Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[soniam]

Don't be silly, there's also tea.

What about vodka?

Two New, Refreshing Beverages Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

In addition to these drinks being delicious and refreshing, they also have been carefully crafted to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian , and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The Mango Punch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is available at Dawa Bar and costs $14.00. The Mango Punch consists of Parrot Bay Coconut Run, Stoli Vanil Vodka, mango puree, and rice milk.

The Boba Tea can also be found at Dawa Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is available with vodka for $15.00 and without alochol for $5.99. The Boba Tea features popular Taiwanese Bubble Tea with a refreshing, chilled honey-infused black tea that is matched with tangy sour apple Boba Balls.

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Question answered What a brilliant combo, boba and vodka!

 

[Ismo]

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Park Passes, Says Reservation System is ‘Exceeding Expectations’​

In case there was anyone left wondering after CEO Bob Chapek and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro have stated that the park pass reservation system is here to stay, Chapek doubled down on his support for the system in today’s Q2 2022 earnings call.
Pointing to the $6.7 billion revenue for the Parks, Experiences and Products division, Chapek credited the system for allowing Disney to plan for spending and revenue on a daily basis. Knowing how many guests will be in attendance each day allows the company to forecast food and beverage sales, staffing needs, and more.

CFO Christine McCarthy also claimed that Disney is still limiting attendance through the reservation system in order to increase “guest enjoyment.” She also cited the return of traditional meet and greets and the Disneyland Resort nighttime spectaculars as returning capacity to the domestic parks.

It doesn’t feel like they are limiting guest attendance at all at Disneyland. I’ve gone to the parks at least 3-4 times per month over the last 7 years and the parks have never been as busy as they are now. I think the park reservation system is there to create a supply and demand increase in attendance.

 

[mrsap]

Land Cleared for Downtown Disney District Reimagining​

Following the demolition of the AMC Theater and other businesses on the west side of Downtown Disney District, the land has now been cleared for construction.

 

[mrsap]

Stunning New Moana Mural Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

 

[BrianL]

Bob Chapek Says Focusing on Guest Spending Allows Disney to Not ‘Rely Solely on Raising Ticket Prices’ to Increase Parks Revenue​

During the 2022 second quarter earnings report call today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated that the much-criticized Park Pass reservation system is “exceeding expectations.” He has long praised the system to forecast costs and revenue, and alongside the number of guests willing to purchase Genie+ (or Premiere Access for Disneyland Paris), they “don’t need to rely on raising ticket prices” to increase revenue.
The company boasted a 20% increase in per capita spending since Q1 of 2022 and a 40% increase over 2019. This has been largely attributed to Genie+ and Individual Lighting Lane as well as price increases on food and merchandise.

You know, this would be all well and good if they weren't still going to raise ticket prices!

 

[imbelle]

‘Nautilus’ Disney+ Series to Tell the Origin Story of the Submarine​

Last year, Disney+ announced a new series titled “Nautilus,” inspired by “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
During today’s earnings call, the ten-part live-action series was described as an “origin story of the submarine” told from the perspective of Captain Nemo.

“Nautilus” will be developed and co-produced by Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand and Seven Stories’ Anand Tucker. It will be written and executive produced by James Dormer and executive produced by Johanna Devereaux. Filming is set to begin this year.

Cool! And they could make a fab IP attraction where you ride in a Nautilus replica, see the story elements out of the porthole, and...oh wait.

 

[Leigh L]

It doesn’t feel like they are limiting guest attendance at all at Disneyland. I’ve gone to the parks at least 3-4 times per month over the last 7 years and the parks have never been as busy as they are now. I think the park reservation system is there to create a supply and demand increase in attendance.

My DD coworker just got back from DL and said it was crazy busy with long lines. Only 1 park day and they did 1 park, said they did 5 rides, not the headliners.
(First timer for any Disney park)

 

[figmentfinesse]

Halloween party tickets are up!

 

[Aprilshack]

Halloween party tickets are up!

Where?!
Edit: Nevermind! Purchase pending.

 

[zacharyleo34]

Where?!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tickets/events/

 

[Karin1984]

No Opening Date Announced for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris Despite ‘Summer’ Window Rapidly Approaching​

Disney did not announce an opening date for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris during today’s earnings call.
The new land is scheduled to open this summer. There are reports of delays from construction crews, so it is now expected to open late in the season.

It will probably open in early September, the last week of the Summer holidays. Crowds will be more controllable by then.

 

[Leigh L]

Deleted. Just realized I wasn't logged in

 

[Gusey]

It will probably open in early September, the last week of the Summer holidays. Crowds will be more controllable by then.

New trailer released says Early Summer now. On my phone so can't attach the link at the moment

 

[Karin1984]

New trailer released says Early Summer now. On my phone so can't attach the link at the moment

This one you mean?

https://www.facebook.com/ED92Magic/posts/1906871246169565

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!

 

[mrsap]

Early ticket sales begin online for the 2022 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale as the early booking window opens for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests.

Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets now. Ticket prices range from $109 – $199. The advance purchase window is available to Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort.

General sales of tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be purchased online or by calling 407-939-4240 beginning May 18.

 

[mrsap]

Refurbishment of ‘Cars’ Area and Righteous Reef Playground Completed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort​

The exterior of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is being refurbished and repainted. The Cozy Cone Pool reopened a month ago, and now refurbishment of the “Cars” area seems to be complete.

Construction materials have been removed and guests can once again enjoy the scenery of Radiator Springs.

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[mrsap]

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes Look at First Full-Speed Launch Test of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom​

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video of the first full-speed launch test of a train at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. Watch it on Instagram.

 

[BrianL]

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So, is that coffee or wine?