News Round Up 2019

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Killer Fish said:
Funny thing is that all of the hype for the Princess inclusion in Wreck it Ralph 2 really did not do much for overall box office. I thought for sure the princess boost was going to send it soaring but finishing less than 10 Million above the originals domestic and up 23 Million worldwide had to have been much lower than they were expecting.
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Though that scene was very popular on youtube and stuff, so guess hard to isolate the impact that had ... like, if that wasn't part of the movie would it have done worse? So even if totals were lower than expected would they have been way lower without that scene?

They also had some merchandising with the new comfy costumes. And obviously video games where the different characters interact are popular

I don't think they would want to do many movies like that (if you do it all the time the novelty wears off) but if they did one film with cross overs that are sort of outside the regular universe (so like an "elseworlds") it could be fun
 


rteetz said:
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Some Florida lawmakers want to change Reedy Creek some rules regarding firefighters and the fact Disney is allowed to build a Nuclear Power Plant

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-nuclear-20190214-story.html
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Interesting. The power plants that my husband's company designs and builds are pretty much all natural gas nowadays. They've done equipment replacement contracts for nuclear power plants but not building a brand new one. I did some looking though and I hadn't realized but I guess nuclear power plants are starting to get an increase in interest. I asked my husband and he originally said no new ones were being built, at least his company, except for in Asia.

So originally my thoughts were doubtful Disney would even dabble in nuclear (as the optics are not good these days on it) but I looked up and saw that Georgia has an expansion in construction phases so it may not be completely out of the realm that in FL new ones could be built (I'm not counting the Turkey Point expansion in FL because it's been pushed back as far as I can tell on actual construction). Built by Disney? Not sure though because again optics. I'm guessing they would probably distance themselves in terms of name connection if they ever were to build one especially given their recent endeavors for being greener in various things; the image of nuclear is not really a positive one in terms of the public these days (with at least some being very valid reasons).
 
jerseygal said:
Hampton Inns usually do a good job. This will be a good option for those staying off site!::yes::
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I would love more Hilton properties near WDW. I stay at Embassy/Homewood Suites often for work, so I end up raking in the points. The DoubleTree at Disney Springs I've eyed as off site for our SWGE trip in a year or two. But I like Hampton Inns too.
 


Mackenzie Click-Mickelson said:
Interesting. The power plants that my husband's company designs and builds are pretty much all natural gas nowadays. They've done equipment replacement contracts for nuclear power plants but not building a brand new one. I did some looking though and I hadn't realized but I guess nuclear power plants are starting to get an increase in interest. I asked my husband and he originally said no new ones were being built, at least his company, except for in Asia.

So originally my thoughts were doubtful Disney would even dabble in nuclear (as the optics are not good these days on it) but I looked up and saw that Georgia has an expansion in construction phases so it may not be completely out of the realm that in FL new ones could be built (I'm not counting the Turkey Point expansion in FL because it's been pushed back as far as I can tell on actual construction). Built by Disney? Not sure though because again optics. I'm guessing they would probably distance themselves in terms of name connection if they ever were to build one especially given their recent endeavors for being greener in various things; the image of nuclear is not really a positive one in terms of the public these days (with at least some being very valid reasons).
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The one in Georgia is way over budget and way behind. It was supposed to be the proof one could still be built economical and it has failed at that. Unless a drastically new type of reactor becomes commercially viable I think there is less than a zero percent chance Disney wants to build one.
 
Mackenzie Click-Mickelson said:
Interesting. The power plants that my husband's company designs and builds are pretty much all natural gas nowadays. They've done equipment replacement contracts for nuclear power plants but not building a brand new one. I did some looking though and I hadn't realized but I guess nuclear power plants are starting to get an increase in interest. I asked my husband and he originally said no new ones were being built, at least his company, except for in Asia.

So originally my thoughts were doubtful Disney would even dabble in nuclear (as the optics are not good these days on it) but I looked up and saw that Georgia has an expansion in construction phases so it may not be completely out of the realm that in FL new ones could be built (I'm not counting the Turkey Point expansion in FL because it's been pushed back as far as I can tell on actual construction). Built by Disney? Not sure though because again optics. I'm guessing they would probably distance themselves in terms of name connection if they ever were to build one especially given their recent endeavors for being greener in various things; the image of nuclear is not really a positive one in terms of the public these days (with at least some being very valid reasons).
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Disney has been full speed ahead on solar lately so I don’t see Disney building a nuclear plant anytime soon. It’s probably just one of those things they threw in the deal in order to help persuade Walt to pick Orlando. At that time Disney was also planning to built the original Epcot.
 
rteetz said:
Disney has been full speed ahead on solar lately so I don’t see Disney building a nuclear plant anytime soon. It’s probably just one of those things they threw in the deal in order to help persuade Walt to pick Orlando. At that time Disney was also planning to built the original Epcot.
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The thing with Nuclear is that is lends itself perfectly to a giant hidden Mickey.
 
Captain Marvel appears on the cover of the Spring 2019 issue of D23 magazine:

By D23 Team

This March, Marvel Studios’ epic new adventure Captain Marvel flies into theaters, and Disney twenty-threewas on set during production. This groundbreaking new movie explores the origin story of Carol Danvers, and stars Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson give us the behind-the-scenes details about making the film, plus the charming story of how they have become good friends. Can’t get enough of Captain Marvel? Every copy of Disney twenty-three, which is delivered to Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will include an exclusive poster highlighting 10 amazing characters moviegoers will meet when the film opens in March.

he Marvel sneak peeks don’t stop there! Fans have been waiting with bated breath for any details on Avengers: Endgame, and D23 has the scoop from directors Anthony and Joe Russo themselves on what fans can expect in the follow-up to last year’s smash hit, Avengers: Infinity War. Marvel Studios’ executive vice president of production, Victoria Alonso, opens the doors to her impressive office. Author Lorraine Cink gives a preview of some of the 65 powerful women celebrated in her colorful and very funny new book, Marvel Powers of a Girl. And fans will shrink down to explore the new attraction Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, a pulse-quickening adventure that will have the titular heroes—and guests at Hong Kong Disneyland—facing off against the powers of the wicked agents of Hydra.

Also this March, Tim Burton reimagines Dumbo with a dazzling, live-action tale that opens up the magical world of the animated classic in thrilling ways. In exclusive interviews, Burton and stars Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito reveal what it took to bring this enchanting tale to life—and we finally find out what happens after the title character’s famous first flight.

And in celebration of D23’s 10th anniversary, the back cover of the publication features a “10 FAN-tastic Years” patch, exclusively for D23 Gold Members.

Also included in the Spring issue of Disney twenty-three:

  • We get the sitch from the stars of Disney Channel’s Kim Possible live-action movie on accomplishing their Vancouver “bucket list” and celebrating the original animated series
  • A fond look back at Walt Disney World Resort’s Dumbo’s Circus Parade
  • Disneynature’s icebreaking new feature, Penguins, which follows a first-time father’s hilarious and heartfelt adventures
  • Raven-Symoné reflects on the totally stellar 20th anniversary of Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
  • An exploration of Walt Disney’s revolutionary Alice Comedies, which blended animation and live-action in innovative new ways
  • Every big Disney Parks announcement from D23’s Destination D event—from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news to a first look at the Disney Skyliner
  • Regular features including By the Numbers, Character Analysis, D Society, and Ask Dave
 
rteetz said:
Disney has been full speed ahead on solar lately so I don’t see Disney building a nuclear plant anytime soon. It’s probably just one of those things they threw in the deal in order to help persuade Walt to pick Orlando. At that time Disney was also planning to built the original Epcot.
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In 1968 nuclear was the way of the future and everyone was wanting to build them. It would've fit in with the real EPCOT at the time.
 
Killer Fish said:
Funny thing is that all of the hype for the Princess inclusion in Wreck it Ralph 2 really did not do much for overall box office. I thought for sure the princess boost was going to send it soaring but finishing less than 10 Million above the originals domestic and up 23 Million worldwide had to have been much lower than they were expecting.
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Personally, I thought that maybe they showed me too much of the princess stuff and that there wouldnt be much else of the princesses other than what had been released already
 
NEWS

Good Morning America shared new look at Toy Story 4
https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...he89qZMm7KL87CcY79Ua8gnXY_tZOMxqxVdG__e_T9tfk

not much of a clip but looks to me more from the actual film than the other trailers that have been out there

Interesting that you see Bo Peep in her original outfit not the new one that has been teased - so I guess she gets the new one as a plot point in the movie vs just having it

Like how it seems more like classic toy story with the toys working together, etc.
 
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