News Round Up 2019

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sachilles said:
I suppose by having the event at Epcot, instead of DHS, you remove the speculation that you "might" get early access into the new star wars land.
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sachilles said:
Now that I think about it.....just the value to Disney as a test kitchen on this event makes sense. Plenty of food booths to take advantage of capacity. Test what food items are a hit and what doesn't sell.
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Given that Epcot hosts many private corporate events in the World Showcase area throughout the year, the Special Events staff almost certainly have a time-tested action plan for this type of things. Plus, the hourly Cast Members stationed in World Showcase routinely transition from their "normal" jobs to crowd control every night.

I'd guess there will be zero need to train anyone at Epcot in order to make this event happen. The same statement (probably) can't be said for an event at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
 
Jetku said:
Wow!!! I’m legit surprised by this news. I see it as incredibly positive but I know this will be incredibly divisive to the point where I can see them walking it back a bit.
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I’m not surprised at all. It’s been speculated for years now that the parks were going to become smoke free. They already don’t allow smoking at MHP and other hard ticket events and at Disneyland they’ve officially run out of places to but the smoking area once SWGE opens.
 
Jetku said:
Wow!!! I’m legit surprised by this news. I see it as incredibly positive but I know this will be incredibly divisive to the point where I can see them walking it back a bit.
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It’s hard to tell as we have extremely tough smoking rules where I live and people have adapted. I can see Disney sticking with this.

The 3 scenarios here that first popped into mind because we’ve had no smoking in public buildings for almost 20 years are:
- airports. People must exit the building to smoke so entering again requires going through security.
- hospitals. It always shocks me to see the number of people in wheelchairs, with IVs, etc, outside in freezing cold temps
- stadiums. Going to a local NBA or MLB game means pushing them self as long as possible as once a person leaves the stadium for a smoke they cannot re-enter.

Disney has in and out privileges which will help guests who smoke but I think many are used to needing to go the distance when needed.
 
unbanshee said:
BREAKING: Disney bans smoking at all of their theme parks, water parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/break...heme-parks-banning-smoking-beginning-may-1st/
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Just saw this and am very surprised ... especially considering the number of international guests Disney gets given how in some countries smoking is much less restrictive - I can see this being issues for some of them

Part of me is happy though as hopefully this will help cut down on the number of people I always see smoking while not in the smoking areas

Plus I will hopefully get less dirty looks when we pass someone smoking and one of my kids goes “Dad, doesn’t that person know smoking is bad for them?”
 
TheMaxRebo said:
In addition to smoking ban - Looks like May 1st is also date new stroller rules go into effect - and t is smaller than current guidelines - only 31” wise now .... also no loose or dry ice permitted (didn’t realize this was an issue)

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I imagine people were dumping the ice places and causing a mess. I can totally see it happening.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
In addition to smoking ban - Looks like May 1st is also date new stroller rules go into effect - and t is smaller than current guidelines - only 31” wise now .... also no loose or dry ice permitted (didn’t realize this was an issue)

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Yes - I didn’t realize loose ice has been an issue either. The weird part is that in the “tip” under the Ice section, it states, “‘You can visit any Quick-Service location for complimentary cups of ice for your cooler (you can also request complimentary cups of ice water to stay hydrated!),” recommends Disney Parks Moms Panelist Linda.”

So, I’m wondering if this is a security thing? Can people hide stuff underneath ice?
 
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