News Round Up 2019

[Tigger's ally]

though the resort mugs aren't good at the parks which is where most people spend the majority of their day ... I can see some people refilling that mug 6 or 7 times during the day at a water park. So For some, $12 is a pretty good deal

Like everything at Disney it's never a "this is good deal for everyone" or "this is bad deal for everyone"

Don't drink soda, but if it would work in the Beer line I'm game!

 

[fatmanatee]

Apologies if this was posted before but... what's the story with this Spider-Man attraction? Not a lot of info.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Don't drink soda, but if it would work in the Beer line I'm game!

oh yeah, if they ever had a "refillable adult beverage" mug (especially if offered at EPCOT) I would be all lover that

though they'd probably have to charge like $200/day for it to make economic sense from their standpoint

 

[rteetz]

Apologies if this was posted before but... what's the story with this Spider-Man attraction? Not a lot of info.

Yeah it was posted yesterday. Just vague storyline stuff, nothing major.

 

[mcd2745]

I was thinking $50-ish. How about you?

You're less than me. LOL - I was up at $70!

$15 for QS meal
$5 for dessert
$20 for refillable mug
$15 for towel
$15 for the 'convenience'

Hoping you're closer....but I still would not pay for it as we travel during FD so have the dining plan and find drinking water much better for us in the water parks than drinking soda.

My initial thought was right in the middle of you - $59.99

 

[skier_pete]

though the resort mugs aren't good at the parks which is where most people spend the majority of their day ... I can see some people refilling that mug 6 or 7 times during the day at a water park. So For some, $12 is a pretty good deal

Like everything at Disney it's never a "this is good deal for everyone" or "this is bad deal for everyone"

We just buy 1 water park mug and pour our drinks into our resort mugs and refill the water park mugs, hydrating the whole family with a single water park mug. My wife and I will often share a resort mug as well. Yes, I realize we are awful, awful human beings.

oh yeah, if they ever had a "refillable adult beverage" mug (especially if offered at EPCOT) I would be all lover that

though they'd probably have to charge like $200/day for it to make economic sense from their standpoint

I think Disney would be somewhat irresponsible to have a refillable adult beverage mug. But you are right their main reason for not doing it is probably the price point.

 

[Tigger's ally]

oh yeah, if they ever had a "refillable adult beverage" mug (especially if offered at EPCOT) I would be all lover that

Always appreciate a good typo that fits even after you see it!

 

[unbanshee]

Looks like the actual cameras have been installed for the automatic camera option at Star Wars meet and greets

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/photo...ed-at-chewbacca-and-kylo-ren-meet-and-greets/

 

[SaharanTea]

I lean in this direction too. I basically get tared and feathered whenever I say Star Trek Insurrection is among the best science fiction movies.

I'll watch Endgame just to see how they complete IW.

Of all the Star Treks in all the universes, and you pick the hill of Insurrection on which to die? Fascinating.

Nah, kidding, to each their own, but that is an interesting pick. I always felt like Nemesis got too much hate. It's not among the best, but it's not at the bottom either.

I loved Infinity War, but I've been an Avengers, Captain America, and Thanos fan since I was a kid. Yes, Thanos was my favorite villain dating back to the early 90s. Infinity War was like manna from heaven!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Disney Theatrical's Broadway Musical, Frozen!!!

 

[UncleMike101]

Did you read the article? That’s not what it suggests at all. Suggests this is a good move.

And regardless, some element of removing the old and replacing with your own new is pretty standard.

Of course I read the article.
In fact rather than rely on a potentially biased synopsis from a Disney fan web site I went to Variety and read the original article.
The writer at Variety stated: "Disney will stop making films under the Fox 2000 label, a move that could mean that its head Elizabeth Gabler will not be making the move to the Magic Kingdom,"
That was the basis for my "Hope he doesn't throw out the baby with the bathwater." comment.
Often the top management changes at newly acquired organizations result in talented people being displaced.

 

[MommaBerd]

We just buy 1 water park mug and pour our drinks into our resort mugs and refill the water park mugs, hydrating the whole family with a single water park mug. My wife and I will often share a resort mug as well. Yes, I realize we are awful, awful human beings.

I have to believe Disney isn’t naive to this. I mean even the paper cups can be refilled up to 3 times in an hour. (Who really drinks that much soda in an hour?) So, no - no judging here!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Of course I read the article.
In fact rather than rely on a potentially biased synopsis from a Disney fan web site I went to Variety and read the original article.
The writer at Variety stated: "Disney will stop making films under the Fox 2000 label, a move that could mean that its head Elizabeth Gabler will not be making the move to the Magic Kingdom,"
That was the basis for my "Hope he doesn't throw out the baby with the bathwater." comment.
Often the top management changes at newly acquired organizations result in talented people being displaced.

I read that as well, thanks. And like I said, that's not at all unusual in M&A... not obviously the sign of a problem.

 

[MGMmjl]

I saw this on the WDW website with regards to the price of the water parks splash pack:

Save with a special bundle that includes food, beverages and more!

With the purchase of a Splash Pack, you’ll receive:

• Select food and beverages at the park
• A refillable water park mug
• A Disney-themed towel to keep

Pricing
Each Splash Pack is $44 per person, plus tax.

How to Purchase
This convenient add-on is available for purchase from March 26, 2019 to May 4, 2019.

Splash Packs can be purchased at select locations inside the water park. They can only be purchased on the day of use—and are valid for same-day use only.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I saw this on the WDW website with regards to the price of the water parks splash pack:

Well how about that?! We all overshot the price!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I saw this on the WDW website with regards to the price of the water parks splash pack:

For people that would be interested in those items (food, refillable mug) that’s not a crazy price

Sort of like getting the towel for free

 

[YesterDark]

NEWS/RUMOR

Per the Hollywood Reporter, only Deadpool to be brought over from FOX as is - X-Men and Fantastic Four to be rebooted
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Fantastic Four reboot? When did they ever release the first one?

 

[YesterDark]

@rteetz when is your birthday? I think we should hire a developer to just make a bot that autoposts naked links from blogmickey, wdwnt and other sites for you so they just dump in this thread. It'll save you hours of labor. Imagine it.

 

[saskdw]

Likely part of it. I saw him as a flat villain. A shame because I really enjoy Josh Brolin's work. Remember him from the Goonies. That's a fun little film to see. A bit like Stranger Things lite.

I'd better let this go now. Ryan has enough to do without having to shepherd us back from tangents.

Reading your comments you're just not the target audience for Infinity War. To fully appreciate the movie to the max you have to be a fan of the entire MCU collection. Having said that even my wife who is a casual fan thought Infinity War is in her top 5 movies ever.

I like my superhero movies dark and serious. The fate of the universe is at stake, it's not supposed to be a laugh a minute. They put just the right amount of comedy in the movie. Thanos was an amazing villian. Josh Brolin did an amazing job.

Going back to my comic collecting days as a child Thor has always been my favorite character. He supposed to be a serious character. I absolutely hated Thor Ragnarok. It's easily my least favorite MCU movie (well maybe Iron Man 3....lol), they completely ruined the Thor character IMO. Leave the wisecracks to Spider-Man, Thor is the God of Thunder! I was so excited for the movie. We went opening weekend with high expectations and absolutely hated it. I hated it to the point of anger that they turned Thor into a wise cracking idiot. Watched it one more time at home when the bluray came out and hated it even more the 2nd time.

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz when is your birthday? I think we should hire a developer to just make a bot that autoposts naked links from blogmickey, wdwnt and other sites for you so they just dump in this thread. It'll save you hours of labor. Imagine it.

What fun is that