News Round Up 2019

[awilliams4]

Ah that's what that was. I thought that folks were slipping on that wet area from the spray plant, so they closed it at night.

'Glow fill seen in the cracks of the walkway'

Anyone know whatever happened to the Glow being turned off. Has it been turned back on at night in Pandora?

 

[Firebird060]

I think if I ended up closing out Epcot and its been one of those around the world nights, even if the Riveria was faster i doubt you would tempt me to get up into a basket that can sway with the wind. Im sure the Riveria will have its good points for many people, but I will still stick with my Fave 4 within walking Distance for those nights but to be honest Im just a big sucker for the Yacht Club/Beach pool. It makes the Yacht Club resort my Favorite for Epcot heavy stays. Though the Discounts on rooms you can get at the Swalphin arent bad for those last minute trips.

 

[saskdw]

News

Reimagined Menu Debuts at Banana Cabana Poolside Bar in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Quite the upgrade! It used to be a counter with 3 stools...LOL.

 

[saskdw]

Photo update

Pandora repainting continues

https://twitter.com/blog_mickey/status/1097900634806857729?s=21

Is this an add-on or maintenance?

 

[jade1]

I think if I ended up closing out Epcot and its been one of those around the world nights, even if the Riveria was faster i doubt you would tempt me to get up into a basket that can sway with the wind. Im sure the Riveria will have its good points for many people, but I will still stick with my Fave 4 within walking Distance for those nights but to be honest Im just a big sucker for the Yacht Club/Beach pool. It makes the Yacht Club resort my Favorite for Epcot heavy stays. Though the Discounts on rooms you can get at the Swalphin arent bad for those last minute trips.

Same.

But I can see it (skyliner to Riviera) being a big draw for many, compared to buses out front anyway.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Same.

But I can see it (skyliner to Riviera) being a big draw for many, compared to buses out front anyway.

everybody that exits at IG means one less person going out the front gate to stand in line for the busses/monorail

 

[rteetz]

Is this an add-on or maintenance?

Repainting due to fading and wear.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Ah that's what that was. I thought that folks were slipping on that wet area from the spray plant, so they closed it at night.

It does get pretty slick.

 

[skier_pete]

"Those people" gave me a chuckle.

We will know day one with all the coverage. I think it will be depend on the room location at Riviera and at BCV as well.

Either way, are you thinking like "a lot" longer, or pretty close, or at least faster than BWV rooms?

Riviera will be popular, but will likely not takeover BC/YC in popularity, or even BWV. However, you don't have to just consider Epcot. Riviera may be able to beat either BWV or BCV for closeness to Hollywood Studios - and Star Wars fans may really like the ability to get to both.

 

[Firebird060]

Riviera will be popular, but will likely not takeover BC/YC in popularity, or even BWV. However, you don't have to just consider Epcot. Riviera may be able to beat either BWV or BCV for closeness to Hollywood Studios - and Star Wars fans may really like the ability to get to both.

Depending on where you are at the Boardwalk, you may or may not be closer to HollyWood Studios, some of the DVC rooms on the Kanal side exit almost directly to the walking path. Regardless though, once the finally start with the Star Wars Hotel, then the closest hotel for Hollywood Studios access would be that one.

With all the Crowds we are expecting at Hollywood Studios due to Star Wars, makes me really wonder how many days DisneyLand will be reaching Capacity once Star Wars Land opens up in that park. Its happend a couple of times without Star Wars Land, if the hype is that massive, I can see why Disney has taken such drastic measures, to increase APs over their and reduce crowds.

 

[jade1]

everybody that exits at IG means one less person going out the front gate to stand in line for the busses/monorail

That is true. But it's still a 6 min skyride vs up to a 20 min wait for a bus, and then the ride.

 

[jade1]

Depending on where you are at the Boardwalk, you may or may not be closer to HollyWood Studios, some of the DVC rooms on the Kanal side exit almost directly to the walking path.

Riviera to DHS is an 11 minute "ride". Tough to compare that to a BWV to DHS minimum half mile "walk", but it could be a close one time wise.

 

[siren0119]

Depending on where you are at the Boardwalk, you may or may not be closer to HollyWood Studios, some of the DVC rooms on the Kanal side exit almost directly to the walking path. Regardless though, once the finally start with the Star Wars Hotel, then the closest hotel for Hollywood Studios access would be that one.

With all the Crowds we are expecting at Hollywood Studios due to Star Wars, makes me really wonder how many days DisneyLand will be reaching Capacity once Star Wars Land opens up in that park. Its happend a couple of times without Star Wars Land, if the hype is that massive, I can see why Disney has taken such drastic measures, to increase APs over their and reduce crowds.

Based on what has been tossed around regarding the SW Hotel, once it's built it doesn't sound like it's a hotel that would be chosen for stays due to proximity to the park - because the speculation is that it will operate more like a cruise ship (fixed length of stay) and going in and out of the park would break the immersive nature of it. Estimates also suggest the SW hotel will have less than or close to 100 rooms. IF that's truly the case, then a hotel like Riviera would end up being favored for longer stays due to proximity, with an "excursion" at the hotel for the immersive storyline.

I really think what we are going to see at SWGE is unprecedented - all eyes are on DL to see how crowd management is handled. Raising AP prices might solve a small portion of capacity issues for Disney fans who happen to enjoy star wars or enjoy being there for firsts, but these lands are going to attract all of the SW fans who wouldn't normally go anywhere near Disney. I would be surprised if they don't have plans to do a lot more in terms of limiting access beyond pricing (because intense SW fans won't be deterred by a high price tag).

 

[Firebird060]

Based on what has been tossed around regarding the SW Hotel, once it's built it doesn't sound like it's a hotel that would be chosen for stays due to proximity to the park - because the speculation is that it will operate more like a cruise ship (fixed length of stay) and going in and out of the park would break the immersive nature of it. Estimates also suggest the SW hotel will have less than or close to 100 rooms. IF that's truly the case, then a hotel like Riviera would end up being favored for longer stays due to proximity, with an "excursion" at the hotel for the immersive storyline.

I really think what we are going to see at SWGE is unprecedented - all eyes are on DL to see how crowd management is handled. Raising AP prices might solve a small portion of capacity issues for Disney fans who happen to enjoy star wars or enjoy being there for firsts, but these lands are going to attract all of the SW fans who wouldn't normally go anywhere near Disney. I would be surprised if they don't have plans to do a lot more in terms of limiting access beyond pricing (because intense SW fans won't be deterred by a high price tag).

The issue isnt pricing I agree, the difference between WDW though and Disneyland is that Star Wars Land is being attached to the Disneyland Park, which is already the most popular park of the two on the West Coast. Star Wars in Orlando, is being attached to a secondary park aka Hollywood studios, the average crowd at each of the parks is vastly difference, In Orlando, even if the land is full its not hard to imagine Hollywood Studios being able to absorb the crowd. In Disneyland we already see a crowded park getting a IP that will make it even more crowded, there is less absorbtion to be had.

 

[MissGina5]

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...quit-film-luck?bftw=&utm_term=4ldqpfp#4ldqpfp

if anyone cares

 

[siren0119]

The issue isnt pricing I agree, the difference between WDW though and Disneyland is that Star Wars Land is being attached to the Disneyland Park, which is already the most popular park of the two on the West Coast. Star Wars in Orlando, is being attached to a secondary park aka Hollywood studios, the average crowd at each of the parks is vastly difference, In Orlando, even if the land is full its not hard to imagine Hollywood Studios being able to absorb the crowd. In Disneyland we already see a crowded park getting a IP that will make it even more crowded, there is less absorbtion to be had.

I think you're underestimating the crushing wave that will be SW fans wanting to get into the land LOL. I'd love to see the numbers of hotels that are already booked/nearly at capacity for this December in WDW and surrounding areas, compared with the numbers from last year - that would be a pretty good indicator of the scope of humanity that is going to descend on the parks once SWGE opens!

 

[Iowamomof4]

The issue isnt pricing I agree, the difference between WDW though and Disneyland is that Star Wars Land is being attached to the Disneyland Park, which is already the most popular park of the two on the West Coast. Star Wars in Orlando, is being attached to a secondary park aka Hollywood studios, the average crowd at each of the parks is vastly difference, In Orlando, even if the land is full its not hard to imagine Hollywood Studios being able to absorb the crowd. In Disneyland we already see a crowded park getting a IP that will make it even more crowded, there is less absorbtion to be had.

There is no way Hollywood Studios is equipped to absorb the crowds that will want to visit GE.

 

[Firebird060]

Again im not saying that Hollywood Studios wont be crowded once GE opens, what I am saying is that Disneyland is already a more crowded park than Hollywood Studios is currently, they both are having GE, Hollywood Studios since it is already a less crowded park before GE can absorb the crowd numbers, they both have roughly the same capacity, Yes Disneyland has more rides to take more people and put them in Queues but for sheer volume of people Disneyland already sees on average 8 million more people a year then Disney Hollywood Studio as of 2017 since 2018 numbers are not available. Now since they both roughly have the same estimated Capacity *since Disney doesnt release Capacity numbers* its fair to say that there is less crowd absorption available at Disneyland for a new Area/Attraction then at HollyWood Studios if all things are considered equal.

The whole idea isnt that one park wont be busy and the other will, because no they both will be, but Disneyland has a greater chance to reach capacity before Hollywood studios purely because of existing crowd level differences. It takes less bodies to fill the space if there is already more bodies there.

 

[tlmadden73]

There is no way Hollywood Studios is equipped to absorb the crowds that will want to visit GE.

I could see that Disney will require you to pick your day. They already took the first step in picking the days your tickerts are valid. They already encourage you to pick your park day by doing reservations and fast passes many days in advance. How hard would it be when making your fast passes you just lock in your DHS day.

Why not just limit how many people can go to DHS on any given day -- if that day is full .. pick another day.

 

[Iowamomof4]

There's an entire sub-forum dedicated to discussing SW:GE opening: https://www.disboards.com/forums/star-wars-galaxys-edge-info-planning.204/

We can discuss it all over there.