News Round Up 2021

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Seriously, can we set up a go fund me to keep you in the parks longer.

You can read a more detailed report in my Trip Report. The plan is to do a couple of videos, but we’ll see. I’ll be back in September.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/im-going-to-disney-world-a-may-2021-trip-report.3830937/
In other news, all park passes are currently gone for May in all categories. June looks pretty bad too.

 

[HokieRaven5]

You can read a more detailed report in my Trip Report. The plan is to do a couple of videos, but we’ll see. I’ll be back in September.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/im-going-to-disney-world-a-may-2021-trip-report.3830937/
In other news, all park passes are currently gone for May in all categories. June looks pretty bad too.

Hope you have a great rest of your trip!

 

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New ‘Black Panther’ Photo Op Spotted at Disneyland

 

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Good morning from Epcot!

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The distancing stickers into the Mexican pavilion are now gone.

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They’re also working on the Epcot Stargate this morning. While I’ve been here they usually wait until the evening.



As far as I know they’re still there. I’m in the line for Frozen, so I’ll let you know if that changes. They were definitely still on Navi and the Safari when I rode them yesterday.

So we can now walk right in to the Pavilion??? Because 3ft distancing should allow a ton more people inside

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1396495298680262660

 

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All Relaxation Stations Now Closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hopefully good news for Indiana Jones!

 

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Physical Distancing Markers Removed from Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania Extended Queues

 

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So we can now walk right in to the Pavilion??? Because 3ft distancing should allow a ton more people inside

No, just the stickers are gone leading up to the pavilion.

 

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PHOTOS: Monorail Construction is Coming Along at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

 

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Disney Vacation Club Lounge Update





I haven’t been since September 2020, so I’m not sure when some of these changes were made. They now have a waitlist, which only took about 10 minutes. It seems to be running at or near full capacity now with all areas full. There’s still a cast member there to get your drinks, but today she was giving away free Oreo cookies!





Sponsorships! Free stuff! Materne had a cart today in front of the Imagination Pavilion offering free apple sauce pouches.





They’re still hard at work on the Stargate and moving around those cage things. I think they go under the smaller platforms. Maybe for fireworks?



Journey into Imagination is running at full capacity today and is back to pre-Covid boarding.

 

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Disney Vacation Club Lounge Update

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I haven’t been since September 2020, so I’m not sure when some of these changes were made. They now have a waitlist, which only took about 10 minutes. It seems to be running at or near full capacity now with all areas full. There’s still a cast member there to get your drinks, but today she was giving away free Oreo cookies!

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Sponsorships! Free stuff! Materne had a cart today in front of the Imagination Pavilion offering free apple sauce pouches.

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They’re still hard at work on the Stargate and moving around those cage things. I think they go under the smaller platforms. Maybe for fireworks?

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Journey into Imagination is running at full capacity today and is back to pre-Covid boarding.

Thanks for the updates!!!!!! What is that in the middle of the lounge?! We were there in December and thankfully never had to wait. They were giving away Cheese-Its then. By any chance is the coffee machine back?

 

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Thanks for the updates!!!!!! What is that in the middle of the lounge?! We were there in December and thankfully never had to wait. They were giving away Cheese Nips then. By any chance is the coffee machine back?

The stairs / elevator?

No coffee machine, sadly.

 

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The stairs / elevator?

No coffee machine, sadly.

I thought it was an ‘under construction’ wall when I saw the cones around. Sorry, it’s been a long weekend here. So ready to go home. Stinks about the coffee machine!! I miss having my iced coffees up there.

 

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Growing the Future is a new-ish science corporate presentation at Epcot. It’s near the imagination pavilion. It’s a 10 minute presentation about photosynthesis and a short pitch about their industrial farming product.



At the end you get a free gift.

I thought it was cute, but by being in direct sunlight they didn’t get many people who wanted to watch.

It’s running from April 3rd-July 5th.


https://www.sciencefromscientists.org/grow/


The butterfly house is now mask free. Last Saturday I think you had to wear your mask, so I’m not sure when that changed.



bioreconstruct on Twitter may or may not be monitoring my unauthorized activities. I see you!

 

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It’s World Turtle Day — See How Disney World is Celebrating

 

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Current view of Tron from Grand Floridian. All of the temporary structure for canopy construction has been removed. Arrows in photos 2&3 at the outdoor swoop of track


Current state of the Tron canopy. All of the temporary frame removed. Zoom in at center to see recently added grey frame for safety netting under the track.

 

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Sprinkles at Downtown Disney just announced that they are reopening to guests TOMORROW!

 

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They removed the social distancing stickers and the ropes from the American Theater in Epcot. People just distanced themselves and it seemed to work fine.



Latin Ambition finished their set at Epcot. They’re really good. They will be back July 2nd - 5th. So if you’re there be sure to go see them.




They have started to remove the stickers in the Seas Pavilion. The social distancing dots in the aquarium are gone and only arrows remain. I’m not exactly sure when they started removing them.



Spaceship Earth appears to increased capacity. It’s not at 100% yet, but it’s close. They won’t sit someone directly behind you in the same car, but I’m sure that’s coming.

The photo thing where they put you into the future never worked during my trip. I know it doesn’t work well with masks, but I don’t know when they stopped doing it.

…That’s it from Epcot. I’ll be back in September. Tomorrow I’m going to see what’s different at DHS and see if I can finally get onto Rise this trip.

 

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…That’s it from Epcot. I’ll be back in September. Tomorrow I’m going to see what’s different at DHS and see if I can finally get onto Rise this trip.

MTFBWY

 

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Good Morning All!!


WAIT TIMES 5/23/21