News Round Up

[pepperandchips]

The Astro Orbiter was pushed back a week longer but the Peoplemover was still supposed to be on schedule. I left on 7/31 and I could tell if it was ready or not, they were working on them because you could hear it and see a bunch of workers. They also are painting all of the green and blue to red and orange colors. The people mover cars will still be blue tho.

Thanks for the update Rteetz! I was concerned because there was some chatter earlier in this thread about pushing back TTA reopening (pages 6-8 of this thread).

http://www.doctordisney.com/2014/07/22/tomorrowland-transit-authority-reopening-delayed-couple-weeks/

 

[monique5]

http://kennythepirate.com/2014/08/05/will-frozen-summer-fun-be-extended-beyond-september-1/

Looks like it's a good chance it will happen.

 

[monique5]

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[Volkswagenphreak]

I heard the people mover was up and running today

 

[rteetz]

http://kennythepirate.com/2014/08/05/will-frozen-summer-fun-be-extended-beyond-september-1/ Looks like it's a good chance it will happen.

It will be interesting to see what they do with the parade tho because those floats are used for Christmas.

 

[rteetz]

Thanks for the update Rteetz! I was concerned because there was some chatter earlier in this thread about pushing back TTA reopening (pages 6-8 of this thread).

People mover was up and running today lots of controversy regarding the new paint scheme. Disney seems to like to paint some weird colors these days.

 

[rteetz]

I just wanted to post that I did start my Trip report if anyone is interested.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=52003862&postcount=1

 

[rteetz]

It's tough to be a big refurb has been extended and will now open to the public on September 28th.

 

[rteetz]

New people mover paint scheme

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...peoplemover-reopens-with-new-color-scheme.htm

Coming this Fall people will get to meet characters from the Big Hero 6 movie in the parks.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...and-greets-at-walt-disney-world-this-fall.htm

 

[Reddog1134]

Coming this Fall people will get to meet characters from the Big Hero 6 movie in the parks.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...and-greets-at-walt-disney-world-this-fall.htm

Proof that Marvel characters CAN appear at WDW.

 

[rteetz]

Proof that Marvel characters CAN appear at WDW.

Well just not avengers characters.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Frozen fun extended into September.

 

[rteetz]

Frozen fun extended into September.

Until the 28th. Fireworks will only be on the weekends. They have also opened the premium packages back up.

 

[rteetz]

Disney is now testing the same system they did with soarin and Anna and Elsa in the standby with be our guest restaurant. Guests will come get a card that has a return time. You can still get a fastpass for it if you are staying at a Disney hotel.

 

[disneyjunkie11]

Are the BOG fps still through invitation only? I have heard stories of others booking the fp without an invite and its iffy whether you actually get in or not.

 

[Figmentforever24]

Until the 28th. Fireworks will only be on the weekends. They have also opened the premium packages back up.

HA our last day is the 28th! We do Hollywood Studios that day anyway!

 

[rteetz]

Are the BOG fps still through invitation only? I have heard stories of others booking the fp without an invite and its iffy whether you actually get in or not.

It's not invitation only we didn't have to just put in your hotel reservation number on the be our guest FP website. If you don't have that number it is on your luggage tags for magical express. The number will begin with a 4. We got our FP for it like 10 days before our trip.

 

[Figment Mom]

Disney is now testing the same system they did with soarin and Anna and Elsa in the standby with be our guest restaurant. Guests will come get a card that has a return time. You can still get a fastpass for it if you are staying at a Disney hotel.

They were testing the return card thing at BOG on July 27th, too.

 

[rteetz]

They were testing the return card thing at BOG on July 27th, too.

Interesting this is the first I've heard of it and I was in WDW on the 27th.

 

[rteetz]

I have some spirited news tonight.
He has said, no Star Wars announcement in next 6-9 months.

Star Wars at DLR will not be in DCA, nor where the nemo subs are.

A major announcement will be coming from Disney regarding projects in Asia.

Epcot has been hurting in attendance this summer. ( I agree with this because when I was there it wasn't that busy at all.)

Disneylands new night parade will be very, very, very similar to the new paint the night pride in Hong Kong. ( Those were his exact words)

This is not from Spirit but permits have been filed for room refurbs at Beach Club and Boardwalk resorts.