News Round Up 2020

[MissGina5]

Went down a Disney rabbit hole today......

I see it is being speculated that MVMCP has been cancelled along with candlelight processional. Has this already been shared?

Just speculation for now it seems

 

[The Pho]

SeaWorld News

Looks like no Iron Gwazi, Icebreaker, Pantheon, or Emperor this year.

https://www.parkjourney.com/seaworld-parks/seaworld-parks-will-not-open-2020-attractions-until-2021
Six Flags has stated the same, so no Jersey Devil either.

 

[wareagle57]

August 4th is going to be an interesting day.

I would imagine Sea World guests right now are almost exclusively locals with APs, much more so than Disney or even Universal. I went once, and even though it was “free” I won’t be back because their mask enforcement is non-existant. Not that they are missing out on my money. I think I’ve had exactly one proper meal at Sea World in my life. I have done a few animal encounters though.

SeaWorld News

Looks like no Iron Gwazi, Icebreaker, Pantheon, or Emperor this year.

https://www.parkjourney.com/seaworld-parks/seaworld-parks-will-not-open-2020-attractions-until-2021
Six Flags has stated the same, so no Jersey Devil either.

Makes sense. Why waste the grand opening for a time that isn’t going to draw in the crowds it was built to attract? I wonder what this means for the Surf coaster that was supposed to come in 2021 to Sea World. I hope just delayed and not killed all together. But assuming Sea World makes it out of this, I would think they’d need to scrap it for now.

But while the delays are disappointing, assuming Disney and Universals coasters aren’t delayed, Central Florida will be in for a huge 2021 in terms of new coasters.

 

[The Pho]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/good...he-skies-over-walt-disney-world-this-week.htm

 

[Farro]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/good...he-skies-over-walt-disney-world-this-week.htm

Is it weird that blimps and sinkholes are my greatest fears?

 

[The Pho]

Makes sense. Why waste the grand opening for a time that isn’t going to draw in the crowds it was built to attract? I wonder what this means for the Surf coaster that was supposed to come in 2021 to Sea World. I hope just delayed and not killed all together. But assuming Sea World makes it out of this, I would think they’d need to scrap it for now.

But while the delays are disappointing, assuming Disney and Universals coasters aren’t delayed, Central Florida will be in for a huge 2021 in terms of new coasters.

While nothing has been mentioned about the Surf Coaster, it’s already been partially paid for and parts have been on site for about 6 months. I don’t think they’ll cancel it. Certainly opening 2 major coasters in their park next year could help give a big boost to recovery.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288573697578733572

 

[OKW Lover]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/good...he-skies-over-walt-disney-world-this-week.htm

I'm guessing that the tropical storm is going to play havoc with their plans.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Is it weird that blimps and sinkholes are my greatest fears?

Absolutely. But we love you anyways!

 

[chicagoshannon]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288573697578733572

I thought it was the mat slides that injured the person last year. Aren't these slides new?

 

[Aimeedyan]

Is it weird that blimps and sinkholes are my greatest fears?

No way! I am terrified of blimps! I clicked through to make sure I wouldn't be near the parks when it was flying

 

[tlmadden73]

Just speculation for now it seems

At this point it would be a surprise if they weren’t cancelled. those are pretty big mass gatherings even though it is months away.

But a year without parties has gotta hurt Disney. It is a shame because having just went on a mini vacation it is pretty obvious a lot of people don’t care about being where there are a lot of other tourists.

 

[tlmadden73]

I would imagine Sea World guests right now are almost exclusively locals with APs, much more so than Disney or even Universal. I went once, and even though it was “free” I won’t be back because their mask enforcement is non-existant. Not that they are missing out on my money. I think I’ve had exactly one proper meal at Sea World in my life. I have done a few animal encounters though.




Makes sense. Why waste the grand opening for a time that isn’t going to draw in the crowds it was built to attract? I wonder what this means for the Surf coaster that was supposed to come in 2021 to Sea World. I hope just delayed and not killed all together. But assuming Sea World makes it out of this, I would think they’d need to scrap it for now.

But while the delays are disappointing, assuming Disney and Universals coasters aren’t delayed, Central Florida will be in for a huge 2021 in terms of new coasters.

I I’ve been wondering if Disney will be just holding off Ratatouille opening for similar reasons. They don’t want to draw crowds To one particular park or ride in that park and/or waste the big opening of a new ride on such low crowds.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/good...he-skies-over-walt-disney-world-this-week.htm

I still think having blimps at sporting events that are played inside is a waste ... but good for Disney I guess

actually that Blimp has probably had nothing to do so maybe just an excuse to run it

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Is it weird that blimps and sinkholes are my greatest fears?

As I tell my kids - you aren't weird, you are "limited edition"

 

[jknezek]

I still think having blimps at sporting events that are played inside is a waste ... but good for Disney I guess

actually that Blimp has probably had nothing to do so maybe just an excuse to run it

And its stored not far away in Pompano Beach FL. I lived a couple miles away and used to see them come in and out all the time. And I was there about 15 years ago when the one crashed on landing. The sound was unreal. Think of the loudest thunder you've ever heard and triple it. And I was about 5 miles away. That was when they ended the paid for customer rides as well.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/wa...-walt-disney-world-swan-reopens-to-guests.htm

 

[CastAStone]

News

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/wa...-walt-disney-world-swan-reopens-to-guests.htm

Rates, BTW, are absolutely bonkers.

 

[Gusey]

I thought it was the mat slides that injured the person last year. Aren't these slides new?

I think they are the mat slides. They've recently been turned into body slides because of the injuries, but not sure about when

 

[shoreward]

This is so beautiful. Close your eyes and you can almost smell the scents and see the sights.

https://attractionsmagazine.com/16-year-old-organized-virtual-ensemble-play-soarin-over-california/