/x/status/1189545742026903556

 

[rteetz]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-october-2019/

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1189546245355782145

 

[Tiki Birdland]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1189546245355782145

Don't know about the show, but that picture is ADORABLE!