News Round Up 2018

[BorderTenny]

RIP Penny Marshall. Yes, she's had at least one Disney appearance (in Hocus Pocus).
https://www.npr.org/2018/12/18/6778...filmmaker-and-laverne-shirley-star-dies-at-75

 

[soniam]

I guess we can predict some after hour events and some parties soon in Unis future....

We'll see. They are fairly restricted on their operating hours due to their proximity to neighborhoods. They already do Halloween Horror Nights, which was the original hard party ticket, at least in Orlando, and technically it was called Fright Nights then. Also, a lot of their extras are included in admission, like all of the holiday presentations/parades/performances, Mardi Gras, and Rock the Universe. They get their "found" money in other ways, like Express Pass.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

World of Color to NOT return until 2019:

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/breaking-...rn-to-disney-california-adventure-until-2019/

 

[rteetz]

NEWS

World of Color to NOT return until 2019:

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/breaking-...rn-to-disney-california-adventure-until-2019/

I think its going to be early 2019 though.

 

[rteetz]

News

Liberty Square Riverboat Reopening Saturday December 22

 

[amberpi]

NEWS

World of Color to NOT return until 2019:

https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/breaking-...rn-to-disney-california-adventure-until-2019/

I found it to be the worst nighttime display so maybe Disney is just helping folks out? Lol...but I love Illuminations so what do I know?

 

[rteetz]

I found it to be the worst nighttime display so maybe Disney is just helping folks out? Lol...but I love Illuminations so what do I know?

WoC is beloved by many so I don't think that is the case. There were some serious issues that happened with WoC. It is still actively being worked on.

 

[dina444444]

I found it to be the worst nighttime display so maybe Disney is just helping folks out? Lol...but I love Illuminations so what do I know?

It’s one of my favorite nighttime shows. They had a massive issue back in June that basically led to several moving parts having to be completely rebuilt.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I found it to be the worst nighttime display so maybe Disney is just helping folks out? Lol...but I love Illuminations so what do I know?

I have only seen it once and was a bit disappointed by it (maybe built up expectations too much). And the viewing my area is a disaster (we had a dining package, got there 45 mins early and still could barely see we were behind so many people). And getting out of the area after it’s over is even a worse experience

 

[Sweettears]

I have only seen it once and was a bit disappointed by it (maybe built up expectations too much). And the viewing my area is a disaster (we had a dining package, got there 45 mins early and still could barely see we were behind so many people). And getting out of the area after it’s over is even a worse experience

Totally agree with all of this. That said if you have a decent viewing spot I think it’s a fantastic show.

 

[amberpi]

I have only seen it once and was a bit disappointed by it (maybe built up expectations too much). And the viewing my area is a disaster (we had a dining package, got there 45 mins early and still could barely see we were behind so many people). And getting out of the area after it’s over is even a worse experience

Same - had the dining package was super excited, have been back many times since...never went back to WoC. I know people love it, but it's just movies on water, I can't figure out the big whoop...but again, I love Illuminations and lots of folks don't.

 

[amberpi]

WoC is beloved by many so I don't think that is the case. There were some serious issues that happened with WoC. It is still actively being worked on.

I was being silly, but seriously, I do not get the love.

 

[crazy4wdw]

There's a lot of speculation on the net that the first trailer for Star Wars IX may be out this week, it's possible it could be released tomorrow.

 

[rteetz]

There's a lot of speculation on the net that the first trailer for Star Wars IX may be out this week, it's possible it could be released tomorrow.

That seems early doesn’t it?

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Same - had the dining package was super excited, have been back many times since...never went back to WoC. I know people love it, but it's just movies on water, I can't figure out the big whoop...but again, I love Illuminations and lots of folks don't.

Oh man! So sorry DH and I swear by the CC dining package and that it’s the only way to properly see WoC (also one of our favorite nighttime shows).... I agree with other posters that it’s totally dependent on view though, and can understand that a truly great show shouldn’t be quite so dependent on exact location.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh man! So sorry DH and I swear by the CC dining package and that it’s the only way to properly see WoC (also one of our favorite nighttime shows).... I agree with other posters that it’s totally dependent on view though, and can understand that a truly great show shouldn’t be quite so dependent on exact location.

It was the CC ding package we did and still had a pretty crappy view (also a disappointing meal). But obviously I have limited experience so maybe just bad lick

 

[Capang]

There's a lot of speculation on the net that the first trailer for Star Wars IX may be out this week, it's possible it could be released tomorrow.

Any chance that would be shown in front of Poppins?

 

[rteetz]

News

Interesting article on the personal shopper crackdown

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/17/18145114/disney-theme-park-merchandise-flipping

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

It was the CC ding package we did and still had a pretty crappy view (also a disappointing meal). But obviously I have limited experience so maybe just bad lick

Yeah I guess I assumed that’s the one you did so I was realizing we may need to stop sharing that as the ultimate way to see WoC for people who wouldn’t otherwise eat at CC...Could end up being an expensive regret!

 

[jade1]

News

Interesting article on the personal shopper crackdown

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/17/18145114/disney-theme-park-merchandise-flipping

Overall sounds like a mess out west.

Still no idea how they know and ebay item is from a certain AP though. Hoped the article might cover that. Oh well.