News Round Up 2018

[skier_pete]

News

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

Well those dates pretty much mimic last year. It means we are indeed there for the festival twice. I'm a little scared to go on opening day though - planning to go on the 1st and 2nd of September and the 20th-24th of October. (Not complaining at all that we will be at Beach Club for the first stay and Boardwalk for the 2nd. Yay DVC!)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well those dates pretty much mimic last year. It means we are indeed there for the festival twice. I'm a little scared to go on opening day though - planning to go on the 1st and 2nd of September and the 20th-24th of October. (Not complaining at all that we will be at Beach Club for the first stay and Boardwalk for the 2nd. Yay DVC!)

We are likely going to be there through the 1st of September - trying to decide now if better to go opening day (Thurs, the 30th) or the 2nd day, which is a Friday. I know opening day will be a bit nutty but thought it might be fun to be there with all of the podcasters and stuff that will be filming I am sure

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney auditioning improv actors for new summer offering

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...for-improv-actors-for-new-summer-offering.htm

 

[Fantasia79]

Totally parallel dates. Hope Christmas parts lines up as well!

 

[Keels]

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

I'm pretty sure this is the hot dog stand that was across from the entrance to TSMM.

 

[dina444444]

I'm pretty sure this is the hot dog stand that was across from the entrance to TSMM.

I think that’s where the chicken place is going. I think this is going to be down by the swings / old Maliboomer area.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney's Blizzard Beach Closed March 13-14 Due to Cold Weather

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: New Ramps Continue to Take Shape Near Hollywood Studios

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Disneyland’s pirates closes April 23rd for its refurb

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disneylands-pirates-of-the-caribbean-closed-starting-april-23rd/

I am so mad about this! I’m happy I got to see the Auction Scene at WDW on its final day. I’m just still upset that it is being changed at Disneyland!

 

[MissGina5]

News

New Pixar themed kids club coming to the Contemporary

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/di...nce-coming-to-disneys-contemporary-resort.htm

My sister just got hired at the Contemporary for resort programs!!!!

 

[kungaloosh22]

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.

Probably my favorite Typhoon Lagoon visit was a summer evening, 2008. I think this was a PM extra hours thing, so no upcharge. It wasn't crowded at all, weather was perfect, and floating around the river was pure magic. Added bonus: no fuss with the sunscreen, or concern about when to reapply. (I'm a pale redhead. Sunscreen rules my life.)

So I'd totally go for this event! Except I won't, because we have 10-day non-expiring Park Hopper Plus tickets, and mine still has 10 water park entitlements left.

 

[umichigan10]

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 think Pixar deserved an entire dedicated area from scratch. Granted, I know DCA has space issues and they had the infrastructure in place, but the whole thing seems very thrown together

 

[skier_pete]

I think Pixar deserved an entire dedicated area from scratch. Granted, I know DCA has space issues and they had the infrastructure in place, but the whole thing seems very thrown together

DCA IS already about 90% a Pixar Park. It's sort of ridiculous actually and maybe speaks to the pull that John Lassiter has (had?) with parks and resorts in California. Think of the areas - Carsland - check, Bug's Life, check, Hollywood / Monster Inc ride? - Check. Wilderness Explorers? Check. Toy Story + Incredibles + Inside Out at Pixar Pier? Check. The only stuff that ISN'T Pixar in that park is Soarin', Guardians. and Little Mermaid. Park name should be "Disney's Pixar Adventure".

 

[TheMaxRebo]

DCA IS already about 90% a Pixar Park. It's sort of ridiculous actually and maybe speaks to the pull that John Lassiter has (had?) with parks and resorts in California. Think of the areas - Carsland - check, Bug's Life, check, Hollywood / Monster Inc ride? - Check. Wilderness Explorers? Check. Toy Story + Incredibles + Inside Out at Pixar Pier? Check. The only stuff that ISN'T Pixar in that park is Soarin', Guardians. and Little Mermaid. Park name should be "Disney's Pixar Adventure".

The whole Grizzly Peak area isn't Pixar based, right? so in addition to Soarin' that is Grizzly River Run and The Redwood Creek Challenge. Plus the whole Hollywood /Carthay Circle area ... but your point is certainly valid, especially when they had the Pixar parade there

 

[BobHarlem]

Rumor: Screamscape is reporting a rumor that some or all of the resorts on Disney World will be charging parking fees starting in the next few weeks.

http://screamscape.com/html/walt_disney_world_resort.htm#General


"Bad news for future Walt Disney World Resort guests. According to a Screamscape source, Disney is preparing to begin charging a new parking fee at all of their on-site resorts. I don't have the fine details yet, but we suspect that guests staying at the resort will now find some kind of daily parking fee added to their invoice, and anyone just wanting to drop by select resorts to visit, or even just to dine at some of the more popular restaurants, will also be facing these new parking fees."

The timing would be before or at the end of March. No details on how much/validation or any other part of it. Would impact Easter week stays.

Screamscape has had mixed success with rumors, but this one is worth posting in case it does happen and catches anyone off guard in the next few weeks. The lack of any details such as how much it is, which resorts (some/all) and if this is temporary or permanent does bring a grain of salt with the rumor.

 

[linzbear]

Rumor: Screamscape is reporting a rumor that some or all of the resorts on Disney World will be charging parking fees starting in the next few weeks.

http://screamscape.com/html/walt_disney_world_resort.htm#General


"Bad news for future Walt Disney World Resort guests. According to a Screamscape source, Disney is preparing to begin charging a new parking fee at all of their on-site resorts. I don't have the fine details yet, but we suspect that guests staying at the resort will now find some kind of daily parking fee added to their invoice, and anyone just wanting to drop by select resorts to visit, or even just to dine at some of the more popular restaurants, will also be facing these new parking fees."

The timing would be before or at the end of March. No details on how much/validation or any other part of it. Would impact Easter week stays.

Screamscape has had mixed success with rumors, but this one is worth posting in case it does happen and catches anyone off guard in the next few weeks. The lack of any details such as how much it is, which resorts (some/all) and if this is temporary or permanent does bring a grain of salt with the rumor.

I feel like I've read this before.

 

[BigRed98]

News

The Storyline and new concept art of the Incredicoaster.

 

[atricks]

I feel like I've read this before.

I have head this before too. But for this new rumor I've also heard that locally myself, so there may be some truth to this rumor this, and if the price range I heard mentioned was correct, it'll be a bit on the high side.

 

[rteetz]

I feel like I've read this before.

its definitely been a rumor previously.

 

[dlavender]

Rumor: Screamscape is reporting a rumor that some or all of the resorts on Disney World will be charging parking fees starting in the next few weeks.

http://screamscape.com/html/walt_disney_world_resort.htm#General


"Bad news for future Walt Disney World Resort guests. According to a Screamscape source, Disney is preparing to begin charging a new parking fee at all of their on-site resorts. I don't have the fine details yet, but we suspect that guests staying at the resort will now find some kind of daily parking fee added to their invoice, and anyone just wanting to drop by select resorts to visit, or even just to dine at some of the more popular restaurants, will also be facing these new parking fees."

The timing would be before or at the end of March. No details on how much/validation or any other part of it. Would impact Easter week stays.

Screamscape has had mixed success with rumors, but this one is worth posting in case it does happen and catches anyone off guard in the next few weeks. The lack of any details such as how much it is, which resorts (some/all) and if this is temporary or permanent does bring a grain of salt with the rumor.

I hope it goes the way last it went last time, and doesn't come to fruition.

We mostly stay off site anymore, but those extra fees really grind my gears!

Stayed at a Disney Springs resort recently. Even though I knew the fee was there, I still hated paying it. There's something about it. That and the "resort fee".