News Round Up 2019

[unbanshee]

or operate at a loss and being propped up by the NBA and Disney for 6 months and making a profit the other six months. None of us know the economics of the place yet people are saying it is done already. Heck, I still don't know how they spent all the money re-doing Planet Holleywood. It's never busy either and they made it bigger with the outdoor seating.

Are you really arguing for a brand new venue at Disney Springs to operate at a loss for 6 months on purpose? Planet Hollywood may not sell out every night, but they do quite well considering what the lowest common denominator wants at Disney Springs...not to mention private events.

The NBA Experience is exactly as bad as we all thought

 

[OKW Lover]

I really loved how the castle looked there especially with the forested hill behind it ... felt like it "fit"

So intrigued to see how this much larger castle looks in the setting of that smallish park

When we visited HKDL 2 years ago, we felt that the mountains around the park made the castle look rather small. I think this change is to rectify that.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Iger resigns from Apple board

https://www.facebook.com/61114821896/posts/10157357007316897

 

[shoreward]

More cutbacks - Muppets Great Moments in History and Royal Majesty Makers are ending within a month.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

More cutback - Muppets Great Moments in History and Royal Majesty Makers are ending within a month.

Yeah, looks like it. I've seen confirmation of the Royal Majesty Makers but trying to confirm the Muppets too

If the Muppets are leaving at least Michael Bowling will be happy

 

[CastAStone]

Yeah, looks like it. I've seen confirmation of the Royal Majesty Makers but trying to confirm the Muppets too

If the Muppets are leaving at least Michael Bowling will be happy

How do you confirm? The only news source I saw for that has as its only source that the Disney World entertainment calendar didn’t have it on its schedule past 9/30. But that’s how the Disney World entertainment calendar works! They release the low level show schedules 1 month at a time a week or two before the month. Dapper Dans, Happily Ever After, and the Flag Retreat aren't on the calendar past 9/30 either.

 

[bookgirl2632]

More cutbacks - Muppets Great Moments in History and Royal Majesty Makers are ending within a month.

Glad I’ll get to see it in a couple weeks then.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How do you confirm? The only news source I saw for that has as its only source that the Disney World entertainment calendar didn’t have it on its schedule past 9/30. But that’s how the Disney World entertainment calendar works! They release the low level show schedules 1 month at a time a week or two before the month. Dapper Dans, Happily Ever After, and the Flag Retreat aren't on the calendar past 9/30 either.

Saw a report the performers were given notice but haven't seen anything like that with regards to Muppets. Possible it is an erroneous report but it is something on top just the calendar based reports going ng around

 

[CastAStone]

Saw a report the performers were given notice but haven't seen anything like that with regards to Muppets. Possible it is an erroneous report but it is something on top just the calendar based reports going ng around

Ugh. I was/am very excited to see the Muppets for the first time later this month. But I heard they have several different shows and I guess I’ll just have to watch the others on YouTube.

Ya think Disney regrets buying Jim Henson Studios just a bit?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Ugh. I was/am very excited to see the Muppets for the first time later this month. But I heard they have several different shows and I guess I’ll just have to watch the others on YouTube.

Ya think Disney regrets buying Jim Henson Studios just a bit?

Well, if Jim had lived longer I think it would have been a different story if he was still involved after Disney acquire it, but property has largely been a bit "lost" (other than a few bright spots) since his death

 

[Jorjabelle]

If the two Muppet shows close on October 6th, I’ll be sad to miss seeing it in person by 12 days.

I stumbled across mention of the show on a blog - didn’t know it existed. I really wanted to see Sam the Eagle!!

 

[CastAStone]

An actual source, although the article mentions Hakuna Matata Dance Party and The Incredibles Shindig as additional closures, but my recollection on both was they were announced at launch to be limited time through 9/30/19.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ment-cuts-coming-across-walt-disney-world.htm

 

[Farro]

More cutbacks - Muppets Great Moments in History and Royal Majesty Makers are ending within a month.

See, this pisses me off. The true magical moments that make Disney, "Disney" are disappearing. I know most of you love Galaxy's Edge, but to lose things like this show in order to have Marvel things, or Star Wars things sucks. Period, end of sentence.
This show was FANTASTIC.

I get it's all combined, high ticket prices, people saying no more, upcoming recession, but GE is definitely part of it - they are hedging their bets.

 

[OSUZorba]

You and pretty much everyone.

I seem to remember you being a believer, though.

 

[OSUZorba]

PHOTOS

some images of the new photo box at Mickey/Minnie greet .... the camera is "hidden" in the bookcase

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172578897663266817

That's a great way to get kids to look at the camera :eyeroll:

 

[HuskieJohn]

So how long before they offer heavily discounted or free admission to all resort guests?

If it were free and I was at Disney Springs with an hour to kill, I still wouldn’t walk in the door.

 

[rteetz]

I seem to remember you being a believer, though.

I did think it would last longer than this for sure. Obviously this is only for cast right now.

 

[shoreward]

New Passholder Exclusive Merch at F&W Festival

 

[SaharanTea]

Ahh, remember the days of when you had to take your own vacation pictures?

Dangerous game though reducing the quality of a paid service.

And you can always take your own.

 

[scrappinginontario]

yeah - well, La Cava has agave fiber straws, but otherwise, yeah

Just I know a lot of people don't like paper straws and reusable straws are another option and could see Disney selling themed ones to make more $ and be an alternative for those that don't want to use paper straws

We purchased a pkg of 6 of these reusable straws at Pop this week for $9.99