News Round Up 2021

[figmentfinesse]

More Magic Kingdom snack kiosks join Mobile Order

I never tried Sleepy Hollow due to the lines. I am SO excited to finally try it in August, wow!!

 

[mrsap]

Could Disney Come Up With Its Own Version of Pokemon Go?

 

[RamblingRabbit]

Could Disney Come Up With Its Own Version of Pokemon Go?

As a avid Pokémon GO player & social manager of one of the top eSport branches of the game... no this formula doesn't work with any other IP.

Ghostbusters tried... failed.
Jurrasic Park... failed.
Harry Potter... BY THE SAME COMPANY and is an abject failure.
They are even trying to come out with an AR world version of Catan and that doesn't even look good.


EDIT: After a re-read it looks like it would be for in-park activities, this would be a big *maybe*. What about a Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom redo in AR, but instead it works in all the theme parks worldwide. Now that is interesting, but something outside the parks wouldn't exactly be a success.

 

[RamblingRabbit]

On second, second thought...

Kingdom Hearts would be perfect for this in the parks.

 

[JETSDAD]

Incredible Imagineering Playtest Takes Guests into Tinker Bell’s Workshop for a Lifelike Interaction

That's awesome! My daughter was a big fan of Tink when she was younger and she would have lost her mind over something like that.

 

[mrsap]

Fully Vaccinated Out-of-State Guests May Be Able to Visit Disneyland for Reopening

Appears as someone tried buying out of state tickets to Sea World in Cali and could not...

Are Out Of State Travelers Now Allowed to Visit CA Theme Parks?

 

[mrsap]

Mickey-Shaped EGGS Are Now A Thing in Disney World!

 

[mrsap]

That's awesome! My daughter was a big fan of Tink when she was younger and she would have lost her mind over something like that.

It does look pretty amazing!!!

 

[mrsap]

Confirmation to @GADisneyDad14’s post this morning...

Disney World Relaxes COVID-19 Rules for Refillable Mugs, Self-Serve Beverage Stations


“Here’s a look at the updated wording, showing that guests are able to once again refill their own mugs and cups at self-serve stations:

• Self-Serve Changes: Some self-serve beverage stations—which allow for Guests to fill and refill their own beverages—are available at select quick-service restaurants located in Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort hotels. Locations may vary.”

Thank you again for the heads up!

 

[Narcoossee11]

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: SeaWorld Orlando testing new coaster, 'Ice Breaker,' with humans aboard

HUMANS.. Because they were letting the sea lions and Shamu ride it first. Ha ha

 

[StaceyHSD]

Which places have self-service beverage stations inside the theme parks?!

 

[mrsap]

Mickey Mouse Celebration Cake Price Increase

 

[mrsap]

More than 75 'Points of Light' now in position on Spaceship Earth as high reach lift arrives

 

[FredQc]

Cirque du Soleil has announced that 9 shows will resume operations soon (this summer) in Nevada, Mexico as well as touring shows. This is a good news since the company has experienced major financial challenges. However, the WDW show is not listed among these nine shows, its status remaining “Coming soon.” So we may hypothesize that “Drawn to life” won't premiere before the Fall 2021.

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/reopeninghttps://www.cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life

 

[jpeterson]

Which places have self-service beverage stations inside the theme parks?!

The only ones I can think of off the top of my head are Sunshine Seasons, Electric Umbrella (which is now closed), Restaurantosauras, but there might be others.

 

[BrianL]

The only ones I can think of off the top of my head are Sunshine Seasons, Electric Umbrella (which is now closed), Restaurantosauras, but there might be others.

Satu'li Canteen also has a self-serve beverage station.

 

[mrsap]

John Stamos Spotted Filming in MK

 

[jpeterson]

Satu'li Canteen also has a self-serve beverage station.

That's right! I forgot about that one. There is probably a couple more I'm not thinking of. Either way, I feel like this is another measure that was mostly for appearances. As long as people aren't licking the faucet spouts, I think this change should be fine. (Please don't lick the spouts!)

 

[helloconnie]

Mickey-Shaped EGGS Are Now A Thing in Disney World!

I make Mickey shaped pancakes for my kids all the time. Last weekend my 12 year old asked for Mickey shaped eggs. I just showed him this and he was so excited! Does anyone know if this is only at Wilderness Lodge?

 

[bffer]

That's right! I forgot about that one. There is probably a couple more I'm not thinking of. Either way, I feel like this is another measure that was mostly for appearances. As long as people aren't licking the faucet spouts, I think this change should be fine. (Please don't lick the spouts!)