News Round Up 2018

[HuskieJohn]

News

Be Our Guest will become two dining credits with the change in menu

http://blogmickey.com/2018/02/pricing-guest-prix-fixe-dinner/

I would love to try that...the rest of my family not so much.

 

[BigRed98]

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/guest-res...e-likely-requiring-two-table-service-credits/

Change coming to BoG dinner service...

I like the changes. The food wasn't great last time I ate there. If they improve the quality of the food I will be back.

 

[afan]

News

PHOTOS: RFID-Enabled “Magic Cards” Testing at Disneyland Paris, First Step Towards MagicBands or The Like

Bummed this is only at hotel ny, we're staying at sequoia in may and this would have been nice to test.

 

[Reddog1134]

Guests are reporting the Fire Trucks/Emergency vehicles are onsite at the Poly. No other info available yet.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney looking to add a Muppets show to its streaming service

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/new-muppet-reboot-coming-disneys-streaming-service/

 

[ArielSRL]

GMA is still a news show and things get moved around or pushed when there's a big news story. Pushing it one day to Friday means the car is only there an extra day not over the weekend so it can still be back in FL tomorrow. With all we say and read about Disney I can't imagine had the announcement been planned for.yesterday they would continue with it and push summer family vacations. I also don't see why they would make it a Friday news dump because the date is fine, it only upsets those that thought it would be mem day weekend like Pandora. I would guess it's also more likely to get picked up by other news broadcasts that want a happy story. Our ABC Seattle station always reports on the big dl/Disney stuff.

I know this is from several days ago, but just fyi, a guy I graduated high school with is an Event Director at Disney and, of course, I follow him on FB. He flew to NYC on Thursday during the day for the Friday news release. I would assume if the info was to be presented the day before, and was just presented late, that he would have flown on Wednesday.

Honestly though, I really should have paid more attention to his post as it said "To Infinity and Beyond? Well maybe just NYC." I did kind of wonder if it had anything to do with TSL but I wasn't sure because he travels a lot, for Disney and personally.

 

[rteetz]

Thought I'd share this and see what everyone's thoughts are...

Disney's IP Movement

I know not exactly news or rumors but there isn't really any where else to discuss this.

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

In 1978 Disney gets three Academy Award nominations for music of Pete's Dragon, and music from The Rescuers.

The very first Star Wars Weekends debuts at Disney MGM studios in 1997.

Wonderful World of Disney Disneyland 60th airs on ABC in 2016.

 

[STLstone]

Thought I'd share this and see what everyone's thoughts are...

Disney's IP Movement

I know not exactly news or rumors but there isn't really any where else to discuss this.

I have very little problem with IP - IF it's done well. For instance, Mission Breakout in DCA is fantastic and done well (I know people can't get over losing ToT, though).

But if they're going to just slap an Incredibles logo on the side of a roller coaster, that doesn't do it for me.

I think everything will eventually be IP - one way or the other. They'll probably make a Mystic Manor movie at some point - like they did for Pirates...

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/photo-rep...ory-facade-rose-gold-churro-galaxys-edge-etc/

 

[OKW Lover]

Guests are reporting the Fire Trucks/Emergency vehicles are onsite at the Poly. No other info available yet.

Was just there for lunch at Kona. Arrived at 12:10 and saw nothing unusual when we drove in.

 

[MissGina5]

News

Disney Theatrical Chief accused of workplace harassment


http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ief-has-been-accused-of-workplace-harassment/

Crimeny

 

[rteetz]

Was just there for lunch at Kona. Arrived at 12:10 and saw nothing unusual when we drove in.

Probably just a medical issue or something.

 

[BigRed98]

Photo Update

Disneyland update

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/photo-rep...ory-facade-rose-gold-churro-galaxys-edge-etc/

When's the main street and IASW construction going to be finished?

 

[rteetz]

When's the main street and IASW construction going to be finished?

Should be by April if they want to run the Pixar parade.

 

[rteetz]

News

Character changes at DHS

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-summer.htm

 

[BigRed98]

Thought I'd share this and see what everyone's thoughts are...

Disney's IP Movement

I know not exactly news or rumors but there isn't really any where else to discuss this.

Great Article Ryan! I don't mind IP being added as long as it fits thematically and is done correctly. IP is the reason we all fell in love with Disney. I don't mind GotG being added to future world as long as they tie GotG with energy but I don't like a GotG dance party at the American pavilion because it doesn't fit thematically imo. I do like rat, frozen, possibly Mary Poppins and Coco being added to World Showcase because it was either inspired or took place in that country. IPs being added to World Showcase also can make you want to learn more about that culture. While waiting in line for Frozen Ever After I actually sparked conservation with a cast member from Norway and learned a lot. I do wish that Disney decides to make more non IP rides and experiences to help balance everything. Just my thoughts on this topic.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Hope the food lives up to it...

So much for BoG for dinner. My family isn't into Octopus and other FruFru items they're showing. Last visit, we went for lunch and had great time. I know we're not adventurous. And, these menu items will turn the family off from going in the evening.

 

[rteetz]

So much for BoG for dinner. My family isn't into Octopus and other FruFru items they're showing. Last visit, we went for lunch and had great time. I know we're not adventurous. And, these menu items will turn the family off from going in the evening.

Well we don't know all of the items and they still have a steak so not exactly frufru.

 

[LSLS]

Well we don't know all of the items and they still have a steak so not exactly frufru.

Agreed. They are actually doing a decent job of trying to give adventurous and non-adventurous options. That said, $55 is just not worth it to me unless I hear some pretty amazing things about how revamped the food is.