News Round Up

[rteetz]

Rare blueprints for the St. Louis Disney indoor theme park that never was

http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2015/12/rare-blueprints-of-st-louis-disney.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Made with magic at Epcot

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...howcase-in-epcot-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

 

[rteetz]

Lots of resort pool refurbs coming up early next year

http://www.wdwmagic.com/refurbishments.htm

 

[WDWChloe]

This has been our preferred spot. After Illuminations we walk into Les Chefs and have a Creme Brulee and coffee while the crowd clears out.

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That's a great idea! Do you mean you go to the patisserie? And how long are they open after illuminations? Usually the park closes afterwards, so I'm surprised they would be open

 

[nkosiek]

You can't find a "good spot"?

I mean...when are you there?

When I'm not teaching in that metropolis you live across the river from. Typically end of July/beginning of August. It may just be that I'm not willing to camp out since I find enough to do in WS until 9pm, or it may be that I'm always near Canada or between Mexico and the middle that there's not much of a view. A few people suggested where to take a look from, I'll try it out either next weekend (doubtful as it is a super-short trip) or next summer.

 

[jade1]

When I'm not teaching in that metropolis you live across the river from. Typically end of July/beginning of August. It may just be that I'm not willing to camp out since I find enough to do in WS until 9pm, or it may be that I'm always near Canada or between Mexico and the middle that there's not much of a view. A few people suggested where to take a look from, I'll try it out either next weekend (doubtful as it is a super-short trip) or next summer.

Play the wind though. Can really clear it up-and enjoy the Holiday ending of course.

We seem to get lucky on some spots between Norway and UK (a couple spots have very few trees), also France bridge, and others have mentioned that Mexico area.

The other night we stood just in front of the XMAS Tree-really was good but the really low stuff was blocked. But unless you were right in front (and it was like 20 or more deep) it was no different.

By the way-we did Fantasmic before Illuminations twice that week if you have a hopper or AP and the desire.

 

[rteetz]

Looks like the Braves aren't leaving Disney yet. Tickets now on sale for WWoS spring training

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ning-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex.htm

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

Rare blueprints for the St. Louis Disney indoor theme park that never was

http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2015/12/rare-blueprints-of-st-louis-disney.html?m=1

How neat! I miss the days when many Americans were interested in our nation's history - so much so that entertainment companies thought that building something like this would be profitable...

 

[HopperFan]

Looks like the Braves aren't leaving Disney yet. Tickets now on sale for WWoS spring training

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ning-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex.htm

Braves announced last MARCH that they would probably be moving in 2017 when their 20-year lease ends. This is not news.

 

[rteetz]

Braves announced last MARCH that they would probably be moving in 2017 when their 20-year lease ends. This is not news.

Must of misread that then. I thought they were going to move this year sorry.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

When I'm not teaching in that metropolis you live across the river from. Typically end of July/beginning of August. It may just be that I'm not willing to camp out since I find enough to do in WS until 9pm, or it may be that I'm always near Canada or between Mexico and the middle that there's not much of a view. A few people suggested where to take a look from, I'll try it out either next weekend (doubtful as it is a super-short trip) or next summer.

Big penguin fan, huh?

No...what I meant was what qualifies as a "good spot"?

Granted I've been there probably about 150 times when they've gone off...but I don't see the difficulty in fireworks....just me - I suppose

 

[rteetz]

The Ganachery opens Dec. 15th

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...colates-from-new-ganachery-at-disney-springs/

 

[rteetz]

GF resort courtyard pool closed Dec. 10th

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/12/grand-floridian-resort-courtyard-pool.html?m=1

 

[nkosiek]

Big penguin fan, huh?

No...what I meant was what qualifies as a "good spot"?

Granted I've been there probably about 150 times when they've gone off...but I don't see the difficulty in fireworks....just me - I suppose

Penguins? Bah, they can stay on the other side.

The rotating globe and other things happening on the water I guess are hard to see. Perhaps the show is underwhelming as I've believed. Who knows.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Penguins? Bah, they can stay on the other side.

The rotating globe and other things happening on the water I guess are hard to see. Perhaps the show is underwhelming as I've believed. Who knows.

Oh...that's the part where you can take a potty break.

Two things in that show are not interesting - the flames at the beginning and the ball sequences.

What's great about it is the bursts and the score...which is why it is still ok after going on 20 years. It is very dated though and should have already been replaced if we're honest. And they've thinned it out over the years to cut costs...not as obviously as the old one in magic kingdom - but still.

I think I get you now.

 

[rteetz]

Painted dogs have arrived at AK

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...esday-painted-dogs-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[rteetz]

MK photo update

http://micechat.com/116516-skipper-canteen-almost-ready-magic-kingdom/

 

[rteetz]

Disney springs update

http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2015/12/pi-update-meanwhile-on-pleasure-island.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

The BFG teaser trailer is out this is a Spielberg and Disney film

https://twitter.com/regalmovies/status/674604800202280960

 

[jlundeen]

The BFG teaser trailer is out this is a Spielberg and Disney film

https://twitter.com/regalmovies/status/674604800202280960

ooo...that looks like a great movie...!!