News Round Up 2019

[Firebird060]

Here is the Mug http://www.ooga-mooga.com/cgi-bin/all/mug.cgi?mode=view&mug_id=9908 though the Mug is actually from 2018

here is this years Pin https://disneypinsblog.com/tiki-takeover-club-33-disney-pin/

There is a shirt but I dont have a pic and there is a COIN but I havent really bothered looking for a good picture of it.. As for the prices of them all, they are expensive but of course it is, Ebay will prob be your friend if your willing to shell out the cash.

 

[tlmadden73]

I know some people feel things like this just make people be on their phone more - but at least the ones we have done in queues for other lines turned into shared experiences and hope this one works out that way as well. I think these are all great ideas

I really enjoyed the trivia game for the Soarin queue .. especially since you knew you were playing against other people in line with you.
Some of the other games .. meh.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

PHOTOS

Some images of Hagrid's ride .... no idea when we will get to Universal, but this looks like a fun ride (in the last photo you can see the unicorn)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I really enjoyed the trivia game for the Soarin queue .. especially since you knew you were playing against other people in line with you.
Some of the other games .. meh.

we enjoyed the one in the queue for Mine Train - was simple - just had to find the shapes in the wood carvings, and after you found them all you could light a lamp - but kept the kids busy and talking with us and each other

 

[tlmadden73]

Yeah. That's pretty much what was expected. It's brutal for the Fort atmosphere. Another part of Walt's legacy being buried under commercialism. I'm glad we went in January to The Fort. May be done given the price and the giant resort they are slamming down next door. I'm sure Disney won't miss me and there will be plenty to take my place, but they won't know The Fort the way we have for the last 40+ years

Wow .. why even retain pioneer hall if this new resort is going to be THAT close. Especially with the ranch being replaced with a parking lot? Does the boat dock change now? Where there just be a boat dock for the new resort and you walk over to Pioneer Hall from there?

So when I approach Pioneer Hall now I will see this giant hotel instead of trees behind it? Ugh.

Glad I did Hoop de Doo on my trip in November. Its a pain to get to, but I enjoyed the rustic theming that will seemingly be gone.

I could easily see Disney tearing down more (or all) of the campgrounds for a new resort. They will get a ton more guests (and money) from a new hotel than dozens of little campsites.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Wow .. why even retain pioneer hall if this new resort is going to be THAT close. Especially with the ranch being replaced with a parking lot? Does the boat dock change now? Where there just be a boat dock for the new resort and you walk over to Pioneer Hall from there?

So when I approach Pioneer Hall now I will see this giant hotel instead of trees behind it? Ugh.

Glad I did Hoop de Doo on my trip in November. Its a pain to get to, but I enjoyed the rustic theming that will seemingly be gone.

I could easily see Disney tearing down more (or all) of the campgrounds for a new resort. They will get a ton more guests (and money) from a new hotel than dozens of little campsites.

Interestingly I saw someone with a very opposite take - that it should create a really nice environment for those staying at Reflections - great spot with potential roof tip views and super convenient to get to Pioneer Hall /Trails End ... also should make getting to Pioneer Hall as would likely have a bus stop right there now

Definitely a big change and likely a negative one for those that like the Fort the way it was though - but "always moving forward" and all that jazz

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Apparently Zendaya had a Cinderella inspired dress at the Met Gala complete with Fairy Godmother effect

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEW/RUMOR

Leaked concept art and models show what could have been the Marvel themed land at Disneyland Paris .... I think the working train part would have been really cool and added some kinetic energy to the area

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photos-le...pider-man-roller-coaster-at-disneyland-paris/

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at TRON Lightcycle Power Run Roller Coaster Construction at The Magic Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Mexican “Concha” Sweet Bread Minnie Ears Roll Into Disney Parks

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Americana Minnie Ears Salute The Red, White, and Blue at Epcot

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Aladdin Merchandise Magically Appears at World of Disney in Disney Springs

 

[sachilles]

I really thought Reflections would get some sort of transportation perk besides boats. Just seems like a logical step to connect Ft. Wilderness, reflections and wilderness lodge to the MK or ttc with a skyliner. Permits don't really show any logical spot for that. My rationale is that new DVC builds would work skyliners in from this point forward.

 

[rteetz]

News

Will Smith Shares Excerpt of 'Friend Like Me' from Disney's Live-Action 'Aladdin'

 

[mfly]

Anyone know what’s going on in MK today? SDMT, Space, and Splash Mountain have all been closed all morning.

Of course today I have family in MK today (who I planned a trip for).

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Nothing new on the Epcot space restaurant I guess?

Can't even find the thread on the first few pages.

I'm very confused on that. I thought we had heard that they were staffing but that was awhile ago.

 

[rteetz]

Nothing new on the Epcot space restaurant I guess?

Can't even find the thread on the first few pages.

I'm very confused on that. I thought we had heard that they were staffing but that was awhile ago.

Latest aerial images show it moving along. Epcot construction thread would be the place to watch for updates otherwise.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Disney's Broadway Musical, Frozen, has announced who will be playing Elsa and Anna when the National Tour begins previews later this year. Caroline Bowman will be playing the role of Elsa and Caroline Innerbichler will be playing the role of Anna. The National Tour begins previews at the Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, New York on November 10th.

The National Tour will officially open at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles, CA with the show running from December 4, 2019-February 2, 2020.

Source: https://www.theatermania.com/new-yo...I1AHgraX9TqzQMWvv7pdlx1VYwQvIG3WK97Vb_bzupYf8

 

[danikoski]

Glad I haven't picked our magic bands for our upcoming trip yet!

sort of surprised they haven't done this before - makes a ton of sense to offer some with patters for small upcharge

Ughh, I just bought a special band for my mom for Mother's Day and for my DH for his birthday for our upcoming June trip. Wish I would have waited a week.

 

[jknezek]

I really thought Reflections would get some sort of transportation perk besides boats. Just seems like a logical step to connect Ft. Wilderness, reflections and wilderness lodge to the MK or ttc with a skyliner. Permits don't really show any logical spot for that. My rationale is that new DVC builds would work skyliners in from this point forward.

Why? The boats work well for the most part. Might need to add a few with this influx of people to the area, but I don't think Disney would add another form of transport. I'm more interested in what they will do with The Fort boat dock. It's not real convenient to Reflections, but it's not that far away that building another one just a few hundred yards away makes much sense. Especially if the resorts are going to continue to share boats. Docking and undocking takes as much time as travelling between the resorts.