News Round Up

[rteetz]

An updated version of the trolley show at MK has debuted.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/01/winter-version-of-main-street-trolley.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

Change to water taxi service at DTD

http://m.wdwmagic.com/transportatio...sney-water-taxi-service-from-this-weekend.htm

 

[rteetz]

For those interested I have started a new TR
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3369967

 

[rteetz]

Euro Disney shareholders approved a plan to bump Disney from 40% owners to 70% owners which of course is good for Disney. Saudi royal family owns 10%.

 

[j2thomason]

They should have kept Comedy Warehouse very sad that it is gone.Great memories there.

I totally agree! It was a " must see" for my husband and me every time we went to WDW, I have really enjoyed the holiday versions the past couple of years. I'm glad I've got another Christmas trip planned for this year, maybe I can catch it again.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Euro Disney shareholders approved a plan to bump Disney from 40% owners to 70% owners which of course is good for Disney. Saudi royal family owns 10%.

Ummm...

Actually horrible for Disney...and the customers of wdw and Disneyland.

I mean...if we're being honest.

 

[circus4u]

Idina Menzel will sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl this year.

 

[KYMickey]

Disneyland Paris update from Disney and More blog.

Space Mountain....

It's a good thing that all of these extended downtimes for renovations are at the Paris Park instead of either the US parks! The Europeans in general and the French specifically are much more understanding and tolerant of long downtimes. I think it hasn't to do with their work ethic that they never get in a hurry for anything! Come to think of it is probably why these reverbs are going to take so long.

 

[rteetz]

It's a good thing that all of these extended downtimes for renovations are at the Paris Park instead of either the US parks! The Europeans in general and the French specifically are much more understanding and tolerant of long downtimes. I think it hasn't to do with their work ethic that they never get in a hurry for anything! Come to think of it is probably why these reverbs are going to take so long.

Well Paris is in such bad shape that these refurbs are beyond needed. Some attractions are getting two major refurbs within a year or two

 

[rteetz]

Well supposedly Frozen summer fun at DHS is coming back. For another run in June... Not confirmed but it makes complete sense.

 

[DisMom829]

Well supposedly Frozen summer fun at DHS is coming back. For another run in June... Not confirmed but it makes complete sense.

I hope this is true!!! DH & I LOVED the premium pkg last summer! Well, mainly the parade viewing area with Mickey bars & the fireworks dessert party!!

 

[rteetz]

I hope this is true!!! DH & I LOVED the premium pkg last summer! Well, mainly the parade viewing area with Mickey bars & the fireworks dessert party!!

Haven't we had enough Frozen yet. I mean maybe if they did something different this time around but if its the same that wouldn't intrigue me. I don't think it will happen here but if an Olaf M&G popped up at DHS that would increase attendance for sure. He's just as popular if not more than anna and elsa and they had 3-5 hour waits. He is currently meeting at DCA and constantly has 120+ minute waits.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Haven't we had enough Frozen yet. I mean maybe if they did something different this time around but if its the same that wouldn't intrigue me. I don't think it will happen here but if an Olaf M&G popped up at DHS that would increase attendance for sure. He's just as popular if not more than anna and elsa and they had 3-5 hour waits. He is currently meeting at DCA and constantly has 120+ minute waits.

Don't bother...
Won't make a dent.

Frozen will just suffer a screeching halt and line up right next to Ariel and belle... Which is fine.

But you'll have many screaming they can't get enough till the day they completely forget about it.

And watch real closely for that day...it's a coming.

 

[luisov]

I don't mind the Frozen thing. However, if they are going to extend this, at least make it a nice experience. The warehouse vibe doesn't work. At least at DCA they themed Frozenland nicely.

 

[rteetz]

I don't mind the Frozen thing. However, if they are going to extend this, at least make it a nice experience. The warehouse vibe doesn't work. At least at DCA they themed Frozenland nicely.

I agree I think DCAs version looks better than DHS. The rumor is if it comes back the sing along will go into the American idol theater.

 

[rteetz]

A extended refurbishment is expected to come to pirates later this year. Disney has not confirmed this yet but speculation and rumors are all over. PoTC definitely needs it.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...n-extensive-refurbishment-later-this-year.htm

 

[rteetz]

After reading more into the Pirates refurb rumor. Apparently Phil Holmes wants its to be a 4 month refurb while people keep telling him they need 6. The ride is in bad shape it probably could use even more than 6.

 

[rteetz]

Video of hub construction.

http://youtu.be/11xfuV9FzCM

 

[circus4u]

Mt. Everest Wilderness Explorers Badge Relocation

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/01/mt-everest-wilderness-explorers-badge.html

 

[rteetz]

Well apparently environmentalists don't like the Disney springs idea

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-disney-springs-galls-environmentalists-20150117-story.html