News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

News

Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2017 Released

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I'm a tad surprised that this in going in while they are also adding Riviera Resort... but perhaps demand is there and there is some segmentation (DVC vs. more normal hotel experience -- right, @amberpi?? )

This is completely different from Disney. Disney is the one building the Riviera Resort. This new hotel is being built by a different company.

 

[a4matte]

News

Annual Passholders can renew or purchase and receive an Orlando Magic Jersey

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/walt-...t-free-orlando-magic-jersey-purchase-renewal/

Just renewed on Monday. This is one deal I wouldn't bother calling and asking to be included in after missing it by a few days.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

This is completely different from Disney. Disney is the one building the Riviera Resort. This new hotel is being built by a different company.

I understand that... it's still the addition of 2 new hotels pretty close to one another. And so, as I said... makes sense if demand is there.

 

[mikepizzo]

News

New “Comeback Kid” Mickey Mouse Apparel Now in Parks

I'm not much for an apparel shopper, but I may have to get that tie and fanny pack. Not sure when I would ever wear the fanny pack, but I like the design (I run a strict "no bag" policy when we're in the parks )

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

ETA: Maybe they'll even use another crazy huge icon just to make the Swolphin haters crazy. Maybe it'll be a flamingo (my spirit animal), or a wolverine, or something insane.

I vote for wolverine.

 

[skier_pete]

Photo Update

PHOTOS - Echo Lake gets ready for Christmas Tree installation

Dang, November 9th? Our last day is November 8th. Someone PM me if they get it up a day early, we'll wander over and get pictures.

 

[a4matte]

News

PHOTOS: Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband Released at Disney Parks, The Next Social Media Craze?

Some new ear hat designs (not the headbands) would be nice. I did like last year's reindeer Pluto ones, much better than the previous few years of those ugly polka-dotted ones that hardly anyone seemed to buy. Standing in the ear stores you would just hear people constantly commenting how ugly the polka-dotted ones were lol.

We were told they didn't release any Halloween ones this year, just a headband with a halloween themed bow.

 

[amberpi]

I vote for wolverine.

A wolverine would eat the swan, and maybe the dolphin.

I know @rteetz will let us know when the design info is revealed. The new lobbies and bars, etc. at the Swolphin were already bringing a hard new game compared to some of the YC/BC I saw at the end of Sept. The complex had always been killing it in regards to restaurants, but they are really bringing a next level offering compared to the other properties with similar locations.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Happy 50th Anniversary to the Disney-Animated Movie, the Jungle Book! The Jungle Book was released on this day back in 1967!

https://d23.com/this-day/the-jungle-book-premieres/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

ETA: Maybe they'll even use another crazy huge icon just to make the Swolphin haters crazy. Maybe it'll be a flamingo (my spirit animal), or a wolverine, or something insane.

but to truly fit in it would be the Flamingo but the statue would look like a pelican

 

[mcd2745]

I understand that... it's still the addition of 2 new hotels pretty close to one another. And so, as I said... makes sense if demand is there.

Don't forget though, that they demolished 500-600 (I'm guesstimating) rooms at CBR to make room for Riviera.

 

[mcd2745]

ETA: Maybe they'll even use another crazy huge icon just to make the Swolphin haters crazy. Maybe it'll be a flamingo (my spirit animal), or a wolverine, or something insane.

If this were 5-6 years ago, it could have been a platypus.

 

[amberpi]

If this were 5-6 years ago, it could have been a platypus.

We could all use more platypi in our lives. Since wdw is sorely lacking Indian food choices, maybe they could get Manet chauhan or some other celeb chef. She has a lovely place in Nash even so why not Orlando?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We could all use more platypi in our lives. Since wdw is sorely lacking Indian food choices, maybe they could get Manet chauhan or some other celeb chef. She has a lovely place in Nash even so why not Orlando?

That's a good point .. was trying to think if they had anything and went to the Disney site and you can filter for "Indian cuisine" but the only thing that comes up is Sanaa, which, calling that Indian is stretching it (it's very good, but even they describe it as: "Experience the art of African cooking with Indian flavors")

 

[amberpi]

That's a good point .. was trying to think if they had anything and went to the Disney site and you can filter for "Indian cuisine" but the only thing that comes up is Sanaa, which, calling that Indian is stretching it (it's very good, but even they describe it as: "Experience the art of African cooking with Indian flavors")

Sanaa is fantastic, but it's not really going to fill the Indian food craving. I also wish wdw had Ethiopian food. I don't know what the latest pavilion rumors are but there are tons of culinary experiences that could still be filled at wdw. An aycte Brazilian steakhouse would print money at wdw for instance.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Sanaa is fantastic, but it's not really going to fill the Indian food craving. I also wish wdw had Ethiopian food. I don't know what the latest pavilion rumors are but there are tons of culinary experiences that could still be filled at wdw. An aycte Brazilian steakhouse would print money at wdw for instance.

the latest I have read is still seems like Brazil is on the table but nothing officially announced. Was some thinking of Spain but that appears dead with Gigantic being cancelled

I know it is probably diminishing the cultural aspect of it but I bet kids would love getting to eat with their hands at an Ethiopian restaurant - I definitely wish Africa had a larger presence in World Showcase

 

[amalone1013]

News

Annual Passholders can renew or purchase and receive an Orlando Magic Jersey

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/10/walt-...t-free-orlando-magic-jersey-purchase-renewal/

I'd rather have another extra month...

 

[jade1]

Sanaa is fantastic, but it's not really going to fill the Indian food craving. I also wish wdw had Ethiopian food. I don't know what the latest pavilion rumors are but there are tons of culinary experiences that could still be filled at wdw. An aycte Brazilian steakhouse would print money at wdw for instance.

Never too many food choices. F&W was great again this week. Can use even more choices IMO.

 

[umichigan10]

News

Ron Howard announced on Twitter that the Han Solo film will be titled Solo: A Star Wars Story

Production on the film has wrapped up.

Heh it’s a pun too because it’s a stand-alone movie