News Round Up 2018

[skier_pete]

I know they don't have nearly as many people heading to the waterpark as they do the big 4 parks but really. Its a pain getting to and from the waterparks. Yes, I know we can use a Minnie van or uber. I just wish there was an easier way

Yeah - they really have made getting to the water parks inconvenient. It's was bad enough that the bus stopped twice before, now you have to wait for a second bus. We haven't done it since the change. Staying at AKV in August and hoping that going to BB won't be TOO bad even with the two bus rides...but needing two buses to go about 2 miles - yuk.

 

[Redarrow5150]

Will Skyline go to the waterparks?

I know they don't have nearly as many people heading to the waterpark as they do the big 4 parks but really. Its a pain getting to and from the waterparks. Yes, I know we can use a Minnie van or uber. I just wish there was an easier way

 

[dina444444]

Will Skyline go to the waterparks?

No, it's 3 routes are: Pop/AoA to CBR, CBR to DHS, and CBR to Epcot IG w/ a potential stop at the new Riviera DVC property that's being built.

I think if this project is successful though we could see more routes built though.

 

[Capang]

Yeah - they really have made getting to the water parks inconvenient. It's was bad enough that the bus stopped twice before, now you have to wait for a second bus. We haven't done it since the change. Staying at AKV in August and hoping that going to BB won't be TOO bad even with the two bus rides...but needing two buses to go about 2 miles - yuk.

Made that same trip last June. Yuk is right. Not so bad going, but coming back is always worse for us. On the return trip we are too tired to want to deal with two buses.

 

[Moliphino]

Why does Coronado have direct Blizzard Beach bus when no other resort does? When we were there in December BB was closed and they still had a dedicated bus for Winter Summerland that I never saw anyone ride. Just seemed bizarre.

 

[linzbear]

Why does Coronado have direct Blizzard Beach bus when no other resort does? When we were there in December BB was closed and they still had a dedicated bus for Winter Summerland that I never saw anyone ride. Just seemed bizarre.

Probably because it's literally across the street, and if they didn't have it then people would try walking. It would probably be cheaper to put in sidewalks, but what do I know?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Zootopia posters that parody 2018 Oscar nominated films:

https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2018/03/03/zootopia-movie-parody-posters-oscars/

 

[rteetz]

News

David Ogden Stiers who voiced characters in Beauty and the Beast and Lilo and Stitch but best known for MASH has passed away at 75 after a battle with bladder cancer.

 

[rteetz]

News

On May 12th Handy Manny is having his last breakfast at Hollywood and Vine ‘Play and Dine.’

He will be replaced by Goofy from Mickey and the Roadster Racers from Disney Junior.

 

[vacationer1954]

Any insight on what this is about? I’d assume Toy Story Land, but why would they hide it if we already know? It’s got my brain working lol

What percentage of people who use YouTube "already know"?

I would go so far as to say a small but significant percentage of guests arriving at WDW in mid-July will know practically nothing about Toy Story Land, even with the promotional campaigns that Disney will present. Being "in the know" as we all are here, it's sometimes difficult to remember just have comparatively unaware many Americans are to what WDW offers.

 

[GrandAdmiralStrife]

Considering that moms blog panel Disney did announcing park plans and moms then blogging about 'Toy Land' opening soon, yes, people have a tendency to not pay attention to details

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

On May 12th Handy Manny is having his last breakfast at Hollywood and Vine ‘Play and Dine.’

He will be replaced by Goofy from Mickey and the Roadster Racers from Disney Junior.

I think Manny is a great character but also probably time they changed things up a bit there - be cool if they had Miles from Tomorrowland or something (actually would be cool if he met in tomorrowland next to the TTA people mover - which is the company he works for)

 

[Amy11401]

I think Manny is a great character but also probably time they changed things up a bit there - be cool if they had Miles from Tomorrowland or something (actually would be cool if he met in tomorrowland next to the TTA people mover - which is the company he works for)

I think it is good to put more current characters in. But I would have liked them to put in a character that is more original to Disney Jr. Goofy can be seen at various places already (just not the Roadster version)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think it is good to put more current characters in. But I would have liked them to put in a character that is more original to Disney Jr. Goofy can be seen at various places already (just not the Roadster version)

Definitely agree - though at least a unique version/costume so better than it could be

 

[Fantasia79]

Ok, saw Black Panther. It was really good.

Was thinking, does this really need to be an attraction in WDW? It’s great to have new stuff, but every successful IP having a spot in the parks seems overkill.

For what it’s worth, when I saw Frozen, I instantly said, “This was written for Broadway.”

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Ok, saw Black Panther. It was really good.

Was thinking, does this really need to be an attraction in WDW? It’s great to have new stuff, but every successful IP having a spot in the parks seems overkill.

For what it’s worth, when I saw Frozen, I instantly said, “This was written for Broadway.”

Not sure if they can do a Black Panther attraction in WDW as he was an official memeber of the Avengers at one point so I think they can not use that IP in Orlando

Maybe something in a park where they are doing a full Marvel land like Paris or DCA

 

[rteetz]

Not sure if they can do a Black Panther attraction in WDW as he was an official memeber of the Avengers at one point so I think they can not use that IP in Orlando

Maybe something in a park where they are doing a full Marvel land like Paris or DCA

Correct he cannot be used in WDW.

 

[jade1]

Correct he cannot be used in WDW.

I heard that as well bummer.

Got the bus at BWV at least.

 

[rteetz]

I heard that as well bummer.

Got the bus at BWV at least.

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Transportation doesn’t go in the parks so that can be used there. Just like they did the iron man monorail wrap a while back.

 

[jade1]

Transportation doesn’t go in the parks so that can be used there. Just like they did the iron man monorail wrap a while back.

Yep, well known, just sayin it' kinda cool to have a presence at WDW, even if at the resorts. At least it's something, hence the "at least" above.