News Round Up 2021

[hereforthechurros]

There was a reason that the signage hasn't changed everywhere and a reason that it isn't even semi-permanent. The ball is rolling and Disney wants to get back to normal as soon as it can...more changes are coming soon!

No, they are updating signing but it's a slow process. Of course more changes will be made eventually but commenting on every post that indoor masks are gone any second now isn't going to make it happen any faster.

 

[Brocktoon]

MagicBands Get a Big Price Increase in Disney World

I figured there was always going to be the other shoe to drop.

Although I have an iphone I'm not a big fan of using iCloud and prefer local backups on my phone. I believe you need to be connected to iCloud to use the new MagicMobile, so currently I'd still stick with a magic band

 

[hertamaniac]

Any idea how many the CP usually brings on? With everyone in America hiring all at the same time Publix better bring the competitive wages

From December 2020....

"Currently, around 50,000 students annually apply for this competitive program, with only 12,000 – 13,000 being accepted each year."

Publix is well known to hire retirees.

 

[mrsap]

Three Caballeros Animatronics Return to Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

 

[Loro]

Does anyone have some kind of insider information as to when Laugh Floor will return at MK? We are going the last week of June and would be devastated without our favorite attraction!

I haven't heard a solid date yet, but I'd say there's at least a decent chance. Should be sometime early summer, but you never know for sure with any of these things until it's actually announced... and even then...

 

[Ismo]

Three Caballeros Animatronics Return to Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

Now that's some wonderful news!

 

[tgree9369]

No, they are updating signing but it's a slow process. Of course more changes will be made eventually but commenting on every post that indoor masks are gone any second now isn't going to make it happen any faster.

Amazing how things progress - Disney is deliberate in their signage and also their lack there of.

 

[fatmanatee]

*taps the sign again*

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Three Caballeros Animatronics Return to Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

Oh they were gone? Those cardboard cut outs were soooo realistic who woulda thought!

 

[mrsap]

Oh they were gone? Those cardboard cut outs were soooo realistic who woulda thought!

i’ll take the cardboard cut outs over this any day!!!!!!! Seriously?!? I guess they had to get creative!!

 

[Eeyore daily]

i’ll take the cardboard cut outs over this any day!!!!!!! Seriously?!? I guess they had to get creative!!

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I'm so disappointed that they didn't do something like that for Flower and Garden

 

[CogsworthTN]

i’ll take the cardboard cut outs over this any day!!!!!!! Seriously?!? I guess they had to get creative!!

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That was just so sad looking.

 

[leannak]

MagicBands Get a Big Price Increase in Disney World

I would maybe be okay with this if there were a way to change the batteries or keep them FULLY operational longer than ~2 years.

 

[mrsap]

I would maybe be okay with this if there were a way to change the batteries or keep them FULLY operational longer than ~2 years.

I agree with that! Would make a lot more sense... but then they won’t make a lot more money

 

[Helvetica]

Three Caballeros Animatronics Return to Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

That’s great! When I saw the cardboard cutouts on Saturday I was worried that they weren’t coming back (or at least not for a long time.)

I’ll be sure to get back there now for sure!

 

[closetmickey]

I would maybe be okay with this if there were a way to change the batteries or keep them FULLY operational longer than ~2 years.

The touchpoint features work indefinitely though, don't they? Because at $20, we are NOT repurchasing!

 

[luv2cheer92]

The touchpoint features work indefinitely though, don't they?

Yes, but there are a few features that do not use the touchpoint

 

[Leigh L]

I agree with that! Would make a lot more sense... but then they won’t make a lot more money

Yup!
They keep pushing "green" initiatives but want us to believe it's environmental ... not the other kind of green

 

[CarolynFH]

Broward County Grants Approval for Port Everglades to Begin Formal Discussions with Disney Cruise Line for Terminal & Berthing Agreement

"Today, Broward County Commissioners unanimously approved Port Everglades request to begin formal discussions with Disney Cruise Line for a terminal and berthing agreement at the county’s cruise port."

Would that cruise terminal be closer to the Brightline train traveling between there and MCO than the main Miami cruise terminal is?

 

[mrsap]

Brightline Train Line to Orlando Hits a BIG Milestone

“Brightlines construction of its Miami to Orlando line has reached its half-way point! The track between Miami and Orlando has been moving along swiftly, which will connect various stations like the Orlando International Airport to Disney World.”