News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

Regarding ADRs only 60 days out, per D23 Memebers, Expo Fans & Attendees:


To those who have seen reports that "Walt Disney World Dining has changed booking dining in the My Disney Experience App to 60-days out" we have heard your concerns. We wanted to get you answers so we picked up a phone and spoke directly to Disney Technical Support about this issue.
Currently due to issues with the MDE app, Disney has TEMPORARILY changed the dining reservation window to 60 days out in the MDE app only. This is not a permanent change and Disney is working to fix the problem. Until then you can still book your Walt Disney World dining reservations at 180 days out on your computer or by phone.
We have also suggested to Tech Support that a message go out to the Disney online chat support team and dining phone line Cast Members that may only be addressing part of the issue and are not mentioning that this is a temporary change, to help eliminate concern and confusion.

 

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For those that use Touring Plans, their App is now optimized for iPhone X.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Regarding ADRs only 60 days out, per D23 Memebers, Expo Fans & Attendees:


To those who have seen reports that "Walt Disney World Dining has changed booking dining in the My Disney Experience App to 60-days out" we have heard your concerns. We wanted to get you answers so we picked up a phone and spoke directly to Disney Technical Support about this issue.
Currently due to issues with the MDE app, Disney has TEMPORARILY changed the dining reservation window to 60 days out in the MDE app only. This is not a permanent change and Disney is working to fix the problem. Until then you can still book your Walt Disney World dining reservations at 180 days out on your computer or by phone.
We have also suggested to Tech Support that a message go out to the Disney online chat support team and dining phone line Cast Members that may only be addressing part of the issue and are not mentioning that this is a temporary change, to help eliminate concern and confusion.

Excellent — thanks for posting!! I’ll add to that other thread I’d created.

 

[rteetz]

News

More news on the block out dates lifted and Platinum bring a friend day (for $79)

https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/silver-an...old-and-platinum-bring-a-friend-days-in-june/

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

News

More news on the block out dates lifted and Platinum bring a friend day (for $79)

https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/silver-an...old-and-platinum-bring-a-friend-days-in-june/

Just as a clarification - the Bring-a-Friend day is for Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Premier APs

 

[skier_pete]

As far as I know, either pool is always available to guests at either resort.

Yes, normally guests can use either pool, but it's a bit inconvenient to go over to the other half of the resort. Of course people aren't happy, but clearly something is in need to be done if they are closing the pool for 3 months. Kidani pool is a little smaller, but has a better slide and play area. There are certainly worse things that can be closed for a trip.

 

[rteetz]

So summer attendance projections are looking rather low so far according to WDWMagic poster MagicFeather.

This is why we have seen now the opening of passholder blackout dates through June 29th.

We also have the Donald Duck Passholder magnets moving to Epcot immediately.



They want attendance at Epcot apparently.

We also have the Passholder bring a friend deal as well.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

We also have the Donald Duck Passholder magnets moving to Epcot immediately.

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They want attendance at Epcot apparently.

We also have the Passholder bring a friend deal as well.

I still can't get over that the SUMMER magnet ceases to be available 8 days after summer starts...

 

[rteetz]

I still can't get over that the SUMMER magnet ceases to be available 8 days after summer starts...

Maybe they’ll have another after this?

 

[soniam]

News

New Mugs Debut at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel

Luckily we are in the process of remodeling and adding a cabinet for our tiki mugs, because we are going to need room for 2 more now Still need that darn black pearl too

Looks like I'll be getting the fish over the 4th of July.

I love the fish mug, but I'm not a big coconut in drinks fan. Plus, DH hates coconut and wouldn't share with me. I know he will want the new Uh Oha, since it has the tiki drummer from the Enchanted Tiki Room on the side. Oh well, maybe someone can wheel chair me back to park after our drinking binge

 

[closetmickey]

So summer attendance projections are looking rather low so far according to WDWMagic poster MagicFeather.

This is why we have seen now the opening of passholder blackout dates through June 29th.

We also have the Donald Duck Passholder magnets moving to Epcot immediately.

View attachment 327933

They want attendance at Epcot apparently.

We also have the Passholder bring a friend deal as well.

Though I hope they don’t, I’m guessing crowds will be back to normal or above after TSL opens? Lower crowds for our end of July trip would be too good to be true

 

[themommy]

So summer attendance projections are looking rather low so far according to WDWMagic poster MagicFeather.

This is why we have seen now the opening of passholder blackout dates through June 29th.

We also have the Donald Duck Passholder magnets moving to Epcot immediately.



They want attendance at Epcot apparently.

We also have the Passholder bring a friend deal as well.

So summer attendance projections are looking rather low so far according to WDWMagic poster MagicFeather.

This is why we have seen now the opening of passholder blackout dates through June 29th.

We also have the Donald Duck Passholder magnets moving to Epcot immediately.

They want attendance at Epcot apparently.

We also have the Passholder bring a friend deal as well.

I assume they are low on attendance as well. I received a pin code from Disney, approximately 2 weeks ago, good only in the month of June.

Sorry about the double quote. I don’t know what I did. Lol

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Though I hope they don’t, I’m guessing crowds will be back to normal or above after TSL opens? Lower crowds for our end of July trip would be too good to be true

Yeah, I am thinking people planning to come this some that had some flexibility are waiting until TSL opens... though if crowds were low for our end of August trip I would not complain!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Sorry this is kind of off topic but I think some people in here might have good suggestions. Does anyone have a good 9 old men book recommendation? Going to the family museum soon and they have the special exhibit. I want to read up on them.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Sorry this is kind of off topic but I think some people in here might have good suggestions. Does anyone have a good 9 old men book recommendation? Going to the family museum soon and they have the special exhibit. I want to read up on them.

The only one I really have is this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Nine-Old-M...68&sr=8-3&keywords=walt+disney's+nine+old+men

It's really good - focused on their art styles and what they drew and how and why and how they differ, etc - so if that angle interest you (more the artists vs like how they met Walt and stuff like that) this one is a really good option. It's at a really good price at Amazon right now as well

 

[wareagle57]

I think it would be fair if people staying on property still had 60 days out, and AP holders had 45 days out. Then those coming and staying off-property would still be at 30 days out. Now, hard to get fastpasses would probably be gone by the time 45 days out comes around.

I like the idea of giving APs a limited number of days in a year (maybe 10) where they can make reservations at 70 days out. It guarantees them the ability to book hard to get FP a reasonable number of times, but doesn't allow it often enough to affect resort guests ability to get them. And it would cost Disney zilch, and add a lot of value to an AP.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

The only one I really have is this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Nine-Old-Men-Techniques-Inspiration/dp/0415843359/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1528463168&sr=8-3&keywords=walt+disney's+nine+old+men

It's really good - focused on their art styles and what they drew and how and why and how they differ, etc - so if that angle interest you (more the artists vs like how they met Walt and stuff like that) this one is a really good option. It's at a really good price at Amazon right now as well

I had you pegged as someone who might be able to point me in the right direction! Thanks!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I like the idea of giving APs a limited number of days in a year (maybe 10) where they can make reservations at 70 days out. It guarantees them the ability to book hard to get FP a reasonable number of times, but doesn't allow it often enough to affect resort guests ability to get them. And it would cost Disney zilch, and add a lot of value to an AP.

or maybe your AP comes with like 3 "super duper anytime, anywhere FPs" to use once throughout the year so you are guaranteed to get on the "new hotness" at least once

I think picking certain days they can book in advance works great for locals or people that can travel down often or whatever, but for those not local, if they couldn't make those days, then it wouldn't' help them

 

[wareagle57]

or maybe your AP comes with like 3 "super duper anytime, anywhere FPs" to use once throughout the year so you are guaranteed to get on the "new hotness" at least once

I think picking certain days they can book in advance works great for locals or people that can travel down often or whatever, but for those not local, if they couldn't make those days, then it wouldn't' help them

My idea wasn't for them to be specific days. Just that they can only use the perk 10 times a year. After that it goes back to 30 (or 45). Like how now they can only book so many days in a 30 day window. I forget how many it is. But basically put a yearly limit on them instead of a monthly limit.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My idea wasn't for them to be specific days. Just that they can only use the perk 10 times a year. After that it goes back to 30 (or 45). Like how now they can only book so many days in a 30 day window. I forget how many it is. But basically put a yearly limit on them instead of a monthly limit.

oh ok, that makes sense. So sort of similar to mine in you get X number for the year to use at your choosing, just you set it up that it is ones they can book ahead of time, earlier than most people, and I just went with "no need to book, just a few you can use whenever"