News Round Up 2018

[DIS-OH]

And...now we are!!!!

 

[Teamubr]

Now we need to go after the 1.5 million views Ryan really wanted.

But back to real news. Anyone know if the "new" bypass that goes behind Jungle Cruise was recently upgraded to guest standards or just used as a blow off valve because of the crowds. The pavement looks like it has been there for quite a while.

j

 

[rteetz]

Now we need to go after the 1.5 million views Ryan really wanted.

But back to real news. Anyone know if the "new" bypass that goes behind Jungle Cruise was recently upgraded to guest standards or just used as a blow off valve because of the crowds. The pavement looks like it has been there for quite a while.

j

The Adventureland side bypass isn’t really a guest bypass. They only use it when they must for high crowds. Only the Tomorrowland side is guest approved.

 

[ej119]

News/Rumor

(Didn't see this posted... sorry if I missed it)

"'Big Surprise' from the Muppets teased for 2019
https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/big-surprise-from-the-muppets-teased-for-2019/

Taken from an interview with Kermit on LA TV station. Among the rumored possibilities (that have been discussed here) is a new show on Disney+ and/or more live performances.

Frankly, I would be thrilled with any new Muppet news right now! I'm also wondering if the full Muppets back catalog of shows and movies will be released on Disney+?

 

[jlundeen]

Yay 1000!!! Happy New Year !!!

 

[Ambehnke]

News/Rumor

(Didn't see this posted... sorry if I missed it)

"'Big Surprise' from the Muppets teased for 2019
https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/big-surprise-from-the-muppets-teased-for-2019/

Taken from an interview with Kermit on LA TV station. Among the rumored possibilities (that have been discussed here) is a new show on Disney+ and/or more live performances.

Frankly, I would be thrilled with any new Muppet news right now! I'm also wondering if the full Muppets back catalog of shows and movies will be released on Disney+?

I would love more muppets presence in the parks. My kiddos LOVE muppet babies right now and we are planning on checking out all we can in the parks when we go next month but I wish there was more gear so we could buy them some!

 

[danikoski]

I would love more muppets presence in the parks. My kiddos LOVE muppet babies right now and we are planning on checking out all we can in the parks when we go next month but I wish there was more gear so we could buy them some!

Are they still doing the show outside the Hall of Presidents at MK?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Are they still doing the show outside the Hall of Presidents at MK?

Yes — we love those.

 

[Firebird060]

They need even more "Stories" for Great Moments in History, it adds so much fun to that little Corner of the Park,

 

[Fantasia79]

Wait times are already NUTS! Also, thanks for another great year everybody. Here’s to 1k pages!

@rteetz you are the literal best.

Hope to see you all in the parks someday!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Disney Parks Salutes U.S. Military With Special Ticket Offers, Room Rates In 2019!

Thank you to everyone who is currently serving or has served in the U.S. Armed Forces!

 

[WDW_Ding]

I'm sure that many will be live streaming the fireworks from the parks tonight, but is there an official stream for the shows?

 

[rteetz]

News

Some changes to the inside of the Odyssey

https://twitter.com/epcotnye/status/1079770217935523840?s=21

 

[rteetz]

I'm sure that many will be live streaming the fireworks from the parks tonight, but is there an official stream for the shows?

Yes the Disney Parks Blog is doing a live stream of the MK fireworks.

 

[rteetz]

MK has entered phased closures.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

MK has entered phased closures.

Wow...I don't think the MK reached any phase closure this early the past 2 years on NYE when I was there. I can't even remember if MK reached any phased closures the past 2 years on NYE.

 

[rteetz]

Wow...I don't think the MK reached any phase closure this early the past 2 years on NYE when I was there. I can't even remember if MK reached any phased closures the past 2 years on NYE.

I haven’t seen anything official. It could be Disney just alerting people to stay away but they are sending messages on MyDisneyExperience that guests should visit the other three parks instead.

 

[rteetz]

Magic Kingdom is at Phase B closure

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/12/magic-kingdom-park-currently-closed-to.html?m=1

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Wow...I don't think the MK reached any phase closure this early the past 2 years on NYE when I was there. I can't even remember if MK reached any phased closures the past 2 years on NYE.

They definitely did last year. I remember the push notification from the app in late morning /early afternoon. Believe it was “over” quickly as I recall (we were at Epcot).

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

Disneyland Update: Launching the new year with crowds crowds crowds