News Round Up 2021

[preemiemama]

My AP discount showed up automatically when I ordered Sanaa and The Wave to go.

My DVC discount was automatically applied when I did Geyser Point mobile order.

Overnight testing of 'EPCOT Forever' underway at EPCOT

“Speculation continues that 'EPCOT Forever' will make a return before we see Harmonious later in the year. Guests staying at EPCOT resorts last night could hear the soundtrack of EPCOT Forever playing in World Showcase, although no fireworks were seen.”

how would it work with all the barges though?

I can’t see them being an issue at all! I mean, they’re so small, it will be like they’re not even there!!!!

I read somewhere on one of the Twitter accounts I follow that EF was designed to run while Harmonious was being set up and tested. So the barges should not be an issue.

 

[jpeterson]

Disney World's trash cans are being restored to their normal state

During this long road back to normal, sometimes it's the little things that are nice to see.

 

[mrsap]

First Look at the Revamped Hollywood Brown Derby Menu in Disney World

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Disney World's trash cans are being restored to their normal state

I didn't know I was waiting for trash can news as a harbinger of normalcy, but here we are!

 

[Yooperroo]

And let's get them going asap on training so it's back by June 23rd....

This is our arrival date as well!

 

[Tigger's ally]

Woohoo! Come on Drawn To Life! It’s on the budget list for my December trip, so I just need that ticket announcement.

Right there with you. My grandtinker needs a seat and a show!

 

[mrsap]

BIG Changes in ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ at Animal Kingdom

 

[mrsap]

Slightly off topic, but so cool!

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. now has a full-sized X-wing Starfighter that was used in the filming of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. And, while you can’t see it just yet, the starfighter will be part of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum next year!

 

[Gusey]

End of the construction of the Walt Disney Studios merlon (berm)
Construction Milestone at Walt Disney Studios park in DLP

 

[LimeGreenEd]

Typically, health codes require trash cans to have closing lids. Nice that things are returning to normal.

Disney World's trash cans are being restored to their normal state

 

[mrsap]

D23 Members: You Can Win Limited Release Star Wars Merchandise for Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary

 

[Leigh L]

Slightly off topic, but so cool!

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. now has a full-sized X-wing Starfighter that was used in the filming of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. And, while you can’t see it just yet, the starfighter will be part of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum next year!

OMG.
This is in my backyard lol. And by the looks of the pic, it's currently at the Udvar Hazy bay in Virginia.

Of course, first thing DH is gonna say is "No love for the Y-Wing"

Edited: I lied. First he was like "Oh COOL" then he whispers, "It shoulda been the Y-Wing..."
LOLOL

 

[afan]

OMG.
This is in my backyard lol. And by the looks of the pic, it's currently at the Udvar Hazy bay in Virginia.

Of course, first thing DH is gonna say is "No love for the Y-Wing"

Edited: I lied. First he was like "Oh COOL" then he whispers, "It shoulda been the Y-Wing..."
LOLOL

It is in the restoration area. They tweeted about it last week so there's more/better sources out there.

 

[Leigh L]

This is so cool! From the tweets and our local Fox 5 news, it is at Udvar Hazy for restoration (they have a huge hangar there where you can watch them work on aircraft) and then will be moved downtown next year.
Star Wars X-Wing on long-term loan to Smithsonian‘s National Air and Space Museum

Udvar Hazy just recently reopened or is about to reopen this month since the COVID closure. Forget refreshing for ADRs and park passes, I might have to reroute my energies for entry tickets here

Edit: Yay! I got them for next week.

 

[mrsap]

Another slightly off topic, but very cool piece of news...

Auction to Feature Signed “it’s a small world” Sheet Music and a Piece of Sleepy Beauty Castle

 

[sherlockmiles]

Another slightly off topic, but very cool piece of news...

Auction to Feature Signed “it’s a small world” Sheet Music and a Piece of Sleepy Beauty Castle

UUGGHH - luckily I always get outbid!!! (you dont even want to know how many bids I usually drop.....)

 

[mrsap]

UUGGHH - luckily I always get outbid!!! (you dont even want to know how many bids I usually drop.....)

It would be SO amazing to own a piece of Disney history, though!! Ever get anything cool??

 

[disneyfan150]

It’s not till 4:30... so maybe just need to take a half day?!?

Oh yay! My job keeps getting in the way of my Disney fun!! I can be home by 4:15.

 

[sherlockmiles]

It would be SO amazing to own a piece of Disney history, though!! Ever get anything cool??

luckily for my bank accounts - no. I have bid on several cool things though, so that's super fun.

 

[mrsap]

luckily for my bank accounts - no. I have bid on several cool things though, so that's super fun.

I think creepy no-arm Figment is calling your name in the new auction