Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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Imagineers Will Install More Than 10,000 Additional LED Fixtures to Ensure World Celebration Comes Alive at Night in EPCOT

In a recent interview with Gizmodo, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley provided some more detail about how World Celebration will essentially become a massive, programmable light display. Riddley shared that when the World Celebration neighborhood is completed next year, there will be an astonishing 12,000 “programmable LCD fixtures”. While that is somewhat vague, Riddley does paint a picture of essentially an entire city block with what amounts to a synchronized Christmas light show.

At night [World Celebration] can be programmed in the way that Spaceship Earth is in terms of lighting, music, and color. We have over 12,000 programmable LCD fixtures once this is complete—and so take “Rainbow Connection,” but entirely immersed.

 

[Sweettears]

Imagineers Will Install More Than 10,000 Additional LED Fixtures to Ensure World Celebration Comes Alive at Night in EPCOT

In a recent interview with Gizmodo, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley provided some more detail about how World Celebration will essentially become a massive, programmable light display. Riddley shared that when the World Celebration neighborhood is completed next year, there will be an astonishing 12,000 “programmable LCD fixtures”. While that is somewhat vague, Riddley does paint a picture of essentially an entire city block with what amounts to a synchronized Christmas light show.

Sounds awesome. Do we know the estimated date of completion for World Celebration? I assume its coming sometime soon.

 

[princesscinderella]

Imagineers Will Install More Than 10,000 Additional LED Fixtures to Ensure World Celebration Comes Alive at Night in EPCOT

In a recent interview with Gizmodo, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley provided some more detail about how World Celebration will essentially become a massive, programmable light display. Riddley shared that when the World Celebration neighborhood is completed next year, there will be an astonishing 12,000 “programmable LCD fixtures”. While that is somewhat vague, Riddley does paint a picture of essentially an entire city block with what amounts to a synchronized Christmas light show.

I wish they’d put a bit more lighting around the world showcase. It can be so dark in spots that I was always afraid to lose my kids and not be able to see them.

 

[HokieRaven5]

"Meet Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams” at Disney's Hollywood Studios will no longer offer Genie+ Lightning Lane. Standby only effective tomorrow (5/13/22)



Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[Jrb1979]

TBH it's IMO it's not that big a deal. I have always thought adding FP/LL for meets and greets was lame. It was just a way for Disney to add more availability without adding more actual attractions

 

[Maleficent_Hades]

Does it help that it’s a drink that comes with a bamboo back scratcher?

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lmao ong thats awesome and it for sure helps

 

[mrsap]

Good morning everyone! Happy Friday!

It’s Friday the 13th! The Perfect day to watch a classic horror film with terrifying characters such as Jason, Michael or even Freddy. But, what if I told you there’s a new scary bad guy in town? One that will make your spine tingle and scare you to your core!!! You will cower in horror when you get a look at this vile creature! Just try to hold back those bloodcurdling screams as you watch him in action in 4 new true-to-life horror movies!!! As you watch today’s dance from the little crack between your fingers, while covering your eyes, try to sing the words to the song “One, Two, Freddy’s Coming For You.” (As if this couldn’t get any more horrifying!)

We proudly present to you… CHAPEK.

Let’s get right to it... IF YOU DARE!!!!!!!!



One, two, Chapek’s coming for you.




Three, four, he’ll charge you more.




Five, six, no more AP tix.




Seven, eight, lines a guaranteed wait.




Nine, ten, we want Iger again.




And if that wasn’t nightmare inducing enough, be sure to pick up Chapek’s newest action figure! Now in all Disney Stores across America. It’s frighteningly realistic!! Suggested Retail Price: $49.99. Requires park admission, park pass, Genie+, DVC, AP, Club 33, and Golden Oak Residency to purchase.




Prepare yourself, for this hideous menace will ruin vacation plans, your nighttime entertainment, as well as empty your wallets!!!!




The new Straight-to-Disney+ movie, “When Good CEO’s Go Bad”, is set to be on Disney+ SOON. Rumor is it’s set to make its debut this Summer. Possibly around December. Early 2024. Maybe.

*Followed by the sequels:

Friday the 13th Part VII - Another New CEO

Friday the 13th Part VIII - Chapek Takes Disney

Eisner vs. Chapek - The Final Nightmare





We’re proud to present the the poster for Chapek’s newest horror film… “When Good CEO’s Go Bad”





And the official poster for “Friday the 13th Part VIII - Chapek Takes Disney.”



*The above mentioned movies are Rated PG-13 for excessively robbing people blind. Also contains tobacco depictions.


We got this guys!!!! I hope you have a great weekend!!!!

 

[disneyfan150]

@mrsap
How do you come up with this stuff?? So funny!!!

 

[Leigh L]

@mrsap You've outdone yourself again!!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Hosting 3 job fairs in Central Florida for the Month of May

The Summer In-Person Job Fair takes place every Wednesday in May from 9 am to 4 pm at Disney’s Casting Center. You can apply for roles across Disney’s parks & resorts. Some roles even have a hiring bonus of up to $1500. Roles you can apply for include:

• Lifeguard
• Housekeeping
• Quick Service Foods
• Bus Driver
• Culinary
• Custodial
• Security

The Disney Central Tampa Job Fair will take place in Tampa on May 16 from 9 am to 3 pm. This job fair is looking to fill the following roles:

• Resort Sales Associate – $1,500 Hiring Bonus
• Sales & Solutions Specialist – $1,500 Hiring Bonus

The Facilities Operations Services Job Fair takes place on May 24 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Walt Disney World Casting Center. Roles Disney is looking to fill are:

• Pest Control Operator
• Mechanic Attraction
• HVAC Refrigeration Tech
• Area Mechanic Kitchen
• Cogen Operator
• Area Fleet B Mechanic (Bus Mechanic)
• Ride & Show Technician
• Electrician
• Supply & Distribution Worker

 

[MidnightMeeko]

Imagineers Will Install More Than 10,000 Additional LED Fixtures to Ensure World Celebration Comes Alive at Night in EPCOT

In a recent interview with Gizmodo, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley provided some more detail about how World Celebration will essentially become a massive, programmable light display. Riddley shared that when the World Celebration neighborhood is completed next year, there will be an astonishing 12,000 “programmable LCD fixtures”. While that is somewhat vague, Riddley does paint a picture of essentially an entire city block with what amounts to a synchronized Christmas light show.

I know 'everyone' loves the LEDs on Spaceship Earth, but do they hurt your eyes when walking near it? I couldn't look at it in the whole of Future World/ World Celebration/Whatever we call it now. It genuinely hurt my eyes. I'm going to need to wear my sunglasses at night if the entire section of the park is filled with dancing LED lights.

LEDS are just so stinking bright.

 

[BrianL]

I know 'everyone' loves the LEDs on Spaceship Earth, but do they hurt your eyes when walking near it? I couldn't look at it in the whole of Future World/ World Celebration/Whatever we call it now. It genuinely hurt my eyes. I'm going to need to wear my sunglasses at night if the entire section of the park is filled with dancing LED lights.

LEDS are just so stinking bright.

I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
Walk through all of Epcot's LEDs

 

[mrsap]

Tokyo Disneyland Announces Paid “Premier Access” for Skip-the-Line Access to Select Attractions​

Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that Disney Premier Access will become available on the official Tokyo Disney Resort® App on May 19, 2022. This new digital service provides guests with the convenience of reserving certain Park attractions by using the app while at Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea® Parks. By using this new service, guests will have more flexibility, be able to customize their visit, and get the most out of their Disney day.

 

[HokieRaven5]

First look at the Cast Member Costumes for Avengers Campus In Disneyland Paris

 

[mster425]

"Meet Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams” at Disney's Hollywood Studios will no longer offer Genie+ Lightning Lane. Standby only effective tomorrow (5/13/22)

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Scott Gustin Twitter

I wonder if that affects the ability to select a DAS return time

 

[Naomeri]

I know 'everyone' loves the LEDs on Spaceship Earth, but do they hurt your eyes when walking near it? I couldn't look at it in the whole of Future World/ World Celebration/Whatever we call it now. It genuinely hurt my eyes. I'm going to need to wear my sunglasses at night if the entire section of the park is filled with dancing LED lights.

LEDS are just so stinking bright.

I’m usually light-sensitive, but I haven’t had problems with the lights on SE. But points for using a Muppets Christmas Carol GIF

 

[mrsap]

Hours Extended at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks for Late May and Early June​

Guests will have more time to enjoy the Walt Disney World theme parks between May 29 and June 4, 2022, as hours have been extended.

Magic Kingdom​

Magic Kingdom will still open at 9:00 a.m., and it will remain open for an extra hour until 11:00 p.m. from May 29 through June 4. Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests on June 1 will now be from 11 p.m. through 1 a.m.

EPCOT​

EPCOT will now be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily from May 29 through June 4. Early entry will begin daily at 8:00 a.m. for hotel guests.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also now open at 8:30 a.m. from May 29 through June 4, with early entry at 8:00 a.m. It will close at 9:00 p.m. the entire week.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

Finally, enjoy a morning at Animal Kingdom starting at 7:30 a.m. (or 7:00 a.m. if you are a resort guest). The park will close at 8:00 p.m.

 

[bbeagle]

Tokyo Disneyland Announces Paid “Premier Access” for Skip-the-Line Access to Select Attractions​

Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that Disney Premier Access will become available on the official Tokyo Disney Resort® App on May 19, 2022. This new digital service provides guests with the convenience of reserving certain Park attractions by using the app while at Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea® Parks. By using this new service, guests will have more flexibility, be able to customize their visit, and get the most out of their Disney day.

The cost for each attraction is 2000 yen (about $15.50).

It gives people the option to pay for each ride and choose a time they want to ride it. Good, in a way, so you don’t get random times like Genie+, but it’s a lot more expensive.

If we had this at Magic Kingdom, I could just pay $150 at 7am, get the following ride times, have the perfect day, and not have to check my phone again the rest of the day.

9:00 Tiki Room
9:30 Carousel of Progress
10:00 Tomorrowland Speedway
10:45 It’s a Small World
11:30 Pinocchio Village Haus Lunch reservation
1:00 Prince Charming Carousel
1:30 People Mover
2:30 Aladdin's Carpets
3:30 Astro Orbiter
4:30 it’s a Small World

 

[Jrb1979]

The cost for each attraction is 2000 yen (about $15.50).

It gives people the option to pay for each ride and choose a time they want to ride it. Good, in a way, so you don’t get random times like Genie+, but it’s a lot more expensive.

I think making Genie+ cost more would be a big benefit. IMO right too many people are buying it which is part of the issue with lack of availability.

 

[mrsap]

Upcoming pool refurbishments at Disney's Saratoga Springs

Congress Park and Treehouse Villas leisure pools at Disney's Saratoga Springs will be closed for refurbishment later this year.

The closures begin October 3 2022, with an expected reopening in early December 2022.

High Rock Springs Pool, The Paddock Pool and The Grandstand leisure pool will remain open throughout the refurbishment.

As previously announced, High Rock Springs Pool and Pool bar will be closed from early January 2023 through late March 2023 for refurbishment.

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