News Round Up 2019

[JK World]

They also need to hire and train enough cast members to staff all the new attractions, stores, and food places. Plus additional staff for gondolas and added security and custodial.

I would expect Disney to have been aware of all of this when they made the decision to build these things. Planning ahead for the operational requirements is their job. So that's not a viable excuse to me.

Unexpected construction delays, yes.

Forgot about having to staff the various attractions and shops that they've been working on for years... no.

 

[hertamaniac]

I would expect Disney to have been aware of all of this when they made the decision to build these things. Planning ahead for the operational requirements is their job. So that's not a viable excuse to me.

Unexpected construction delays, yes.

Forgot about having to staff the various attractions and shops that they've been working on for years... no.

I agree with your first part and third part, 100%.

I think that they, once again, did a poor job of project scheduling/execution. A solid master schedule builds in unexpected delays, gets complete stakeholder agreement, and then releases that schedule (especially when the public eye is keenly watching). In my mind, they are 0-2 in hitting their release dates on major attractions (Rise and now MMRR). So I guess if this is an unexpected construction delay that push out the release/open date is not acceptable to me. A master scheduler division has to perform an adequate job of querying the resources, frequently, and enough experience to add sufficient schedule buffer to hit their marks.

 

[rteetz]

News

Screens starting to be installed at NBA Experience

https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1119607210873585664?s=21

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

New gelato bike cart at Disney Springs

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ike-cart-added-at-disney-springs-marketplace/

 

[umichigan10]

Because right now it has tolerable crowds, whether you want to spend a full day or not doesn’t matter. Come the end of August, the entire place will be saturated and it doesn’t have nearly enough to handle the demand. Future tense because it’s going to get much worse.

It’s a shame what’s become of my favorite park.

My pipedream hope is that the crowds and lack of offerings is at such odds that they fastrack more expansions for DHS. Though I highly doubt that’s the mindset for a variety of reasons

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

DHS entrance update

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/photos-latest-progress-on-new-hollywood-studios-parking-lot-tram-area/

 

[ksromack]

NEWS

New gelato bike cart at Disney Springs

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ike-cart-added-at-disney-springs-marketplace/

I will always remember the advice given to us when we were in Italy regarding gelato. Never buy the ones that are super vivid colors. That means they've added dye to make it look more appealing! Food for thought (pun intended).

 

[Douglas Dubh]

Forgot about having to staff the various attractions and shops that they've been working on for years... no.

I didn’t say they forgot about it. But it is possible they underestimated how tight the labor market is right now. I heard they did not get enough applicants for Star Wars land and reopened the application process with lower standards.

 

[ksromack]

I didn’t say they forgot about it. But it is possible they underestimated how tight the labor market is right now. I heard they did not get enough applicants for Star Wars land and reopened the application process with lower standards.

Dang, I knew I should have applied. I have mad Jedi skills.

 

[rteetz]

Some Disneyland updates from @dina444444

Adventureland entrance sign removed



Pixar Pals garage

 

[Horizons—1]

So many projects going on at the resort. I’m excited for all that’s coming to the parks and resorts.

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Enchanted Tiki Room OtterBox Phone Case Available at Disneyland Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

Paper Straws Now Being Distributed at Dining Locations in Disneyland Paris

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS: Former River Country Location Demolished Ahead of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Resort Construction

 

[rteetz]

News

Various special Epcot cupcakes

REVIEW: Easter Carrot Bundt Cake at Good’s Food To Go in Disney’s Old Key West Resort
REVIEW: New Easter Egg Cupcake Hatches at Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
REVIEW: Spring Garden Cake from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
REVIEW: Marshmallow and Peach Easter Bunny Cupcake at Disney’s All-Star Resorts
REVIEW: Easter Cupcake at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort
REVIEW: Spring Meadow Cupcake at the Boardwalk Bakery in Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
REVIEW: Easter Egg Cupcake at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside Resorts
REVIEW: Specialty Easter Bunny Petit Cake and Bunny Macaron at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs
REVIEW: Easter Bunny Lemon Cream Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
REVIEW: Mimosa-Flavored Spring Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
REVIEW: Easter Peeps Donut at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
REVIEW: Chocolate Funfetti and Caramel Humphrey the Bear Cupcake at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
REVIEW: Easter Carrot Cake Cupcake Springs Into Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
REVIEW: Bunny Macaron Cupcake Hops into the Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/20/19 (World Showcase Construction Updates and Beautiful Spring Weather!)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I will always remember the advice given to us when we were in Italy regarding gelato. Never buy the ones that are super vivid colors. That means they've added dye to make it look more appealing! Food for thought (pun intended).

Also, if they are super puffy and like overflowing the container they are in then they are full of air and lower quality as wrll

 

[soniam]

Some Disneyland updates from @dina444444
Pixar Pals garage

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Nice garage. I wonder if it will have the sensors like Disney Springs to detect empty spots. Or better ones than Disney Springs. In March, the sensors and number of empty spot signs weren't working well. They had previously been really good.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Dang, I knew I should have applied. I have mad Jedi skills.

Sounds like they will take you even with mediocre Jedi skills

"The Force is meh with this one"

"Good enough!"

 

[soniam]

Also, if they are super puffy and like overflowing the container they are in then they are full of air and lower quality as wrll

If it melts into foam and water, like Blue Bell ice cream here in Texas, then it's a low quality ice cream, with low butterfat content and a ton of air. However, gelato should naturally have a lower butterfat content than regular ice cream. I knew that ice cream store job in high school would pay off one day