News Round Up

[DDLand]

More on Shanghai

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...0-million-tourists-to-feed-its-shanghai-beast

Think Bob wasn't worried before?

This is exciting! I'm thinking that they're aiming to make this WDW like. Having seen some of the overview maps this thing is massive. I had been wondering were park 3 was going, now I know the plot doesn't exist right now. That makes sense. There are a lot of hotel plots though. Up by Toy Story I wouldn't be surprised if they could cram in more. Now Weiss says more around the lake too. That's logical and follows the WDW design. It seems like they're taking the greatest parts of Orlando and Disneyland and cramming them together. This is going to be great!

 

[rteetz]

This is exciting! I'm thinking that they're aiming to make this WDW like. Having seen some of the overview maps this thing is massive. I had been wondering were park 3 was going, now I know the plot doesn't exist right now. That makes sense. There are a lot of hotel plots though. Up by Toy Story I wouldn't be surprised if they could cram in more. Now Weiss says more around the lake too. That's logical and follows the WDW design. It seems like they're taking the greatest parts of Orlando and Disneyland and cramming them together. This is going to be great!

I think the park it self is going to be amazing but the stuff going on behind the scenes continues with the nailing of the vice mayor of Shanghai. He was directly involved in the Disney project and his previous job also supplied the Disney project with materials. From the sounds of it those materials were unreliable and in some cases bad and had to be replaced costing more money.

 

[adam.adbe]

Rejoice:

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/11/epcot-captain-eo-to-close-forever-on.html

 

[Bay Max]

Rejoice:

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/11/epcot-captain-eo-to-close-forever-on.html

It's about time. I'm just annoyed that there's one less thing to do at Epcot. It's ridiculous how much of that wonderful park is now dormant.

 

[adam.adbe]

It's about time. I'm just annoyed that there's one less thing to do at Epcot. It's ridiculous how much of that wonderful park is now dormant.

I prefer to think of it a sign that something new and awesome is coming to take its place!

I also believe in the easter bunny.

 

[j2thomason]

Rejoice:

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/11/epcot-captain-eo-to-close-forever-on.html

Let's hope something really great replaces it......and very soon!!

 

[Spacedog1975]

I enjoy EO for what it is and will surely head that way next week. It would be a shame to shutter EO without bringing forth something new. Perhaps they'll do a preview rotation of upcoming theatricals.

 

[rteetz]

I created a thread about the Captain EO closure. I hope they do something with it rather than letting it sit idle.

 

[Joben]

http://www.latimes.com/entertainmen...t-ct-bob-iger-nfl-statium-20151112-story.html

Bob Iger getting involved with bringing two NFL teams to LA. Interesting news for sure.

The articles states:

"The involvement of Iger in the Carson bid is structured so that it does not interfere with his duties at his Burbank company. Iger would oversee the design, construction and operation of the stadium as well as hiring decisions and naming rights."

There's some more business mumbo jumbo in the article, but it's an interesting read to see why he was brought aboard, and what he might be doing post-Disney.

this is very good news for Rams fans.

 

[Bay Max]

I prefer to think of it a sign that something new and awesome is coming to take its place!

I also believe in the easter bunny.

 

[rteetz]

Santa is now at Disney Springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...--santas-chalet-arrives-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[rteetz]

New menu items at Shutters

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/11/caribbean-beach-resort-new-menu-items.html

 

[rteetz]

Railroad testing at MK

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/11/walt-disney-world-railroad-testing.html

 

[rteetz]

Colortopia now officially open

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-visit-with-colortopia-presented-by-glidden/

 

[rteetz]

Holiday decor at Disney springs

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ecor-debuts-at-disney-springs-the-landing.htm

 

[umichigan10]

this is very good news for Rams fans.

I think the fact the city has made a stadium proposal is a very positive sign. Whereas the other two are in a stalemate with their respective cities.

The fact taxpayers need to foot stadium bills for an 11 billion dollar industry is an entirely different discussion

 

[luisov]

Previews for Hyperspace Mountain and Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland. Gives an idea of what to expect at DHS in terms of the exhibition:

 

[rteetz]

Previews for Hyperspace Mountain and Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland. Gives an idea of what to expect at DHS in terms of the exhibition:

From what I have seen DHS's version of launch bay will differ a little bit.

 

[rteetz]

filming wrapped up today for the Christmas parade

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holi...parks-unforgettable-christmas-celebration.htm

 

[rteetz]

Characters added to new World of Disney entrance.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/wo...orld-of-disney-entrance-at-disney-springs.htm