News Round Up 2017

[lockedoutlogic]

As for @lockedoutlogic
While I agree the more known hero's for Marvel are FF and Avengers and Spidey and Xmen - there is a HUGE following for some of the "newer" hero's as well. GotG has done extremely well, and will be a huge draw, as I think Black Panther will as well. There is some great opportunities to expand the marvel universe in WDW and not go into the titles owned by Uni

But where does that lead to?

Two complexes 8 miles apart with different slates of marvel characters?

Even with the internet...Orlando travelers aren't incredibly bright...

What a tangled mess you may have. And there is little doubt to which franchises have been the most successful over time...it's the universal ones...

Invest a billion dollars in ride systems over ten years and risk that guardians, doctor strange, black panther flame out?

There's a reason why disney parks always seem more timeless than competitors...they are careful not to build things that flame out. That's a river they don't want to cross more than they already had.

I personally would have liked it if they bought D.C. away from warner and burned the six flags contract...but that wouldn't have been realistic.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

ESPN suspends Jemelle Hill.

https://deadspin.com/espn-suspends-jemele-hill-two-weeks-for-no-good-reason-1819290405

Do people still watch espn?

In personally trying to time my Dvr to just include halftime tonight...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I was there Saturday, and literally went to Guest Services to ask if CM's are trained to know when to "stop" giving someone alcohol. Every 10 feet, I was seeing at least one person that had way to much alcohol. I'm questioning ever coming back to Food & Wine again unless I could go on a weekday.

We haven't been in a few years but the contrast between a weekday and a weekend is incredible! Unless it was for a specific F&WF event I will never do EPCOT on a weekend during F&WF again (and not even really for drunk people - just the crowds!). Still can be quite enjoyable during the week I think

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep, purchased already

Shocked I tell ya, shocked!!!


.... a may have ordered one as well

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Right, I get that Brave is the front runner in terms of IP, (I have no opinion on that as I haven't seen the source material, the princess Merida is pretty though) but what's the actual attraction supposed to be? Do we reckon it will take the gardens and all the space down to that shop by the IG?

From what I have seen there is very little out there/known about what type of ride it will be - other than it isn't supposed to be an "E-Ticket" or anything.

Probably a standard dark ride ... though I am hoping maybe a Toy Story Midway Mania type ride where you are shooting arrows ala Merida. EPCOT doesn't really have a ride like that

 

[TheMaxRebo]

ESPN suspends Jemelle Hill.

https://deadspin.com/espn-suspends-jemele-hill-two-weeks-for-no-good-reason-1819290405

ugh, expect a bunch of backlash on social media - really didn't think she did anything that bad - but clearly going after advertisers at all is a "no-no"

 

[kungaloosh22]

I can already see the "You want to watch more, press buy now on your remote"...

Or an excuse to finally implement a resort fee.

 

[amberpi]

From what I have seen there is very little out there/known about what type of ride it will be - other than it isn't supposed to be an "E-Ticket" or anything.

Probably a standard dark ride ... though I am hoping maybe a Toy Story Midway Mania type ride where you are shooting arrows ala Merida. EPCOT doesn't really have a ride like that

I love a good "standard dark ride." I can still hope for Alice though

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I love a good "standard dark ride." I can still hope for Alice though

Mary Poppins would be my first choice, but Alice would be second. .... at least Alice has a dark ride in Disneyland (and it's one of the better ones)

 

[Lee Matthews]

My vote is Mary Poppins, but like someone rightfully mentioned in another thread, there may rights issues there.

Not interested in Brave myself so that would leave Alice as a choice but then there’s already a presence in Magic Kingdom

 

[Capang]

So you basically saw the trailer for the trailer.

Yep. That's what it was.

 

[amberpi]

Mary Poppins would be my first choice, but Alice would be second. .... at least Alice has a dark ride in Disneyland (and it's one of the better ones)

I love the DL ride and its unlike any of the rides at WDW, so I'd love to see a replica in my much loved Epcot, but I'm not holding my breath. I can also think it'd be awesome for them to re-create Snow White's Scary Adventures in Germany, but that and the Rhine River Valley ride will never happen.

 

[DISnewjersey]

My vote is Mary Poppins, but like someone rightfully mentioned in another thread, there may rights issues there.

Not interested in Brave myself so that would leave Alice as a choice but then there’s already a presence in Magic Kingdom

Mary Poppins is my number one. It was what Walt originally wanted in the Magic Kingdom, let’s make it happen! Iconic music, new movie coming out.... it would be one of the best dark rides.

My 2nd choice is a 101 Dalmatians attraction. It could just be a room with literally 101 dogs in it. The Epcot petting zoo. I would love it.

 

[rteetz]

Shocked I tell ya, shocked!!!


.... a may have ordered one as well

Who are you Rick Pitino?

 

[g8rben]

NEW Epcot 35 Starbucks Mug Now at Epcot

Spaceship Earth Cupcake Celebrate’s Epcot’s 35th Anniversary

Surprise Epcot 35th Anniversary MagicBand Released Featuring Figment and Future World Logos

Not sure if this has been answered: I’ll be there in January, any idea if the Starbucks 35th mug will still be for sale then? Thanks!

 

[amberpi]

But where does that lead to?

Two complexes 8 miles apart with different slates of marvel characters?

This nerd can't think of anything better because Superman/Spiderman? Basic. Seriously though, its not like there can be too many Marvel attractions, more attractions, period.

 

[rteetz]

Not sure if this has been answered: I’ll be there in January, any idea if the Starbucks 35th mug will still be for sale then? Thanks!

I know some 35th stuff will be on sale for a while but not sure if that includes this mug.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

We haven't been in a few years but the contrast between a weekday and a weekend is incredible! Unless it was for a specific F&WF event I will never do EPCOT on a weekend during F&WF again (and not even really for drunk people - just the crowds!). Still can be quite enjoyable during the week I think

The contrast is drastic. A weekday is great! I only went on Saturday, because it was my last possible day I could hear the Voices of Liberty on this trip. I learned my lesson quickly though.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

This nerd can't think of anything better because Superman/Spiderman? Basic. Seriously though, its not like there can be too many Marvel attractions, more attractions, period.

It can if it's creating more chaos or driving more offsite days to universal.

The second part being more important.

 

[amberpi]

It can if it's creating more chaos or driving more offsite days to universal.

The second part being more important.

If more people go to Uni, won't WDW be forced to up its game? I love the cold war between them, let them both stock pile all the attractions they want.