News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Finally saw Cars 3. Lightyears better than Cars 2. I didn't think Cars 2 was terrible but it wasn't the sequel this was. I loved how they incorporated Doc Hudson into this and the mix of old and new racing. As a race fan this was a great family movie.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Saw a story that indicated touringplans is showing the Slinky Dog Coaster opening July 1, 2018. I assume this is a placeholder - but also first time I saw it referred to as the Slinky Dog Dash (but I might just have missed that)

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Saw a story that indicated touringplans is showing the Slinky Dog Coaster opening July 1, 2018. I assume this is a placeholder - but also first time I saw it referred to as the Slinky Dog Dash (but I might just have missed that)
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If you look on the Touring Plans site, it says July 1st is just a predicted opening date. We'll hear official opening date announced at D23.

 

[lentesta]

If you look on the Touring Plans site, it says July 1st is just a predicted opening date. We'll hear official opening date announced at D23.

My money's on Memorial Day 2018. Seems to be a trend.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My money's on Memorial Day 2018. Seems to be a trend.

I too was thinking something like how they opened Pandora - some preview times and then fully open before summer officially starts

 

[rteetz]

Saw a story that indicated touringplans is showing the Slinky Dog Coaster opening July 1, 2018. I assume this is a placeholder - but also first time I saw it referred to as the Slinky Dog Dash (but I might just have missed that)
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Yes Slinky Dog Dash is the official name. Touring Plans had a similar placeholder for Avatar before that opening date was announced.

 

[rteetz]

My money's on Memorial Day 2018. Seems to be a trend.

Yep should be ready by then.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Yep should be ready by then.

Personally hoping for an early-2018 opening (during my trip in March would be ideal!), but i'm doubtful. Memorial Day Weekend seems most likely.

 

[rteetz]

News

Personalized Coca-Cola Cans Available at Epcot June 24-25

 

[rteetz]

News

Walt Disney World Resort Uses Food Waste to Create Electricity

 

[luisov]

News

Disney files patent for potential Captain America ride that would allow guests to hurl a shield against physical or virtual targets.
http://www.cbr.com/disney-park-captain-america-attraction/

 

[Irish_Mike]

News

Hall of Presidents opening postponed until after July 4th, now "Summer 2017"

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

News

Hall of Presidents opening postponed until after July 4th, now "Summer 2017"

I've been told by a CM friend "middle to end of September" for HoP re-opening.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I've been told by a CM friend "middle to end of September" for HoP re-opening.

That would be sad since our last WDW park day is the 15th of September

 

[Irish_Mike]

I've been told by a CM friend "middle to end of September" for HoP re-opening.

I've heard a similar timeframe, though even they didn't sound too confident.

Curious if the longer timeframe equates to a change to the show's structure.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

That would be sad since our last WDW park day is the 15th of September

An earlier opening is certainly possible, so I wouldn't rule it out. There have been no official re-opening announcements yet.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

I've heard a similar timeframe, though even they didn't sound too confident.

Curious if the longer timeframe equates to a change to the show's structure.

Yeah, my CM friend isn't too confident they'll open in September either. It'll be interesting to see what they've done to the show - will it be the same structure? Back to its original structure with just the 'founding fathers' speaking? Or maybe something else (imagine if the Muppets took over Hall of Presidents...)?

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Yeah, my CM friend isn't too confident they'll open in September either

A bit disappointed with Disney. HoP is one of our highlights of our visit to MK. We'll be there the second week of July and we're looking forward to it. Sniveling politics gets in the way of our fun!

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

News

Hall of Presidents opening postponed until after July 4th, now "Summer 2017"

An minor update on Hall of Presidents from News 13:

http://www.mynews13.com/content/new...icles/cfn/2017/6/25/trump_to_have_speaki.html

The attraction will likely re-open in "late 2017" and Trump will have a speaking part.

 

[Capang]

An minor update on Hall of Presidents from News 13:

http://www.mynews13.com/content/new...icles/cfn/2017/6/25/trump_to_have_speaki.html

The attraction will likely re-open in "late 2017" and Trump will have a speaking part.

Hmmm, wonder how late into 2017. I'm toying with the idea of heading back in October for a very quick visit. HoP is one of my faves.