News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

I'm kind of stymied by Chicago as well. I used to go in the old Indy days, which were great because hotels in Indianapolis were not that pricey.

Vacations in 2019 are going to be pricey for me. Best start saving.

I wasn't expecting this to be in Chicago or Orlando so I was planning on doing Star Wars half next year but now with this in Chicago and so close to home its a no brainer for me really.

 

[beer dave]

OK - you are right, I read it wrong. But then why is it cheesy to them to fly 8 people to Disney World if they live 250 miles away. That's a 4-hour drive....you expect Disney to pay $2000 or more to ferry people a short drive? Especially in today's age, if you live 250 miles away it's significantly faster to drive.

Wow bro... Did you write this promo and are insulted that I don't like it... or did I just make you mad by correcting your post?

The reason I complained about dropping the air fare is because like I said, some people who live within the 250 mile range might want to invite people outside the range..... why discriminate?

Yeah - you really are complaining Dave! It's a 2-bedroom unit for 4 nights, and while it is slightly restricted (no HIGH season), that still could be as much as 206 points for 4 nights - Figure average DVC owner pays $6.50 / point in MF - $1339 value to a DVC owner, more to a non-owner. Plus 8 3-day hopper passes. Plus flights if more than 250 miles away. Plus - if you read the details - a check for $7,100 to offset the tax implications. The value listed is $18,000. Now sure, it doesn't cost Disney that much, but really you think that's a lousy prize? As others pointed out, usually these things they max out for 4 people - so to do 8 people is pretty awesome.

The 7100 doesn't count because it is what you are going to have to pay in taxes because of them valuing the prize at 18k.....

For which (the 18k) you get a 1350 (max) dollar room, 8- 3 day passes (2000), and 8 flights (avg ?4000?) -- so I see that at a max of 7350.

Show me the other 11k.....

Unless you don't get the flights--- then it's a 3350 prize being valued at 18k....

The only real cost to Disney is the air fare. The rest costs them nothing. That"s why they removed the air fare if the winner is in the 250 mile range.

Candians can't enter. And from what I can tell, you can't enter more than 5 times at the same e-mail/street address. And especially if you are already a DVC member, they ask for your member ID. I didn't try to see if I can enter a second time with my second DVC account. Maybe I will.

I thought you lived in Canada. Sorry . I wouldn't have mentioned it otherwise.

 

[adam.adbe]

I'm kind of stymied by Chicago as well. I used to go in the old Indy days, which were great because hotels in Indianapolis were not that pricey.

Vacations in 2019 are going to be pricey for me. Best start saving.

You can always find decent deals in Chicago, but usually a ways north of where you'd want to be for McCormick Place.

 

[rteetz]

News

Orlando International will be expanding even more

https://orlandoairports.net/press/2...rlando-international-airports-south-terminal/

 

[Brocktoon]

I'm kind of stymied by Chicago as well. I used to go in the old Indy days, which were great because hotels in Indianapolis were not that pricey.

Vacations in 2019 are going to be pricey for me. Best start saving.

I wouldn't be surprised if it has to do with promoters and the infrastructure to hold such an event. Chicago has been hosting a lot of good pop-culture events in recent years and their main event, C2E2 Comic Expo was huge this year. I'm guessing a lot of these events share promoters and contacts with the local tourism boards, hotels, etc ... Probably put the city in a great position to host the Star Wars event

 

[TomServo27]

SAY WHAT?! Guess I need to go!

I may have to check this out. I’m about 3 and half hours from Chicago myself.

 

[rteetz]

News

Dwayne The Rock Johnson wants to make Walt proud

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...-legacy-with-the-upcoming-jungle-cruise-film/

 

[rteetz]

News

Some of the new Toy Story Mania queue revealed

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-ne...ia-queue-unveiled-all-3-tracks-running-again/

 

[rteetz]

News

The Incredibles takes over Merchant of Venus in Tomorrowland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-in...d-expo-invades-tomorrowland-at-magic-kingdom/

 

[Roxyfire]

I saw this first where I see most things first these days: Twitter.

Not jazzed about Chicago, though. Wonder why they decided there?

Well it is the third largest metro area in the United States to start. Plus they've done a ton of work trying to attract different conferences and stuff to this area. Chicago is a huge, world-class city why would it be weird to have anything here?

 

[rteetz]

Well it is the third largest metro area in the United States to start. Plus they've done a ton of work trying to attract different conferences and stuff to this area. Chicago is a huge, world-class city why would it be weird to have anything here?

The last two were in areas of Disney theme parks. It was thought it would be in Anaheim or Orlando again due to Galaxy’s Edge.

 

[rteetz]

News

Parking lot fire could’ve been put out sooner if fire hydrants weren’t removed

http://www.wftv.com/www.wftv.com/ne...t-sooner-if-hydrants-werent-removed/750069892

 

[UncleMike101]

News

Parking lot fire could’ve been put out sooner if fire hydrants weren’t removed

http://www.wftv.com/www.wftv.com/ne...t-sooner-if-hydrants-werent-removed/750069892

And this is what happens when the Bean Counters run the show.
"Health and safety be damned, we're going to make more money"!!!!!!!!

 

[Roxyfire]

The last two were in areas of Disney theme parks. It was thought it would be in Anaheim or Orlando again due to Galaxy’s Edge.

I can see that for sure, but perhaps there's another very logical reason as well. Apparently McCormick is the largest convention center, with Orange County (Orlando) being second so that could be part of it as well.

 

[rteetz]

I can see that for sure, but perhaps there's another very logical reason as well. Apparently McCormick is the largest convention center, with Orange County (Orlando) being second so that could be part of it as well.

McCormick is definitely big. My sister has had basketball tournaments there.

 

[Roxyfire]

McCormick is definitely big. My sister has had basketball tournaments there.

Yeah maybe that'll contain the mass of humanity that will come out for it. I may even go check it out!

 

[rteetz]

Yeah maybe that'll contain the mass of humanity that will come out for it. I may even go check it out!

Disboard meet up!

 

[Roxyfire]

Disboard meet up!

Haha you know it, there's enough of us around I think!

 

[adam.adbe]

Haha you know it, there's enough of us around I think!

For sure. My wife's already decided we're doing it, and my daughter is already planning her costume.

 

[adam.adbe]

McCormick is definitely big. My sister has had basketball tournaments there.

Most convention goers actually don't realize how big. Very few conventions use all of McCormick place, and that was true even before the western extension. I believe the restaurant association maybe the only conference that uses all five buildings. A couple of large medical conferences come in a close second.

Edit: http://mccormickplace.com/events.php
I was wrong. Even the restaurant association does not use all of it.