News Round Up 2018

[Sweettears]

It could be that with the timing of the union negotiations and the protesting and stuff that this advisories form those that this was the chance to do something and “show their clout”

I haven’t seen the form but is this actually coming from an advisory firm or is this an advisory vote? SEC rules dictate the a non-binding vote be taken on CEO salary but the company is not obligated to go further.

 

[rteetz]

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Parks blog post on that new Kids Club type experience at the Contemporary

New Pixar-Themed Immersive Children’s Experience Debuts April 13 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

 

[rteetz]

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Sneak Peek at Limited-Time Food and Merchandise for Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It could be that with the timing of the union negotiations and the protesting and stuff that this advisories form those that this was the chance to do something and “show their clout”

That was my thought after @rteetz mentioned the union negotiations. Could be 100% wrong.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I haven’t seen the form but is this actually coming from an advisory firm or is this an advisory vote? SEC rules dictate the a non-binding vote be taken on CEO salary but the company is not obligated to go further.

Non binding vote — exactly. Proxy advisory firm weighed in encouraging a no vote.

ISS and Glass, Lewis & Co., the second biggest proxy advisory firm, had recommended Disney shareholders vote against the say-on-pay resolution. ISS had said in its report that “the substantial payments to Bob Iger, in connection with his contract extension and the upcoming 21st Century Fox merger, are concerning” and that the equity award in his contract extension, “while primarily performance-based, is tied to fairly nonrigorous goals.”​

 

[BigRed98]

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Sneak Peek at Limited-Time Food and Merchandise for Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

I’m so excited I’ll be in Disneyland this summer for Pixar Fest and it’s my first ever visit to Disneyland!

 

[rteetz]

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Will there be problems with Jim Pitaro heading ESPN?

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[skier_pete]

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New Pixar themed kids club coming to the Contemporary

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/di...nce-coming-to-disneys-contemporary-resort.htm

Now THIS is an interesting piece of news. They are closing the existing kids clubs this summer. Those would run like $15 an hour but you weren't required to stay the whole time. This one seems to be set up to be a flat fee for the entire 4.5 hours. by calling it a pilot program, it likely means that if it's a bit, they will reopen the other kids clubs with this style of kid care. This is good news for parents that want a night out.

 

[1983DisneyFanatic]

Now THIS is an interesting piece of news. They are closing the existing kids clubs this summer. Those would run like $15 an hour but you weren't required to stay the whole time. This one seems to be set up to be a flat fee for the entire 4.5 hours. by calling it a pilot program, it likely means that if it's a bit, they will reopen the other kids clubs with this style of kid care. This is good news for parents that want a night out.

I think two of the kids clubs had already been charging a flat rate. Lilo’s and the one at Beach Club? The addition of characters/immersion might make it more palatable to those who didn’t think it was worth the expense before. This is definitely good news, though.

 

[Capang]

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Parks blog post on that new Kids Club type experience at the Contemporary

New Pixar-Themed Immersive Children’s Experience Debuts April 13 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

We had planned to use the one at WL before it closed for good and may still try the one at Poly before it closes this summer. I'd love for them to reopen these somehow. After a week or so in a tiny room we all need a break from each other lol

 

[skier_pete]

We had planned to use the one at WL before it closed for good and may still try the one at Poly before it closes this summer. I'd love for them to reopen these somehow. After a week or so in a tiny room we all need a break from each other lol

If you are at WL again there are direct boats to the Contemporary so you could try out this new one. I don't have a young child anymore, but I support that they should have these programs - so I want to see it succeed.

 

[Capang]

If you are at WL again there are direct boats to the Contemporary so you could try out this new one. I don't have a young child anymore, but I support that they should have these programs - so I want to see it succeed.

That's what I was thinking, thanks! We bought at CCV since we love WL so much so as long as they keep it running I'm sure we will give it a try. We were bummed when we heard they wouldn't reopen Cub's Den ( I think that was it, I'm really bad at names and titles).

 

[adear11]

I think two of the kids clubs had already been charging a flat rate. Lilo’s and the one at Beach Club?

I don't know about Lilo's, but the Sandcastle Club at Beach Club was charging a flat fee for the entire evening. Granted, I haven't been since April of 2016, but at that time they were charging a $55 flat fee per child. And I may not be remembering correctly, but I believe Capt. Hook made an appearance at some point during the evening.

 

[LoganBrown1990]

Criminal Justice (to be Forensic Scientist) --> Communications --> Public Relations (what my Bachelors is in) --> Librarian

I'm a librarian too!

 

[skier_pete]

I don't know about Lilo's, but the Sandcastle Club at Beach Club was charging a flat fee for the entire evening. Granted, I haven't been since April of 2016, but at that time they were charging a $55 flat fee per child. And I may not be remembering correctly, but I believe Capt. Hook made an appearance at some point during the evening.

Well, shows how long since we used it. In August 2015 it was by the hour, but I think a minimum of 2 hours. We put our daughter in the Beach Club one twice because she enjoyed it so much the first time. Both times there were only like 3 kids though. I don't remember characters coming in though.

 

[rteetz]

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More Siemens signage removed

http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/photos-siemens-signage-removed-from-spaceship-earth/

 

[rteetz]

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Temporary bakery added to Norway during Kringla refurb

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/03/midnattsol-bakeri-opens-at-epcot-during.html?m=1

 

[rteetz]

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Wonders of Life roof refurb continues

http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/photos-wonders-of-life-pavilion-roof-refurbishment/

 

[soniam]

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REVIEW: New Magic Kingdom Menus (Pinocchio, Harbour House, Cosmic Ray’s) and Sonny Eclipse Gets His Own Dessert

So bummed they got rid if the broccoli chicken salad at CHH. Maybe I’ll try the wedge next week.


Yeah! We are at Universal right now!

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A Sneak Peek of Voodoo Doughnut

It’s not imminently opening. Still under construction

I’m so excited I’ll be in Disneyland this summer for Pixar Fest and it’s my first ever visit to Disneyland!

Us too. For summer. 2nd visit to DLR.

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Temporary bakery added to Norway during Kringla refurb

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/03/midnattsol-bakeri-opens-at-epcot-during.html?m=1

I was worried there wouldn’t be anywhere to get school bread and Viking coffee. This is a big relief. Really

 

[rteetz]

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'Black Panther' Hits $1 Billion in Global Box Office Sales