Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

NEW: “Wondrous Journeys” – returns to Disneyland Park for a special presentation March 22-April 14.

Scott Gustin

Oh, I thought this would come back and be the permanent fireworks show at DL Park. I loved it! I guess I should just be glad I got to see it once.

 

[BrianL]

Oh, I thought this would come back and be the permanent fireworks show at DL Park. I loved it! I guess I should just be glad I got to see it once.

I had wanted to see it on my last trip, but they were running Halloween Screams. I really wish they would be more consistent, but I know DL is always changing it up for their local guests.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

‘Disney Zootopia Comes Alive’ at Shanghai Disney Resort

Now that Zootopia is finally open at Shanghai Disney Resort, guests can fully immerse themselves in the exciting mammalian metropolis from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Zootopia.” To help bring this new land to life, Disney Live Entertainment partnered with Walt Disney Imagineering and the team at Shanghai Disney Resort to develop a unique live show experience starring many of the film’s most iconic characters.

“Disney Zootopia Comes Alive” is a groundbreaking new show presented at the Zootopia Park Apartments along the land’s Mane Street. Here, characters including the Hopps family, Fru Fru and her father Mr. Big, Koslov the polar bear, Flash the sloth, Yax the yak, Duke Weaselton, and more pop up on balconies or lean out the windows of their homes or workplaces, chatting with each other and the guests passing by.
“We’ve never done anything quite like this before. This is a brand-new, first-of-its-kind experience,” said Jeff Conover, Creative Director with Disney Live Entertainment, who has been on the project for more than four years. “The idea is that as we walk into the land, we come across the characters living their daily lives. Our guests will be able to see the characters, and each time they show up, it may be a bit of a different story.”
Compared to more traditional productions with defined showtimes that may only be presented during certain periods, this ambitious project weaves together multiple storylines to create an immersive atmosphere in which things appear to happen spontaneously throughout the day.

Disney Live Entertainment Production Manager Michelle Tritt worked closely with her Imagineering colleagues to develop the space in the land where the show takes place. “What’s unique about this show is that it isn’t necessarily a show, it’s a living embodiment of the land,” said Michelle. “We’ve brought together various disciplines, from audio designers and lighting designers to creative specialists and production people, to work on the project, integrating the show into the land and creating a highly natural feel for the characters there.”

The team has taken great care to ensure “Disney Zootopia Comes Alive” will resonate with guests and fans in China while embracing the spirit of Disney Animation’s original film. “We want to give guests that firsthand emotional experience of being in Zootopia in the middle of this vibrant community,” shared Jeff. “There are so many little surprises. You could probably spend four hours in that land just walking around and looking at all the little details.”
Michelle added, “We don’t have anything like this anywhere around the world in any of our parks. I think the guests are going to love this show. They’re going to laugh, they’re going to cry, because we’ve made these characters really come to life in the land.“

Why can’t the parks in the USA and Paris have all this cool, innovative stuff?

 

[champagne&disney]

Why can’t the parks in the USA and Paris have all this cool, innovative stuff?

Because Disney doesn't own the parks - other companies / the government does. The Chinese government owns 57% of the interest in Shanghai Disney.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

You can hear the crickets at work, I think only about 25% of us didn't take the day off.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Good Morning!

You can hear the crickets at work, I think only about 25% of us didn't take the day off.

We have today off from the company. YEAH.
But next week I am literally the only one in my department working...........

 

[jpeterson]

Good Morning!

You can hear the crickets at work, I think only about 25% of us didn't take the day off.

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My company is closed all next week. Then I'm in Disney World the week after for the marathon. Just got to get through today!

 

[rangerxenos]

We have today off from the company. YEAH.
But next week I am literally the only one in my department working...........

I'm not complaining, we have the week between Christmas and New Year's off with pay. Only reason I came in today was that I'm trying to build my PTO time back up, I was off for the first two weeks of the month for a Disney trip!

 

[Smugpugmug]

Good Morning!

You can hear the crickets at work, I think only about 25% of us didn't take the day off.

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My company is off today but I took off next week to go on a cruise. Haven't been on a cruise ship in maybe 10+ years? Better than being at work though LOL

 

[soniam]

I don’t work anymore, and my husband answers emails all the time I guess he’s sort of always working, but the head of the company acts like it doesn’t count unless you are in the office

 

[HokieRaven5]

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[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I had wanted to see it on my last trip, but they were running Halloween Screams. I really wish they would be more consistent, but I know DL is always changing it up for their local guests.

What is kinda consistent is that Sep through Oct is Halloween fireworks, Nov to mid-Jan is Christmas fireworks, then the rest of the year is the normal fireworks except for the "special engagements."

Here's my favorite YouTube video of Wondrous Journeys:

 

[BrianL]

What is kinda consistent is that Sep through Oct is Halloween fireworks, Nov to mid-Jan is Christmas fireworks, then the rest of the year is the normal fireworks except for the "special engagements."

Here's my favorite YouTube video of Wondrous Journeys:

I may just have to breakdown and watch this because I feel like I won't ever get to see it with it constantly out of rotation.

 

[Brocktoon]

I don't necessarily think so, but some have been asking for a few years now. Aerosmith, while a classic band, is not as relevant as they used to be. They could very well have taken a lesson from Splash Mountain, and are preferring to keep quiet about it until it's almost time to roll it out. Don't forget, we found out about Tiana's Bayou Adventure because of a supposed "leak" of concept art ahead of the announcement.

Aerosmith should be finishing their final farewell tour by summer next year. If Disney was to retheme, this may be the time as the band is calling it quits ... not that you still can't theme on a defunct band ... just don't turn it into a KISS 'avatar' coaster

 

[HokieRaven5]

Next on Disney+: January 2024

 

[HokieRaven5]

Magic Kingdom parade shuffle coming in mid-January 2024 at Walt Disney World

Effective January 16, 2024, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will move to one performance per day, stepping off at 3 pm. The parade is currently being performed at 12 pm and 3 pm.

 

[LSUmiss]

Magic Kingdom parade shuffle coming in mid-January 2024 at Walt Disney World

Effective January 16, 2024, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will move to one performance per day, stepping off at 3 pm. The parade is currently being performed at 12 pm and 3 pm.

So it’s 12 & 3 right now even during the holidays? We will be there 1/2-1/6 & mde is saying 5 & 8, but I know that’s not right.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Receive Extended Park Hours in January 2024

Magic Kingdom Park Hours Changes​

• January 2-3: Park hours extended 8am to 11pm (previously 9am to 11pm)
• January 7, 12-13: Park hours extended 9am to 11pm (previously 9am to 9pm)
• January 8-11: Park hours extended 9am to 10pm (previously 9am to 9pm)

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Changes​

• January 7: Park hours extended 8am to 7pm (previously 8am to 6pm)

 

[Tom_E_D]

Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Receive Extended Park Hours in January 2024

Magic Kingdom Park Hours Changes​

• January 2-3: Park hours extended 8am to 11pm (previously 9am to 11pm)
• January 7, 12-13: Park hours extended 9am to 11pm (previously 9am to 9pm)
• January 8-11: Park hours extended 9am to 10pm (previously 9am to 9pm)

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Changes​

• January 7: Park hours extended 8am to 7pm (previously 8am to 6pm)

You quoted the article correctly. However, I see MK is 8-10 on January 8 on the Disneyworld app and disneyworld.com website calendars. (I'm going that week, so paying attention.)

 

[HokieRaven5]

Wishing all who celebrate a Merry Christmas!