News Round Up 2019

[AMusicLifeForMe]

NEWS

Disney to remove "loose bins" at security - guests will now be able to walk through metal detectors with small items in their pockets (cell phones, etc.)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/breaking-...-walk-through-metal-detector-with-belongings/

This has been happening for a few days. Honestly, it’s rather strange.

 

[The Pho]

NEWS

Disney to remove "loose bins" at security - guests will now be able to walk through metal detectors with small items in their pockets (cell phones, etc.)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/breaking-...-walk-through-metal-detector-with-belongings/

Doesn't this sort of defeat the security purpose? Disney should just go to scanners.

yeah, you'd think - if a cell phone or car keys won't set it off, will it catch a small picket knife or something?

I know a bit part of security is the "show" of it and people not wanting to risk things .... but I agree - the Universal method seems better and fairer to people

They already don’t pick up small knives. And if they won’t pick up cell phones now, then they won’t pick up larger knives or other metal objects. But since you can easily and intentionally avoid the metal detectors every time you enter it won’t really matter.

 

[rteetz]

News

Dreams is reporting Aulani is getting magicbands

https://twitter.com/dreamsutravel/status/1131648984693428224?s=21

 

[rteetz]

News

New DescenDance party for Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0523190008A

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Dreams is reporting Aulani is getting magicbands

https://twitter.com/dreamsutravel/status/1131648984693428224?s=21

well, John and Kevin are there now, so they would know!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Soarin' Over California returns to DCA for limited run - June 1 to 30

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/soari...-adventure-park-this-june-for-a-limited-time/

 

[SaintsManiac]

NEWS

Soarin' Over California returns to DCA for limited run - June 1 to 30

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/soari...-adventure-park-this-june-for-a-limited-time/

Ugh I am so jealous.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

NEWS

Soarin' Over California returns to DCA for limited run - June 1 to 30

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/soari...-adventure-park-this-june-for-a-limited-time/

Can it return to Epcot as well? Please?!?! Lol

 

[MissGina5]

NEWS

Soarin' Over California returns to DCA for limited run - June 1 to 30

http://blogmickey.com/2019/05/soari...-adventure-park-this-june-for-a-limited-time/

YES! I am going next week despite no reservation for Galaxys Edge and this makes it better lol

 

[Anthony Vito]

well, John and Kevin are there now, so they would know!

Makes sense (haven't been there, but still). I'm surprised they don't use them on the cruise ships - that seems like the most logical place to use them.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Makes sense (haven't been there, but still). I'm surprised they don't use them on the cruise ships - that seems like the most logical place to use them.

Especially since they have the technology on the ships already as the kids have MB for the kids clubs

 

[OKW Lover]

News

Attendance figures for 2018 are out.

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http://www.teaconnect.org/Resources/Theme-Index/index.cfm

Please remember that these are not official numbers. Only estimates by TEA. Also when counting visits to Disney, they only go by the first park a person visits on a day so multi-park days are under-reported.

 

[OKW Lover]

News

Dreams is reporting Aulani is getting magicbands

https://twitter.com/dreamsutravel/status/1131648984693428224?s=21

All the door locks have been converted to RFID access. In the gift shop you can pay by tapping your room key and entering a 4 digit pin, which is set up when you first check in.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

https://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars...OiAT9BoUJn_dYHE084tPjAwPTNrCe4z35wPMGrUu65hCk

So this article says that guests won't be able to wear their Galaxy's Edge clothing purchases inside the parks. I remember we were all discussing that a while ago, I don't remember ever seeing an answer.

Also, the most expensive item is a $25,000 customized full size working R2 unit.

 

[UncleMike101]

They already don’t pick up small knives. And if they won’t pick up cell phones now, then they won’t pick up larger knives or other metal objects. But since you can easily and intentionally avoid the metal detectors every time you enter it won’t really matter.

True...

 

[rteetz]

Please remember that these are not official numbers. Only estimates by TEA. Also when counting visits to Disney, they only go by the first park a person visits on a day so multi-park days are under-reported.

Personally I think it should be reported that way.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Personally I think it should be reported that way.

I mean, I guess best way would be to count partial days based on time spent in each park but that is sort of unrealistic so have to pick one to use

 

[rteetz]

I mean, I guess best way would be to count partial days based on time spent in each park but that is sort of unrealistic so have to pick one to use

For sure. I’m sure most spend the majority of time in one park anyways. Not everyone is doing four parks in one day.

 

[Fantasia79]

News

REVIEW: Loaded Onion Rings Settle in to Frontierland’s Golden Oak Outpost at the Magic Kingdom

I am eating these in about 3 weeks

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

My *non-spoiler* review of the live-action Aladdin: I was very skeptical about this movie going into it. However, it was very enjoyable. There were a few moments of the film that I didn’t like for one reason or another. However, I was impressed with the acting, the dancing, and the singing (at times). There are several aspects to this film that aren’t in the animated feature, and I really enjoyed this fresh take on a Disney classic! Would I see this movie again? Yes I would, but I’m not running to see it again. Do I think this movie is worth seeing in a theater? Yes. I think this movie should be seen in a movie theater first. Overall, I give the live-action Aladdin a 7 out of 10.