News Round Up 2019

[Mome Rath]

Somehow underestimated the scope of SWGE. It’s massive and quite incredible.

Just got back myself... I didn't expect to literally be able to get lost in it, but I did indeed. lol

 

[andyw715]

Can you please expand on why you think it is a scam?

Low quality (which might not be a big deal since you can swap), low capacity, slow phone charging, expensive.
But they are convenient.
They (FuelRod) did succeeded in creating a solution(battery swap) for a problem(crappy product) they created. Sounds pretty genius to me.
Especially since (according to their website) there are only 77 locations in the US to swap....

For $30 you can buy a battery pack that has 5-10x capacity and can charge multiple things at once.

I guess these are good for an "omygod!ineedacharge" situation...or for those who don't know about online retail.

 

[jknezek]

Yeah. Less a scam than just not the best alternative. But it is convenient at WDW, which is nothing new. The goal at Disney is to make you overpay for convenience while you are in the bubble. People seem happy to do it. If you bring your own charger, as we do, you have to remember to charge it at night. It's much better than the Fuel Rods but less convenient. On the other hand, we use it many places where you wouldn't find a Fuel Rod.

To each their own. Scam is not the word I'd use. Just overpriced.

 

[SG131]

Low quality (which might not be a big deal since you can swap), low capacity, slow phone charging, expensive.
But they are convenient.
They (FuelRod) did succeeded in creating a solution(battery swap) for a problem(crappy product) they created. Sounds pretty genius to me.
Especially since (according to their website) there are only 77 locations in the US to swap....

For $30 you can buy a battery pack that has 5-10x capacity and can charge multiple things at once.

I guess these are good for an "omygod!ineedacharge" situation...or for those who don't know about online retail.

I know plenty about online retail and am never desperate for a charge, but still found it to be the best option for me. I paid $20 at my local airport instead of the $30 at the park. Yes I own other chargers and they have much more capacity, but they are also bulky. Any of chargers this size are not going to have much capacity, but I find that at disney when I constantly need to be pulling my phone I much prefer a smaller charger. I also hate to lug something heavy through the parks especially because I tried to enter the parks bagless. So for the price it got me the size I wanted without the inconvenience of constantly being left with a dead charger.

 

[Steph15251]

Without a doubt that’s true.

It is so big ,that I hope they add another ride and show to it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Disney has just released some new dates for Disney After Hours in 2020. Here are the details:


Magic Kingdom Park

• January 23, 27 & 31
• February 3, 10, 17 & 24
• March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
• April 5, 13, 20 & 27
• May 5, 11, 18 & 25

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• April 1, 7, 14 & 22
• May 2, 9, 16, 19 & 26

https://blogmickey.com/2019/11/addi...nnounced-for-magic-kingdom-and-animal-kingdom

 

[sherlockmiles]

It is so big ,that I hope they add another ride and show to it.

Watching the original trilogy the other night, I thought that they could easily add a short 5-10 minute dance show - based on the dance done for jabba the hut (without killing the dancers at the end....) As a choreographer, I thought of several ideas using the movie soundtracks.

Disney can never employ too many dancers IMO.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Watching the original trilogy the other night, I thought that they could easily add a short 5-10 minute dance show - based on the dance done for jabba the hut (without killing the dancers at the end....) As a choreographer, I thought of several ideas using the movie soundtracks.

Disney can never employ too many dancers IMO.

Bob Chapek: Mods, please ban this poster

 

[MissGina5]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/11/chip...ers-during-festival-of-the-holidays-at-epcot/

I am so upset that I cant afford a new AP right now.

 

[jade1]

Somehow underestimated the scope of SWGE. It’s massive and quite incredible.

Curious your thoughts from a younger SW fan if you get time.

I loved SWGE, but have read a lot of guests would have preferred something familiar for the land/s. Like the HP worlds at US/IOA.

Also sure I would have loved familiar W Land/s at SWGE so for me either is great.

Then there's the lack of SW music, even on entering. I'm fine with it but have heard others would prefer it. And I would be fine with SW music.

 

[Farro]

NEWS

Disney has just released some new dates for Disney After Hours in 2020. Here are the details:


Magic Kingdom Park

• January 23, 27 & 31
• February 3, 10, 17 & 24
• March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
• April 5, 13, 20 & 27
• May 5, 11, 18 & 25

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• April 1, 7, 14 & 22
• May 2, 9, 16, 19 & 26

https://blogmickey.com/2019/11/addi...nnounced-for-magic-kingdom-and-animal-kingdom

I'm dying. DYING I tell you! AK AFTER DARK!!!

Animal Kingdom on 5/9 - how quickly will it sell out do you all think? I'm nervous to buy now because of all that's happened with this trip so far (long story) and tickets are non-refundable.

Do any of you think we would be safe to buy in Feb/March for a May date for Animal Kingdom DAH?

 

[rteetz]

Curious your thoughts from a younger SW fan if you get time.

I loved SWGE, but have read a lot of guests would have preferred something familiar for the land/s. Like the HP worlds at US/IOA.

Also sure I would have loved familiar W Land/s at SWGE so for me either is great.

Then there's the lack of SW music, even on entering. I'm fine with it but have heard others would prefer it. And I would be fine with SW music.

I’ll have a full recap soon.

 

[pooh'smate]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-regal-eagle-smokehouse-coming-soon-to-epcot/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-regal-eagle-smokehouse-coming-soon-to-epcot/

there is a zero percent chance I don't always mistakenly call this the Regal Beagle

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

there is a zero percent chance I don't always mistakenly call this the Regal Beagle

Yeah well..you're to blame now for that getting in my mind. I can't unsee it now

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-regal-eagle-smokehouse-coming-soon-to-epcot/

I'm guessing they added KC chicken because well they needed chicken. While chicken is part of KC style bbq it's not what I would have chosen personally but maybe the flavor of the rubs and sauces will make it a hit.

That said Disney gonna play it safe here.

Interested in the whole menu too and what kind of they get.

I'm not into the whole veggie/plant based burgers but it's nice they've included that plus they added bbq jackfruit (which mimics pulled pork though I have yet to try that) on top it so that's neat.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah well..you're to blame now for that getting in my mind. I can't unsee it now

Either that or it's mascot should be Sam the Eagle

The Regal Eagle: A Salute to all of American Cuisine ... but mostly BBQ

 

[MommaBerd]

I am so upset that I cant afford a new AP right now.

But I’m even more upset that I feel this way about MAGNETS!!!

 

[mollmoll4]

Checking wait times before we head over to MK this morning and it looks like almost 1/2 the park is either not working on the map, or not active right now for some reason.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Checking wait times before we head over to MK this morning and it looks like almost 1/2 the park is either not working on the map, or not active right now for some reason.

During morning EMH, only Tomorrowland and Fantasyland are open.