News Round Up 2018

[wnwardii]

One of the things they talked about was turning spaceship earth into the Death Star. If I remember right Jim Hill said they have tested that already so take that for what it’s worth.

There was a special event at Epcot before Rogue One came out where they did do the Death Star projection on Spaceship Earth. In my opinion, it didn't look all that great. Maybe in person it looked better.

 

[NatureBoyChris]

That’s a Jim Hill rumor. I would say very unlikely.

If you listened to the podcast, you'd know it was @lentesta who mentioned it. Again with the Jim Hill snarky comments

 

[rteetz]

If you listened to the podcast, you'd know it was @lentesta who mentioned it. Again with the Jim Hill snarky comments

Again nothing against Jim. Some people have better track records than others. I also have pretty good intel on the new monorail project.

 

[dlavender]

If you listened to the podcast, you'd know it was @lentesta who mentioned it. Again with the Jim Hill snarky comments

You mean Jim "everytime WDW puts out a movie I instantly say there's a park ride/land/experience coming based on it" Hill?

 

[koala1966]

News

Agents of Shield has been renewed for a 6th season

Yes!!

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Parks Sweet Treats: May 2018

 

[rteetz]

Those going to Toy Story Land opening and in early July, Disney has added more Fastpass selections so if you were not successful go check now!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Those going to Toy Story Land opening and in early July, Disney has added more Fastpass selections so if you were not successful go check now!

the pessimist in me thinks this means standby wait times will now be even longer for those that can't get FPs

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

News

Swan and Dolphin Ninth Annual Food & Wine Classic Will Expand With Hawaiian Themed Area and New Eats

 

[NatureBoyChris]

Yes!!

This is awesome news. I'm wondering how they are going to tie in to the aftermath of Infinity War.

 

[rteetz]

News

Summary of Announcements Made at Today's ESPN Upfront Presentation

Some cool stuff for sports fans.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks pretty cool - no Paint the Night as far as innovative lighting effects, music, or performances, but some really cool set pieces (the wand duel, the Bumblebee, the T-Rex, etc.)


What I don't understand is how can you repeatedly play the "YMCA" yet none of the dancers ever do the "YMCA" dance? What is the point of not using the choreography that comes with the song?!?!?!?!

 

[dina444444]

Those going to Toy Story Land opening and in early July, Disney has added more Fastpass selections so if you were not successful go check now!

Looks like these didn't hit the 7/13-7/15 dates yet. Hopefully they will add more then so I can get morning times.

 

[jpeterson]

Those going to Toy Story Land opening and in early July, Disney has added more Fastpass selections so if you were not successful go check now!

FastPass site completely non-functional for me.

 

[skier_pete]

I believe that’s a rumor that was started by Jim Hill on his podcast with Len Testa.

So clearly false then...

If you listened to the podcast, you'd know it was @lentesta who mentioned it. Again with the Jim Hill snarky comments

Sorry, but I've rarely seen someone with a lower percentage of correct prognostications than Jim Hill. If he hits 20% of the time I'd be surprised. Len's no better.

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

Summary of Announcements Made at Today's ESPN Upfront Presentation

Some cool stuff for sports fans.

Jordan will once again be must see TV in my household. Was a heck of a time for us Chicago fans.

 

[Dis_Fan]

This is awesome news. I'm wondering how they are going to tie in to the aftermath of Infinity War.

Reports are the AOS is coming back SUMMER of 2019. Which would make it after Avengers 4.

 

[skier_pete]

Reports are the AOS is coming back SUMMER of 2019. Which would make it after Avengers 4.

Without getting into spoilers - I wonder if this is to avoid the consequences of Infinity War. (AOS has always sort of skirted around the MCU.)

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Frozen: The Broadway Musical has announced their North American Tour beginning Fall 2019!

If you would like to sign-up to get alerts for when Frozen comes to a city near you, visit:
https://frozenthemusical.com/tour

This is insanely early for a Broadway Musical to announce their North American Tour shortly after opening.