News Round Up 2017

[umichigan10]

So I guess we can figure that Gertie isn't going anywhere - and neither is Echo Lake. Honestly besides a callback to old hollywood and a hidden Mickey ear, there's not much to like about Echo Lake, but I DO like seeing Gertie there, so it's good to see her get a coat of paint.

I’m waiting for Disney to do all this and say “we’re paving it all over btw” like they did with the new cars on the backlot tour

 

[Sweettears]

So I guess we can figure that Gertie isn't going anywhere - and neither is Echo Lake. Honestly besides a callback to old hollywood and a hidden Mickey ear, there's not much to like about Echo Lake, but I DO like seeing Gertie there, so it's good to see her get a coat of paint.

At least it breaks up the landscape a bit. With the new expansion they have demonstrated that the land it sits on is not so scarce.

 

[jlundeen]

A pet specific Hotel would be the proper angle then.

It's called "Best Friends Boarding" and it's really a great alternative.... I know any of my dogs would be much more comfortable there than spending the day locked in a crate (required) in my hotel room.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/best-friends-pet-care/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's called "Best Friends Boarding" and it's really a great alternative.... I know any of my dogs would be much more comfortable there than spending the day locked in a crate (required) in my hotel room.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/best-friends-pet-care/

I agree...but apparently you need to rub some bellies for 11
Minutes a morning before running for rope drop and then a nice 13 hour day.

...and anyone that thinks that's not gonna happen are naive. People want everything...in all scenarios. Especially at wdw

 

[TomServo27]

Disney possibly canceling all run Disney events at Disneyland.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/rumor...ture-race-events-marathons-disneyland-resort/

 

[rteetz]

Disney possibly canceling all run Disney events at Disneyland.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/rumor...ture-race-events-marathons-disneyland-resort/

Yep. This has been an ongoing thing for months if anyone follows runDisney. Its incredibly unfortunate for those including myself who were hoping to run in Disneyland next year.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Yep. This has been an ongoing thing for months if anyone follows runDisney. Its incredibly unfortunate for those including myself who were hoping to run in Disneyland next year.

...too crowded. They'll be back for the next recession

 

[rteetz]

...too crowded. They'll be back for the next recession

Crowding isn't the issue. The construction, city of Anaheim, and logistics were much more problematic. These races are run very early in the morning and the DL races are much smaller than the WDW ones so not as many make a vacation out of it like they do in WDW.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Crowding isn't the issue. The construction, city of Anaheim, and logistics were much more problematic. These races are run very early in the morning and the DL races are much smaller than the WDW ones so not as many make a vacation out of it like they do in WDW.

If it's due to "catch up" construction...then in the end it leads back to crowding.

Or look at it this way: if there's enough people there that they don't need the run business?...then it's too crowded.

All roads lead to Burbank

 

[rteetz]

If it's due to "catch up" construction...then in the end it leads back to crowding.

Or look at it this way: if there's enough people there that they don't need the run business?...then it's too crowded.

All roads lead to Burbank

You need safe places to run and the draw of runDisney is running through the parks. Disney and Anaheim are in a fight right now on what to do with parking and the eastern gateway. I think that right there is the biggest issue with cancelling runDisney on the east.

Your crowding theory could easily work for WDW as well yet they are not cancelling any races there anytime soon.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You need safe places to run and the draw of runDisney is running through the parks. Disney and Anaheim are in a fight right now on what to do with parking and the eastern gateway. I think that right there is the biggest issue with cancelling runDisney on the east.

Your crowding theory could easily work for WDW as well yet they are not cancelling any races there anytime soon.

...if Disneyland owned 22 square miles...you'd be running like forest gump.

Point taken...a lot going on in Anaheim.

 

[rteetz]

News

Not So Scary sold out for tonight

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mick...y-halloween-party-sold-out-for-october-15.htm

 

[beer dave]

It’s probably dog people vs. not dog people. I don’t currently have a dog but have in the past. I don’t think this is a bad idea. Do I feel the need to bring my dog on vacation? No.

I'm betting you also have never had the experience of having someone's poorly attended animal bull doze your young child while you were attempting to have a family vacation......

 

[amberpi]

I'm betting you also have never had the experience of having someone's poorly attended animal bull doze your young child while you were attempting to have a family vacation......

If the dog is big enough, it can be an issue for adults too. Often just for a large dog being excited.

I adore dogs, but not in the hotel room next to me.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Crowding isn't the issue. The construction, city of Anaheim, and logistics were much more problematic. These races are run very early in the morning and the DL races are much smaller than the WDW ones so not as many make a vacation out of it like they do in WDW.

I know there are some issues mounting between Disney and the City of Anaheim with new council members not being as Disney friendly as prior ones - I would think that is not helping here with all that is involved with city streets and traffic and stuff.

Maybe they could still do smaller ones that just run through the parks or something

 

[rteetz]

I know there are some issues mounting between Disney and the City of Anaheim with new council members not being as Disney friendly as prior ones - I would think that is not helping here with all that is involved with city streets and traffic and stuff.

Maybe they could still do smaller ones that just run through the parks or something

That was something discussed in many runDisney groups. I don’t think a small race weekend with only a 5K and 10K would be a draw.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That was something discussed in many runDisney groups. I don’t think a small race weekend with only a 5K and 10K would be a draw.

Obviously you would know better than men but figure there would still be people that want to run through disneyland and maybe could do just one long weekend a year and do several 5/10ks - so like Thurs is Star Wars, Friday is Princess, etc

 

[rteetz]

Obviously you would know better than men but figure there would still be people that want to run through disneyland and maybe could do just one long weekend a year and do several 5/10ks - so like Thurs is Star Wars, Friday is Princess, etc

Yeah and its definitely been discussed a lot. I just don't think runDisney would feel it would be worth it to only do 10Ks and 5Ks especially with the on going construction.

 

[rteetz]

News

"Pirate Party" Coming to Disney's Polynesian Resort On Oct. 24

 

[rteetz]

News

New American Adventure line featuring the 50 states

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/photo...cter-merchandise-line-representing-50-states/