News Round Up

[rteetz]

DisneyQuest is closed for the rest of the day due to reaching capacity. This is due to the weather in Orlando right now

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-arriving-guests-due-to-reaching-capacity.htm

 

[rteetz]

Disney has waived fees for not showing up to dining reservations today because of the weather

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/11/restaurant-no-showcancellation-fees.html

 

[rteetz]

SeaWorld has lost another sponsor

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_loses_Panama_Jack_sponsorship.htm

 

[rteetz]

This has been on the local and national news that it's expected that Frozen toys pass up Barbie this holiday season in sales to take the top you spot.

 

[j2thomason]

Exciting news about the Great Movie Ride!

http://www.**************.net/2014/...ith-turner-classic-movies-in-new-sponsorship/

 

[mom2rtk]

Exciting news about the Great Movie Ride!

http://www.**************.net/2014/...ith-turner-classic-movies-in-new-sponsorship/

That is awesome news!

 

[skier_pete]

Exciting news about the Great Movie Ride!

http://www.**************.net/2014/...ith-turner-classic-movies-in-new-sponsorship/

Goes to show the value of the rumors about DHS. Lots of rumors about GMR being torn out or being completely redone, or replaced/rebuilt with Carthay Circle restaurant.

Actual Fact: Appears to be a minor refurb with few changes and likely not going anywhere. The fact that they're signing a deal with TCM tells me that GMR will be around for a while.

Hopefully there's more to come.

 

[rteetz]

New area in the Landing in the soon to be Disney Springs is now open

http://m.wdwmagic.com/attractions/d...v2014-the-landing-walkway-opening-morning.htm

 

[rteetz]

SeaWorld has introduced a new express dine feature

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/11/seaworld-orlando-introduces-express.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Here is an article about the boathouse restaurant coming to DTD. The article also says a version of the restaurant will be coming to Shanghai.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...isney-boathouse-schussler-20141126-story.html

 

[rteetz]

There will be some construction at Coronado springs at El Centro

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/11/disneys-coronado-springs-resort.html

 

[Yellowstonetim]

SeaWorld has lost another sponsor

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_loses_Panama_Jack_sponsorship.htm

I don't think this has anything to do with the documentary. These things happen all the time as a normal part of business. There is no connection, too much time has passed, and this is not a significant collaboration anyway. It will be quickly replaced, no one will notice.

This has been on the local and national news that it's expected that Frozen toys pass up Barbie this holiday season in sales to take the top you spot.

This is more significant than people realize. The dolls from one movie are eclipsing an entire major line of dolls. It is as if Ford came up with one model that sold more than all Chevy's combined. Impossible. Not going to happen. But it did in the toy world.

Exciting news about the Great Movie Ride!

http://www.**************.net/2014/...ith-turner-classic-movies-in-new-sponsorship/

Another perfect collaboration that will benefit two organizations at the top of their areas. Looking forward to old Disney stuff on TCM and TCM stuff at Disney. And Robert Osbourne has my dream job.

 

[rteetz]

I don't think this has anything to do with the documentary. These things happen all the time as a normal part of business. There is no connection, too much time has passed, and this is not a significant collaboration anyway. It will be quickly replaced, no one will notice. This is more significant than people realize. The dolls from one movie are eclipsing an entire major line of dolls. It is as if Ford came up with one model that sold more than all Chevy's combined. Impossible. Not going to happen. But it did in the toy world. Another perfect collaboration that will benefit two organizations at the top of their areas. Looking forward to old Disney stuff on TCM and TCM stuff at Disney. And Robert Osbourne has my dream job.

I don't necessarily think it's because of blackfish right now but SeaWorld just hasn't been doing well they have been reporting losses and that may be more of why they are losing sponsors. But I think the loss of attendance and money has to do at least somewhat with blackfish.

 

[rteetz]

Here is some DTD parking info and some other things to help plan a visit to DTD.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/11/downtown-disney-advisory-access-update.html?m=1

 

[Yellowstonetim]

I don't necessarily think it's because of blackfish right now but SeaWorld just hasn't been doing well they have been reporting losses and that may be more of why they are losing sponsors. But I think the loss of attendance and money has to do at least somewhat with blackfish.

I agree that Blackfish has hurt SeaWorld attendance and sponsorship, I just don't think this particular association has anything to do with Blackfish nor is it significant.

SeaWorld cannot afford the negative press as they are already a 3rd tier 1 day attraction.

 

[rteetz]

I agree that Blackfish has hurt SeaWorld attendance and sponsorship, I just don't think this particular association has anything to do with Blackfish nor is it significant. SeaWorld cannot afford the negative press as they are already a 3rd tier 1 day attraction.

Completely agree SeaWorld needs to do something to get back to where they were.

 

[rteetz]

Here are some aerial shots of the construction zone. Part of it has started to go vertical.

http://www.themeparx.com/avatar-land-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[Redarrow5150]

Clearly it looks like the Soviets have set up nuclear arsenal in Cuba. Does President Kennedy know about these photos?

Here are some aerial shots of the construction zone. Part of it has started to go vertical.

http://www.themeparx.com/avatar-land-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[KYMickey]

Here is some DTD parking info and some other things to help plan a visit to DTD.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/11/downtown-disney-advisory-access-update.html?m=1

You would think that they would have delayed closing these parking areas and bridges until after the busy holiday season! It's the busiest time of year yet they are going to reduce available parking areas. A one month delay wouldn't of hurt anything and would've made things much easier during this holiday season.

 

[rteetz]

You would think that they would have delayed closing these parking areas and bridges until after the busy holiday season! It's the busiest time of year yet they are going to reduce available parking areas. A one month delay wouldn't of hurt anything and would've made things much easier during this holiday season.

The parking garage opened which will help relieve a lot of the unavailable parking spaces. The closure of the other lots is to build the second parking garage.