News Round Up 2019

[Douglas Dubh]

If they are looking to spread crowds out. Cheap overlays would be one way to do it. Like it or not, it would pique the interest of many. So more than normal numbers would visit the attractions to see what is new and either like it or hate it.

I was thinking about something like that while at Aladdin’s Carpets during a recent Villians After Dark. It would be cool if they could flip a switch and have the ride change to Jafar’s Carpets with different music, character warning spiels, and lighting.

 

[SaharanTea]

Fully agree with your take - you put what I felt into words better than I did

Toy Story 4 discussion warning (no real spoilers):

We saw Toy Story 4 last night. I thought it was OK. I didn't get the feels some were reporting, but there's also not really much to complain about, which is why I think it's doing so well in reviews (e.g, Rotten Tomatoes).

The ending of 3 was so good I'm not sure why they felt they needed another entry. That said, I'll take another Toy Story over another Cars 100 out of 100 times.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My guess is this is a combination effect...
Per one insider at WDWMagic.com -
1) need for capacity
2) need for current IP - lets face it Disney is falling to the current society which is what have you done for me lately, and only emphasizing NOW over what is classic
3) need for repair or refurb anyway
4) lack of popularity

With this as a driver - CoP and a few others may really be in danger if they stay on this current path.

only issue I have with the above is it doesn't explain whey they haven't done anything then with Stitch ... if you need capacity, why close down existing attraction before filling that space that needs filling!

 

[rteetz]

Do they ever live stream Illuminations?

They have but I’m not sure if they’ve done the Fourth of July one.

 

[mikepizzo]

If it is just like a more concrete thing where it is almost the same as paying for a wand in the Wizarding World allows you to interact with things... I think that is one thing

If it becomes like lootcrates I think that will be a disaster and really make me not happy

If it's a one-time thing, than ok...fine. It's their way of interacting with the environment like Wizarding World. But if this is successful do you think that Disney is going to be able to keep themselves from coming out with multiple packs? I guess time will tell. It's an easy couple of bucks for the people that need to see everything.

I am shocked that SWGE doesn't sell actual "datapads" as a prop that has the app built-in. (like the wands). Seems like a missed opportunity there -- immersion, a souvenir to sell .. win-win. Probably just too costly compared to a wand.

That would have been really neat. As others said I'm sure cost is a factor. Plus having it on the guests own phone means it's way easier to push updates if they did in fact decide to release more of these.

 

[Firebird060]

Here is the only thing with being on the phone, I hope when they built Galaxies Edge they put in way more Wireless Access Points in the land then they have historically for the rest of the park. Wifi has been improving alot lately in the Parks but in other Areas there is still times when you can find the wifi either kicking you off due to increased traffic or slower than dial up, Disney relying on a phone app to experience this extra layer of immersion requires better connectivity if they are trying to appeal to overseas travelers who might not have a US sim card or a International data plan.

 

[rteetz]

News

Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Visits Disney’s Blizzard Beach for the ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’

 

[ksromack]

News

Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Visits Disney’s Blizzard Beach for the ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’

How fun!

 

[rteetz]

News

Annette Bening Reportedly in Talks to Join Fox’s “Death on the Nile”

 

[rteetz]

News

Legendary Anchor Bob Ley Announces Retirement from ESPN

 

[rteetz]

NEWS

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/a-little-birdie-told-us/

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Wow! Can’t wait for his Twitter outburst about this...

 

[JETSDAD]

NEWS

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/a-little-birdie-told-us/

Now if they would just do the same about the CBJ rumour all would be well.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Wow! Can’t wait for his Twitter outburst about this...

I'm here for it.

 

[rteetz]

Wow! Can’t wait for his Twitter outburst about this...

I’ve never seen a response like this.

 

[ksromack]

RUMOR: Saw on twitter this morning a new claim from you know who that Tiki Room will become a Moana show (overlay) for the 50th.

Per the Disney Parks Blog:
"A little birdie told us there are some rumors flying around about our beloved Tiki birds at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re sorry that our fans are being fed incorrect information by unscrupulous sources. While “toucan” play at that game, we deal in facts here at the Disney Parks Blog. Although we won’t address every rumor, we want to set the record straight: there are no plans for our feathered friends to fly the coop any time soon. We’re constantly evolving our stories, but these birds will continue entertaining our guests at the Magic Kingdom Park just as they have done since 1971. "

ETA, oops, sorry, this was already reported!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I’ve never seen a response like this.

Obviously they are over his crap

 

[rteetz]

http://www.ocregister.com/meet-the-...d-guardians-of-galaxy-ride-and-animal-kingdom

 

[CJK]

NEWS

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/a-little-birdie-told-us/

Wow!! Isn't a response like this unprecedented? I see that there has already been a response on Twitter. Wow, just wow.

 

[crvetter]

I’ve never seen a response like this.

Even Martin wasn't denying the rumor earlier today... Though I would like to say they pointed out they are "constantly evolving our stories, but these birds will continue entertaining our guests at the Magic Kingdom Park just as they have done since 1971" so this does seem to suggest a change in the story is possible, they didn't deny this.