News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Len Testa reported on WDWMagic that he has heard from people within Disney and they confirmed that his report that higher than expected crowds/waits in January and February is due to less staffing and capacity.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Changes in smoking locations at MK

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ng-locations-updated-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

This makes me so happy!!! I’ve wanted to walk that path so many times, but haven’t due to the smoking section.

 

[rteetz]

Martin on WDWMagic says there will be a new speedramp in the Space Mountain exit when it reopens.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Len Testa reported on WDWMagic that he has heard from people within Disney and they confirmed that his report that higher than expected crowds/waits in January and February is due to less staffing and capacity.

It’s understandable but sad the do it to the extent the do ... I get you don’t need everything to be a walk on but some of the waits seem we’re a bit rediculous

 

[writerguyfl]

So we have how many hotels yet to break ground now in the rumours board.

We have the Star Wars hotel which are official but have yet to do much construction.

We have this new Swan and Dolphin run hotel near the Fantasia Mini Golf Course.

We have the Rumoured new Epcot Hotel near the front entrance where all the land work is being done.

We have the OLD River Country Site Mix DVC hotel near Fort Wilderness, which is all but confirmed with the closing of the Mickeys Backyard Barbecue and the leaked building plans. Disney hasnt officially stated it yet but as a betting person, its pretty sure bet unless the Economy Crashes or something.

I wouldn't be surprised if all are open by or shortly after WDW 50th to capture that major influx.

We also have the ones that are almost done being built. The Riviera and the towers at Coronado Springs. Each with a decent amount of rooms.

So this leaves me wondering what WDW projections are for the 50th crowd levels and what do they have planned to make everyone want to come at least once durring that year. They have to have some big plans for all of this and some huge projections to want to increase the number of hotel rooms so drastically on Site. It seems more than just increasing visitor numbers

There's also the second tower for what will become the Drury Plaza Hotel at Disney Springs.

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/permit-fi...t-western-lake-buena-vista-resort-renovation/

To anyone unfamiliar, Drury Hotels purchased the Best Western Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area in August 2017. That hotel is one of the seven Disney Springs Hotels that are on Disney property but owned and operated by third parties.

A renovation was necessary, but those of us that stay at those hotels fairly often were curious about why nothing had happened for an entire year. Out of the blue a few weeks back, permits for a second tower for that property were filed. After the second tower is built, the existing one will get a much-needed renovation.

 

[BigRed98]

News

Brie Larson Teases Massive Captain Marvel Debut Tomorrow

Most likely Captain Marvel teaser trailer will be released tomorrow!

 

[j2thomason]

We were at Epcot Sunday and wanted to get the Phosphorescent Phreeze was only available in sour apple so we skipped it knowing that we were returning today. Today they were out of the cute beakers that they had been serving them in. Now it is offered as a “flight” in 3 plastic disposal cups just like the beer flights. I was shocked that they ran out of the beakers in less than a week!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I love the muppets circa-my-childhood, but I don't think Disney has really been able to capitalize on this IP. Which disappoints me, actually.

But in truth, I'd rather have more SW in DHS than what they currently have with Muppets.

I should have added that we get a kick out of the Muppet shows they put on in Liberty Square — too funny. A really cute little addition.

 

[rteetz]

We were at Epcot Sunday and wanted to get the Phosphorescent Phreeze was only available in sour apple so we skipped it knowing that we were returning today. Today they were out of the cute beakers that they had been serving them in. Now it is offered as a “flight” in 3 plastic disposal cups just like the beer flights. I was shocked that they ran out of the beakers in less than a week!

Well I hope they get more by November...

 

[ejgonz2]

News

Brie Larson Teases Massive Captain Marvel Debut Tomorrow

Most likely Captain Marvel teaser trailer will be released tomorrow!

Not so sure about that. They usually debut big trailers on Disney networks (usually ABC or ESPN) not something like EW. But I’m hoping I’m wrong!

 

[Ambehnke]

Len Testa reported on WDWMagic that he has heard from people within Disney and they confirmed that his report that higher than expected crowds/waits in January and February is due to less staffing and capacity.

Is that this coming Jan/feb? Or last Jan/Feb? I have a trip planned Jan 26-Feb 2 but I can always reschedule. We were hoping it would be a better time to go than our usual fall/summer but I’m also not sure because of possible closures and refurbs during that time.

 

[Q-man]

It’s understandable but sad the do it to the extent the do ... I get you don’t need everything to be a walk on but some of the waits seem we’re a bit rediculous

Can't buy merchandise when you're waiting in a ride line.

 

[rteetz]

Is that this coming Jan/feb? Or last Jan/Feb? I have a trip planned Jan 26-Feb 2 but I can always reschedule. We were hoping it would be a better time to go than our usual fall/summer but I’m also not sure because of possible closures and refurbs during that time.

This past Jan/Feb.

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

WonderFall Flavors coming to Disney Springs

http://blogmickey.com/2018/09/wonde...red-eats-and-drinks-coming-to-disney-springs/

Some good looking stuff here! And we don't get there till early December. Oh well.

 

[OKW Lover]

Len Testa reported on WDWMagic that he has heard from people within Disney and they confirmed that his report that higher than expected crowds/waits in January and February is due to less staffing and capacity.

Sorry, but this needs more info. "less staffing and capacity" as compared to what? November and December? January and February of the previous year?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Len Testa reported on WDWMagic that he has heard from people within Disney and they confirmed that his report that higher than expected crowds/waits in January and February is due to less staffing and capacity.

I cannot express my level of hatred and disdain for this business model.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I cannot express my level of hatred and disdain for this business model.

Well, it is an industry standard in tourist business (as well as restaurant/hotel across the country). What has happened though in the Disney model that we see I think sometimes even sneaks up on them. Things like low crowds for summer vs what they used to be and high crowds for late fall.

 

[rteetz]

Sorry, but this needs more info. "less staffing and capacity" as compared to what? November and December? January and February of the previous year?

This is in relation to the story Len did for the disunplugged a while back.

 

[dlavender]

Well, it is an industry standard in tourist business (as well as restaurant/hotel across the country). What has happened though in the Disney model that we see I think sometimes even sneaks up on them. Things like low crowds for summer vs what they used to be and high crowds for late fall.

I think most of us hold Disney to a higher standard. Especially at the price point.

 

[JETSDAD]

I think most of us hold Disney to a higher standard. Especially at the price point.

And the price point would probably be even higher if they remained fully staffed during less busy times. It just seems like the normal thing to do for any business during slower times.