News Round Up 2018

[dachsie]

Reading that article and seeing the letter from the GotG actors (and others?), the conspiracy theorist in me wonders if no one “wanted” to take over for Gunn, as a show of support for him.

There is an article posted about an hour ago that he wont be reinstated.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-gunn-disney-wont-rehire-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1202892424/

 

[TomServo27]

There is an article posted about an hour ago that he wont be reinstated.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-gunn-disney-wont-rehire-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1202892424/

Actually it just says it’s unlikely.

 

[The Pho]

There is an article posted about an hour ago that he wont be reinstated.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-gunn-disney-wont-rehire-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1202892424/

There's not much real information there. While I also don't exactly see Disney reversing the decision, the article only cites a person close to the matter who doesn't say much more than they don't see it happening.

 

[Farro]

I was hoping this would get better, but according to the article it doesn’t look like it. This might be the worst pizza at WDW imo

So that makes me want to try it, just to say I did.

 

[The Pho]

So that makes me want to try it, just to say I did.

You'll regret it. I think I've only had one pizza that was worse.

 

[intertile]

Eta: never mind others have said samething

 

[rteetz]

News

New items at ABC Commissary

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/review-ab...-fancy-desserts-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[writerguyfl]

Reading that article and seeing the letter from the GotG actors (and others?), the conspiracy theorist in me wonders if no one “wanted” to take over for Gunn, as a show of support for him.

There is an article posted about an hour ago that he wont be reinstated.

Actually it just says it’s unlikely.

There's not much real information there. While I also don't exactly see Disney reversing the decision, the article only cites a person close to the matter who doesn't say much more than they don't see it happening.

Without question, the opinions of the talent are important. But, a director interacts with hundreds of people on a film set. Many of those people belong to various guilds or unions. That includes writers, producers, costumers, make-up/hair stylists, casting, stage crew, and more. The last thing Disney would want would be create a problem with one of these groups.

For the record, I have no clue if any of these groups are involved or if any of them are against Gunn's rehiring. I'm only mentioning it to provide context of why this is a complex situation.

 

[skier_pete]

Nice update.

From Canada's top stairs. Note that hotel in the upper right corner, maybe BC?

That is definitely Bonnet Creek - So are all these pictures from the top of the stairs in Canada? I find this an interesting shot, because it's pretty clear that even at that elevated level the resort is not going to be particularly intrusive. In fact, I've never once noticed bonnet creek from the ground level. I will be curious to see what it looks like on the ground around different parts of WS.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney is supposedly building the race simulator from Cars 3 for Lightning McQueens racing academy at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/lightning...ructed-for-his-new-show-at-hollywood-studios/

 

[Moliphino]

Ya know........
If someones going to cite a location with a Spanish, name they should have the good grace to either translate the entire name into English or leave it in Spanish.
It's either Lago Dorado, or Golden Lake....
It's the same as saying Saint Francisco instead of San Francisco.

And Disney calls it Lago Dorado on all maps, etc. for Coronado. It's just weird they used Lake in the article at all.

 

[tlmadden73]

News

Disney is supposedly building the race simulator from Cars 3 for Lightning McQueens racing academy at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/lightning...ructed-for-his-new-show-at-hollywood-studios/

Wow .. this new attraction will be a lot neater than I think a lot of us were anticipating. Definitely give me something "new" to do at DHS in 2019 if SWGE doesn't open by the time of my last trip of that year.

 

[rteetz]

News

First look inside Chicken Guy

https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/chi...-and-taste-at-chicken-guy!-disney-springs.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Digital key rolls out further

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/ability-t...kingdom-lodge-jambo-house-and-kidani-village/

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Epcot Skyliner Update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/photos-di...to-take-shape-at-epcot-international-gateway/

 

[mikeamizzle]

Good news on the speedy digital key rollout.

 

[jade1]

So are all these pictures from the top of the stairs in Canada? I find this an interesting shot, because it's pretty clear that even at that elevated level the resort is not going to be particularly intrusive. In fact, I've never once noticed bonnet creek from the ground level. I will be curious to see what it looks like on the ground around different parts of WS.

The first was on the ground level/path. The next 2 were up the stairs-one zoomed in further.

Zooming makes it worse of course.

Just walking I doubt anyone will notice Riviera unless they are looking for it, similar to BC.

And the only possible way to see it is from Canada to UK.

Unless they still add a restaurant on top or something I suppose.

 

[skier_pete]

News

Disney is supposedly building the race simulator from Cars 3 for Lightning McQueens racing academy at DHS

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/lightning...ructed-for-his-new-show-at-hollywood-studios/

Wow - I immediately though "Disney DISH"? Not sure how they will incorporate the audience into this - but could be cool I guess. Not that this is directed at me, but love them adding more things to DHS in anticipation of SW:GE. How about a new show for the Theater of the Stars. And why not do TWO shows, leave B&tB there twice a day and another show 3 times a day, use the same cast. Why not?

In news that only matters to me: I hit 10,000 likes! *Clutches Oscar* You like me, you really like me!

 

[rteetz]

Wow - I immediately though "Disney DISH"? Not sure how they will incorporate the audience into this - but could be cool I guess. Not that this is directed at me, but love them adding more things to DHS in anticipation of SW:GE. How about a new show for the Theater of the Stars. And why not do TWO shows, leave B&tB there twice a day and another show 3 times a day, use the same cast. Why not?

In news that only matters to me: I hit 10,000 likes! *Clutches Oscar* You like me, you really like me!

Yeah if true I’m interested to see how it works.

I don’t even remember when I hit 10K

 

[wareagle57]

I was hoping this would get better, but according to the article it doesn’t look like it. This might be the worst pizza at WDW imo

Is there good Pizza ANYWHERE in WDW, other than Via Napoli? I've never found it. And I love a good "cheap" pizza.