News Round Up 2018

[Amy11401]

I don't see any of those great deals. What dates are people using?

When I go on and put in dates for most of the Disney hotels it does not say what hotel it is for; it says I have to book first to find out.

 

[rteetz]

When I go on and put in dates for most of the Disney hotels it does not say what hotel it is for; it says I have to book first to find out.

That’s often the catch with some of these deals.

 

[FoxC63]

When I go on and put in dates for most of the Disney hotels it does not say what hotel it is for; it says I have to book first to find out.

Yeah, no thanks!

 

[rteetz]

News

Walt Disney Studios Producing 'Sadé' a Live-Action African Princess Film

 

[rteetz]

News

Portions of Victory Way Closing During the Day at Walt Disney World July 30 - August 4

 

[jade1]

Can see Riviera from the top steps of Canada best, the current top floors can be seen from Canada to the UK, but really not by much IMO.

 

[MissGina5]

News

Walt Disney Studios Producing 'Sadé' a Live-Action African Princess Film

This is very very exciting!!! I wonder how it will do with kids, it being live action

 

[tarak]

This is very very exciting!!! I wonder how it will do with kids, it being live action

I’m interested in this, too. My 6-year-old has seen all the Harry Potter movies and most of the Marvel universe. So she has no issue with live action. But I tried to get her to watch Enchanted and she had zero interest. Maybe she expects her princesses to be animated?

 

[MissGina5]

I’m interested in this, too. My 6-year-old has seen all the Harry Potter movies and most of the Marvel universe. So she has no issue with live action. But I tried to get her to watch Enchanted and she had zero interest. Maybe she expects her princesses to be animated?

right? I just feel like so far our only originally LA princess has been Giselle, and even she starts out animated! I just would love to see great merchandise and love for another African American princess (and more for Tiana tbh)

 

[Mika02]

right? I just feel like so far our only originally LA princess has been Giselle, and even she starts out animated! I just would love to see great merchandise and love for another African American princess (and more for Tiana tbh)

They really need more Tiana stuff. I get so many compliments on my Tiana Dooney Wallet and people always comment they don't see enough merchandise for her.

 

[BlackMagicWoman]

At the same time if you're looking to do more for the environment ditching the straw but adding a lid that uses more plastic than the straw makes little sense (speaking about Starbucks).

The lid is actually for the cold foam drinks so that you can drink the foam and the coffee together.

 

[Dentam]

According to Len Testa Priceline has Disney resort deals right now with places like Port Orleans French Quarter for $100-$120 and Poly for $230.

We just stayed this week with a Priceline deal at animal kingdom lodge for 3 days at 210 a night plus a 10% coupon. Also pop century for 79 plus 10% coupon as well

Hmm. I just moved my trip up by one day on Saturday so needed to book a cheap resort for that first night on September 1st. No such deals to be found so I ended up with All Star Movies for $107. Checked Priceline, Undercover Tourist, etc. Disney's site ended up having the best deal.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The lid is actually for the cold foam drinks so that you can drink the foam and the coffee together.

I'm not certain you got the point of my post.

The new lids contain more plastic than the combination of the old lids with a straw. In the discussion I had with my friend who works at Starbucks the new lids are just made out of a plastic form that is more easily recyclable. It was the point of discussion amongst a good amount of people around her (to which her and I then discussed it) concerning the optics to some people of removing straws which were made out of plastic and adding in a lid made from more plastic than the previous lid/straw combination in conjunction with what people normally do with their cups when they are done with them (throw them away versus recycling them).

As far as cold foam drink comment: according to Starbucks the new lids will be eventually used with all iced drinks with the exception of the Frappuccino by 2020.

It's not about the foam and coffee.

Here's a picture of the new lid:


*Sorry in advanced for the tangent. To the poster if you'd like more discussion so we don't go crazy on this thread you're welcome to PM me

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Hmm. I just moved my trip up by one day on Saturday so needed to book a cheap resort for that first night on September 1st. No such deals to be found so I ended up with All Star Movies for $107. Checked Priceline, Undercover Tourist, etc. Disney's site ended up having the best deal.

Could it be because that's Labor Day weekend? Is that normally included in really good deals on Priceline, UT, etc?

 

[wareagle57]

So has anyone been able to find any of these deals? What parameters are you using?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Posted yet?

Permits Filed for New Epcot Nighttime Spectacular Infrastructure

https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/permits-filed-for-new-epcot-nighttime-spectacular-infrastructure/

 

[rteetz]

So has anyone been able to find any of these deals? What parameters are you using?

I believe they are express deals so you don’t get to see the exact resort before booking. It gives you the location and price but not the name.

 

[dlavender]

So has anyone been able to find any of these deals? What parameters are you using?

https://www.disboards.com/threads/priceline-bids-results.1559447/page-41


Lots of good details here.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm not certain you got the point of my post.

The new lids contain more plastic than the combination of the old lids with a straw. In the discussion I had with my friend who works at Starbucks the new lids are just made out of a plastic form that is more easily recyclable. It was the point of discussion amongst a good amount of people around her (to which her and I then discussed it) concerning the optics to some people of removing straws which were made out of plastic and adding in a lid made from more plastic than the previous lid/straw combination in conjunction with what people normally do with their cups when they are done with them (throw them away versus recycling them).

As far as cold foam drink comment: according to Starbucks the new lids will be eventually used with all iced drinks with the exception of the Frappuccino by 2020.

It's not about the foam and coffee.

Here's a picture of the new lid:
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*Sorry in advanced for the tangent. To the poster if you'd like more discussion so we don't go crazy on this thread you're welcome to PM me

The other thing with straws in particular is they can be missed by sorting machines and also cause issues in the oceans and other areas as animals can get stuck on them. Also, like you said, the lids are often made from material that is easier to recycle

So while it is more plastic it is *better* plastic and in a better shape

Ideally things continue to move forward to maybe using a plant based plastic or other material that can decompose much more easily that current/standard plastic - but this is a start



I do like these style lids - at least much more than no lid and just sipping from the edge of the cup which, for very cold drinks, can give a bit of pain to my teeth. Also for sugary drinks they (like straws) can help get the sugar past your teeth just causing less damage to your teeth

 

[BigRed98]

News

Attraction Line-Up and more details for the upcoming V.I.Passholder event night at the Magic Kingdom