News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

Complaints? What would people be comparing about? They advertise it as a show type meal. It’s all part of the experience. Glad I got to do it once.

First time at Disney?

People complain about everything so this doesn’t surprise me.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Isn’t next week the finale? That has to be filmed already so yeah they would finish it. It is cancel/renewal season for all networks so this usually pertains to shows for next year. Several shows are moving networks.

Yeah, just saw NBC picked up Brooklyn 99 after it was cancelled

 

[pepperandchips]

It’s been a few years since we went but I think I recall a system like that in place.

It’s a shame if they remove all that stuff. Sure it’s not for everyone but there’s tons of other places on property to eat if that’s not your speed

If they are having trouble filling tables, it doesn't matter that it's unique. We have never eaten at WCC because, as you said, there are tons of other places to eat that are more appealing. We may try WCC now that it will be quieter. It was mentioned on the other thread that WL is a deluxe resort and the constant deafening noise from Whispering Canyon sort of detract from the upscale (and very expensive) ambiance in the lobby. I'm sure the management was okay with that if tables are always full, but if not, why not make some adjustments to see how it affects dining reservations there?

I was specifically interested to see that the pony races won't start until after 10:00 am. I have stayed at WL a few times and wanted a table service breakfast option with no screaming or antics and settled for Roaring Forks since there was no assurance of a quiet meal at WCC even if you "opted out" of the antics.

And yes, I realize what a grump I sound like. Stay off my lawn! Just wanted to share the alternate perspective - we like other schtick (Trader Sam's comes to mind) but this theme, the noise, and the rude server bit has never appealed to us.

 

[preemiemama]

Still no reply from the WL thread to confirm or deny this, but Humphrey's FB page is saying he's seen it from "multiple sources". He also mentioned a possible AP refurb, which sounds like more than just adding the character meal.

 

[Fantasia79]

Closing Dinasour for Indiana Jones? Maybe in 1989. This makes no sense.

Interesting rethinking WL dining options. Artist Point is very good, but also very slow. Wondering if that will be part of the changes. Character breakfast is a great idea though.

Whispering Canyon Cafe is good for what it is, the “schtick” with waiters does make it fun too. Not sure this is a great idea without a really good theme concept to replace it.

How weird to have two rumors at the same time that are a bit controversial.

 

[DisneyPrincess1984]

The Dinosaur and Designated Survivor news frustrates me. Dinosaur was closed when we were there in 2016 so was really hoping we would have an opportunity late next year.

 

[rteetz]

People are overlooking my Monorail tidbit for Whispering Canyon and Dinosaur

 

[Violetspider]

People are overlooking my Monorail tidbit for Whispering Canyon and Dinosaur

Can you elaborate? Did you mean new train cars or is there something completely new in the works?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

People are overlooking my Monorail tidbit for Whispering Canyon and Dinosaur

i thought it was basically confirmed...just not from Disney itself lol.

Did you mean that the monorails are already ready or ready to be built?

 

[rteetz]

Can you elaborate? Did you mean new train cars or is there something completely new in the works?

Yes new trains.

 

[rteetz]

i thought it was basically confirmed...just not from Disney itself lol.

Did you mean that the monorails are already ready or ready to be built?

Trains are not built yet and will take a while to do so but we should see at least a few in time for the 50th.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Signature Dining coming to Japan pavilion

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/05/disney-parks-best-bites-may-2018/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Still no reply from the WL thread to confirm or deny this, but Humphrey's FB page is saying he's seen it from "multiple sources". He also mentioned a possible AP refurb, which sounds like more than just adding the character meal.

Looks like WDW Today conformed it is changing:

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/no-more-k...ess-lodge-no-longer-partaking-in-shenanigans/

 

[Capang]

People are overlooking my Monorail tidbit for Whispering Canyon and Dinosaur

Monorail schmonorail.
I need ketchup!!

 

[rteetz]

Monorail schmonorail.
I need ketchup!!

And straws!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

New Signature Dining coming to Japan pavilion

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/05/disney-parks-best-bites-may-2018/

That could be amazing - I could also see it being pretty darn pricey!

First I had heard of a lunch prefix coming to Le Cellier as well - no pricing listed though

 

[rteetz]

That could be amazing - I could also see it being pretty darn pricey!

First I had heard of a lunch prefix coming to Le Cellier as well - no pricing listed though

I didn't notice that. I'll miss it though since I am going in November.

 

[Capang]

And straws!

Kidding aside, I will miss the antics there BUT monorail updates are huge news and desperately needed. I was worried for a while they would scrap the whole thing and they are just so iconic I'd hate to see them go. Glad they are getting some love.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

People are overlooking my Monorail tidbit for Whispering Canyon and Dinosaur

Hey I liked the post! lol

No really I'm really really wanting the monorail system to get love (concrete needs work too over time). I want them to keep it going because I do really enjoy it. But in this case I'm more hesitant until I see it moreso because of how Disney likes to operate nowadays call me a nervous nelly about that

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It's ironic that the cancellations made it on this thread. We were watching LA to Vegas last night on the DVR and on a whim I decided to check out the renewed/cancelled lists as some of the shows were ending in their season (this was before it was put on the News thread).

We were shocked about Designated Survivor we really enjoy that show but to us Kirkman was having a bit more aggression than the first season and we kinda wanted them to go back to how some of the things were in the first season.

I'm sad about Quantico but I could feel it coming given that it waited until forever to air this season that just started-I would watch that on my own though.

Another show we are really sad to see go is Lucifer. I'm wondering how they are going to end that because they pushed the last 2 episodes off of this season and said they would air it in the next season should it get renewed (this is similar to what they did last year too).

The Shannara Chronicles I was sad to see it got cancelled but felt the second season wasn't as good as the first.

Then there are shows I knew would have their last season like The Originals, Shades of Blue (which hasn't aired its last season yet), etc.

We laugh that we have a bit of a curse in that we often watch shows that get cancelled after the first season-The Crossing got cancelled, Deception got cancelled, The Brave got cancelled (though we stopped watching that half-way through when our DVR got messed up and we missed an episode we couldn't get back), Valor got cancelled (which I felt was likely to happen while watching it), I had recorded Rise but hadn't gotten around to watching it---guess it comes as no surprise it got cancelled lol and that's just shows from the 2017-2018 season that only had 1 season.