Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[MidnightMeeko]

Lunch is also returning

Breakfast & Lunch Return to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT Starting May 14th

I got so excited about breakfast that I forgot lunch.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm not sure what the point of these wonderfully innovative new rides are if half of it goes down frequently, and other parts don't work a lot of the time. Sorry, but it's a bad look for Disney, this ride isn't that old.

I'll take the more complicated, advanced rides any day even if it means some/all of the ride may be down at times. Part of what keeps me going back to Disney is them pushing the envelope and trying new things.

Our local amusement park, which I could go to for probably far less than 5% of the cost of a Disney trip, has not been worth a visit for us in about 6 years. It's a great amusement park with thousands of guests each day, just doesn't interest us. Disney we can't get enough of as there is something new each time we visit!!

 

[nkosiek]

Lunch is also returning

Breakfast & Lunch Return to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT Starting May 14th

Will the princesses be there? Will be back in the World come July, would book this for the family if there are princesses there.

 

[Naomeri]

Okay, now bring back Garden Grill breakfast.

I second that!!

 

[jpeterson]

I second that!!

thirded

 

[JC1984]

They can get more maintenance people if Disney paid them more IMO. At least in Disneyland, they pay the lowest for mechanics and engineers. More rides really need that lengthy refurb Indiana Jones just received (not just in DL, but in WDW too.)

My current job would closely relate to Disney Attraction Maintenance Techs. I make 4x what those poor people make at DL and WDW (almost 3x what their manager makes) with a way better schedule and better benefits and don’t have to supervise people which is hell in todays world. It’s a shame because I would give it up if Disney could compete with the real world.

 

[Lsdolphin]

Lunch is also returning

Breakfast & Lunch Return to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT Starting May 14th

I so wish that breakfast and lunch (old menu) would return to Beauty & the Beast….

 

[only hope]

I so wish that breakfast and lunch (old menu) would return to Beauty & the Beast….

Me too. The quick service lunch allowed people who can’t afford an expensive fixed price menu to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of the castle.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[Jennasis]

thirded

Fourthed!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT

 

[OKW Lover]

Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT

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Thank goodness I wasn't holding my breath for a big draw

 

[Ismo]

Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT

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There is ZERO need for another teacup ride. I'm sure it would have been cute, but they can do better.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT

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.....why was a teacups style ride planned to have a preshow??????? WDW does not need another teacup spinner.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

There is ZERO need for another teacup ride. I'm sure it would have been cute, but they can do better.

I disagree. There’s not much room behind the UK pavilion to add anything elaborate, and Epcot could use some small filler rides.

 

[BrianL]

I disagree. There’s not much room behind the UK pavilion to add anything elaborate, and Epcot could use some small filler rides.

I agree, though I might have hoped for something a little better than a teacups clone. Nothing wrong with a spinner though for sure - Epcot could use one. The additional theming would have been a plus too.

 

[Dznefreek]

Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT

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Yawn!

 

[mdmost]

The teacup portion doesn't really make a lot of sense for Mary Poppins. Yes, I get she's English and likes tea. Something that takes you around the room on carousel horses would've been more interesting and fit with both movies. They could've done something similar to Luigi's Tires in Disney California Adventure where it's a choreographed to music from the movies.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The teacup portion doesn't really make a lot of sense for Mary Poppins. Yes, I get she's English and likes tea.

It’s the Royal Doulton Bowl from Mary Poppins Returns that they seem to have planned using.

 

[HokieRaven5]

TRON Lightcycle Run Operating Hours Extended for Soft Opening at Magic Kingdom

As Disney continues to hold soft opening previews for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, they are increasing the operating hours of the attraction today. Previously, the ride was open from 9am to 6pm, but Disney is pushing the closing time back to 7:30pm today. This means that more guests will be able to ride and experience the attraction today, but it isn’t quite long enough to experience the ride at night as sunset is scheduled for 7:39pm.