Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

Do they still sell Fresca in the US? I thought it was only outside the US. I think I have seen it in Europe or South America. Haven't had Fresca since I was a kid. Can't get rid of that artificial sweetener taste in my mouth :rotfl2:
Yes, often available, but only the original flavor, not the black cherry flavor. I don't taste any artifical sweetner, but I mix it with vodka - so there is that..... :drinking1
 
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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade scheduled during regular hours in mid-November at Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade has been added to the official Magic Kingdom operating hours calendar during regular park hours on November 12, 2023.

Two performances of the Christmas parade are scheduled at 11 am and 2 pm, which means day guests will be able to see the parade just three days after its 2023 debut at the hard-ticketed Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on November 9.

It isn't clear if this is an error or if it is to accommodate the production of the ABC Disney Holiday Special.
Has this been removed from the site? I cant find any reference to it online on any disney apps or sites.
 
List of Attractions Open During Disney Jollywood Nights Holiday Event at Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Toy Story Land

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Toy Story Mania!

Sunset Boulevard

  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Hollywood Boulevard

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Grand Avenue

  • MuppetVision 3D

Echo Lake

  • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
 
List of Attractions Open During Disney Jollywood Nights Holiday Event at Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Toy Story Land

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Toy Story Mania!

Sunset Boulevard

  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Hollywood Boulevard

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Grand Avenue

  • MuppetVision 3D

Echo Lake

  • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Rise is VQ only? We did the HS AH twice last year, and Rise was a stand-by and was walk-on both times we did it. I wonder why they chose VQ this year, especially with its issues. When you get the VQ, you kind of feel entitled to the ride or given compensation if it’s down. Stand-by is disappointment but doesn’t feel guaranteed. (Although Rise is def not worth it to us, so no real skin off my nose. Just curious.)
 
Rise is VQ only? We did the HS AH twice last year, and Rise was a stand-by and was walk-on both times we did it. I wonder why they chose VQ this year, especially with its issues. When you get the VQ, you kind of feel entitled to the ride or given compensation if it’s down. Stand-by is disappointment but doesn’t feel guaranteed. (Although Rise is def not worth it to us, so no real skin off my nose. Just curious.)
At least a virtual queue is better than paying the ILL price and seeing almost half or more of the effects not working.
 
At least a virtual queue is better than paying the ILL price and seeing almost half or more of the effects not working.
LOL really half the effects or more not working? I just must be incredibly lucky, as every time I ride RISE I get all the effects Kylo's light sabers, cannon guns blasting... one of my favorite rides.... still love seeing those storm troopers. My last time was 10/27, rode it twice, once with ILL. Must have been super extra lucky... no ride closures on any of my days, nor any issues with Genie.
 
LOL really half the effects or more not working? I just must be incredibly lucky, as every time I ride RISE I get all the effects Kylo's light sabers, cannon guns blasting... one of my favorite rides.... still love seeing those storm troopers. My last time was 10/27, rode it twice, once with ILL. Must have been super extra lucky... no ride closures on any of my days, nor any issues with Genie.

Yeah, I've never noticed anything too major. The lightsaber through the ceiling part tends to be hit-or-miss, but I've never noticed anything else being too wrong. Guess I'm just lucky.
 
LOL really half the effects or more not working? I just must be incredibly lucky, as every time I ride RISE I get all the effects Kylo's light sabers, cannon guns blasting... one of my favorite rides.... still love seeing those storm troopers. My last time was 10/27, rode it twice, once with ILL. Must have been super extra lucky... no ride closures on any of my days, nor any issues with Genie.
I've been on it a few times where the lasers and both Kylos are in B mode. Also I haven't seen those cannons work since I rode it for the first time. This is WDW, unsure about Disneyland.
 
I've been on it a few times where the lasers and both Kylos are in B mode. Also I haven't seen those cannons work since I rode it for the first time. This is WDW, unsure about Disneyland.
WDW, I guess I am just lucky, or I have never seen the cannons move, does not matter at least in my experience Rise has always been solid entertainment. Been on it at least 10 times, and I think only once do I remember the light saber not coming through the ceiling. Knock on wood, for all the time I have spent at WDW I have not had issues with rides that stick out at me. That joy for me is reserved for Universal.
 
Cast-to-guest pin trading returns to Walt Disney World after a three-year absence

Cast Members at Disney Springs are trading with guests using the familiar pin-covered lanyards that were commonplace pre-pandemic.

Pin trading has been available in a limited capacity at trading boards in various locations throughout Walt Disney World, including Pin Traders at Disney Springs and some merchandise locations around the resort.

For now, lanyard person-to-person trading is only available at Disney Springs, but it would seem likely that it will expand to other locations soon.
 
WDW, I guess I am just lucky, or I have never seen the cannons move, does not matter at least in my experience Rise has always been solid entertainment. Been on it at least 10 times, and I think only once do I remember the light saber not coming through the ceiling. Knock on wood, for all the time I have spent at WDW I have not had issues with rides that stick out at me. That joy for me is reserved for Universal.
Oh yeah I don't give Universal a pass either. The Jurassic Park River Adventure is on life support.
 

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