News Round Up 2019

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/07/haun...NgVl_0nbXV3IZwTybpVMziglOP_18a61jWaC2r9fgDCpA

Yikes... that'll be harsh in summer direct sunlight! Hopefully it's a quick one.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/07/haun...NgVl_0nbXV3IZwTybpVMziglOP_18a61jWaC2r9fgDCpA

I'm sweating just looking at that picture

 

[OKW Lover]

That's my sentiment when people rave about any of the seafood/New Englandy places. I refuse to eat lobster in Florida no matter how good someone might think that it is haha.

Try Celebration Town Tavern some time. I understand exactly what you are saying as I was born and raised in Plymouth MA. Lived there for 60+ years before retiring and moving to FL.

 

[fatmanatee]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/07/haun...NgVl_0nbXV3IZwTybpVMziglOP_18a61jWaC2r9fgDCpA

They certainly picked an interesting time to do this.

 

[YesterDark]

Glad I have a fast pass for that in a few weeks.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...g-with-new-pandora-charms-and-special-events/

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-top-honors-from-the-cruise-critic-community/

 

[rteetz]

News

D-Luxe Burger to be Closed for Breakfast on July 24 at Disney Springs

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/07/haun...NgVl_0nbXV3IZwTybpVMziglOP_18a61jWaC2r9fgDCpA

Exit queue too

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151886897561636865

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...k02fOQ4gyakBJq0fcPzcdAGQgnhaV074HuIaJ9Dxdinf0

 

[sherlockmiles]

Exit queue too

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151886897561636865

I don't think I've ever been there when that exit awning was up! Didn't know it was a thing.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...and-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q4wo0718190724190005C

 

[wareagle57]

Low bar

It's not bad - just have similar near me for a lot cheaper .... Dollar for dollar I prefer Blaze

I agree it's way overpriced, but so is pretty much everything in the parks. At least as far as table service meals go, a family can get out of there for much cheaper than most places if they split a pie. Blaze is just so generic IMO. No different than all the other "subway" create your own style places.

As you said, Disney is very lacking in the pizza game. It's pretty much the only place I'll get it on property other than the boardwalk window.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Oh Look! they have an unreleased clip from the new Lion King movie!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...and-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q4wo0718190724190005C

Imagine how many people would have ridden by now if the land wasn't a gigantic failure?!?!?!?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151913267461156864

Honestly, as much as I enjoy the show, this is probably for the best given how convoluted the storylines have been the last few seasons

 

[writerguyfl]

Man Disney really needs to work on their IT. Tried to search for pricing and get this:

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Everyone is welcome to her or his own opinion. But personally, I'd call this good IT, not bad.

Instead of potentially crashing the site, Disney only allows a certain number of people to access the databases at the same time. And instead of a generic "come back later" message, they seem to be placing people in a queue.

I think the worry is more about it being functional than the content showing up. Constant issue with their websites and apps get concerning for more demanding services.

I would guess the Disney+ IT is completely separate from the website IT department. I believe it will launch just fine and be able to support it's users.

Yes, scrappinginontario is correct. Disney+ is completely separate from Disney World's IT folks.

I was on the Training Team for the resort reservations upgrade that happened with the MyMagic+ initiative. Without getting into proprietary information, I can say that Disney was limited as to what they could do to modernize their systems. The reservations system needs to be able to accessible to third-party systems that travel agencies and airlines use. Those systems (GDS = Global Distribution System) have been around for decades. As such, Disney had to design around the requirements of the GDS.

In contrast, streaming video is "new" technology. My current job involves displaying video content on websites. As I understand it, streaming video far less complex than the various components required on for the travel-related systems to run.

 

[skier_pete]

Low bar

It's not bad - just have similar near me for a lot cheaper .... Dollar for dollar I prefer Blaze

Dollar for dollar is never a good comparison. We tried Blaze recently and I actually prefer Via Napoli. Not just the best pizza on property - but I would argue genuinely good pizza - if Napoli style (thin and wood fired) is what you are looking for. Not great pizza, I would agree there is better Pizza all over the place here in Buffalo, but if you want pizza at Disney it's the way to go.

Also - yes I would agree there are lots of better restaurants on property - but generally they are all more expensive.

 

[Moliphino]

NEWS

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151913267461156864

Honestly, as much as I enjoy the show, this is probably for the best given how convoluted the storylines have been the last few seasons

I thought they announced that months ago. When it was renewed for season 7 I'm pretty sure they said it was the last season.