News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

Michael Eisner is at Walt Disney World

https://twitter.com/michael_eisner/status/1104414827726938112?s=21

 

[saskdw]

News

Disney Springs updates

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/photo-rep...-most-magical-place-on-earth-merchandise-etc/

NBA experience doesn't look like it will be open in 4 months. Thankfully it should be open by Christmas when we go.

 

[rteetz]

NBA experience doesn't look like it will be open in 4 months. Thankfully it should be open by Christmas when we go.

They are still saying Summer.

 

[Mika02]

News

REVIEW: Seasonal Earl Grey Honey Cupcake Buzzes Into Sunshine Seasons at Epcot

I'm guessing seasonal means it won't be there in four months?

I hope it's there at least next month when I come for Flower and garden festival it sounds awesome!!

 

[OSUZorba]

In the past, Pop buses have worked like this: AK bus shares with BB and stops at BB on the way to AK. Similarly, DS buses share with TL so DS buses stopped at TL on their way to DS. I’m guessing they’re going back to a similar format.

Yeah, I was wondering if it would be going back to that format. But when it was like that, lots of people complained about the extra time to AK and DS. It would make sense if they just went back to that though.

 

[tlmadden73]

There was talk about a possible additional transportation system at AK but not the Skyliner.

Take the train they aren't using for Planetwatch .. and extend it and run it between the lodge and AK .. near the animals.

 

[soniam]

I'm guessing seasonal means it won't be there in four months?

I hope it's there at least next month when I come for Flower and garden festival it sounds awesome!!

My impression was that it was added for Flower & Garden. I don't know if it will be there the entire time, May?, or not. I am hoping to get it week after next.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney sells YES network for $3.5 billion

https://nypost.com/2019/03/08/disney-accepts-3-5b-offer-for-yes-network/

 

[counselormom]

NBA experience doesn't look like it will be open in 4 months. Thankfully it should be open by Christmas when we go.

LOL

 

[rteetz]

News

New Grizzly River Run merchandise

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/photos-ne...ndise-arrives-at-disney-california-adventure/

 

[Lsdolphin]

SWGE will open May 31st! WDW AUGUST 29th!

So did you post first or make your reservation?!!!

 

[rteetz]

So did you post first or make your reservation?!!!

I am not going to the opening but I did book a trip in November soon after the announcement.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am not going to the opening but I did book a trip in November soon after the announcement.

If you need a letter of recommendation, i’ll Write one on your behalf to be part of the DIS coverage of opening day (if they cover your costs)

 

[rteetz]

If you need a letter of recommendation, i’ll Write one on your behalf to be part of the DIS coverage of opening day (if they cover your costs)

I would gladly participate

 

[rteetz]

News

This weeks maintenance report from WDWNT

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/weekly-wa...sing-toy-box-world-of-disney-effects-off-etc/

 

[Eric777]

Kicking off 2019!

New DHS 30th anniversary logo!


When does this logo come out? What about merchandise? Yes, I love the logo also.

 

[samsteele]

If you need a letter of recommendation, i’ll Write one on your behalf to be part of the DIS coverage of opening day (if they cover your costs)

Great idea. Would be hugely popular with DIS'rs. Would also catch the attention of young youtubers who share the same demographic but also require a detailed, informed POV.

 

[samsteele]

With the bombshell last week that WDW GE is opening late August, I remembered my post here from last November:

I've been trying to catch up on some of the news on youtube this afternoon and puzzled by suggestions that Galaxys Edge may not open until Dec Holidays. This was suggested on Mickey Views today as well.

Unless WDW is dealing with horrifying construction overruns that cannot be overcome, one must believe they are pushing, shoving and screaming to get that land at least partially opened by early July. Otherwise, another dead summer with low occupancy rates and a perfect storm brewing for busy December holiday season. And more, if some fav classic attractions start to close or are closed for updates in Spring/Summer 2019, more crowds and attendance jams at remaining headliners park wide. Heads would roll and some management would need to brush off their resumes.

At that time, consensus not only here but in the WDW community at large was that late Fall or December was the target date. I was off by a month although sure that Disney would have loved to have opened WDW GE in July if at all possible.

Like most, when FD dropped suddenly in January, I was sure that construction overruns had made late Fall or December an absolute reality. Guess just another example of how one department or fiefdom in WDW doesn't play well with others because they surely wouldn't have released FD for August & Sept if they knew GE was a lock to open in the same window.

I booked FD for late Sept/early Oct and now am deciding whether to keep it. I'm not a big Star Wars fan and thought I would sneak in one last big trip before the craziness and crowds of GE. Pros and cons. Lucky to be locked into lower resort rates with free dining and get to enjoy GE on a relative budget compared to anticipated price hikes. But am worried about crowds bleeding into the other parks and bus transpo traffic. Perhaps I should just be zen and be happy to be spoiled for choice knowing that I can either go or cancel and get my deposit back. My little AS Music room would now be snapped up by diehard Star Wars fans.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not really news, but thought I would mention that I saw Captain Marvel last night and really enjoyed it. Fun movie and like most MCU films gets the right level of humor in it

Also great soundtrack (especially for someone who was a teenage in the 90s) and had what might be my favorite Stan Lee cameo

 

[crazy4wdw]

Disney Celebrates Cast Members Around the World on International Women’s Day