News Round Up 2017

[Brocktoon]

But then again, they supposedly re-recorded a big chunk of Rogue One and that went just fine.

Yup ... normally I would be worried about director changes this late in the game. But after the supposed re-shoots with Rogue One and claims of Disney-fying that film, I was still very happy with the final product. I'll give the SOLO film the benefit that Kennedy has a good vision of what it should be for the franchise.

 

[Madonna3]

Im just back from Vegas. Someone give me a summary of what I've missed.

 

[STLstone]

Im just back from Vegas. Someone give me a summary of what I've missed.

Basically:

- The Dining Plan is still as divisive as ever, but now includes alcohol.

 

[Madonna3]

Basically:

- The Dining Plan is still as divisive as ever, but now includes alcohol.

I was hoping yet ANOTHER price increase would finally sway the DDPD (The Disney Dining Plan Defenders) the other way, but nope.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I was hoping yet ANOTHER price increase would finally sway the DDPD (The Disney Dining Plan Defenders) the other way, but nope.

Well, the inclusion of alcohol seems to have swung some away from the dining plan and others that were against it towards it

 

[Madonna3]

Well, the inclusion of alcohol seems to have swung some away from the dining plan and others that were against it towards it

I noticed that. I want to say I was surprised, but I'm not. I guess overpaying for food doesn't sting quite as badly when you have a buzz going.

However, a DDP increase only means that the OOP prices increase in order to give the DDP a better "value" and that's a lose/lose for all.

 

[wnwardii]

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

Given the size of the land, my guess that this new hotel would be more of a boutique style. Maybe a penguin? Or some other small aquatic related animal?

 

[Mrs Geek]

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

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

 

[jknezek]

Given the size of the land, my guess that this new hotel would be more of a boutique style. Maybe a penguin? Or some other small aquatic related animal?

Given the propensity for the sculptors they use, is it out of the question that whatever animal they pick will end up looking like a jackelope? I'd like that I think.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I noticed that. I want to say I was surprised, but I'm not. I guess overpaying for food doesn't sting quite as badly when you have a buzz going.

However, a DDP increase only means that the OOP prices increase in order to give the DDP a better "value" and that's a lose/lose for all.

That was part of my concern is - will this result in the cost of OOP drinks going up to make the dining plan seem like a better value or also will they adjust the wines lists to reduce the options of wines by the glass to have less more expensive options?

 

[SaharanTea]

They'll call it the Mermaid with a sculpture of a mustachioed manatee complete with monocle. I heard it from "a source."

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Given the size of the land, my guess that this new hotel would be more of a boutique style. Maybe a penguin? Or some other small aquatic related animal?

The Guppy? The Tadpole? The Minnow?

So the Swan, Dolphin, and Minnow - or collectively the Swolphinow

 

[rteetz]

News

Dining Reservations Now Available during Holiday Parties at Magic Kingdom

 

[rteetz]

News

Walt Disney World Announces 4th of July Entertainment Lineup for 2017

 

[SaharanTea]

The Guppy? The Tadpole? The Minnow?

So the Swan, Dolphin, and Minnow - or collectively the Swolphinow

M&Gs with the Skipper and Mary Ann at a coming soon character breakfast.

 

[Lee Matthews]

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

 

[Madonna3]

News

Dining Reservations Now Available during Holiday Parties at Magic Kingdom

what the actual French toast?? Why?!

 

[Madonna3]

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

I think you're misunderstanding. What he's talking about is the opening of reservations for dessert parties that occur within the party.

 

[jlundeen]

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

We stayed at Dolphin once - and all agreed that it looks more like a carp than a dolphin. We call it the "swished fish" resort,

 

[Madonna3]

That was part of my concern is - will this result in the cost of OOP drinks going up to make the dining plan seem like a better value or also will they adjust the wines lists to reduce the options of wines by the glass to have less more expensive options?

I think you're going to see prices rise about a $1.00 across the board, food and drinks and yes, I think we're going to see some more lower cost options introduced.

I also think we're going to see the inclusion of surcharges.

"Yes, you can order that wine with the DDP, but it's $1.50 more."