News Round Up

[j2thomason]

The spirit has said Fultons will be closing at DTD for a refurb and new theme. It was rumored that a New Orleans theme but spirit says a nautical theme is likely. This change is most likely due to the new boathouse restaurant being very similar in dishes.

Also the insiders say that hatbox ghost will most likely make his way to WDW in the near future as well.

I sure do wish they would give it a Princess and the Frog theme with some New Orleans style food. That would fit the theming perfectly and also be a crowd pleaser.

 

[rteetz]

I sure do wish they would give it a Princess and the Frog theme with some New Orleans style food. That would fit the theming perfectly and also be a crowd pleaser.

This restaurant was not the palace for the rumored Princess and the frog restaurant but we will have to wait and see.

 

[jcnewton]

Sir Ian McKellen to voice Cogsworth in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast live action film.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04...cogsworth-in-live-action-beauty-and-the-beast

 

[circus4u]

Ryan Gosling In Talks To Star In Guiellrmo del Toro’s “Haunted Mansion” Movie
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/04/ryan-...in-guiellrmo-del-toros-haunted-mansion-movie/

 

[luisov]

Ryan Gosling In Talks To Star In Guiellrmo del Toro’s “Haunted Mansion” Movie
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/04/ryan-...in-guiellrmo-del-toros-haunted-mansion-movie/

So is this a reboot/remake of the Eddie Murphy film? It could be quite interesting under del Toro's direction.

 

[101disneyfan]

So is this a reboot/remake of the Eddie Murphy film? It could be quite interesting under del Toro's direction.

This is more of a "we're making this movie so that people forget about the Eddie Murphy film."

It is a film based on the attraction. There is no connection between the two films.

 

[rteetz]

Dinoland will close early the 16th for a special event

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/dinoland-closing-early-on-april-16-at.html

 

[rteetz]

The digital DAS cards will start April 27th

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/disabilty-access-service-goes-digital.html

 

[Alice Royal]

Dinoland will close early the 16th for a special event

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/dinoland-closing-early-on-april-16-at.html

...of all the places to have a special event, and all that money it costs to do so...

 

[Yellowstonetim]

36-year-old Davenport man died today after a Lamborghini in which he was riding lost control at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-richard-petty-fatality-20150412-story.html

There is a separate thread to discuss this and whether or not the driving experience will close early.

 

[wareagle57]

...of all the places to have a special event, and all that money it costs to do so...

I'm going to go out on a limb as say it is a LOT cheaper to reserve one land from Animal Kingdom 30 minutes before it is closing anyway, than it is to reserve an entire park for an evening.

 

[DDLand]

I'm going to go out on a limb as say it is a LOT cheaper to reserve one land from Animal Kingdom 30 minutes before it is closing anyway, than it is to reserve an entire park for an evening.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I think @Alice Royal 's point was Dinoland.

Dinoland. Why? Why blow tens of thousands of dollars on Dinoland? They must be insane.

 

[Alice Royal]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I think @Alice Royal 's point was Dinoland.

Dinoland. Why? Why blow tens of thousands of dollars on Dinoland? They must be insane.

Yeah. Seriously. Want a private event at a place like that? Might as well rent out an entire Six Flags. Better rides and everything.

 

[rteetz]

Yeah. Seriously. Want a private event at a place like that? Might as well rent out an entire Six Flags. Better rides and everything.

Well Dinosaur is very good ride and maybe they were going for a carnival theme for this event. Who knows it could be an internal CM event that disney is holding they do that sometimes.

 

[rteetz]

Disneyland update, looks at the 60th decor and the construction on grizzly peak.

http://micechat.com/99003-new-magic-diamond-celebration/

 

[rteetz]

The Boathouse opens today

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/04/the-boathouse-opens-today-at-disney-springs/

 

[rteetz]

The box is back over the partners statue looks like work will soon begin on the two southern planters that were taken out while the two northern ones were redone. This shouldn't take that long.

 

[rteetz]

A group is now in Mexico called the Mexican marimba trio in Epcot.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/mexican-marimba-trio-debuting-at-epcots.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

The boathouse opened here are photos of the restaurant

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/the-...o-tour-of-the-boathouse-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[rteetz]

Jiminy cricket will be returning to AK in a character meet and greet. April 19th at rafikis planet watch.