News Round Up 2021

[yulilin3]

Yeah, they did post one really bad/bluey one - but yeah.

If I was going to go off on this I'd hop right back in line to ride again and be prepared to take a ton of photos

Going to Epcot today, depending on queue time I might go on it but I won't take pictures, people will be planning their future by that part and I don't want them to lose focus

 

[jlundeen]

it's odd though as there are parts to each section that the barrier doesn't cover so you could still be facing another guest if people are sititng in those seats ... but I assume those would be more than 6 ft apart from each other so "ok" (though I question that since inside a moving but enclosed space for more than a few minutes)

I think this is more about fitting more than one small party on each side - so each seat section. As it says, before they would put no more than 2 groups in each section of a car, now they can fit up to 4 by splitting each side

Let's not forget that strollers and scooters also occupy the center of the cars...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Going to Epcot today, depending on queue time I might go on it but I won't take pictures, people will be planning their future by that part and I don't want them to lose focus

I saw a number of reports from yesterday that it was basically a walk on - crowds really seem to have died down

good luck!

 

[rpb718]

it's odd though as there are parts to each section that the barrier doesn't cover so you could still be facing another guest if people are sititng in those seats ... but I assume those would be more than 6 ft apart from each other so "ok" (though I question that since inside a moving but enclosed space for more than a few minutes)

I think this is more about fitting more than one small party on each side - so each seat section. As it says, before they would put no more than 2 groups in each section of a car, now they can fit up to 4 by splitting each side

Once the monorails are done, would the Skyliner cars be far behind? Are they still loading one party per car?

 

[hertamaniac]

They showed the food/beverage options this AM on the local news and it looks fantastic. The menu is impressive.

https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/January16/

 

[yulilin3]

Once the monorails are done, would the Skyliner cars be far behind? Are they still loading one party per car?

currently one party per car. I don't think the skyliner will get the same treatment though, since it's continuous and it only loads up to 8 people anyways

 

[piccolopat]

The reality is that the plexiglass dividers going into the monorail cars will do nothing to stop COVID. Virus particles will just circulate above or around these dividers. Someone is making a ton of money on dividers that have little or no real protective value.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Another new game coming - an open world Star Wars game developed by Ubisoft (which has me concerned, but we shall see)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349343458075566088

 

[fatmanatee]

Something interesting is happening here, between this and the Indiana Jones game with Lucasfilm/Bethesda. I've been hoping that Disney would do more with gaming and their IPs so maybe this is the start?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349336675047120897

EDIT: just a bit late. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[tlmadden73]

Something interesting is happening here, between this and the Indiana Jones game with Lucasfilm/Bethesda. I've been hoping that Disney would do more with gaming and their IPs so maybe this is the start?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349336675047120897

EDIT: just a bit late. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It makes sense .. since the Pandemic has forced them to look more digitally. And gaming is just another exploding industry during the pandemic .. since it doesn't require any face-to-face contact.

 

[BrianL]

Another new game coming - an open world Star Wars game developed by Ubisoft (which has me concerned, but we shall see)

Well, I mean Ubi's no worse than EA, right? Even EA has managed a few wins with Star Wars games, so I have faith. Ubi can make some good stuff at times.

 

[The Pho]

Another new game coming - an open world Star Wars game developed by Ubisoft (which has me concerned, but we shall see)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349343458075566088

Nah this is great news, because it means the EA exclusivity is gone as of 2023. So now studios can pitch for Star Wars games once again.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349375011556126721

Christmas is now gone at the parks

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Nah this is great news, because it means the EA exclusivity is gone as of 2023. So now studios can pitch for Star Wars games once again.

that part is definitely good - just think Ubisoft has pretty spotty record ... but maybe blind squirrel nut scenario

 

[The Pho]

that part is definitely good - just think Ubisoft has pretty spotty record ... but maybe blind squirrel nut scenario

It’s the team behind The Division, so I’m not all that enthused for this game, just what it means for the grander picture. Although I’ll still take Ubisoft over EA or Activision in general.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Ok, traveling with Disney to Antartica or the Galapagos Islands sounds pretty cool ... though I am sure it will cost my right leg and my right arm (and probably my first born), but hey

https://www.wdwinfo.com/adventures-...nces-first-ever-dedicated-expedition-cruises/

 

[Brocktoon]

Well, I mean Ubi's no worse than EA, right? Even EA has managed a few wins with Star Wars games, so I have faith. Ubi can make some good stuff at times.

Ubisoft has had issues with their 'games as a service' requiring an online connection even if playing single player, along with smaller micro transactions ... but it seems like everyone is headed in that direction.

I've got some faith in Ubisoft, even if it fits their generic open world formula of finding the 'tower' and unlocking more of the map (Assassin's Creed / Far Cry etc ...) it could still be a pretty fun game.

After the EA Battlefront 2 microtransaction backlash we got 2 very good Star Wars games. Squadrons was really fun for what it was, and I absolutely LOVED Fallen Order even though it was a bit rushed and buggy.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349385749070802947

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349390970773778439

 

[BrianL]

Ubisoft has had issues with their 'games as a service' requiring an online connection even if playing single player, along with smaller micro transactions ... but it seems like everyone is headed in that direction.

I've got some faith in Ubisoft, even if it fits their generic open world formula of finding the 'tower' and unlocking more of the map (Assassin's Creed / Far Cry etc ...) it could still be a pretty fun game.

After the EA Battlefront 2 microtransaction backlash we got 2 very good Star Wars games. Squadrons was really fun for what it was, and I absolutely LOVED Fallen Order even though it was a bit rushed and buggy.

I just finished Fallen Order on PC (I had to upgrade my video card). I thought it was great! I haven't gotten into Squadrons yet because I don't really care about multiplayer, but I'll buy it for the single player when I can get it for cheap on a STeam Sale (it was already down to $22.99 on the last one).