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

[BrianL]

I loved Harmonious, saw it twice last trip, I thought it was better than Enchantment at MK.

I agree. Enchantment was fine, but on that one I can solidly say I prefer HEA (also HEA wasn't around for that long). It didn't really offer any "new" tech, though projections along Main Street are welcome, though Disneyland has been doing that for a while. I thought HarmonioUS was spectacular and unique!

 

[mrsap]

Special Event Stage Themed to Big Thunder Mining Company Installed In Front of Country Bear Jamboree

 

[MidnightMeeko]

I'm all for more entertainment, but that's an odd spot to have a stage. Congestion is already problematic right there.

 

[BrianL]

I'm all for more entertainment, but that's an odd spot to have a stage. Congestion is already problematic right there.

Maybe it's to socially distance the hoedown. It is a bit obtrusive.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Official Trailer for Lightyear

Currently slated to be released June 17, 2022

 

[BrianL]

Official Trailer for Lightyear

Currently slated to be released June 17, 2022

I am so looking forward to this one, but I'm already sold so I don't want to watch another trailer for it. I do hope they don't pull it from theaters as this one looks like it demands the big screen treatment!

 

[mrsap]

Operating hours increased around President's Day at Walt Disney World theme parks

At Magic Kingdom, the park will now close at 10pm from February 20 through February 26, for a total of two additional hours per day.

Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, hours have been extended in the morning and evening, with the park opening at 8am and closing at 8pm. The original hours were 9am to 7pm.

Finally, at EPCOT, February 20 and 21 will open an hour earlier than usual at 9am.

 

[bambialways4ever]

Operating hours increased around President's Day at Walt Disney World theme parks

At Magic Kingdom, the park will now close at 10pm from February 20 through February 26, for a total of two additional hours per day.

Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, hours have been extended in the morning and evening, with the park opening at 8am and closing at 8pm. The original hours were 9am to 7pm.

Finally, at EPCOT, February 20 and 21 will open an hour earlier than usual at 9am.

Interesting, I see MK extended hours are at 10 pm, that week. I wonder if they'll extend hours again around spring break times and if that will push other MK extended hours back to 10 as well.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The Walt Disney Company Scores 23 Oscars Nominations for 2022

 

[1lilspark]

Maybe it's to socially distance the hoedown. It is a bit obtrusive.

I would assume it’s for this since that starts I believe Friday

 

[mrsap]

Imagineering Files Permit for Show Structural Elements at Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana Construction Site at EPCOT

 

[disney-inspired]

Imagineering Files Permit for Show Structural Elements at Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana Construction Site at EPCOT

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Hurry! I really hope this is done in time for my January trip in 2023.

 

[boop0524]

I loved Harmonious, saw it twice last trip, I thought it was better than Enchantment at MK.

This was us exactly last week! We loved Harmonious and watched it twice. Enchantment felt like watching a giant commercial for Disney. Could definitely feel a difference in the crowd enjoyment as well. People danced and cheered at Harm, mostly silent at MK

 

[Brocktoon]

I am so looking forward to this one, but I'm already sold so I don't want to watch another trailer for it. I do hope they don't pull it from theaters as this one looks like it demands the big screen treatment!

Based on interest at all ages, this has the potential to be a huge summer blockbuster. But, currently Jurassic World is releasing the week before and this summer also has Doctor Strange, Black Adam, Thor and Top Gun. Animation wise the only other summer films I can think of are League of Super Pets and Minions which I don't think will provide much competition for Lightyear.

The only animated film this year that may give Lightyear a run would be the Spiderverse sequel (if that doesn't get pushed to 2023)

 

[Leigh L]

Operating hours increased around President's Day at Walt Disney World theme parks

At Magic Kingdom, the park will now close at 10pm from February 20 through February 26, for a total of two additional hours per day.

Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, hours have been extended in the morning and evening, with the park opening at 8am and closing at 8pm. The original hours were 9am to 7pm.

Finally, at EPCOT, February 20 and 21 will open an hour earlier than usual at 9am.

Oh, I haven't been paying attention to park hours. I didn't realize Epcot was opening at 10 a.m. more regularly, it's awesome to see it moving back towards 9!

 

[mrsap]

More pieces are being bolted onto the Guardians of the Galaxy Starblaster ship at EPCOT

 

[HokieRaven5]

Air Canada Contest to Attend Premiere of “Turning Red”

In honor of the new Pixar movie Turning Red, Air Canada has debuted a special new plane!



The upcoming film is directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi and set in Toronto. In addition to the themed plane, Air Canada is launching a special contest that offers five prize packages. Each package features a a trip for four people to Toronto to attend the Canadian premiere special event of the movie on March 8th. The contest starts today and runs until February 20th — it’s only open to Canadian residents. (Click here to enter.)

 

[HokieRaven5]

VIDEO: Disney Wish Inside Hall 6 at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany Ahead of Float Out – February 6, 2022

 

[HokieRaven5]

“Celebrate Soulfully” Step Presentation to End February 28th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

After being an unannounced act, Disney has added the “Celebrate Soulfully” Step Presentation to the Disney World website. Here’s the description for the lively act at Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

Experience troupes of Black percussive steppers connecting their rhythmic dance to traditions of Africa and America, in celebration of Black history and culture. See them in action at Harambe Stage in Africa—now through February 28, 2022.
Disney World

With the description of the unnamed act, we also get an end date – February 28th. The “Celebrate Soulfully” Step Presentation is presented multiple times per day and rotates use of the Harambe Stage with the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney+ Testing Livestream Possibilities on Service

As Yahoo shared, Disney+ ran its FIRST ever test of a livestream recently in the U.S. The livestream was specifically for the 94th Oscar nominations, and was hosted by Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis Ross. The event was livestreamed on Disney+ in addition to Hulu, ABC News Live, and some other platforms. Because it was streamed on a few different platforms at the same time, Yahoo notes that this helped to “lessen the burden on Disney+” since not all viewers were turning to one source.