News Round Up

[skier_pete]

When will the crane make its appearance again? It's for holiday decorating, correct?

Since we will be in MK on September 4th through 7th, I will tell you there is a good chance the crane will be up September 4th. One of our great family traditions is pictures with the crane standing behind the castle.

 

[rteetz]

When will the crane make its appearance again? It's for holiday decorating, correct?

Yes usually early September.

 

[soniam]

That's good it was looking a little worn last time I rode it.

I thought it was supposed to look that way

 

[Josh Hendy]

I thought it was supposed to look that way

True ... if you want to stay absolutely true to the theme, this is what you're aiming for:

 

[rteetz]

Mako construction update at seaworld

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/08/seaworld-update-mako-construction.html

 

[rteetz]

ESPN Club at Boardwalk closed for lunch from Aug. 5-9

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/08/boardwalk-resort-espn-club-closed-for.html

 

[circus4u]

This may be old news, but received an e-mail from the Disney Store with "new" Magic Bands for sale; just passing it on for those who may be interested. http://www.disneystore.com/magicband/mn/1024701/?RMID=20150805_MagicBands&RRID=16804599&CMP=EMC-eml

 

[rteetz]

Flying fish is going to be down for refurb from February to November 2016!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flyi...-the-fish-cafe-beginning-in-february-2016.htm

 

[Ismo]

Flying fish is going to be down for refurb from February to November 2016!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flyi...-the-fish-cafe-beginning-in-february-2016.htm

Wow! Glad I'm getting this restaurant in next month. They must be doing a complete overhaul to be closing for 9-10 months?!?

 

[PAdislover]

I was looking at the Dibb website and I see that no FPP are available for TSMM 10/15-19 even though there is availability almost every day prior to those days so I don't think they are booked already. Anyone heard any rumors that the ride is going down for refurb? maybe that's why fpp's wouldn't be available. just wondering. our fpp schedule day is 8/25/15 for trip which starts 10/24 and I was planning on trying to get one of these fpp.
www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835236

 

[wareagle57]

I was looking at the Dibb website and I see that no FPP are available for TSMM 10/15-19 even though there is availability almost every day prior to those days so I don't think they are booked already. Anyone heard any rumors that the ride is going down for refurb? maybe that's why fpp's wouldn't be available. just wondering. our fpp schedule day is 8/25/15 for trip which starts 10/24 and I was planning on trying to get one of these fpp.
www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835236

Has Disney reduced FP availability lately? Last time I checked the dibb site was right before summer and it seemed even Anna and Elsa and the Mine train were available at the 30 day mark, and easily at the 60 day mark.

 

[rteetz]

Space Mountain will be closed for refurb from January 11-15.

Good thing I leave the 11. However, space mountain really needs a much longer refurb to fix most of its problems.

 

[rteetz]

Hub update

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...m-central-hub-walkway-construction-update.htm

 

[circus4u]

In preparation for the world-wide roll-out of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens products at midnight on September 4, 2015, Toys ‘R’ Us has announced its plans to commemorate the event including an entire day of Star Wars related events the day before at its global flagship store in Times Square.

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney...pisode-vii-product-release-september-4-75645/

 

[experiment_6two6]

Hub update

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...m-central-hub-walkway-construction-update.htm

Every time you post a hub update I am hopeful that there will be no construction. If only!

 

[rteetz]

Every time you post a hub update I am hopeful that there will be no construction. If only!

They are in the final phase and I would expect majority of work to be done in September. The permits expire in November so it has to be done by then.

 

[experiment_6two6]

They are in the final phase and I would expect majority of work to be done in September. The permits expire in November so it has to be done by then.

Maybe a miracle will happen and they will put all hands on deck and finish by next Friday so I can see it in all it's glory...

 

[rteetz]

As for the flying fish refurb. They are gutting the kitchen, and dining areas retheming it all. The menus are not supposed to change. This refurb was actually already planned but pushed back a couple times already.

 

[rteetz]

Maybe a miracle will happen and they will put all hands on deck and finish by next Friday so I can see it in all it's glory...

This is Disney construction you know

 

[iamsarahpotts]

Has Disney reduced FP availability lately? Last time I checked the dibb site was right before summer and it seemed even Anna and Elsa and the Mine train were available at the 30 day mark, and easily at the 60 day mark.

I tried getting 7DMT at midnight on my 60 day mark and the only times available were 6PM or later. I didn't have that issue when I went this past spring. I'm going the end of September this time so it really seems like there should be availability. I was wondering if they are reducing the numbers as well.