News Round Up 2020

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2020/02/spaceship-earth-walkway-nears-completion-at-epcot

 

[sachilles]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2020/02/spaceship-earth-walkway-nears-completion-at-epcot

While the nostalgic part of me will miss a lot of Epcot futureworld, most of what I fondly remember was gone before this project. I really think what they are doing is going to be a big help with the flow around Epcot, it's a much welcomed change despite the short term inconvenience.
These new paths will make a big difference post night time show and rope drop.

As much as the back street bypass helps on Magic Kingdom, I can't help but think just how much better it might be if they figured out another one on the Adventureland side of Main Street. Most everyone uses the gift shop as the "shortcut" and it's to the point where I think it might cut into end of night sales.

 

[MissGina5]

News

D23 to Host “A Goofy Movie: On The Open Roadshow” in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Film

I am SO UPSET there is no Chicago date.

 

[skier_pete]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ines-season-2020-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

I think Disney doesn't know what the word "Foodie" means. Apparently they think it means "People that like cupcakes"

 

[firefly_ris]

I think Disney doesn't know what the word "Foodie" means. Apparently they think it means "People that like cupcakes"

I'm not sure Disney knows what "food" is sometimes... have you seen that galaxy parfait thing at Disneyland? It's pretty but looks like something I'm supposed to pour in my bath tub, not put in my body....

 

[dina444444]

I am SO UPSET there is no Chicago date.

At least they’ve started to add other cities for these though. They used to only do them in Disney springs and at the studio lot.

 

[Moliphino]

As much as the back street bypass helps on Magic Kingdom, I can't help but think just how much better it might be if they figured out another one on the Adventureland side of Main Street. Most everyone uses the gift shop as the "shortcut" and it's to the point where I think it might cut into end of night sales.

It needs the corridors behind the shops like at DLP. Those are great.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I hear what you’re saying but don’t the folks responsible for making these movies still work there?

I do see your point. If we look at it from a 'praising work of these people who made this movie', then yes, I think that's a good thing.

Maybe it's just the way I was viewing it but it looked like Disney trying to take credit for basically another studio's awards.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2020/02/spaceship-earth-walkway-nears-completion-at-epcot

And directional signs added to base of Spaceship Earth

https://twitter.com/x/status/1228353601657016322

 

[rteetz]

And directional signs added to base of Spaceship Earth

https://twitter.com/x/status/1228353601657016322

Upcoming map too shown on twitter

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2020/02/electric-umbrella-and-pin-central-closing-february-16th-at-epcot

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/seri...0965856|266897311&cid=PDM193269&bid=924120727
Apologies if this has already been shared, looks like RunDisney is doing some new virtual runs based off park attractions.

So if you like Haunted Mansion and want to purchase a HM themed medal, this might be the Disney money dump for you!

 

[LoganBrown1990]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2020/02/walt...-runaway-railway-at-disneys-hollywood-studios

This is exciting for CMs! I always crack up at the end of live videos where the on-screen person is just standing/smiling awkwardly while the camera person's fumbling to turn of the recording. This definitely wasn't as akward as many I've seen, but you can always see that "Can I stop smiling now?" look in the person's eyes!

 

[rteetz]

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/seri...0965856|266897311&cid=PDM193269&bid=924120727
Apologies if this has already been shared, looks like RunDisney is doing some new virtual runs based off park attractions.

So if you like Haunted Mansion and want to purchase a HM themed medal, this might be the Disney money dump for you!

Yep opens March 24th. I’ll be doing the full series. They had a fan vote last year to decide the virtual theme.

 

[MaC410]

I knew the Epcot construction was extensive but looking at that new map and now with Electric Umbrella and Pin Central closing it's crazy to see that whole middle space is going to be completely blocked off.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Yep opens March 24th. I’ll be doing the full series. They had a fan vote last year to decide the virtual theme.

Did they release the medal design yet?

 

[rteetz]

Did they release the medal design yet?

Not yet

 

[rteetz]

News

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2020/02/center-of-future-world-closing-for.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1227979102432395265

 

[The Pho]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1227979102432395265

That’s pretty significant. Hopefully they can manage to fix their timeline issues now.