News Round Up 2018

[mikepizzo]

News

YouTube prankster arrested outside of MK.

We were planning one of the most epic videos that no one has ever ever done or attempted at Disney World.

Jason Ethier was arrested in part due to suspicion of trespassing. So his buddy jumps on stream and tells everyone that they were planning to make a video for a channel that posts trespassing videos...hmmmmm.

Also, I remember Disney saying that certain types of cameras were not allowed on in the parks without a media pass (or something like that). Am I remembering something incorrectly or is that still the case? Not saying this guy had a camera that would fall into that category (although $2000 worth of equipment is quite a bit).

 

[mikepizzo]

From what I gather from the article, he initially didn't break the law. His camera case was taken by another guest in bag check, and he started filming at the security check. That's against Disney policy, and it sounds like he was asked to leave because of that and became belligerent to security. When he wouldn't leave because he wanted his camera case back, officers were called and then he got in trouble and broke the law by resisting arrest. It wasn't until then, and not leaving MK when asked, that he actually broke a law. Until then it was just Disney policy he was in violation of.
Not condoning his actions, but I would have been upset too about loosing my camera case and money. But I would have been inclined to listen to security when they said to go to guest services.
He alleges that this was some sort of scam. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. But it is a good reminder that even in the Disney bubble, theft can happen and to keep track of your belongings.

Tinfoil hat time! Disney knew he was coming and Disney security took his equipment so he couldn't film. (I think that's what TheFam's video was saying, but honestly, I didn't watch the whole thing because I don't have 20+ minutes of listening to someone rant (except Pete of course).

EDIT: I started jumping around the video that this guy gets honked at because he ends up in the bus drop off circle (or whatever you call it). He keeps saying, "I don't know where to go guys." C'mon man...just follow the sidewalk...I find stuff like this 50% pathetic, 45% annoying, and 5% hilarious.

 

[Fantasia79]

News

Wine Bar George to Host Weekly and Monthly Tasting Events for Disney Vacation Club Members

Yeesssss!! This looks incredible

 

[danikoski]

Tinfoil hat time! Disney knew he was coming and Disney security took his equipment so he couldn't film. (I think that's what TheFam's video was saying, but honestly, I didn't watch the whole thing because I don't have 20+ minutes of listening to someone rant (except Pete of course).

Interesting...I was just going off the article. I don't watch a lot of vloggers. Not my thing.

 

[rteetz]

News

Captain Marvel production has begun

https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/marvels-captain-marvel-has-officially-begun-production/

 

[MommaBerd]

From what I gather from the article, he initially didn't break the law. His camera case was taken by another guest in bag check, and he started filming at the security check.

At first, I was going to suggest that maybe he had even planted someone to take his bag to create some drama, but then I read @mikepizzo’s theory...

Tinfoil hat time! Disney knew he was coming and Disney security took his equipment so he couldn't film. (I think that's what TheFam's video was saying, but honestly, I didn't watch the whole thing because I don't have 20+ minutes of listening to someone rant

Even if Disney didn’t know he was coming, I’m sure he was on their BOLO list...

 

[rteetz]

Disney is really playing into this wall thing. The walls of DVC.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-locales/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo0322180328180014C

 

[Capang]

Disney is really playing into this wall thing. The walls of DVC.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-locales/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo0322180328180014C

So now that the adults so to speak know does that mean it is not cool anymore?

 

[mikepizzo]

Interesting...I was just going off the article. I don't watch a lot of vloggers. Not my thing.

At first, I was going to suggest that maybe he had even planted someone to take his bag to create some drama, but then I read @mikepizzo’s theory...



Even if Disney didn’t know he was coming, I’m sure he was on their BOLO list...

Let me start off by saying this is all complete speculation...ok, with that out of the way...

I took a look at the ImJayStations youtube account. It seems like most of his videos are him playing with Ouija boards, or staying overnight in an abandoned "haunted" location. Since he's into the clickbait paranormal, and they were thinking of doing an "epic" video...and it happened at Magic Kingdom...here's my theory.

They were planning on staying in the park after closing, getting into the Haunted Mansion, and playing with a Ouija board, or trying to prove there were real ghosts in the Haunted Mansion, or some other nonsense.

Funny thing is that there is already video of a couple of people in Haunted Mansion after close, and running from security. I wasn't able to find anything from a quick google search at work, but I've seen it before. I will edit this post when/if I find the old clip.

Just my theory...seems like it would fit the content that seems to be on his channel already.

 

[Fantasia79]

Disney is really playing into this wall thing. The walls of DVC.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-locales/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo0322180328180014C

I don’t get it

 

[Roxyfire]

I don’t get it

I didn't at first either, it's just seems like a nice backdrop. One of the more annoying things about taking pictures in such a busy place like MK is that people are all over the background of your photo. Maybe this is to give your pictures something nice then I can see why it's popular. Especially for a quick pose of some kind. Maybe it'll be uncool enough that now oldies like me can use it! Sometimes kids these days do have good ideas...

 

[rteetz]

A little Rumor Round Up for your morning

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-march-2018/

 

[skier_pete]

Disney is really playing into this wall thing. The walls of DVC.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-locales/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q1wo0322180328180014C

It feels like Disney is for some reason trying to make this "something" when it isn't really something.

I don’t get it

I REALLY don't get it. I mean, I get why you would want to take a picture in front of a pleasant backdrop, but a wall? I would MUCH rather have Spaceship Earth or the Boardwalk area in my background than a wall. Part of the point of taking vacation pictures is taking pictures of something unique to your travel. "Here's me in front of a pretty wall?" Nope.

So now that the adults so to speak know does that mean it is not cool anymore?

Cool? C'mon pictures in front of walls are never "cool". They can be trendy - but never cool.

 

[rteetz]

Cool? C'mon pictures in front of walls are never "cool". They can be trendy - but never cool.

I think that’s just it. It’s a trendy thing people do right now.

 

[jlundeen]

I think that’s just it. It’s a trendy thing people do right now.

Well, while we were there a few weeks ago, the purple wall path from Main Street through TT to Tomorrowland was jammed with people trying to get photos without strangers in them.... created quite a bottleneck since the photographer has to back up almost to the other side of the walkway to get a full shot... And as always, many folks were polite and waited, but some just crashed right through, accidently or on purpose. It was a mess.

 

[SaharanTea]

It feels like Disney is for some reason trying to make this "something" when it isn't really something.

I REALLY don't get it. I mean, I get why you would want to take a picture in front of a pleasant backdrop, but a wall? I would MUCH rather have Spaceship Earth or the Boardwalk area in my background than a wall. Part of the point of taking vacation pictures is taking pictures of something unique to your travel. "Here's me in front of a pretty wall?" Nope.

Cool? C'mon pictures in front of walls are never "cool". They can be trendy - but never cool.

I could say something about the psychology of making the person being the sole subject of the picture.

 

[rteetz]

Looks like the major media event for Toy Story Land is June 28th.

 

[jlundeen]

Well, while we were there a few weeks ago, the purple wall path from Main Street through TT to Tomorrowland was jammed with people trying to get photos without strangers in them.... created quite a bottleneck since the photographer has to back up almost to the other side of the walkway to get a full shot... And as always, many folks were polite and waited, but some just crashed right through, accidently or on purpose. It was a mess.

(Moderators, please delete if this is inappropriate...I'm not trying to break any rules here...)

And speaking of photographs... We witnessed the weirdest photoshoot at AK I think I've ever seen. An adult female guest dressed in cute little girl make up, dress, lacy socks, and mary jane shoes, posed for probably 20 or more shots in front of the PhotoPass guy. At first I thought she was trying to get cheap "head shots" for whatever, but after waiting for probably 5 or more minutes for her to gyrate and pose, and the photographer continuing to snap photos, it almost became a bit more like "adult" photos...if you get my drift..

Are there any rules as to how many (and how odd) photos the PP people take? There was quite a line up, and from the look on many faces in the line, I wasn't the only one embarrassed by this.

 

[skier_pete]

I could say something about the psychology of making the person being the sole subject of the picture.

I had a friend in college who would share their family vacation photos and literally every photo they took had one of them in the photo. They went to an airshow and all the pictures of the planes flying had the tiny plane in the background with family members in the foreground. Same thing grand canyon or whatever - no panoramic vistas or beautiful architecture, just 100s and 100s of photos of themselves.

I think today people are much more narcissistic because of social media, and want picture after picture of themselves that they can share with their friends. So yeah, this could definitely be a big reason behind it. But it makes me really worry for the decline of society that people spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and then wait in a long line for pictures in front of a purple wall.

 

[Roxyfire]

I had a friend in college who would share their family vacation photos and literally every photo they took had one of them in the photo. They went to an airshow and all the pictures of the planes flying had the tiny plane in the background with family members in the foreground. Same thing grand canyon or whatever - no panoramic vistas or beautiful architecture, just 100s and 100s of photos of themselves.

I think today people are much more narcissistic because of social media, and want picture after picture of themselves that they can share with their friends. So yeah, this could definitely be a big reason behind it. But it makes me really worry for the decline of society that people spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and then wait in a long line for pictures in front of a purple wall.

I definitely get what you're saying, so many people posting selfies constantly. On the flip side of that, I have very few nice pictures of myself since I'm always the one taking the pictures. So one of the big reasons why I like that APs come with photo pass/memory maker (whatever) is that I can actually have a vacation picture with me in it. And it's not some poorly aimed selfie. We do get a lot of pictures with the castle or spaceship earth in the background. But my mother just wants one nice picture with no one else in the background. So I feel like this might accomplish that goal. I think for some of us, it's a little corny to be stuck in front of the nicest door or wall in the house and have a picture taken once or twice a year. But now it's probably less common so it all swings back around. What was once lame is a good idea again.