News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Agreed. The architect/designer lived about 10 minutes from me but he passed away in 2015. I always wanted to ask him this question as to "why" but never got a chance. The best explanation I have been able to find is this:

Graves chose a swan and a dolphin on purpose, creating two characters not yet used by Disney. The dolphin was inspired by the work of Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. An example of these dolphins can be seen at the King Neptune fountain at the Italian pavilion in Epcot. The major difference, however, is the dolphins in Bernini's work all have their mouths curving down as if they are frowning. Michael Eisner, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, insisted the dolphins were not to be displayed this way on Walt Disney property, and so Graves' dolphins have their mouths curving upward to give the impression that they are smiling.
His basic concept for the Dolphin was that it was an island formed by a sudden cataclysmic event—an upheaval by an underwater volcano or earthquake. When the island emerged from under the sea, it lifted dolphins out of the water, and these are the dolphins on the roof. The banana leaves on the side of the building are the tropical plants growing on the island. The mysterious “black box” was never intended for monorail usage; it was the heart of the island, which burst open from the sheer force of the events. Water went spilling down the outside of the building into that “dolphin fillet” [two-dimensional dolphin] pool, and then splashed over to the Swan. The railings and the curving landscape connecting the two hotels indicate waves moving from the Dolphin and splashing up along the side of the Swan. These are the waves that you see on the side of the Swan. Two swans were so entranced by this natural phenomenon that they alighted to watch it up close—and were turned to stone.

Edit: Sorry Rteetz...just saw your comment. Will stop.

Graves also designed the Burbank office building for Disney.

 

[umichigan10]

Graves also designed the Burbank office building for Disney.

I think he also had a say in hotel design in Disneyland Paris

 

[rteetz]

News

According to the Hollywood reporter Bob Iger is pretty powerful.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/bob-iger-tops-the-hollywood-reporters-most-powerful-people/

 

[MissGina5]

I'm with you but some people want that late night dinner with the party I guess.

sometimes its just the only chance you get to dine with the Beast

 

[skier_pete]

For those that say say DDP price increases are done to match costs...

DDP prices have gone up about 92 % in the last 10 years. (Standard plan was $39 in 2007, currently $75)
Disney food prices have gone up about 40-50 % in that last 10 years. (Example: Crystal Palace was $28 for dinner in 2007, $42.00 in 2017. I will leave those with more time than I to verify this at other locations.)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For those that say say DDP price increases are done to match costs...

DDP prices have gone up about 92 % in the last 10 years. (Standard plan was $39 in 2007, currently $75)
Disney food prices have gone up about 40-50 % in that last 10 years. (Example: Crystal Palace was $28 for dinner in 2007, $42.00 in 2017. I will leave those with more time than I to verify this at other locations.)

when the plan first came out it was very good and a good deal as not only was it cheaper but it came with more ... but now they just push it to see what can they get for it that people will still pay for, etc. Tends to be a trend - they start out with something at an affordable price to get you hooked on it and then they jack up the price once they have you

 

[Tigger's ally]

- they start out with something at an affordable price to get you hooked on it and then they jack up the price once they have you

Note- I am a happily married man, but that there sure sounds a little like a part of marriage doesn't it ? Argggghhhh if you know what I'm talking about!

 

[jknezek]

Note- I am a happily married man, but that there sure sounds a little like a part of marriage doesn't it ? Argggghhhh if you know what I'm talking about!

It's hot down here in AL, but not hot enough I can't hear the ice crackling underneath this guy...

 

[rteetz]

News

Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-disney-halloween-celebration-plans-unveiled/

 

[Pascal3]

I rode the RC Racer ride in Hong Kong Dinseyland when it was raining and when you zip up the track directly into the rain it really does feel like little bb's peppering you rface

Same kind of thing happened to us on Expedition Everest last August, we pulled out from the loading dock and turned the corner to start up the hill and this downpour started, the whole ride it felt like bb pellets! Luckily it was at night and it cleared out the park so my family (who usually single riders the ride) got to ride 8 times in a row with a walk on! It was amazing considering it is one of my favorite rides!

 

[rteetz]

Rumor Round Up for June!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-june-2017/

 

[Pascal3]

I agree to a point. At some point these other divisions are a big part of the company and those working for them are also part of Disney under TWDC umbrella.

These names just to name a few should not be Disney Legends due to being part of acquisitions.

Jack Kirby
Stan Lee
Mark Hamill
Carrie Fisher
Susan Lucci
George Bodenheimer
Dick Clark
Steve Jobs
Billy Crystal
John Goodman
Regis Philbin
Jim Henson
The Golden Girls
Barbara Walters
Frank Gifford

The Golden Girls!! I love that show and I have watched my whole life with my Mom! They are legends anyways!

 

[nkosiek]

I wonder what misshapen and awkward animal they will stick on top of it?

The could call it the carp and put a dolphin on top!

 

[Irish_Mike]

Movie News

In honor of my avatar, today marks Lilo and Stitch's 15th anniversary - along with Hunchback of Notre Dame's 21st and Monster University's 4th

 

[FoxC63]

Just went to book BoG for the 7th September Halloween party and doesn't show anything after 6pm

Here's the direct link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/d...s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-table-service/

EDIT: Sorry I see you made your reservation already! Obviously I've arrived to the party too late!

 

[soniam]

My husband calls them "The Swan and Derp-fish"

We call it the Duck and Tuna. Maybe the 3rd will be Opah. OK, I had to make one more dolphin fish/mahi mahi comment Sorry.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Graves also designed the Burbank office building for Disney.

Yes, he designed the administration building, the one with the seven dwarfs holding up the roof.

I think he also had a say in hotel design in Disneyland Paris

Yes, he designed the Hotel New York at DLP.

 

[Moliphino]

Yes, he designed the Hotel New York at DLP.

Which, in keeping with the theme, looks nothing like New York.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yes, he designed the administration building, the one with the seven dwarfs holding up the roof.


Yes, he designed the Hotel New York at DLP.

That was all under Eisner right who wanted all these "signature" architecture styles?

 

[AnnaKat]

For those that say say DDP price increases are done to match costs...

DDP prices have gone up about 92 % in the last 10 years. (Standard plan was $39 in 2007, currently $75)
Disney food prices have gone up about 40-50 % in that last 10 years. (Example: Crystal Palace was $28 for dinner in 2007, $42.00 in 2017. I will leave those with more time than I to verify this at other locations.)

And the avg family's income has not gone up 50%, yet alone 92% in the last 10 years!

Plus the dining plan increase is significantly more IF the loss of tip being excluded is factored in.

The good ole days of dinners being $28.....
THEN lunches went up to $28!
NOW lunches are the same as dinners
--$46,
and breakfast buffets are $35!