News Round Up 2017

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Interesting... DH and I were joking when we were just there last month that we were surprised there wasn't a "VIP Tour" that gave you FP-like access to FoP -- that people would pay an arm and a leg for that at this point! Wonder if that's on tap... ...

Here are more details on the tour

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ailable-to-book-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

I guess DH and I were only 2 wks early in wondering where the heck this VIP tour was already!! LOL!

"Experiences included with the 'Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour':

• Expedition Everest
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• Avatar Flight of Passage
• Na’vi River Journey
• Rivers of Light
• Satu’li Canteen sampler, beverage (adult or non-alcoholic available) and popcorn"

 

[jlundeen]

Here are more details on the tour

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ailable-to-book-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Thanks, might be worth trading in some of our other planned "extras" to check this one out....

 

[Felicis]

That is a LOT of money - and I say that as someone who has 2 dessert parties and dinner at CRT booked!

 

[Ambehnke]

That is a LOT of money - and I say that as someone who has 2 dessert parties and dinner at CRT booked!

I agree! For my family of four that could pay for us to stay an extra two days with hotel and park admission. I think I could ride FOP a few times with two extra days...

 

[circus4u]

'Inhumans' Imax leap tests Marvel's power
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/01/entertainment/inhumans-imax-preview/index.html

 

[rteetz]

News

ESPN WWOS adding shade structures to select fields.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That is a LOT of money - and I say that as someone who has 2 dessert parties and dinner at CRT booked!

I agree! For my family of four that could pay for us to stay an extra two days with hotel and park admission. I think I could ride FOP a few times with two extra days...

and that is on top of having theme park admission .... if this was like the paid EMH they had at MK where it included Park Admission I could see it a bit more ... but on top of park admission that is a lot!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Interesting... DH and I were joking when we were just there last month that we were surprised there wasn't a "VIP Tour" that gave you FP-like access to FoP -- that people would pay an arm and a leg for that at this point! Wonder if that's on tap... ...

Ok, so now we know this does include the Pandora rides and will cost $265/person

What are guesses on price for when they role out somethings similar for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge? $595/person?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Ok, so now we know this does include the Pandora rides and will cost $265/person

What are guesses on price for when they role out somethings similar for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge? $595/person?

The AK tour would be $225 pp for us (DVC, AP & Disney Visa... we're THOSE people!), and with APs no extra for admission. But still... seems expensive for a FoP FP... ...

NOW... for SWGE... would I get 15% off on your $595pp tour, too?!?! We might do it...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The AK tour would be $225 pp for us (DVC, AP & Disney Visa... we're THOSE people!), and with APs no extra for admission. But still... seems expensive for a FoP FP... ...

NOW... for SWGE... would I get 15% off on your $595pp tour, too?!?! We might do it...

hmm, maybe part of the push can be - get even more value out of your AP - consider signing up today!

 

[JARNJ3]

The AK tour would be $225 pp for us (DVC, AP & Disney Visa... we're THOSE people!), and with APs no extra for admission. But still... seems expensive for a FoP FP... ...

NOW... for SWGE... would I get 15% off on your $595pp tour, too?!?! We might do it...

That is crazy ridiculous expensive. And I usually go with the flow & rarely complain about pricing. It's more than twice the amount it costs to just enter the park for a day. And you have to pay for park admission? Crazy I say!

No thanks - I'll stick to taking the Keys to the Kingdom tour again for the 4th time next year (I do literally learn something new each time).

Even the 4 park backstage tour was cheaper.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

That is crazy ridiculous expensive. And I usually go with the flow & rarely complain about pricing. It's more than twice the amount it costs to just enter the park for a day. And you have to pay for park admission? Crazy I say!

No thanks - I'll stick to taking the Keys to the Kingdom tour again for the 4th time next year (I do literally learn something new each time).

Even the 4 park backstage tour was cheaper.

I hear ya'! Like very many things, value (or lack thereof) is in the eye of the beholder.

I could imagine this being a good option for some who can afford it:

• Already have APs
• Going on a very short trip and couldn't get FoP FP
• This tour will do in 4hrs everything we'd want to do in AK in a whole day
• Means I also save my 3 reserved FP for whatever park I do in the morning that day

Not HORRIBLE for $225 IF that fits in one's budget.

Just another POV.

 

[AnnaKat]

Not sure if there is any meaning to it but the image on the page show the people near Expedition Everest - I assume you get at least priority access to the ride but I wonder if any of the "behind the scenes" stuff covers that ride - that would be pretty neat

Unbelievable!!!!!! $265 for a beverage & !!!!!!!$
Everything ELSE is available FOR FREE.

Behind the scenes--very much doubt it!

 

[AnnaKat]

Unbelievable!!!!!! $265 for a beverage & !!!!!!!$
Everything ELSE is available FOR FREE.

Behind the scenes--very much doubt it!

WORSE YET,
this could be Disney's answer to ANY attraction that is hard to FP.

 

[rteetz]

WORSE YET,
this could be Disney's answer to ANY attraction that is hard to FP.

Save your money for your Star Wars land tour now

 

[AnnaKat]

SO guests can boast that they experienced
FOP for almost $400($265 + admission to AK).

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

SO guests can boast that they experienced
FOP for almost $400($265 + admission to AK).

Not really for many who will bite -- like if you have APs it's $225.

Again... a very expensive FoP FP... that's what this is... I'd expect this sort of thing for SW for sure.

Like I said... DH and I were wondering what they were waiting for to extract $$$ for basically a FoP FP... supply/demand... let's see where this one goes...

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Here are more details on the tour

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ailable-to-book-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Even though I would do this in a heartbeat since AK is my favorite park, the $250 (I realize it's a little cheaper for AP) price point is a bit steep for 4 hours. Earlier this year, I paid $270 (AP discount) I believe for the Ultimate Day of Thrills VIP Tour that included 11 rides, lunch, and several looks backstage. That tour didn't include AK though, but I made my FP+ reservations for there after my 7 hour tour. For possibly $40 more and that plan, I think the Ultimate Day of Thrills is a better option. I also don't know why they couldn't add to that tour once Pandora opened.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

For possibly $40 more and that plan, I think the Ultimate Day of Thrills is a better option. I also don't know why they couldn't add to that tour once Pandora opened.

Because they believe they can charge $225 w/discount for it separately! I assume this is almost entirely due to FoP.

 

[circus4u]

Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Models Coming September 8th to Walt Disney Presents

http://blogmickey.com/2017/09/toy-s...ls-coming-september-8th-walt-disney-presents/