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

[HokieRaven5]

Special Cavalcade for Mickey & Minnie’s 95th Birthday Celebration at Disneyland Park

 

[DianaMB333]

DLP Report On Twitter
Disneyland Paris marking Mickey and Minnie's 95th birthday:
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DLP seems to be doing cool things )

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I know you guys would deny it would happen and it would seem rather ridiculous, and it’s only my opinion/wish, but I wouldn’t be surprised if, at the Nov, 28th town hall, Iger announces that he has decided to sell off most of the Fox IP except for the Fox/Marvel stuff, the Star Wars films, and Avatar. Those three IP I have mentioned make more money for Disney than, say, Alien, Ice Age, The Simpsons, and Family Guy.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Adds New Jollywood Nights Check-In Locations After Opening Night

After last week’s singular location for check-ins at Mickey Shorts Theater wrapped guests back to the entrance for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney has modified the check-in location to two locations across the park, including at Star Wars Launch Bay.





The second location for check-in is at Muppet*Vision 3D. It’s clearly marked with a large sandwich board sign to help guests find their way.

 

[BrianL]

I have seen Wish. I highly recommend it, especially to Disney fans. The animation is gorgeous!

Also, they ran a nice, special happy birthday to Mickey beforehand.

 

[PolyRob]

Is Poly the only deluxw without a gingerbread house?

I think so. I was a bit disappointed by the Contemporary gingerbread display. But its pretty much the same thing they've done recently.

Polynesian and Wilderness Lodge don't have their own dedicated pastry teams. In the before times, CR serviced WL and GF serviced Poly. I think that affects with the gingerbread displays. WL did get one in 2019, but it was pretty sad looking in comparison to other deluxe resorts.

 

[PolyRob]

Disney Adds New Jollywood Nights Check-In Locations After Opening Night

After last week’s singular location for check-ins at Mickey Shorts Theater wrapped guests back to the entrance for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney has modified the check-in location to two locations across the park, including at Star Wars Launch Bay.

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The second location for check-in is at Muppet*Vision 3D. It’s clearly marked with a large sandwich board sign to help guests find their way.

Glad to see there have been more changes! I am eagerly awaiting reviews from tonight!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney is adding new characters to the Jollywood Nights event. Additional enticing offerings should soak up some of the crowd from offerings that were overloaded at night one

Blog Mickey

“Duffy has been added to the Jollywood Nights lineup at Hollywood Studios.”



https://x.com/alexfarnworth/status/1726052254791188565?s=46&t=xLjraPCqOHaKI4nucgl-CQ

Also Jiminy Cricket:



Snow White and Dopey:

 

[disneydreamer781]

Disney is adding new characters to the Jollywood Nights event. Additional enticing offerings should soak up some of the crowd from offerings that were overloaded at night one

Blog Mickey

“Duffy has been added to the Jollywood Nights lineup at Hollywood Studios.”

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https://x.com/alexfarnworth/status/1726052254791188565?s=46&t=xLjraPCqOHaKI4nucgl-CQ

Also Jiminy Cricket:

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Snow White and Dopey:

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Jiminy Cricket!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Jiminy Cricket!

Yeah one of those more uncommon characters probably should’ve been part of the offering from the start, but glad they’ve made adjustments after how poorly that first night went.

 

[Naomeri]

I have seen Wish. I highly recommend it, especially to Disney fans. The animation is gorgeous!

Also, they ran a nice, special happy birthday to Mickey beforehand.

Excellent news!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney is adding new characters to the Jollywood Nights event. Additional enticing offerings should soak up some of the crowd from offerings that were overloaded at night one

Blog Mickey

“Duffy has been added to the Jollywood Nights lineup at Hollywood Studios.”

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https://x.com/alexfarnworth/status/1726052254791188565?s=46&t=xLjraPCqOHaKI4nucgl-CQ

Also Jiminy Cricket:

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Snow White and Dopey:

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Santa Stitch also added



WDWNT Twitter

 

[PolyRob]

Yeah one of those more uncommon characters probably should’ve been part of the offering from the start, but glad they’ve made adjustments after how poorly that first night went.

I am loving all these character additions! It also makes the event more family friendly.

 

[starlite_]

Santa Stitch also added

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WDWNT Twitter

Now this one I'm jealous of. Duffy looks awesome too.

 

[jesskeys91]

Santa Stitch also added

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WDWNT Twitter

Do we know where all the characters have been added? Like are they deeper into the park to move some of the congestion away from Sunset and the entrance?

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

These character additions are so much better.

 

[Brocktoon]

Reed is kind of a tough character to play. At his best he's so smart and a little detached. At times they have tried to play him as logical to the point of being a sociopath, but that's the wrong take. I really hope the movie writers look at his original characterization and not anything too recent.

Reed as a sociopath is 'The Maker' ... I think we'll see a classic Reed, but also a recent take on Richards as The Maker.

There are a TON of rumors floating around the future of the MCU dropping Jonathan Majors and Kang as the next big bad. After watching Loki S2, I do think they pivoted and will be dropping Kang. We'll know for sure when there's no longer a Kang Dynasty film. The recent MCU work has been based on Jonathan Hickman's multi-year comic runs ... multiverse / incursions / Illuminati / Secret Wars ... all Hickman's stuff. Comic fans tend to either love or hate Hickman (I love his stuff), but he primarily focuses on 'world building'.

My wild swing is that they'll use the F4 and the 'Council of Reeds' in place of the Kang Dynasty. The new big bad in place of Kang will be The Maker, evil Reed Richards from the same universe as Miles Morales (earth 1610)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker_(Reed_Richards)

Personally I'd love to see Disney to keep Krasinski in the Reed role since it's a multiverse, But Mr Pascal is a great choice as well.

The MCU is a pretty big mess right now, but if Secret Wars does end up being a reboot ... and Hickman is currently rebooting the 'Ultimate' universe in the comics ... I'm leaning towards Evil Reed being swapped out for Kang meaning Disney will need big name in the Reed role.

 

[Smugpugmug]

This is what happens when you hold Disney accountable for holding mediocre events. I doubt the Brown Derby and Tip Top Club will see major improvements but this is a start.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Do we know where all the characters have been added? Like are they deeper into the park to move some of the congestion away from Sunset and the entrance?

Snow White and Dopey near Muppet Vision, Jiminy and Stitch look to be around Echo Lake, Duffy was at the Shorts Theater area just going off the photos and what’s been reported.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

Alien Swirling Saucers is playing holiday music. Does this happen during regular park hours too? Or is this a new addition for the party?