News Round Up 2018

[jade1]

Hmm just entered Epcot through IG so I guess it's not capacity. Probably was just a sign error at cbr.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Hmm just entered Epcot through IG so I guess it's not capacity. Probably was just a sign error at cbr.

EPCOT hasn't had any phased closure in a very long time to my knowledge. I believe EPCOT can hold the most amount of guests.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Im sure Disney has some sort of Algorithm for determine the closure time. I wouldn't be surprised if its something like X% of Capacity vs Operation Hours.

So for Example 70 Percent complete Capacity at 9 am, Start original phase closure and then so forth and so on as people arrive and time passes. I am sure Disney also makes sure the Capacity algorithm allows space for a large Percentage of Bubble Guests.

definitely - and probably also takes into account how long the line of cars is and stuff like that - probably way more sophisticated than we can think

 

[TheMaxRebo]

EPCOT hasn't had any phased closure in a very long time to my knowledge. I believe EPCOT can hold the most amount of guests.

from what I saw online:

Magic Kingdom: 100,000
EPCOT: 95,000
DHS: 75,000
AK: 60,000

Probably because of number of rides (and thus number of queues) MK can handle more guests than EPCOT even though EPCOT is larger/more open area

 

[TheMaxRebo]

and in case anyone was wondering if phased closures was needed:

 

[Firebird060]

from what I saw online:

Magic Kingdom: 100,000
EPCOT: 95,000
DHS: 75,000
AK: 60,000

Probably because of number of rides (and thus number of queues) MK can handle more guests than EPCOT even though EPCOT is larger/more open area

I wonder if the numbers for DHS and AK are pre expansions post closures.

 

[Pete M]

we saw the NYE fireworks at Magic Kingdom last night and they were awesome and the crowds weren't actually that bad. (we spent our evening in frontierland and didn't venture anywhere near the castle until close to 1am so I can't comment on that area's insanity). If anyone is thinking on seeing a fantastic 360* fireworks display, day one is the day to do it.
taking a quick nap now before heading to epcot's insanity.

also, if anyone wants a good scare, drive 8 hours with the sole intent of watching the midnight fireworks, get in the 20min line for big thunder with 45 minutes to spare and find yourself still not on the train with 12 minutes to go as they announce that they will be halting train rides as soon as the fireworks start. at the 5 minutes to go mark we got on the train. but since we had planned on watching from the exit area, it turned out fine. scary for a few minutes though! I feel bad for anyone behind us that wanted to see the show.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

and in case anyone was wondering if phased closures was needed:

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Did any of these crowds have anything to do with the parades today? I believe one was at noon and the other at 3 p.m.

 

[Fantasia79]

Frozen leaked image translateds to “Cold Heart 2,”. I’m assuming it’s closer to “Frozen Heart 2”

 

[OSUZorba]

and in case anyone was wondering if phased closures was needed:

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So glad I go in September.

TT currently has a 270 minute wait... Even if I was just killing time for the fireworks, no way.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wonder if the numbers for DHS and AK are pre expansions post closures.

The post I got this from is form 2016 so definitely prior to any updates/additions to DHS and also pre-Pandora and Rivers of Light so I am sure the numbers for AK would be higher now knowing the queue for FoP alone can absorb a few thousand people

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Frozen leaked image translateds to “Cold Heart 2,”. I’m assuming it’s closer to “Frozen Heart 2”

though that might just be what they call Frozen in Russian as the movie poster for the original movie has the same text, just without the "II"

 

[crazy4wdw]

I'm sure that many will be live streaming the fireworks from the parks tonight, but is there an official stream for the shows?

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ive-to-stream-new-years-eve-fireworks-dec-31/

 

[rteetz]

News

“Pinocchio” and “Fantasia” Animator Don Lusk Passes Away at 105

 

[BigRed98]

we saw the NYE fireworks at Magic Kingdom last night and they were awesome and the crowds weren't actually that bad. (we spent our evening in frontierland and didn't venture anywhere near the castle until close to 1am so I can't comment on that area's insanity). If anyone is thinking on seeing a fantastic 360* fireworks display, day one is the day to do it.
taking a quick nap now before heading to epcot's insanity.

also, if anyone wants a good scare, drive 8 hours with the sole intent of watching the midnight fireworks, get in the 20min line for big thunder with 45 minutes to spare and find yourself still not on the train with 12 minutes to go as they announce that they will be halting train rides as soon as the fireworks start. at the 5 minutes to go mark we got on the train. but since we had planned on watching from the exit area, it turned out fine. scary for a few minutes though! I feel bad for anyone behind us that wanted to see the show.

I was also at Magic Kingdom last night for NYE fireworks. I entered the castle hub around 10:30 and there was plenty of room to stand. After Once Upon a Time ended, many guests stayed in there spot but it still wasn’t that bad. Definitely room to maneuver. The 6ish NYE fireworks was insane, they had to close the castle hub. Had dinner reservations during that time. After fireworks ended we waited about 15 minutes in the hub until we were able to exit. We hit Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, Dumbo, Little Mermaid, Barnstormer and Space Mountain from 12:30am to 2am EMH. Day time was crowded so we just did our fast passes but still found ways to have fun even though parks were crowded.

 

[dina444444]

I just got to Disneyland. No wait to get into the parking structured and parked with a minimal wait at security. Haven’t seen anything yet about gate closures and am not expecting them. It’s a bit chilly with some wind right now.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

News

PHOTOS: Epcot’s Odyssey Reopens Heavily Remodeled, Classic 1982 Elements Removed

I had higher hopes than... this. Looks fine. Will fit a lot of people and still be a good spot to relax in AC, get out of the rain, etc. But seems like they could have done more than an empty space with the tall F&W tables. Although maybe that’s the intention and it will be great as a blank slate that they can customize for each event/festival. If they do that, great. If it stays like this, meh.

 

[YesterDark]

Happy New year everyone.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

News

PHOTOS: Epcot’s Odyssey Reopens Heavily Remodeled, Classic 1982 Elements Removed

Looks like a great place for a nap according to these folks...
https://twitter.com/WDWNT/status/1079849755679821824?s=20

Edit: totally not judging too. I have never been in crowds like this but I recall a June trip where I was overcome by the heat - and I basically laid down in a corner of a building in Epcot that had A/C.

 

[OSUZorba]

I had higher hopes than... this. Looks fine. Will fit a lot of people and still be a good spot to relax in AC, get out of the rain, etc. But seems like they could have done more than an empty space with the tall F&W tables. Although maybe that’s the intention and it will be great as a blank slate that they can customize for each event/festival. If they do that, great. If it stays like this, meh.

Seems weird to me that they spent their money to create even more empty space at Epcot.