News Round Up 2017

[luisov]

Rumor

Miceage rumor update for Disneyland

http://micechat.com/149607-miceage-disneyland-rumor-update-empty-wallet/

That was interesting. I like the idea of rehabilitating unused spaces instead of using those tacky tents. If the idea succeeds, hopefully they'll eventually do the same at MK.

Also, if Star Wars land was delayed until Spring 2019, where does that leave DHS' version? Winter 2019?

 

[merry_nbright]

They've been there for a while now. They just got some of the last years shoes in but they've had some of the older ones for a long time. I got Donald ones for like $60. I may or may not have 5 pairs of runDisney shoes now....

No shame, I just bought two pairs. Ariel and Minnie. Haha. They've got 20% off now and they have the 2016 ones.

 

[rteetz]

That was interesting. I like the idea of rehabilitating unused spaces instead of using those tacky tents. If the idea succeeds, hopefully they'll eventually do the same at MK.

Also, if Star Wars land was delayed until Spring 2019, where does that leave DHS' version? Winter 2019?

DHS version has been late 2019 for a while now and I haven't heard of any changes.

 

[closetmickey]

So now we have AP holders complaining entry lines are too long and DVC members slowing them down!

 

[Travis B]

I am not holding my breath but we have AK booked for Jan 15 and 22. fingers crossed!

Don't even hope for it. Honestly, put it out of your mind or you'll be disappointed - even if you're preparing yourself.

 

[Sweettears]

Don't even hope for it. Honestly, put it out of your mind or you'll be disappointed - even if you're preparing yourself.

As others have said, don't plan your trip around it. However nothing wrong with hoping it will be there to coincide with your trip. I'll be there early March. I hope it's open by then but it certainly won't ruin my trip. Plenty of other new things to enjoy.

 

[rteetz]

Well I'm officially back from my trip. It was a great 9 days and I'll recap it all in a trip report that I will start in the next day or two. If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to answer.

 

[soniam]

Question for those more familiar with the Orlando area. What is the ginormous building being built near Orlando international airport?

Part of the airport expansion?

This might be part of the All Aboard Florida/Brightline train (Orlando to Miami).

http://gobrightline.com/routes-stations/orlando/

It's the South Terminal project, a whole other terminal. It's been going on for a while. I don't know exactly what this terminal will be for, ie GA, international, smaller airlines.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's the South Terminal project, a whole other terminal. It's been going on for a while. I don't know exactly what this terminal will be for, ie GA, international, smaller airlines.

If we're talking the boggy creek thing then yes that's the airport expansion.

That was already in the works and got shelved when the bubble broke.

If I recall it's a significant expansion of gates/capacity, better cargo facilities and a new control tower. OIA was built kinda on the fly in the 80's when flight travel was just starting to really open up. The airport is "servicable" but could undoubtedly handle more traffic.

 

[Sweettears]

If we're talking the boggy creek thing then yes that's the airport expansion.

That was already in the works and got shelved when the bubble broke.

If I recall it's a significant expansion of gates/capacity, better cargo facilities and a new control tower. OIA was built kinda on the fly in the 80's when flight travel was just starting to really open up. The airport is "servicable" but could undoubtedly handle more traffic.

I hope they put some of the available funds into improving security flow. One of the worst in my opinion.

 

[bigmac5]

As others have said, don't plan your trip around it. However nothing wrong with hoping it will be there to coincide with your trip. I'll be there early March. I hope it's open by then but it certainly won't ruin my trip. Plenty of other new things to enjoy.

Definately not planning around it...if it happens it is a bonus as I have given up on it

 

[danikoski]

They've been there for a while now. They just got some of the last years shoes in but they've had some of the older ones for a long time. I got Donald ones for like $60. I may or may not have 5 pairs of runDisney shoes now....

I have Cinderella ones I got for $45...I think the New Balance sales guy thought I was crazy when I squealed with glee...The fact that I'm a girl with size 11/12 feet and have a horrible time finding athletic shoes that fit my feet, and the fact the Cinderella ones fit awesome, and the fact they were Disney and they were $45, all may have contributed to the squeal

 

[skier_pete]

That was interesting. I like the idea of rehabilitating unused spaces instead of using those tacky tents. If the idea succeeds, hopefully they'll eventually do the same at MK.

Also, if Star Wars land was delayed until Spring 2019, where does that leave DHS' version? Winter 2019?

I think all along the plan for DHS' version is late-2019 at the earliest. There is nothing officially announced on EITHER.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I have Cinderella ones I got for $45...I think the New Balance sales guy thought I was crazy when I squealed with glee...The fact that I'm a girl with size 11/12 feet and have a horrible time finding athletic shoes that fit my feet, and the fact the Cinderella ones fit awesome, and the fact they were Disney and they were $45, all may have contributed to the squeal

did you follow the squeal up with Goofy's hot dog dance? If not, you have to learn that. They go together.

 

[danikoski]

did you follow the squeal up with Goofy's hot dog dance? If not, you have to learn that. They go together.

I will have to learn Goofy's hot dog dance

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I think all along the plan for DHS' version is late-2019 at the earliest. There is nothing officially announced on EITHER.

There's no conceivable excuse for it...the "sandwiched" version being done 18-24 months earlier?

But we know who's to blame...

 

[linzbear]

I will have to learn Goofy's hot dog dance

Flap your arms like a bird, and kick your legs.

I may have seen Mickey Mouse Clubhouse a few times....

 

[AJ1983]

Flap your arms like a bird, and kick your legs.

I may have seen Mickey Mouse Clubhouse a few times....

My son loves it too! I try to do the Goofy dance but i just look crazy lol

 

[a4matte]

News

DVC member special park entry message

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/disney-vacation-club-members-get-special-welcome-park-visit/

I don't know if it was because of this, but I was there in December and was using the same magic band I wore in October and it was making different colors and all at the park entrances. No idea why, it's just the plain purple one.

 

[rteetz]

News

New Splash Mountain Tsum Tsums

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/new-disney-tsum-tsum-make-a-splash-at-disney-parks/

My sister got three yesterday before we left...