News Round Up

[rteetz]

Missed it by a few days...

But honestly...I have zero desire for more "premium" dining...

I can't quite put my finger on who's fault it is...but I seem
To feel like things that used to provide good quality food at a moderate price have all but gone away...

Hmmmm...

Since I'm always explaining my "hate" for wdw...I can give an example here... As my spending habits continue to evolve...

Now I tend to skip the entrees entirely...as two appetizers seem to be - even at outrageous rates - a better taste offering than the standard entrees at 3-4 times the rate.

...they do get a little more outta me on alcohol though...the martinis at brown derby did some damage...but the food bill did not.

The times...they are a changin'

Looks like the boathouse is a skip...I just don't see them being dedicated enough to provide a good experience anywhere in the same sphere as the pricing as it stands.

That's all I ask...not discount or no upcharge...general category...that should be the minimum of any consumer.

I think the no DDP at the boathouse is telling that they want to provide more an upscale thing. With all the boats and the way the interior looks I'd love to try it just once to say I did it but I don't think it would every become an every trip type restaurant.

 

[rteetz]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/04/a-taste-of-the-disneyland-resort-diamondcelebration/

Diamond anniversary cupcakes

 

[rteetz]

Magic Kingdom photo update

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/magic-kingdom-update-tomorrowland-work.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Watch for this tomorrow

http://www.fastcompany.com/3044922/...illion-attempt-to-reinvent-its-iconic-theme-p

 

[jcnewton]

Lol, I'm chuckling at the censorship...

Same. Family Guy did a joke about that several years back. He was **** van **** in that one. Lol.

 

[EllieBride]

http://www.fastcompany.com/3044283/the-messy-business-of-reinventing-happiness#!

 

[EllieBride]

Haven't had a chance to read the article above yet, but yesterday's teaser post has me really curious! I'm at work now, but can't wait to read it later!

 

[rteetz]

Frozen summer fun premium package tickets now on sale

http://m.wdwmagic.com/events/frozen...en-summer-fun-premium-package-now-on-sale.htm

 

[notnothin]

Haven't had a chance to read the article above yet, but yesterday's teaser post has me really curious! I'm at work now, but can't wait to read it later!

It is an excellent article. Much better than Wired, IMHO.

 

[rteetz]

Bus test from. MK to Hoop dee do revue and Mickeys BBQ.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/transportat...nd-mickey's-backyard-bbq-test-begins-next.htm

 

[rteetz]

The GF will be going through some minor refurbishments

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/minor-refurbishments-at-disneys-grand.html

 

[rteetz]

New activity passports coming to AoA

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/new-activity-passports-coming-to-art-of.html

 

[rteetz]

King Kong continue to take shape

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/king-kong-construction-continues-more.html

 

[rteetz]

The Animal Kingdom Lodge is 14 years old today.

 

[rteetz]

Dockside margaritas at DTD opens April 23rd

https://twitter.com/disneyparks/status/588704061563666432

 

[DadSparrow]

Wonder if you have to be staying at AoA to do that activity. We were planning on going over to that resort just to check it out (staying at CSR though)

 

[Reddog1134]

Wonder if you have to be staying at AoA to do that activity. We were planning on going over to that resort just to check it out (staying at CSR though)

Usually activities are open to all.

 

[rteetz]

Morimoto Asia construction update

http://m.wdwmagic.com/dining/morimo...hotos---morimoto-asia-construction-update.htm

 

[rteetz]

New carsland merchandise

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-debuts-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

 

[rteetz]

The pre-show and ending show films have been changed to digital for the switch to updated films at the GMR

https://twitter.com/laughing_place/status/588788699443437570