News Round Up 2017

[umichigan10]

Don't know if anyone here is aware that the Hotel New York at Disneyland Paris is going to be turned into a Marvel themed hotel? It would be worth taking a trip to Paris just to stay there!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-to-disneys-hotel-new-york-the-art-of-marvel/

Thanks for the update! I remember it being announced at D23 but kinda forgot about it

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Like others I'd like to thank @rteetz for all the hard work. So much information learned just from this thread from all the posters chiming in.

I'm looking forward to 2018's thread

 

[CogsworthTN]

@rteetz Thanks for all of the awesome information. You make planning so much easier and our trips enjoyable.



Thanks to all of the disboard members for all the input and advice.
Happy new year.

 

[Farro]

Thanks and Happy New Year to everyone. I hope 2018 finds you happy, healthy and prosperous!

 

[rteetz]

A look at Fights of Wonder before it bids farewell...

 

[rteetz]

News

I Am Mickey black MagicBand with yellow center released

 

[jade1]

Did the 630 and midnight preview last night at MK, midnight had 360 but also less packed. Wish there were 2 HEA a lot of nights, really would help.

Anyway, very beautiful, but EPCOT tonight we like better and the ending is usually better and closer/louder.

 

[rteetz]

News

MK has begun phase closures as of 11:30AM

 

[rteetz]

News

Magic Kingdom currently closed to some guests due to reaching capacity

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Did the 630 and midnight preview last night at MK, midnight had 360 but also less packed. Wish there were 2 HEA a lot of nights, really would help.

Anyway, very beautiful, but EPCOT tonight we like better and the ending is usually better and closer/louder.

I was there last night and saw both shows. I’m at EPCOT right now, and I can’t wait for the countdown! I prefer the EPCOT show to the MK show though.

News

MK has begun phase closures as of 11:30AM

Glad I went there yesterday.

 

[OKW Lover]

News

Magic Kingdom currently closed to some guests due to reaching capacity

For those that read only headlines - please be aware that this is a early-phase close not a complete closure.

Phase B Closing
No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no re-entering or crossing over from another park unless they have one of the following:

• WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
• WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
• Guests with Memory Maker
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.
• FastPass+ reservations and is a WDW Resort hotel guest.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For those that read only headlines - please be aware that this is a early-phase close not a complete closure.

Though what WDW twetted out doesn't mention Phase B just that they are not accepting new guests. Maybe just the shorthand way of putting and then for people that aren't knowledgeable about the different phase levels will just stay away

 

[Fantasia79]

And now, we begin wait time watch....

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Though what WDW twetted out doesn't mention Phase B just that they are not accepting new guests. Maybe just the shorthand way of putting and then for people that aren't knowledgeable about the different phase levels will just stay away

That’s the same message I saw, and I thought they really closed it. I was confused there.

It’s not surprising though. The traffic this morning for MK was going all the way past the back side of Hollywood Studios. It was expected though, and I’m happy I’m at EPCOT for that reason.

 

[umichigan10]

That’s the same message I saw, and I thought they really closed it. I was confused there.

It’s not surprising though. The traffic this morning for MK was going all the way past the back side of Hollywood Studios. It was expected though, and I’m happy I’m at EPCOT for that reason.

I saw a picture of the Epcot line backed up and the wait times look pretty brutal. But I’m curious how you feel the crowds are? Because my theory is Epcot absorbs crowds better than MK.

I would definitely wanna go to Epcot on New Years. A better vibe from the park about moving forward and such for today

 

[Q-man]

I saw a picture of the Epcot line backed up and the wait times look pretty brutal. But I’m curious how you feel the crowds are? Because my theory is Epcot absorbs crowds better than MK.

I would definitely wanna go to Epcot on New Years. A better vibe from the park about moving forward and such for today

Was in Epcot today let's just say on our way out Spaceship Earth was 90 minutes.

We've already decide not to go back to ring in the New Year after Cirque.

The roads on property are insane. How the Fire Marshall allows it I have no idea. If there was a major emergency at MK, EP or HS right now emergency responders would have a heck of a time getting there. At 2:30 it took 50 minutes to cab from EP to Ft Wildy camp.

 

[umichigan10]

Was in Epcot today let's just say on our way out Spaceship Earth was 90 minutes.

We've already decide not to go back to ring in the new year after Cirque.

The roads on property are insane. How the fire Marshall allows it I have no idea. If there was a major emergency at MK, EP or HS right now emergency responders would have a heck of a time getting there. At 2:30 it took 50 minutes to cab from EP to Ft Wildy camp.

Ugh that’s definitely brutal. I’d love to stay at boardwalk/beach club one year and go to Epcot for the day for New Years. Would be able to indulge in some me berverages and be within a comfortable stumbling distance. (I also commend you for driving through it, I’d never have patience for that)

 

[writerguyfl]

The final La Nouba will be live streamed

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/cirque-du-soleil-will-live-stream-final-la-nouba-show/

Since this starts at 10:20pm, I think they are only live streaming the final bows/curtain call. The show starts at 9pm and it's about 80 minutes long.

I'll be there tonight for this performance. I'm in the front row, which is my preferred location for a Cirque du Soleil show. I'm guessing it will be an emotional show for the cast.

 

[Q-man]

Since this starts at 10:20pm, I think they are only live streaming the final bows/curtain call. The show starts at 9pm and it's about 80 minutes long.

I'll be there tonight for this performance. I'm in the front row, which is my preferred location for a Cirque du Soleil show. I'm guessing it will be an emotional show for the cast.

We ll be at the 6pm show.

 

[danikoski]

Just glanced at wait times...yikes! Flight if Passage doesn't have the longest wait. That goes to Mine Train at 235 minutes.