News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

News

Star Wars VR experience coming to London

https://blooloop.com/news/star-wars-secrets-of-the-empire-2/

 

[umichigan10]

News

"Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruise" Returns to Walt Disney World

You know I’m really not impressed by many upcharges but I really don’t get this one. You can’t see the projections of HEA really unless you’re in Main Street (from my experience) so I don’t feel like you get the whole show atmosphere from the lagoon

 

[rteetz]

You know I’m really not impressed by many upcharges but I really don’t get this one. You can’t see the projections of HEA really unless you’re in Main Street (from my experience) so I don’t feel like you get the whole show atmosphere from the lagoon

And this is on the ferry. I would much rather do a private cruise or the in park dessert party.

 

[umichigan10]

And this is on the ferry. I would much rather do a private cruise or the in park dessert party.

Yeah exactly it’s what thousands of guests flow through everyday. Nothing against them but they have their purpose

 

[dlavender]

Finally got to experience pandora last night. Really amazing atmosphere. FOP is a phenomenal ride. But as others before me have stated, that boat ride teeters on embarrassment. I actually prefer the little mermaid ride. I’m a little dumbfounded that they couldn’t put a better ride in there. But the land and FOP are impressive.

Just my .02

 

[umichigan10]

Finally got to experience pandora last night. Really amazing atmosphere. FOP is a phenomenal ride. But as others before me have stated, that boat ride teeters on embarrassment. I actually prefer the little mermaid ride. I’m a little dumbfounded that they couldn’t put a better ride in there. But the land and FOP are impressive.

Just my .02

I think embarrassment is harsh but underwhelming for sure

 

[amberpi]

Finally got to experience pandora last night. Really amazing atmosphere. FOP is a phenomenal ride. But as others before me have stated, that boat ride teeters on embarrassment. I actually prefer the little mermaid ride. I’m a little dumbfounded that they couldn’t put a better ride in there. But the land and FOP are impressive.

Just my .02

I liked the little boat ride, but it is just that

 

[MissGina5]

I saw that in another thread. Looks like the dish I had (tastes like chicken) had a price increase if I remember correctly though it was only like $1 I think and the dish my husband had (beefy pasta) was nixed.

nooo the noodle bowl was delicious!!

 

[Roxyfire]

i kind of doubt this... the pokémon company is very fickle about who uses their IP, and i honestly think there's not much potential for a pokémon land in that area (most i can see is generic kiddie rides?)

likewise, it'd be kind of strange not to have nintendo's flagship property in universal's flagship park. i'm unsure about this website's reputation, and obviously plans change, but i'd guess mario is going to be involved in some way at USF no matter what

Agreed, plus I feel like if it's not in Japan, it won't be here.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Coco LE magic band (I may have already ordered one)

 

[rteetz]

Coco LE magic band (I may have already ordered one)

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You’re worse than me

 

[amberpi]

I think embarrassment is harsh but underwhelming for sure

Honestly, I think a little boat ride in SWL of riding through Dagobah or something would have been an awesome addition. I'm total fan of all the Disney boat rides though. I mean, IASW and formerly Maelstrom, are very top faves.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Honestly, I think a little boat ride in SWL of riding through Dagobah or something would have been an awesome addition. I'm total fan of all the Disney boat rides though. I mean, IASW and formerly Maelstrom, are very top faves.

That is cute idea (though I guess they are going for a "new" planet but something similar would be fun

I actually really liked the river Journey ride - should have been a bit longer but I think there is enough going on that it is still good.

 

[dina444444]

Coco LE magic band (I may have already ordered one)

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I may have to get one of these.

 

[dina444444]

Coco LE magic band (I may have already ordered one)

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Sorry for the double post but does anyone know if there is currently a code available for free shipping through the shop parks app?

 

[skier_pete]

That is cute idea (though I guess they are going for a "new" planet but something similar would be fun

I actually really liked the river Journey ride - should have been a bit longer but I think there is enough going on that it is still good.

We quite enjoyed it, though agree it's rather brief and doesn't deserve an hour+ wait (We FPd it.) Pretty sure within 2 years it will be a mostly walk-on ride though - FOP will be where it's at.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Sorry for the double post but does anyone know if there is currently a code available for free shipping through the shop parks app?

They have free shipping if you spend $75 but I didn't see anything available for free shipping if less than that though

 

[dina444444]

They have free shipping if you spend $75 but I didn't see anything available for free shipping if less than that though

Ugh. Was trying to avoid having to buy other things to get the band to ship for free.

 

[amberpi]

That is cute idea (though I guess they are going for a "new" planet but something similar would be fun

I actually really liked the river Journey ride - should have been a bit longer but I think there is enough going on that it is still good.

Exactly! The whatever part from my post, but with the SW world building it seems like a slam dunk as they could have a blank canvas, fill it with a cool species or characters, increase capacity and give the little kid SW fans a ride.

 

[iamfathom]

News

Star Wars VR experience coming to London

https://blooloop.com/news/star-wars-secrets-of-the-empire-2/

Super excited by this, as we were planning on doing it when we went back in August, but I've booked this up for February and now I get a taste of a holiday experience closer to home which will keep me going until the holiday. Only downer is that the tickets are even more expensive in London ouch.

At the current exchange rate they work out as $44 vs $29.95, who would have ever thought Disney would actually be a cheaper option for something!