News Round Up 2017

[Tiffany_m15]

Just watched the Live Stream of the Castle Lighting Show and we were lucky enough last week to be there to see the switch from Halloween/Fall to Christmas and I am so excited for the holidays now! Makes me want to go to MVMCP again but the room rates are kind of ridiculous right now, even with an AP discount. There don't seem to be any bargains left....By Disney standards anyway

 

[STLstone]

Definitely. I just wish people would actually listen to things that say no flash photography and stuff like that. I hate seeing flashes in Haunted Mansion for example.

I was at the Planetarium in Chicago as a child and somebody snapped a flash picture of the stars. I bet that picture came out great...

 

[rteetz]

Disney Springs Tree Trail looks to be a definite improvement over last year. Characters were even meeting at their trees during the soft opening tonight. Santa meets at the end of the trail this year. They also had merchandise and drinks for sale in the trail.

 

[koala1966]

News

Apparently another jewelry store was needed. Ever After Jewely Co. replaces D-Living.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/11/photos-d-living-disney-springs-now-ever-jewelry-co/

So this is fine with me because I like all these brands, but I notice that their new favorite thing to do is say something is coming back and then not (like Portobello and Captain's Grill). Or maybe not new lol

 

[rteetz]

So this is fine with me because I like all these brands, but I notice that their new favorite thing to do is say something is coming back and then not (like Portobello and Captain's Grill). Or maybe not new lol

Well both are coming back but just different Portobello is still Italian with the same chef just a different name and look.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Disney Springs Tree Trail looks to be a definite improvement over last year. Characters were even meeting at their trees during the soft opening tonight. Santa meets at the end of the trail this year. They also had merchandise and drinks for sale in the trail.

Do you know when this ends?

 

[rteetz]

Do you know when this ends?

January 8th I believe.

 

[mfly]

Disney Springs Tree Trail looks to be a definite improvement over last year. Characters were even meeting at their trees during the soft opening tonight. Santa meets at the end of the trail this year. They also had merchandise and drinks for sale in the trail.

Will the characters be meeting at their trees normally? Or are we thinking that was just special for the opening?

 

[rteetz]

Will the characters be meeting at their trees normally? Or are we thinking that was just special for the opening?

Not sure. It was a surprise to me. Could be just for the opening.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

NEW Disney Parks Blog Live-Streams Announced!

November 30th: Believe...In Holiday Magic Firework Show! (Disneyland)

December 4th: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! (Disney's Hollywood Studios)

December 31st: New Years Eve Fireworks! (Magic Kingdom)

Don't forget about the Disney Parks Blog Live Stream from the Disney Dream tomorrow morning for a look at the debut of the new stage show, Beauty and the Beast!

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

January 8th I believe.

I'm happy I'll be able to see it now.

 

[amalone1013]

Disney Springs Tree Trail looks to be a definite improvement over last year. Characters were even meeting at their trees during the soft opening tonight. Santa meets at the end of the trail this year. They also had merchandise and drinks for sale in the trail.

Are there hours for this anywhere? Like how late might be open?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Are there hours for this anywhere? Like how late might be open?

I didn't see anything specific to the Christmas Tree Trail, but per the Disney Springs Website, on the section for "Holidays at Disney Springs" it lists the times as:

• Sunday - Sunday 10:00 am - 12:00 am

 

[TheMaxRebo]

January 8th I believe.

I'm happy I'll be able to see it now.

Per the Disney Springs Website it lists the holiday events as being from:

• November 9, 2017 - January 7, 2018

(not sure if that one day makes a difference to you or not Zach)

 

[Gusey]

News:
25th Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival lasts 90 days: Feb 28th-May 28th 2018
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ational-flower-garden-festival-feb-28-may-28/

 

[jknezek]

Interesting article here. It puts the financial results in context and consolidates most of Iger's headline quotes and what they mean.

https://www.bloombergquint.com/busi...ppoints-as-cable-tv-woes-hurricanes-take-toll

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

DCA getting ready for Christmas

http://micechat.com/175374-dca-update-holiday-preview/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Disney Parks Blog just went live with the Beauty and the Beast DCL show!

 

[rteetz]

Disney Parks Blog just went live with the Beauty and the Beast DCL show!

Never done a cruise but that looks pretty great.

 

[rteetz]

News

The Dress Shop Welcomes Teacup and Haunted Mansion Designs