News Round Up 2019

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MickeyMinnieMom said:
I assume it's a ratings thing -- these awards shows have done horribly in recent years. They seem interminable and I gave up on them years ago. I agree wrt good vs. bad cinematography and editing. But regardless of what might be educational to an audience, I think most couldn't care less about the "strangers" getting up on stage and accepting their awards -- they want to see the actors and maybe directors.
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I know I am not typical but I really don’t care about celebrities especially when there is all the pop and celebration and self congratulation of award shows.
 
Firebird060 said:
I wonder if the low cost apartments at Flamingo Crossings is a idea to try and give affordable housing to those who may have started in the college program but then want to come back after the program is over. Its a good way to make moving to work for Disney more affordable for the temporary work force to become more perm
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I hadn't thought about those apartments in that context. What I think would be a total homerun would be if Disney allowed apartment residents to use the buses that take the college program participants to/from their work areas. (Or, maybe let them pay a nominal monthly fee for that service.)

Seems like a win-win, to me. Disney would have fewer late Cast Members (stuck in traffic, car won't start, regular buses are running behind) and those Cast Members could actually live there without having to own a car. They could use real taxis, unlicensed taxis (Uber, Lyft), or even something like Zip Car for stuff like groceries. Or, just have a single car in a multiple roommates situation.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
I know I am not typical but I really don’t care about celebrities especially when there is all the pop and celebration and self congratulation of award shows.
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MickeyMinnieMom said:
I'm with you!! But I suspect we're in the minority... ;)
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Add me to the group......
Any more I see them as self centered court jesters who have a vastly overrated opinion of their importance in the World.
 
writerguyfl said:
I hadn't thought about those apartments in that context. What I think would be a total homerun would be if Disney allowed apartment residents to use the buses that take the college program participants to/from their work areas. (Or, maybe let them pay a nominal monthly fee for that service.)

Seems like a win-win, to me. Disney would have fewer late Cast Members (stuck in traffic, car won't start, regular buses are running behind) and those Cast Members could actually live there without having to own a car. They could use real taxis, unlicensed taxis (Uber, Lyft), or even something like Zip Car for stuff like groceries. Or, just have a single car in a multiple roommates situation.
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Makes since to me, I mean since they are building more college program housing already over there, you transition from College program to regular cast member, rent a apartment there, you would already know the area and business that are being built in that Area so there is no learning curve on how to get to work, and honestly it would be a decent perk for those employees if they were able to just catch a ride on the college program buses. It gives Disney a more reliable workforce and a starts to extend the "bubble" for employees. If they put in a decent Grocery store in Flamingo, other than for doctors and other stuff in Orlando you could theoretically have a low cost affordable living for part of your work force that might not leave the bubble for months on end.
 
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Firebird060 said:
Makes since to me, I mean since they are building more college program housing already over there, you transition from College program to regular cast member, rent a apartment there, you would already know the area and business that are being built in that Area so there is no learning curve on how to get to work, and honestly it would be a decent perk for those employees if they were able to just catch a ride on the college program buses. It gives Disney a more reliable workforce and a starts to extend the "bubble" for employees. If they put in a decent Grocery store in Flamingo, other than for doctors and other stuff in Orlando you could theoretically have a low cost affordable living for part of your work force that might not leave the bubble for months on end.
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No idea if they would/could do this but wonder if they could offer ability to move to one of these only if your rating while on the college program is high enough or let those with the best reviews get first pick or something

Just another way to have it as a carrot for people to perform well while on the program (though I suspect those that are interested in staying beyond their program are probably not the ones just doing the program to have a fun summer, but are taking it more serious)
 
The Pho said:
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Tower of Terror to run at lower capacity through spring and summer for refurbishment.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...-at-reduced-capacity-due-to-refurbishment.htm

Thankfully it’s staying open throughout, being able to refurb one side at a time let’s us experience the ride still and allows it to get the attention it needs.
It also says that Fastpasses will be greatly reduced for it.
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Glad to see it is for this and not just they are reducing staffing to save $ or something .... and it good they don't need to fully take it down - and makes sense they would want it running at peak performance once Galaxy's Edge opens

Definitely moves it up the priority list for FP for me for our August trip
 
DarthGallifrey said:
Maybe Ariel will show up and help her :D
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not saying that will happen but would be interesting if they reference more explicitly any of those linkage stories between the films. Supposedly when their parents were shipwrecked they were traveling to attend Rapunzel and Flynn's wedding which is why they in turn show up in Arendelle for the coronation ceremony

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