News Round Up 2018

[skier_pete]

News

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park to Begin After Hours, Nighttime Hard-Ticket Event

You know I am a big time hater of these hard ticket events - but this isn't a terrible idea. If you don't already have a water park pass - it's actually a slightly cheaper option than a full day water park pass. And 4 hours at a water park is probably more than enough time. Finally - it doesn't really disrupt anyone's opportunity to go to the park for regular hours - to me the breaking point for when I really dislike hard ticket events - my biggest complaint about the MNSSHP and MVMCP is that they occupy 4 nights a week, limiting the opportunities to go MK in the evening, AND during that time they don't keep the other parks open later to make up for it.

It's really only a good option in the summer when it's still so warm in the evening though - the problem with water parks is that if it is the least bit cool it can be unpleasant, definitely can't do this all year.

I could see doing this as an alternative to the normal water park day on a trip - but maybe just a one time thing. The water parks to me are the one chance at Disney to not feel like a in a constant state of perspiration soaked discomfort, so I prefer to spend the day at the water parks and go to the regular parks in the evening. And right now I have a Platinum AP so even if this is an Option in August I won't be paying it.

 

[Mrs Geek]

You know I am a big time hater of these hard ticket events - but this isn't a terrible idea. If you don't already have a water park pass - it's actually a slightly cheaper option than a full day water park pass. And 4 hours at a water park is probably more than enough time.

You know, I'm wondering- how does EMM, the Halloween Party, the Christmas Party, and/or the other "after hours" events compare to regular park tickets? Are they cheaper than a full day? I know for MNSSHP and MVMCP you can get into the park at 4pm and stay until midnight- so that ticket is an 8 hour day in the park; at what point does it start to look attractive to come for a week but only buy, oh, 2, maybe 3 actual tickets and rely on party/event tickets for the rest of the week? If they start doing hard ticket events in every park, do you think there might be people- particularly night owls- who might do events only rather than all-day touring? Makes you wonder...

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think you are right that it is the prizes from TSMM - good call! Guess fits into the theme of a pier too and the carnival games, etc.... still think would be more fun to ride the Toy Story Toys that I know and love/tolerate

Just out of curiosity...which toys do you just tolerate?

 

[rteetz]

You know I am a big time hater of these hard ticket events - but this isn't a terrible idea. If you don't already have a water park pass - it's actually a slightly cheaper option than a full day water park pass. And 4 hours at a water park is probably more than enough time. Finally - it doesn't really disrupt anyone's opportunity to go to the park for regular hours - to me the breaking point for when I really dislike hard ticket events - my biggest complaint about the MNSSHP and MVMCP is that they occupy 4 nights a week, limiting the opportunities to go MK in the evening, AND during that time they don't keep the other parks open later to make up for it.

It's really only a good option in the summer when it's still so warm in the evening though - the problem with water parks is that if it is the least bit cool it can be unpleasant, definitely can't do this all year.

I could see doing this as an alternative to the normal water park day on a trip - but maybe just a one time thing. The water parks to me are the one chance at Disney to not feel like a in a constant state of perspiration soaked discomfort, so I prefer to spend the day at the water parks and go to the regular parks in the evening. And right now I have a Platinum AP so even if this is an Option in August I won't be paying it.

If I was on a longer trip 7 days or more I would probably do this to not take away so much from my park days. I like the Disney water parks but I always feel I could be spending my time better if I spent a day at the water parks.

 

[rteetz]

You know, I'm wondering- how does EMM, the Halloween Party, the Christmas Party, and/or the other "after hours" events compare to regular park tickets? Are they cheaper than a full day? I know for MNSSHP and MVMCP you can get into the park at 4pm and stay until midnight- so that ticket is an 8 hour day in the park; at what point does it start to look attractive to come for a week but only buy, oh, 2, maybe 3 actual tickets and rely on party/event tickets for the rest of the week? If they start doing hard ticket events in every park, do you think there might be people- particularly night owls- who might do events only rather than all-day touring? Makes you wonder...

The parties have tiered pricing so if you go say on Halloween it’s more expensive than if you go in August. I believe the highest priced party ticket is comparable to a one day park ticket.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Themed Eateries announced for Pixar Pier!

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-th...d-for-pixar-pier-disney-california-adventure/

I like the thought of those, I just wish so much wasn't from Toy Story.

So they have the midway mania, the carousel, most of these little food stands and the characters will probably remain the same (Buzz and Woody). If it's not that, we seem to have the Incredibles and Monster's Inc.

I know Toy Story is popular but so are many of the other Pixar movies. At least they threw Inside Out a bone and they got a food stand.

They could have given Buy and Large a drink stand.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

You know, I'm wondering- how does EMM, the Halloween Party, the Christmas Party, and/or the other "after hours" events compare to regular park tickets? Are they cheaper than a full day? I know for MNSSHP and MVMCP you can get into the park at 4pm and stay until midnight- so that ticket is an 8 hour day in the park; at what point does it start to look attractive to come for a week but only buy, oh, 2, maybe 3 actual tickets and rely on party/event tickets for the rest of the week? If they start doing hard ticket events in every park, do you think there might be people- particularly night owls- who might do events only rather than all-day touring? Makes you wonder...

That would be a good idea for night owls (event tickets), except the day tickets go lower in price the more days you buy. So buying a 5 day park ticket would be cheaper than 5 days of night/event tickets.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just out of curiosity...which toys do you just tolerate?

well, Lenny the Binoculars is a tad creepy ... plus, of course, Roly Poly Clown since everyone hates clowns

 

[rteetz]

I like the thought of those, I just wish so much wasn't from Toy Story.

So they have the midway mania, the carousel, most of these little food stands and the characters will probably remain the same (Buzz and Woody). If it's not that, we seem to have the Incredibles and Monster's Inc.

I know Toy Story is popular but so are many of the other Pixar movies. At least they threw Inside Out a bone and they got a food stand.

They could have given Buy and Large a drink stand.

Still so weird in terms of theming. Someone brought up on Twitter Anger and hot dogs. How do they go together? Anger talked about pizza in the film but not hot dogs.

I just feel Pixar Pier could have been better executed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I like the thought of those, I just wish so much wasn't from Toy Story.

So they have the midway mania, the carousel, most of these little food stands and the characters will probably remain the same (Buzz and Woody). If it's not that, we seem to have the Incredibles and Monster's Inc.

I know Toy Story is popular but so are many of the other Pixar movies. At least they threw Inside Out a bone and they got a food stand.

They could have given Buy and Large a drink stand.

I like a lot of those, but what does Anger have to do with Hot Dogs?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Still so weird in terms of theming. Someone brought up on Twitter Anger and hot dogs. How do they go together? Anger talked about pizza in the film but not hot dogs.

I just feel Pixar Pier could have been better executed.

I like a lot of those, but what does Anger have to do with Hot Dogs?

I think it has to do with spice, if it is very spicy it can be represented by flames...so yeah. Connection?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

well, Lenny the Binoculars is a tad creepy ... plus, of course, Roly Poly Clown since everyone hates clowns

Poor clown guy. Didn't stand a chance in today's IT world.

 

[BigRed98]

Still so weird in terms of theming. Someone brought up on Twitter Anger and hot dogs. How do they go together? Anger talked about pizza in the film but not hot dogs.

I just feel Pixar Pier could have been better executed.

I like a lot of those, but what does Anger have to do with Hot Dogs?

Is this going to be where the corn dog castle is?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think it has to do with spice, if it is very spicy it can be represented by flames...so yeah. Connection?

I guess - just feels forced. Be one thing if it was even a buffalo wing stand or some food that is known for being spicy.

Feels like there were other food options featured in other Pixar movies that could be used instead. Oh well

 

[rteetz]

Is this going to be where the corn dog castle is?

I thought that was staying. I’m not sure. Some of paradise Pier is stay and some isn’t which makes it even worse of thematically.

 

[dina444444]

I thought that was staying. I’m not sure. Some of paradise Pier is stay and some isn’t which makes it even worse of thematically.

Corn dog castle is in the section that’s staying.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Still so weird in terms of theming. Someone brought up on Twitter Anger and hot dogs. How do they go together? Anger talked about pizza in the film but not hot dogs.

I just feel Pixar Pier could have been better executed.

Of course it could have. I'd like to know how long the imagineers were given to put this concept together. I bet it wasn't long, and I bet the budget was very limited.

 

[rteetz]

Of course it could have. I'd like to know how long the imagineers were given to put this concept together. I bet it wasn't long, and I bet the budget was very limited.

Quick and cheap definitely fits this.

 

[rteetz]

News

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Brings 75 Days of Fall Fun Aug. 30 – Nov. 12

 

[skier_pete]

You know, I'm wondering- how does EMM, the Halloween Party, the Christmas Party, and/or the other "after hours" events compare to regular park tickets? Are they cheaper than a full day? I know for MNSSHP and MVMCP you can get into the park at 4pm and stay until midnight- so that ticket is an 8 hour day in the park; at what point does it start to look attractive to come for a week but only buy, oh, 2, maybe 3 actual tickets and rely on party/event tickets for the rest of the week? If they start doing hard ticket events in every park, do you think there might be people- particularly night owls- who might do events only rather than all-day touring? Makes you wonder...

It hard to compare Apples to Apples here. Yes, they are cheaper than a single day ticket (which runs >$100 now). But if you buy a 7-day park pass, it will run you about $50-60 a day, while the Halloween/Christmas party will run you $75-110 for the night. In my case (not normal example) we bought an AP that we will get roughly 25 days out of, so paying roughly $22 a day. I don't think you buy the hard ticket events because they are economical though - you buy it for the upgraded experience. (My experience with the parties are the experience isn't an upgrade - which is why avoid them.)