Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[mrsap]

Cobblestone Replacement Project Complete in Germany Pavilion at EPCOT

 

[LSUmiss]

I got to say, this has been one of the worst things they have done at the parks. Not having a human take the photos and getting the perfect moment shots during the interactions with the characters sucks, and I feel bad for those missing out on receiving a lifetime moment on camera.

Instead you get 7 with your back to the camera and 1 pose shot...

This wasn’t our experience. They caught good shots of DS going in to hug the characters.

 

[mrsap]

Splash Mountain Log Sinks Yet Again at Walt Disney World​

As we approach the end of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, egregious failures in maintenance continue to come to light as for the third time in nearly two years, a log with guests aboard has sunk in the ride.

The video, shared by Ted Klein on Facebook, shows guests both still in the log and in the flume surrounding it, attempting to evacuate their fellow riders. The action took place near the attraction’s end, next to where Br’er Fox’s tail is being pulled on by Br’er Gator.

 

[Leight19]

Splash Mountain Log Sinks Yet Again at Walt Disney World​

As we approach the end of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, egregious failures in maintenance continue to come to light as for the third time in nearly two years, a log with guests aboard has sunk in the ride.

The video, shared by Ted Klein on Facebook, shows guests both still in the log and in the flume surrounding it, attempting to evacuate their fellow riders. The action took place near the attraction’s end, next to where Br’er Fox’s tail is being pulled on by Br’er Gator.

I don’t like to harp on things but one of the issues I hammer on all these ride shutdown discussions is almost all theories of safety in workplace say small maintenance issues predict safety incidents. With many of these rides having unexpected downtime a lot of discussion seems to focus on lack of quality experience which is valid but even more important is it also builds to things that jeopardize guest safety and well-being. I feel like with rides sinking in Disney world and catching on fire in Disney land it’s only a matter of time before a guest is injured due to lack of maintenance on these attractions. The current state of some of these rides is completely unacceptable and it’s unfathomable to me leadership team is allowing this stuff to happen on such a regular basis completely oblivious to the risk of eventually having guest inured or worse directly attributed to cost cutting of basic maintenance.

 

[SealedSeven]

Splash Mountain Log Sinks Yet Again at Walt Disney World​

As we approach the end of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, egregious failures in maintenance continue to come to light as for the third time in nearly two years, a log with guests aboard has sunk in the ride.

The video, shared by Ted Klein on Facebook, shows guests both still in the log and in the flume surrounding it, attempting to evacuate their fellow riders. The action took place near the attraction’s end, next to where Br’er Fox’s tail is being pulled on by Br’er Gator.

Just stay afloat till after my Trip please...

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All! Happy Wine Wednesday!

 

[mrsap]

Walt Disney World's iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard to be permanently removed​

The giant animated billboard just outside Disney's Hollywood Studios on World Drive has been a landmark at Walt Disney World for decades and has gone through frequent updates, including a name change to the park and promoting different versions of the Tower of Terror attraction.




There is no word on why the billboard is being removed, but the structure is likely expensive to maintain and viewed as unnecessary. The area will become home to landscaping instead.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction will remain open as usual with no plans for any changes.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Walt Disney World's iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard to be permanently removed​

The giant animated billboard just outside Disney's Hollywood Studios on World Drive has been a landmark at Walt Disney World for decades and has gone through frequent updates, including a name change to the park and promoting different versions of the Tower of Terror attraction.




There is no word on why the billboard is being removed, but the structure is likely expensive to maintain and viewed as unnecessary. The area will become home to landscaping instead.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction will remain open as usual with no plans for any changes.

I know in the grand scheme of things this isn't a big deal but I'm a little sad. Seeing this sign was nostalgic to me since my family drove to WDW a lot and we always passed it. I did notice that it wasn't working on my last trip so that is most likely why it's being removed. At least it's just the sign and not the Twilight zone theming of the actual ride

 

[mrsap]

I know in the grand scheme of things this isn't a big deal but I'm a little sad. Seeing this sign was nostalgic to me since my family drove to WDW a lot and we always passed it. I did notice that it wasn't working on my last trip so that is most likely why it's being removed. At least it's just the sign and not the Twilight zone theming of the actual ride

I feel the same! It’s definitely the one sign we’d look for as we’re driving in!!!

 

[OKW Lover]

Walt Disney World's iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard to be permanently removed​

The giant animated billboard just outside Disney's Hollywood Studios on World Drive has been a landmark at Walt Disney World for decades and has gone through frequent updates, including a name change to the park and promoting different versions of the Tower of Terror attraction.




There is no word on why the billboard is being removed, but the structure is likely expensive to maintain and viewed as unnecessary. The area will become home to landscaping instead.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction will remain open as usual with no plans for any changes.

Funny but I just drove past this yesterday and thought to myself, "there's a sign that should have been removed years ago". The attraction is certainly a major draw, but perhaps something more contemporary like Toy Story Land, or perhaps Galaxy's Edge could have replaced it by now.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I know in the grand scheme of things this isn't a big deal but I'm a little sad. Seeing this sign was nostalgic to me since my family drove to WDW a lot and we always passed it. I did notice that it wasn't working on my last trip so that is most likely why it's being removed. At least it's just the sign and not the Twilight zone theming of the actual ride

I feel the same. During my first trip to Disney as an adut in the mid-nineties, I recall being captivated when we drove in and first saw this sign. It still makes me smile when I see it. Hope they replace it with something interesting

 

[Leigh L]

Walt Disney World's iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard to be permanently removed​

The giant animated billboard just outside Disney's Hollywood Studios on World Drive has been a landmark at Walt Disney World for decades and has gone through frequent updates, including a name change to the park and promoting different versions of the Tower of Terror attraction.




There is no word on why the billboard is being removed, but the structure is likely expensive to maintain and viewed as unnecessary. The area will become home to landscaping instead.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction will remain open as usual with no plans for any changes.

I was wondering about it on our last trip as we drove by since it seems kind of neglected.

 

[mrsap]

Behind the Scenes Look at the Creation of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris​

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Cruise Line Named World’s Best by Travel + Leisure



This marks the fourth consecutive year that Disney Cruise Line ranks number one on the list. To generate its annual rankings, Travel + Leisure asks readers to rate cruise ships on the quality of their service, staterooms, food, entertainment, itineraries and shore excursions.

 

[mrsap]

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Completely Sold Out Today, No Late Check-outs Allowed​

 

[jade1]

Hope they replace it with something interesting

The area will become home to landscaping instead.

Gonna miss it.

 

[snikki]

I feel the same. During my first trip to Disney as an adut in the mid-nineties, I recall being captivated when we drove in and first saw this sign. It still makes me smile when I see it. Hope they replace it with something interesting

First time I went to Disney I was 20 and I REALLY wanted to go on ToT. Driving in I saw this sign and loved it. I got so excited. I always look forward to seeing it on every trip.

 

[MaC410]

I know in the grand scheme of things this isn't a big deal but I'm a little sad. Seeing this sign was nostalgic to me since my family drove to WDW a lot and we always passed it. I did notice that it wasn't working on my last trip so that is most likely why it's being removed. At least it's just the sign and not the Twilight zone theming of the actual ride

It was probably a decision between fixing that sign and fixing the yeti. So they decided to do neither and just remove the sign.

 

[johnnyr]

A life size AT-AT would look nice there. Just sayin...

 

[mrsap]

New Bastille Day Fireworks Coming to Disneyland Paris Featuring Disney Films Set in France​

Disneyland Paris is bringing back the celebration of Bastille Day with a firework display set to take place on July 14, 2022. The new firework show will feature Disney films that take location in France. Both 2020 and 2021 Bastille Day fireworks were canceled in the park due to Covid restrictions.