News Round Up 2018

[Lee Matthews]

News

Tower of Terror will not become Guardians themed in Disneyland Paris

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/tower-of-terror-renovation-mission-breakout/

I'm actually surprised by this. Obviously I can understand the removal of Twilight Zone as it saves licensing money.

 

[skier_pete]

Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

Adventurers Club, Tokyo ToT, Skipper Canteen, and Mystic Manor are all part of it.

The new family raft ride at Typhoon Lagoon is "owned" by an S.E.A member. I think there are also references in Trader Sam's, but not 100% on that one.

 

[skier_pete]

I'm actually surprised by this. Obviously I can understand the removal of Twilight Zone as it saves licensing money.

It's possible that GotG isn't as popular in France/Europe as it is in the US.

 

[jknezek]

Minivans extended to Fort Wilderness as of 2/12. It will be interesting if they pick up and drop off at sites, or just up front and in the back. If they can go to the sites, that's a huge advantage over other options. Lots of people bemoan the internal buses at the campground, though I've never had a problem with them.

 

[TexasKiwiPrincess]

News

Animal Kingdom is cutting some entertainment

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/animal-ki...d-chakranadi-discovery-island-harp-act-month/

This is disappointing. I love experiencing different cultures through food and music, and appreciated the diversity of musicians in AK. The music is a significant part of the theming. I wonder if they will change to similar instrumental tracks as background music. I think you get so much more from live performances, though.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's possible that GotG isn't as popular in France/Europe as it is in the US.

wondering if they have larger plans for Marvel in the park for an area not near Tower of Terror so they want to keep all the Marvel in one area?

 

[MissGina5]

Minivans extended to Fort Wilderness as of 2/12. It will be interesting if they pick up and drop off at sites, or just up front and in the back. If they can go to the sites, that's a huge advantage over other options. Lots of people bemoan the internal buses at the campground, though I've never had a problem with them.

I thought they already still picked up at campsite etc.

 

[jknezek]

I thought they already still picked up at campsite etc.

who? Uber? They aren't supposed to. As for the Minnie Vans, they weren't rolled out. I don't know if people were able to order them even though it wasn't an officially approved resort.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney makes American Adventure changes official

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/

 

[rteetz]

News

Breakfast event coming to Carsland

https://wdwnt.com/2018/02/cars-land-breakfast-rally-add-event-world-disney-california-adventure/

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Disney makes American Adventure changes official

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/

I don't know how I might feel with "Golden Dream" changing. I might have to listen to it and give it a shot, but I thought that song was already perfect.

 

[MissGina5]

I don't know how I might feel with "Golden Dream" changing. I might have to listen to it and give it a shot, but I thought that song was already perfect.

Bless you and your musical input. I never think of those things so I am glad you do!

 

[Flyerjab]

News

Disney makes American Adventure changes official

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/

This is so good to hear. I love this attraction and am left in awe of it every time I leave the theater. It is a unique experience you can't find in any other theme park. It always irks me when people list the different things to experience in Epcot, this one is frequently left off of the list. It is such a fascinating take on our history, I think that any school traveling to WDW for a class trip should require their students to watch it.

 

[Roxyfire]

This is so good to hear. I love this attraction and am left in awe of it every time I leave the theater. It is a unique experience you can't find in any other theme park. It always irks me when people list the different things to experience in Epcot, this one is frequently left off of the list. It is such a fascinating take on our history, I think that any school traveling to WDW for a class trip should require their students to watch it.

I'll be honest and had no idea this was there, we usually just walk past the USA because, well, American and all... But I think it would be nice to see if it's well received. I really enjoy American history and now my son has found an interest in it as well. And since HoP is off the table for the next few years, might as well see it.

 

[Flyerjab]

This is disappointing. I love experiencing different cultures through food and music, and appreciated the diversity of musicians in AK. The music is a significant part of the theming. I wonder if they will change to similar instrumental tracks as background music. I think you get so much more from live performances, though.

This is very disappointing. The musical acts in that park are some of the things that really separate if from the other parks in my opinion. I always enjoyed stopping and listening to both the sitar and harp musicians. Both are so musically gifted. I hope they are replaced with other musical acts.

 

[Flyerjab]

I'll be honest and had no idea this was there, we usually just walk past the USA because, well, American and all... But I think it would be nice to see if it's well received. I really enjoy American history and now my son has found an interest in it as well. And since HoP is off the table for the next few years, might as well see it.

I was amazed when I first saw it. You definitely should go watch it.

 

[closetmickey]

News

Disney makes American Adventure changes official

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/

Do we have an opening date? Or any guesses?

 

[dina444444]

Do we have an opening date? Or any guesses?

I think it’s suppose to reopen in the middle of this month.

 

[rteetz]

I don't know how I might feel with "Golden Dream" changing. I might have to listen to it and give it a shot, but I thought that song was already perfect.

I don’t think the song is changing other than a re-record so it shouldn’t be too different.

 

[rteetz]

I think it’s suppose to reopen in the middle of this month.

February 18th maybe? I don’t remember.