News Round Up 2021

[MissGina5]

2010 is much later than I would have thought. I do feel like the stuff aimed at little kids has a pretty short shelf life. They grow out of it so quickly. Really surprised that Barney had that kind of staying power.

Actually its a little surprising they would get rid of it NOW as people who watched it as a kid are starting to grow up and have babies and are more likely to foist Barney upon them

 

[only hope]

Actually its a little surprising they would get rid of it NOW as people who watched it as a kid are starting to grow up and have babies and are more likely to foist Barney upon them

It was always sparsely attended though, recently. Not even 1/4 full the few times I saw it the past six years or so. But a lot of things from my childhood have made a comeback! Spirit (horse), Looney Tunes, Trolls, Blues Clues...

 

[Gusey]

News
Barney show at Universal not coming back

https://insidethemagic.net/2021/02/barney-universal-cancelled-ad1/
Trying to fall asleep and came across this. Not surprised, but nooo! Not Barney! I LOVED Barney as a kid. It was always the same person playing the host/helper every time I saw it the past few years...he seemed to love it.

Not too surprised tbh. Saw it in 2017 with my niece. There were three parties in total in the whole theater, and this was early August in the middle of a day

 

[OSUZorba]

2010 is much later than I would have thought. I do feel like the stuff aimed at little kids has a pretty short shelf life. They grow out of it so quickly. Really surprised that Barney had that kind of staying power.

Always new kids.

 

[figmentfinesse]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357184099119738880

We saw it Monday 1/25 from the poly beach too...

 

[jpeterson]

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We saw it Monday 1/25 from the poly beach too...

That's amazing how they got the castle to turn sideways like that!

 

[Tiki Birdland]

That's amazing how they got the castle to turn sideways like that!

oh look! I think the castle is showing off it's "25th aniversary birthday cake" look!

 

[rpb718]

New Cruising Ban Will Bar Disney Cruise Line From Alaska Until 2022

 

[Jrb1979]

New Cruising Ban Will Bar Disney Cruise Line From Alaska Until 2022

I don't mind that happening at all. Its sad for the people who rely on the tourism. After seeing how Covid is still spreading and seeing what's happening to the US teams in the NHL compared to the Canadian teams it makes perfect sense to ban Cruises from Canada for awhile

 

[JETSDAD]

Work Resumes on Roundup Rodeo BBQ Table-Service Restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357439381171232768

 

[JETSDAD]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357427871057383425

 

[Farro]

Work Resumes on Roundup Rodeo BBQ Table-Service Restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357439381171232768

Yay!!!

 

[rpb718]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357427871057383425

I read a different report somewhere else, but basically they want to move theme parks into tier 3 instead of tier 4.

 

[Aimeedyan]

This may have been covered, but first time I'm seeing it. Disney's take-over of Morocco Pavilion - a little redecorating. I like it so far!

Link from a trusted site! Pic below also from Blog Mickey.
https://blogmickey.com/2021/02/new-theming-arrives-at-morocco-pavilion-in-epcot/
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Morocco, especially in the back near Marrakesh, has always been a go-to quiet space without much foot traffic so when my young toddler needed to just get out of the stroller/carrier and walk some, we went back there to let him roam.

I forgot about the popularity of "the wall" and there was literally a LINE for it.

Not a single store or restaurant open back there but it was pretty busy... this was a couple of weeks ago. I'm guessing these updates were done near Spice Road at the shops that are still open?

I am crossing my fingers they reopen Tangierine again soon! It's my favorite.

 

[koala1966]

I don't know how interested everyone is in the socially distanced Food and Wine Classic events the Swan and Dolphin has been having, but we've done two and really enjoyed them. Anyway, the news I have is that the Tailgate event in this series scheduled for Feb 7 for the Superbowl was cancelled today. I don't have a link for the cancellation because I found out when the resort called me this afternoon, followed by the cancellation email I received. They said it was cancelled for low sales, which is surprising since the January 16 event was well attended.

Here's a link for back when they announced the events:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1340308604918763520

 

[OSUZorba]

I read a different report somewhere else, but basically they want to move theme parks into tier 3 instead of tier 4.

This makes sense to me, especially since they will have to follow all the guidelines. The current tier 4 position seems highly unrealistic.

 

[Farro]

Heads up if you love plushes!!! Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Plush released on Amazon today!!!

https://d23.com/early-access-to-the-february-disney-treasures-from-the-vault-mickey-minnie-plush/

https://d23.com/early-access-to-the-february-disney-treasures-from-the-vault-mickey-minnie-plush/

 

[sherlockmiles]

Heads up if you love plushes!!! Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Plush released on Amazon today!!!

https://d23.com/early-access-to-the-february-disney-treasures-from-the-vault-mickey-minnie-plush/

https://d23.com/early-access-to-the-february-disney-treasures-from-the-vault-mickey-minnie-plush/

There is also a series "Disney Year of the Mouse" Collector Plush Amazon exclusive. Some of them are quite adorable.

 

[Farro]

Cool video of the Liberty Belle returning to Magic Kingdom!

Trusted site link - go ahead and click for video!

https://blogmickey.com/2021/02/behi...returns-to-magic-kingdom-after-refurbishment/

 

[JETSDAD]

New Mickey and Friends Design for “Key to the World” Cards in Lieu of Free MagicBands

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357705274648383496