News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

Why are they pushing villains on Valentine's day?

They don't even push them this hard on Halloween.

It’s Villaintines day not Valentine’s Day

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

It’s Villaintines day not Valentine’s Day

Oh Disney.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh Disney.

yeah, seems like they are trying like a "May the 4th be with you" "Revenge of the 5th" type thing just to sell some more cocktails and cupcakes

But I'll take what I can get when it comes to some Villain love in the parks

 

[jknezek]

yeah, seems like they are trying like a "May the 4th be with you" "Revenge of the 5th" type thing just to sell some more cocktails and cupcakes

But I'll take what I can get when it comes to some Villain love in the parks

To be fair, May the 4th be With You predates Disney. While it popped up as early as 1979, it really got rolling in 2008. So that's 4 years before Disney bought Lucasfilm.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

To be fair, May the 4th be With You predates Disney. While it popped up as early as 1979, it really got rolling in 2008. So that's 4 years before Disney bought Lucasfilm.

Didin't mean they made up the others - just that they are trying to capitalize on make up a day related to another day just to have special things to sell you

 

[skier_pete]

News

Frozen II Trailer!

https://twitter.com/disneystudios/status/1095684018123755522?s=21

Looks to have a very dark tone.

Well, tells you almost nothing (which is typical of a teaser) except that it very much appears to be a road movie / "men on a mission" movie. I can't tell if the only characters we see are Anna and Elsa or if there is another woman in there - I think it's all Anna - but not 100%.

First time I ever thought ELSA = FROZEN, because in this trailer she basically uses her powers like Frozone would.

And now I'm thinking someone really needs to make a mash-up trailer for the movie "FROZONE". (Couldn't find one in a quick search - but I can't be the first to think of it.)

Two options for Elsa with the waves I see are:
- Simply Elsa testing her powers and having a "workout"
- Trying to get out to where her parent's shipwreck happened for some reason (maybe something that was on board that went down with the ship)

Third option was that Anna is trapped on an island in the ocean and Elsa is trying to get to her/save her. (There is a shot of Anna on a rock island elsewhere in the clip.)

We don't get any idea of a villain in this clip but it's pretty likely there's a villain.

Not sure I agree about the darker tone. The first movie is already pretty dark IMO - I don't think just because we see some dark scenes means the tone is dark.

I also wouldn't be surprised if there is some commentary on climate change, but I think it'll be more subtle than "Elsa's powers won't work because the planet is warming up." Disney's pretty good about not hitting you over the head with messages like this.

 

[rteetz]

News

10th Anniversary of ‘Celebrate Gospel’ Commemorates Black History Month at Disneyland Resort

 

[skier_pete]

News

Unaired Categories on ABC’s Oscar Telecast Will Not Affect Any Nominated Disney Movies

BTW - Booo on Disney/ABC for not airing all the categories. This completely sucks! I'm not usually the protesting type, but I'm not going to watch because of this.

 

[Brocktoon]

BTW - Booo on Disney/ABC for not airing all the categories. This completely sucks! I'm not usually the protesting type, but I'm not going to watch because of this.

From Guillermo del Toro's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/1095482783856644096

I would not presume to suggest what categories should occur during commercials on Oscars night, but, please: Cinematography & Editing are at the very heart of our craft. They are not inherited from a theatrical or literary tradition: they are cinema itself.

 

[rteetz]

BTW - Booo on Disney/ABC for not airing all the categories. This completely sucks! I'm not usually the protesting type, but I'm not going to watch because of this.

ABC/The Academy has been very much about keeping the broadcast to 3 hours this year.

 

[rteetz]

News

Outdoor kitchen menus for Flower and Garden

http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/2019-...er-and-garden-outdoor-kitchen-menus-released/

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

ABC/The Academy has been very much about keeping the broadcast to 3 hours this year.

You'd think taking the host out would cut time.

I'm sure they could cut a couple of their funny/but really it's not funny segments so we could see the actual awards.

 

[PolyRob]

News

Frozen II Trailer!

https://twitter.com/disneystudios/status/1095684018123755522?s=21

Looks to have a very dark tone.

Is it bad the only reason I think fall it incorporated is to push new merchandise? New Anna and Elsa designs force consumers to purchase more dolls, toys, plush, costumes, etc.

I am sure there will be plot reasons, but I say merchandise is a BIG reason.

 

[PolyRob]

News

Wreck it Ralph meet opens in Imagination pavilion

http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/photo...TvCHGZTLptDV4Rcvhgvu8bWarQBPSqmla1mnUVOzZt0zM

Looks much nicer than the Innoventions temporary meet!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

From Guillermo del Toro's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/1095482783856644096

I would not presume to suggest what categories should occur during commercials on Oscars night, but, please: Cinematography & Editing are at the very heart of our craft. They are not inherited from a theatrical or literary tradition: they are cinema itself.

I also think (and Ryno tweeted out similar thoughts, I know I am not original in my thinking) is that seeing examples of good cinematrography & editing is more valuable to a film goer to help them appreciate those aspects than seeing clips of actors acting. like, I already know Meryl Streep is a good actress I don't need a 20 second clip to convince me

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I can't tell if the only characters we see are Anna and Elsa or if there is another woman in there - I think it's all Anna - but not 100%.

Pretty sure it is all Anna - she has a bit of a new look/hairstyle in this film so I think it is just her in different looks

 

[rteetz]

Pretty sure it is all Anna - she has a bit of a new look/hairstyle in this film so I think it is just her in different looks

This appears to be a new character.

 

[hertamaniac]

I guess I didn’t realize this. When it was first announced, I was a little annoyed with the fact that these off-site hotels were getting FP privileges.

Just a quick update as I wanted edification for myself.

I spoke to the hotel (SpringHill) at Flamingo's Crossing and there are no FP's attached to a reservation at this establishment; I presume it applies to TownePlace as well.

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

Outdoor kitchen menus for Flower and Garden

http://blogmickey.com/2019/02/2019-...er-and-garden-outdoor-kitchen-menus-released/

Oh my goodness . Beer flights out the Wazoo!

Mrs. Tigger is not gonna like this

Arghhhh

on the bright side, lots of slushy's and wines so her, my daughter, my son's girlfriend and my little grandtinker are covered as well! But, me and my boy will be tasting alot of different beers I have a feeling.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Just a quick update as I wanted edification for myself.

I spoke to the hotel (SpringHill) at Flamingo's Crossing and there are no FP's attached to a reservation at this establishment; I presume it applies to TownePlace as well.

yeah we stayed in the Townplace one trip about a year and a half ago. Worked out great because we drove in at about 9 p.m. and got a great nights sleep. So easy to get too off of 429 and then two miles to the back door of Disney. Didn't have any fastpass or early morning things then either but we didn't need them.