News Round Up

[ELSA711]

Don't worry, they've just been adding a whole bunch of breaks to the track to slow it down. Now if you're not one who loves jerky rides, that's another thing...

LOL, I went on it in 2012 after a 4 year break from it. I don't like jerky rides. And I won't be doing it again. Dad can take turns with kids.
That and Barnstormer. But I'm not a big 'ride' person. I go to Disney for everything else!

 

[luisov]

A permit was filed for attraction screen install for the banshee ride today in AK.

Do we have a date for the screen installation? It seems a bit early for that.

 

[circus4u]

Just a little more fuel to the rumor fire about StarWars land at Disneyland.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/08/rumor...d-to-close-in-2016-star-wars-land-on-the-way/

"Rumors have circulated that Mickey’s Toontown would be bulldozed to make way for part of the rumored Star Wars themed land at Disneyland Park. If these rumors are true, the new land would have entrances at the northern end of Critter Country/Frontierland (just north of the Rivers of America), and next door to “it’s a small world” (where the Toontown entrance exists today). The land would stretch across the entire north end of the Disneyland Resort property, making it one of the larger areas in the park."

 

[circus4u]

Which is Cheaper to Visit - Disney World or Disneyland?

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201508/4679/

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be down for refurb from April 4th until July 16th 2016.

Could we see Disneyland effects come to WDW?

why such a long time? really hoping to ride next summer on our trip

 

[rteetz]

Do we have a date for the screen installation? It seems a bit early for that.

I did not see the expiration. If it doesn't have an expiration date it automatically expires in a year.

 

[rteetz]

why such a long time? really hoping to ride next summer on our trip

Likely enhancements, and normal refurb stuff. It should be a great attraction again when it comes out of the refurb.

 

[rteetz]

For those interested this is a photo of the paint markings of where Space Mountain was supposed to be cut, and rebuilt in 2009 before the budget for it was cut.

 

[rteetz]

A avatar construction update

 

[skier_pete]

It's a small world will be closed August 22nd to September 15th 2016 for refurb

Wait what??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife is going to be so bummed. First the Animation academy goes out, now her favorite ride down for refurb. Thank goodness we're heading out to DL in 6 months. It better be open there!

 

[rteetz]

Wait what??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife is going to be so bummed. First the Animation academy goes out, now her favorite ride down for refurb. Thank goodness we're heading out to DL in 6 months. It better be open there!

Isn't it better there anyways.

 

[nkosiek]

Wait what??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife is going to be so bummed. First the Animation academy goes out, now her favorite ride down for refurb. Thank goodness we're heading out to DL in 6 months. It better be open there!

Aren't you going next month? Unless rteetz has it wrong, that's a closure for next year.

 

[soniam]

The refurbs at WDW are gonna look like the road work around here when "Obama money" was being dispersed. What lottery did WDW win, or did they just decide to get rid of a job position to spend money on refurbs? That's a massive amount of work. Looks like Orlando could have a spike in job opportunities with all of the refurb, AK, and DHS work. Didn't they refurb BMTRR in summer 2012? I thought we missed it because of that or the refurb started while we were there.

 

[luisov]

The Phil Holmes curse is finally over, it seems... No, but seriously, it's good to see that someone has finally reacted after the un-Disney decade we've been through. DLP is in recovery after a rough time, and now MK is getting some love as well. Keep the announcements coming.

 

[rteetz]

Aren't you going next month? Unless rteetz has it wrong, that's a closure for next year.

It is for next year

 

[rteetz]

The Phil Holmes curse is finally over, it seems... No, but seriously, it's good to see that someone has finally reacted after the un-Disney decade we've been through. DLP is in recovery after a rough time, and now MK is getting some love as well. Keep the announcements coming.

If only that new fantasyland portrait of him could leave now

 

[luisov]

If only that new fantasyland portrait of him could leave now

Yeah, that particular curse still haunts Belle's village. Look at the bright side... It could've been his own partners statue in front of Gaston's.

 

[skier_pete]

Wait what??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't you going next month? Unless rteetz has it wrong, that's a closure for next year.

It is for next year

What? Phew! Good thing I didn't tell DW yet! That DID seem like short notice for a refurb...but also I'm kind of stunned they would announce a (fairly short) refurb that far in advance.

 

[rteetz]

Minnie's holiday done at Hollywood and vine now available for reservations.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/holl...holiday-dine-at-hollywood-and-vine-dinner.htm

 

[rteetz]

Frozen holiday wish returns to MK this year

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holi...m-for-the-holidays---see-the-full-line-up.htm