Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[Brocktoon]

An updated Timeline of Disney's Park Projects Worldwide
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Here's a complete PDF link for:

Disney Earnings Presentation

From the Appendix, there's no listing for Deadpool 3(delayed?) on Theatrical releases, and streaming shows like Marvel's 'Echo' (delayed?) is also missing

 

[fatmanatee]

An updated Timeline of Disney's Park Projects Worldwide
Scott Gustin Twitter
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Is this missing the DL Paris expansion? I guess maybe it doesn't have an opening timeframe.

 

[SkyGuy]

WDW is notifying guests previously booked theme park reservations for visits on or after January 9, 2024 have been automatically removed from their accounts. “These reservations are no longer necessary and have been removed from the My Plans section.”

Scott Gustin

Unless you’re AP…mine are still there.

 

[Jrb1979]

Unless you’re AP…mine are still there.

APs still have to make reservations

 

[Gusey]

Is this missing the DL Paris expansion? I guess maybe it doesn't have an opening timeframe.

It's rumored to be 2025, but clearly there is not set date. Last quarter's timeline didn't mention any of the new cruise ships though so it's always just a chance it's still 2025

 

[SealedSeven]

An updated Timeline of Disney's Park Projects Worldwide
Scott Gustin Twitter
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Tiana's Bayou dropping "Late" from it's Date.... Hoping it somehow opens July/Early August (trip 8/9-8/18)

 

[SkyGuy]

APs still have to make reservations

Yep. I’m well aware.

 

[HopperFan]

This list just feels sad. Really not a single thing on here that I’m excited about or would plan a trip around.

Particularly when I compare that with Universal’s Epic Universe build out - both in terms of scope and speed.

So WDW gets Moana and a building to open in EPCOT and Tiana Bayou in MK ......... then crickets.

 

[Gusey]

So WDW gets Moana and a building to open in EPCOT and Tiana Bayou in MK ......... then crickets.

Don't forget another DVC building and "Smellephants on Parade"

 

[SealedSeven]

So WDW gets Moana and a building to open in EPCOT and Tiana Bayou in MK ......... then crickets.

It is only showing Announced Items that have an Announced Finish Date. They'll be something soon to what comes later.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

A break from so much construction isn't so bad in my (probably unpopular) opinion.

 

[SealedSeven]

A break from so much construction isn't so bad in my (probably unpopular) opinion.

If it's out of the way Construction that doesn't impact the visit (behind BTM for instance), I'm for them working on that.

Just no more 'In The Way' stuff - Ex: Epcot

 

[LSUmiss]

A break from so much construction isn't so bad in my (probably unpopular) opinion.

Yes I’m so over the walls!

 

[HopperFan]

Don't forget another DVC building and "Smellephants on Parade"

Yeah, I skipped right over that

It is only showing Announced Items that have an Announced Finish Date. They'll be something soon to what comes later.

I have no confidence there is anything more except for pipe dreams for now. I think their focus is elsewhere.

A break from so much construction isn't so bad in my (probably unpopular) opinion.

Oh I completely agree with you. I'm so tired of EPCOT being a multi year mess ... not that the new EPCOT is anything to be excited about - it's still an incohesive mess but not walking in to walls will be huge.

My hope is that nothing new will slow the crowds down. While I appreciated the lack of people crushing the walkways and restaurants last trip, it did nothing for wait times.

I think that parts of Disney have just gotten so stale for many that existing space needs to be updated. Something like replacing Beauty and the Beast with a new show, isn't 32 years enough? Things that can refresh without huge construction projects.

 

[HokieRaven5]

A break from so much construction isn't so bad in my (probably unpopular) opinion.

So this is also where an Epic can move at breakneck speed and in park moves at snails pace. In theory you’d rather it be the other way but it doesn’t happen in practice.

No guests, move as quickly as possible as there’s no concern of excessive disruptive noise to the guest experience.

What there are, is incredibly disruptive walls.

 

[Gusey]

I think that parts of Disney have just gotten so stale for many that existing space needs to be updated. Something like replacing Beauty and the Beast with a new show, isn't 32 years enough? Things that can refresh without huge construction projects.

As nostalgic as Beauty and the Beast and Little Mermaid at DHS are, they do need something more "modern" that can draw guests to those areas of the park

 

[HokieRaven5]

All August Dates Now Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Dates currently sold out are August 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; September 1, 15; October 31, 2023.

 

[Maleficent_Hades]

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya - Opening August 30, 2023

nice, we go to disney on labor day and are doing 2 epcot days so might have to try to get a spot here since my hubby said there's not much at food and wine that he's dying to try lol

 

[Elijah Abrams]

And that's why I don't think Disney would look to sell off Marvel or LucasFilm (or the Fox IPs) as they are the only shot at subscribers. I'm a born Marvel and Star Wars geek and and growing up on Disney as well D+ became my go-to streamer. I'm not planning to drop D+, but based on these prices I think it may drive me to the ad-based version when my contract is up

Those IPs are what keep us. We will keep the ad free Disney+. We more than get our money's worth each month. I much prefer streaming to the theater.... and even with the price increase to 13.99/month....that is the same as a single movie ticket. Looking forward to Ahsoka...Loki.

We will likely cut Hulu. Keep Netflix.

Disney also benefits from parents keeping the service so kids can rewatch Encanto for the 30th time that day but yeah they mainly have the legacy content, Marvel and Star Wars. The crackdown on password sharing is making me hard pass too.

Well they wouldn't sell off Marvel or Lucasfilm, since they are priority for Disney+ and its viewers/subscribers, but maybe the Fox IPs are the ones that could be on the chopping block? Who even watches the Fox stuff Disney+ has, even the ones based off them? I think everyone prefers the Marvel and Lucasfilm stuff on D+ over Fox.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Well they wouldn't sell off Marvel or Lucasfilm, since they are priority for Disney+ and its viewers/subscribers, but maybe the Fox IPs are the ones that could be on the chopping block? Who even watches the Fox stuff Disney+ has, even the ones based off them? I think everyone prefers the Marvel and Lucasfilm stuff on D+ over Fox.

Fox isn’t going anywhere. Having the distribution rights to the Original Star Wars trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy and Avatar is enough on its own.

Add on Deadpool and XMen being brought into the Marvel library.