News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

News

Blizzards Beach closed tomorrow due to weather

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ard-beach-closed-wednesday-due-to-weather.htm

 

[Reddog1134]

That is an interesting question. I believe they could develop marvel themed resort things outside of the parks. They can't use the Marvel name though. Like in Disney Springs they have the Super Hero store.

The store does have the Marvel name on it though.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The store does have the Marvel name on it though.

I thought it read this way:



ETA: See below comment for correction

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I thought it read this way:

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Nevermind I see that at least street view from 2017 shows this:

 

[crazy4wdw]

News

11 Disney Parks now on Google Street View

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ney-parks-come-to-google-maps-street-view.htm

I can finally walk down Main Street without any scrims!

 

[Iowamomof4]

Oooo... what could this be??
http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/breaking-disney-exploring-development-river-country-site/

 

[disneydreamer781]

Based on comments by Bob Iger in a Variety article it doesn't look like a Coca attraction is coming anytime soon, if at all. http://variety.com/2018/film/news/bob-iger-disney-blank-panther-franchise-1202710557/ Doesn't seem like he's interested in investing in it further.

 

[rteetz]

Oooo... what could this be??
http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/breaking-disney-exploring-development-river-country-site/

Too early to know. If the ground isn’t suitable it could be nothing at all. Could finally be the long awaited river country resort/DVC.

 

[rteetz]

Based on comments by Bob Iger in a Variety article it doesn't look like a Coca attraction is coming anytime soon, if at all. http://variety.com/2018/film/news/bob-iger-disney-blank-panther-franchise-1202710557/

He said he doesn’t consider Coco a franchise so they aren’t looking into sequel opportunities and such. I don’t read that to believe it wouldn’t be part of the theme parks at all as it does have a presences in the Mexico pavilion albeit small. With that said the Coco redo of the Gran Fiesta Tour is unlikely at this time based on the latest rumors.

 

[Lee Matthews]

Oooo... what could this be??
http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/breaking-disney-exploring-development-river-country-site/

If that land is suitable for work, I’m calling it now.... more DVC lol

 

[Capang]

Too early to know. If the ground isn’t suitable it could be nothing at all. Could finally be the long awaited river country resort/DVC.

Is it wrong I want them to leave River Country as is? I love glimpsing it on the boat between WL and FW. Its like a monument to what once was...

 

[rteetz]

Is it wrong I want them to leave River Country as is? I love glimpsing it on the boat between WL and FW. Its like a monument to what once was...

Yes and no. I would love if this new resort (assuming that’s what they are looking at) has some homages to river country.

 

[rteetz]

Christopher Robin

 

[rteetz]

News

New traffic pattern at DHS parking lot

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/03/new-traffic-pattern-starts-today-at.html?m=1

 

[jknezek]

Oooo... what could this be??
http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/breaking-disney-exploring-development-river-country-site/

I would accept that being repurposed to DVC if they expanded the campground some. It's almost impossible to get sites at Fort Wilderness anymore without planning 499 out for holidays or traditional busy times or well over a year for just about any other time. Sadly I just don't see the economics of the campground being favorable versus a resort.

I miss River Country. It was such an integral part of my 80s childhood at Fort Wilderness.

 

[skier_pete]

Oooo... what could this be??
http://blogmickey.com/2018/03/breaking-disney-exploring-development-river-country-site/

Too early to know. If the ground isn’t suitable it could be nothing at all. Could finally be the long awaited river country resort/DVC.

If that land is suitable for work, I’m calling it now.... more DVC lol

Yes, several years ago, before construction at Wilderness Lodge - Copper Creek even started, there was rumors that they would put a DVC location at Fort Wilderness. I don't think it's extremely likely as a DVC location though.

I'm actually surprised there aren't any real credible "next DVC" rumors out there - both Copper Creek and Riviera were rumored at least 2 years before construction started. The only "real" resort rumor we have out there right now is the Epcot front of the Park resort rumor - which makes me think this is likely the NEXT DVC after Copper Creek. (If this resort really gets built - it's unlikely to be a cash-only resort, much more likely to be at least partially DVC if not totally DVC. I doubt you ever see a cash-only deluxe resort built at Disney anytime soon - unless it's got "Star Wars" in the name.

One thing it is definitely NOT is a water park!

 

[Reddog1134]

If that land is suitable for work, I’m calling it now.... more DVC lol

That's the rumor that keeps popping up. Back in 2010 there were rumors that they were dusting off the old Buffalo Junction plans and building it as a DVC.

 

[Phicinfan]

Yes and no. I would love if this new resort (assuming that’s what they are looking at) has some homages to river country.

No expectation of it being a revamped river country with a resort?? We can dream

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

He said he doesn’t consider Coco a franchise so they aren’t looking into sequel opportunities and such. I don’t read that to believe it wouldn’t be part of the theme parks at all as it does have a presences in the Mexico pavilion albeit small. With that said the Coco redo of the Gran Fiesta Tour is unlikely at this time based on the latest rumors.

Wow a Pixar film that they have no interest in making sequels of. That's a new one.

 

[jknezek]

No expectation of it being a revamped river country with a resort?? We can dream

I don't think the waterparks have ever been what Disney had hoped they'd be. If they build a resort there, it might have some enhanced water amenities to tie it back to River Country, but I very much doubt it would be anything like a real waterpark.