News Round Up 2019

[siren0119]

I see what you did there.

I want a live action remake of the Black Cauldron!

I am 100% here for THAT.

Weren't they doing a live action Sword in the Stone?

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Magic Kingdom update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photo-rep...orrowland-speedway-testing-concrete-work-etc/

 

[rteetz]

News

Western Way expansion road now open

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/flam...ern-way-extension-to-avalon-road-now-open.htm

 

[lovethesun12]

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/

Looks like some gravitational potential energy too =)

 

[MommaBerd]

@OSUZorba - I hear you and I totally get you (and probably all the other Fort people)! I am actually watching it happen around me. We live in what has been a quiet little suburb of Atlanta - lots of trees and parks, very small-town feel. But what has happened? Lots of people want to move here to enjoy that “small-town feel.” So, the trees come down, neighborhoods go up, roads are widened, traffic increases, and in about 10-15 years, we will have lost all the things that made our town different and will be just like every-other Atlanta suburb. Some people call it progress, but not me.

Sadly, it can’t be too surprising to the campers, but it is a real loss for those who have loved and enjoyed it all these years.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Coronado Springs update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photos-co...ate-5-4-19-gran-destino-tower-villa-del-lago/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

NBA Experience update

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/large...ress-at-the-nba-experience-in-disney-springs/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

DCA update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photo-rep...ony-swings-refurbishment-new-merchandise-etc/

 

[OKW Lover]

Rumored plans for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

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Interesting. Looking it over, obviously the load/unload area is pretty much the same as is at least the first turn (assuming it continues to run counter clockwise) of the ride. I wonder if the retained all the "track" or re-routed the rest of the ride.

News

Western Way expansion road now open

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/flam...ern-way-extension-to-avalon-road-now-open.htm

The only people this will be of interest to right now are those that live along that section of Avalon Rd. There isn't anything out there but homes.

 

[rteetz]

Interesting. Looking it over, obviously the load/unload area is pretty much the same as is at least the first turn (assuming it continues to run counter clockwise) of the ride. I wonder if the retained all the "track" or re-routed the rest of the ride.

The layout is pretty similar to GMR.

 

[OSUZorba]

Photo update

Magic Kingdom update

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/photo-rep...orrowland-speedway-testing-concrete-work-etc/

I know this isn't a popular opinion but I'm glad these are coming back so soon.

 

[disneygirlsng]

News

PHOTOS: “Ears to America” Patriotic Merchandise Arrives at Mouse Gear in Epcot

I might need those ears for my W&D half outfit.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Tale of the Lion King coming to DCA

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/tale-...venture-park-june-7th-behind-the-scenes-look/

 

[skier_pete]

So everyone talks about Reflections effect on the Fort, but all I can think of is "oh no, more of those flipping cabins to screw up the DVC point structure." Owners should hate seeing those things.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

So everyone talks about Reflections effect on the Fort, but all I can think of is "oh no, more of those flipping cabins to screw up the DVC point structure." Owners should hate seeing those things.

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Anthony Vito]

So everyone talks about Reflections effect on the Fort, but all I can think of is "oh no, more of those flipping cabins to screw up the DVC point structure." Owners should hate seeing those things.

While I can't directly comment on the Fort Wilderness aspect since I haven't been there yet, I definitely was surprised to see the cabins and was thinking the same thing. I was hoping after the problems they've caused with availability, especially at Copper Creek, they'd get away from doing those cabins at new resorts. I guess it makes it clearer that they really do not care at all if people have a hard time getting reservations, the just allow them to sell a lot more points then they would be able to sell otherwise. That and if it's difficult to get a room, that just gives the (arguably) illusion of maximum demand.

 

[crvetter]

So everyone talks about Reflections effect on the Fort, but all I can think of is "oh no, more of those flipping cabins to screw up the DVC point structure." Owners should hate seeing those things.

Remains to be seen how much they allocate to the cash side and DVC side. I mean all indications would be DVC considering it is in their best interest (free maintenance).

 

[rteetz]

CM reviews of SWGE and Smugglers Run are starting to come in.

 

[OKW Lover]

but all I can think of is "oh no, more of those flipping cabins to screw up the DVC point structure." Owners should hate seeing those things.

I guess I don't follow that at all. I've been a DVC member since 1995. Have stayed in everything from a basic studio to a grand villa. The only reason I haven't stayed in a cabin yet is that we now live very close to the parks and instead use our points for Aulani. What is wrong with the DVC point structure as a result of these cabins?

 

[Tiki Birdland]

There will be a “new pioneer hall”

Let's take some cues from the StarWars Hotel. They could use screens to simulate the trees they bulldozed. Maybe have animals walk by the "windows". They could even make it snow like at BOG!