News Round Up 2021

[hertamaniac]

Alice in Wonderland, Little Mermaid cocktail experiences heading to hidden Orlando locations

"New dining events are popping up in hidden locations in Orlando, inspired by some of your favorite Disney classics."

 

[mrsap]

“Thermal Detonator” Coca-Cola Bottles Temporarily Unavailable at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

 

[hertamaniac]

Level up your WEB Slingers experience with WEB Power Bands at Avengers Campus

"As the opening date rapidly approaches for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a look at a new immersive piece of merchandise that can actually change your ride experience aboard WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure — WEB Power Bands."

 

[mrsap]

Buy a Book, Give a Book: Disney to Donate a Book for Every Book Purchased Through the End of the Year

 

[BrianL]

Level up your WEB Slingers experience with WEB Power Bands at Avengers Campus

"As the opening date rapidly approaches for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a look at a new immersive piece of merchandise that can actually change your ride experience aboard WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure — WEB Power Bands."

That's kinda cool how it interacts with the ride and all. I'm not sure I like the "gamification" of rides though. MFSR is weird, though I fianlly got to be pilot and it is such a better experience! I still prefer Star Tours though.

 

[hertamaniac]

Pricing Revealed For the Most Unbelievable Disney Suite EVER

Yep, unobtainium for us.

The two-story Disney Princess suite is similarly priced, with a four-night July 2022 sailing running
$27,789 for two adults.

 

[hertamaniac]

That's kinda cool how it interacts with the ride and all. I'm not sure I like the "gamification" of rides though. MSFR is weird, though I fianlly got to be pilot and it is such a better experience! I still prefer Star Tours though.

I am not sure how a parent can resist when we see other little guests boasting their scores, etc. If successful, I think Disney will tap into this for future attractions.

 

[Roxyfire]

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closing in June for Refurbishment

“The attraction will be closed from June 7 to June 12, 2021. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen to guests on June 13, 2021.”

Ugh. That hurts. Right during our trip and with capacity increases looming. I like the ride, don't mind missing it but that is some timing right there.

 

[mrsap]

Ugh. That hurts. Right during our trip and with capacity increases looming. I like the ride, don't mind missing it but that is some timing right there.

Awww I’m sorry to hear that. You never know, there always seems to be delays!!

 

[BrianL]

Awww I’m sorry to hear that. You never know, there always seems to be delays!!

It's such a short refurb - I guess my hope of adding the projection mapping from the DL version isn't going to happen this time.

 

[mrsap]

It's such a short refurb - I guess my hope of adding the projection mapping from the DL version isn't going to happen this time.

Yeah, kinda seems more like a ‘make sure everything is running properly’ maintenance type closure, but hopefully we’ll find out if it’s anything more than that soon.

 

[fatmanatee]

That's kinda cool how it interacts with the ride and all. I'm not sure I like the "gamification" of rides though. MFSR is weird, though I fianlly got to be pilot and it is such a better experience! I still prefer Star Tours though.

The one strange things about these IMO is that it appears as though you can ONLY use them for the ride. Just "borrow" the HP wand system and add that tech everywhere on campus!

 

[mrsap]

All temporary supports removed from the canopy at TRON Lightcycle Run

 

[hertamaniac]

Report: Disney character dining returning

Not sure the validity, but wanted to post for those who want to watch.

 

[BrianL]

The one strange things about these IMO is that it appears as though you can ONLY use them for the ride. Just "borrow" the HP wand system and add that tech everywhere on campus!

I think they ahve other toy features though for at home. It looks like they shoot something out of a spring-loaded deal, and have lights, etc. It would be cool if they interacted with more things in the park though.

 

[Roxyfire]

Awww I’m sorry to hear that. You never know, there always seems to be delays!!

With it being such a short time I’m hopefully it will be bounced to another time but it’s probably in dire need as usual.

 

[yorkieteacher]

Pricing Revealed For the Most Unbelievable Disney Suite EVER

Yep, unobtainium for us.

The two-story Disney Princess suite is similarly priced, with a four-night July 2022 sailing running
$27,789 for two adults.

Uh, I love DCL, but at that price I'd rather cruise cheaper to Europe!

 

[Brett Wyman]

Report: Disney character dining returning

Not sure the validity, but wanted to post for those who want to watch.

Thats already announced though. Tusker House, Garden Grill, and Chef Mickeys returning in a modified form.

https://insidethemagic.net/2021/05/modified-character-dinner-returns-to-chef-mickeys-ks1/
Local news reporting on something they don't fully understand.

 

[mrsap]

With it being such a short time I’m hopefully it will be bounced to another time but it’s probably in dire need as usual.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you that hopefully it will be postponed a bit!!

 

[yorkieteacher]

Report: Disney character dining returning

Not sure the validity, but wanted to post for those who want to watch.

After watching/ listening to the video, it doesn't appear to be any different than what is happening now, as they mention social distancing.