News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

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

Yeah the only thing I can compare is when Disney quietly added in a blog post about DHS that the name wouldn’t be changing. This is unbelievable.

 

[rteetz]

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.

No response on CBJ though...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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.

plus, to get technical, all they say is: "there are no plans for our feathered friends to fly the coop any time soon" .... that doesn't mean things can't change and they will leave soon ... it doesn't mean there aren't plans for them to leave, but just not "soon" ... and it doesn't mean there aren't changes coming, just that the birds aren't leaving - but you could do a Moana overlay and keep the birds

Not saying any of that is true - just saying they could be and the statement from Disney Parks Blog still would be factually correct

 

[rteetz]

plus, to get technical, all they say is: "there are no plans for our feathered friends to fly the coop any time soon" .... that doesn't mean things can't change and they will leave soon ... it doesn't mean there aren't plans for them to leave, but just not "soon" ... and it doesn't mean there aren't changes coming, just that the birds aren't leaving - but you could do a Moana overlay and keep the birds

Not saying any of that is true - just saying they could be and the statement from Disney Parks Blog still would be factually correct

Very true but Disney is good at wording. They always word things carefully in case things do change.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

side note ... Disney should go full shade and put out a Tiki Room shirt that says "Toucan plan at that game"

 

[The Pho]

No response on CBJ though...

That’s just even more concerning now. Also I still don’t believe them on Tiki, they’ve shot down closures before that still happened. Nothing in that quote proves no Moana.

 

[bbmassey]

Just in case this might help: when I try to purchase Memory Maker via the MDE app, it's only showing me the $199 price, but the $169 option still shows up when purchasing via a web browser.

Thanks for the help. I logged on via computer and it was $169 rather than $199. I do the majority of my stuff through my phone. Not sure why it's not the lower price in the app, that feels a little off-putting. Thanks again for the help!

 

[scrappinginontario]

NEWS

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

Exaclty why that site can no longer be quoted or linked to this site! Stop feeding us false rumours!!

 

[Ariel484]

Thanks for the help. I logged on via computer and it was $169 rather than $199. I do the majority of my stuff through my phone. Not sure why it's not the lower price in the app, that feels a little off-putting. Thanks again for the help!

It definitely seems to be an app vs. browser thing. I bought it for my trip last week on my phone and had the same app issue that you did. I ended up using the browser on my phone to buy it for the $169 price.

 

[Phicinfan]

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!

Well for one, I think they can't DECIDE what to put in Stitch, there has been at least 3 options I have heard and all eventually got canned.
Second - cost? - removing the bears and replacing with Puppet show could be less expensive....not sure what cost is to run and fix the bears - and they were over due for refurb per insiders..

 

[Phicinfan]

Exaclty why that site can no longer be quoted or linked to this site! Stop feeding us false rumours!!

I am still not sold this was totally false.
This rigid of response smells of a real leak to me...and they are very ticked at it.
For that matter, this still does not say no add to the birds, only the birds are safe.

just my $0.02

 

[sachilles]

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.

You are on to what I'm suggesting. Temporary overlays or enhancements. It need not be an extensive change. Just little updates from time to time to freshen things up.

I'd agree to whoever suggest the Stitch attraction is wasting capacity by sitting closed. That needs to be addressed as well. COP could also use an update. I know as these attractions sit, some changes are difficult. However, as more attractions go digital, it should afford disney a little more freedom to do random updates without bringing the whole attraction down for weeks.

 

[OKW Lover]

Well for one, I think they can't DECIDE what to put in Stitch, there has been at least 3 options I have heard and all eventually got canned.

I'd agree to whoever suggest the Stitch attraction is wasting capacity by sitting closed. That needs to be addressed as well.

I suspect part of the problem in replacing Stitch/Mission to Mars/Mission to the Moon is the basic structure of the space, no pun intended. No doubt Disney would prefer an attraction that would make the best use of the existing two-theater in the round rooms with their stadium seating and special effect capability. Sure they could simply tear out everything and start from scratch but there is probably a lot of inertia towards re-using existing stuff.

 

[SteveDude]

I'd happily part with the Country Bears, but the moment they attempt to break ground on a new Tiki Room overlay is the moment I tie myself to the building with a sign saying "Iger is for the birds."

 

[Goofy2015]

The DisTwitter outlash is at again because of the whole Tiki Room crisis lol

Just an opinion. With Disney Parks making any sort of comment on this rumor (no matter the wording), if there is any announcement of a change for the Tiki Room at D23 in regards to the 50th anniversary, it will result in a crazy uproar on Twitter. The news source creator will gloat about it, Disney purist fans will be even more upset and upset directly at Disney Parks Blog. So I hope the sake of DisTwitter sanity and my love for the Tiki Room, that nothing gets announced in regards to the Tiki Room at D23.

 

[FoxC63]

This is what they want to tweet about?! They are unbelievable.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Sadly, I am not on twitter and I am out of the loop about who is having a twitterfit. But glad Tiki is safe...for now...

 

[Farro]

You guys...there isn't even a virtual queue today, it's just open.... I'm pretty shocked. I didn't think it would be as crazy as everyone said, but I surely didn't think it would be like this.
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[rteetz]

You guys...there isn't even a virtual queue today, it's just open.... I'm pretty shocked. I didn't think it would be as crazy as everyone said, but I surely didn't think it would be like this.

Wasn’t yesterday either. I’m more interested to see how things go this weekend and on the 4th weekend.

FYI we can’t link to that twitter

 

[TheFloatingBear]

You guys...there isn't even a virtual queue today, it's just open.... I'm pretty shocked. I didn't think it would be as crazy as everyone said, but I surely didn't think it would be like this.
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I find it a bit shocking too...I've been trying to follow the SW threads but not sure how this info can be applied to what can be expected at WDW at the beginning - I know the two parks have different crowds. I just swapped out a late September trip for early August, because we were surprised by the early SW opening and didn't want to deal with the uncertainly and general craziness for only one ride, but with all the added EMH and such I find myself second guessing...