Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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Nova Corps ship installation begins at EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

 

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Imagineer Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Nova Corps Starblaster Ship Installation at EPCOT, New Concept Art Revealed

New Concept art…



Installing…



Ship details…

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Menu Updates: New 50th Anniversary Snacks and More Price Increases

 

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Disney College Program Now Recruiting Through Early 2023

According to a job posting, the Disney College Program is now recruiting for arrival dates between May 2022 and October 2022, with departure dates no earlier than January 2023.

 

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Disney Park Pass System Extended Into Early 2024



Disney has extended the Disney Park Pass system to January 18, 2024 for your park planning purposes.

Disney Park Pass availability for Annual Passholders is still only available through January 2023.

 

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Imagineering Begins Work on “Club 33”-Style Space for Magic Key Passholders

According to a report from the OC Register, Imagineers have begun work on refreshing the Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Select Character Sightings Move to Genie+ January 26th

Select Walt Disney World character sightings have now been added to Genie+ as a Lightning Lane option. The included character experiences are:

• Cinderella and a visiting princess at Magic Kingdom’s Fairytale Hall
• Tiana and a visiting princess at Fairytale Hall (this will be separate from Cinderella so guests will need to book 2 Lightning Lanes)
• Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theatre
• Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Select Character Sightings Move to Genie+ January 26th

Select Walt Disney World character sightings have now been added to Genie+ as a Lightning Lane option. The included character experiences are:

• Cinderella and a visiting princess at Magic Kingdom’s Fairytale Hall
• Tiana and a visiting princess at Fairytale Hall (this will be separate from Cinderella so guests will need to book 2 Lightning Lanes)
• Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theatre
• Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

I wonder/hope if this isn't a hint towards autographs coming back because we just got back last week and the parks were SO BUSY that our Genie+ did nothing for us, so we ended up "meeting" a lot of these characters and despite the time of day, we were usually the ONLY family in line. It seemed very much that people weren't wanting to meet characters without autographs, hugs, and photo pass people. We got nearly 20 minutes with Mickey and our 4 month old because no one ever entered the line after us. It seems like they're trying to bulk up Genie+ to make it feel "worth it". Yes i know many people have mastered this and felt it was great but the 2 days we tried it, during a busy week (which is essentially the time most people would benefit from it?) and by the time we got on at 7 am there were VERY little rides to pick from and throughout the day the rides we did have available weren't rides. EG_ frozen ever after show in HS was one of our only selections (aside from star tours which had a 5 min wait).

 

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runDisney Medal Reveal: A Medal Collection with a Touch of Nostalgia for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend!

 

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January 25th Disney World Cast Service Celebration Cancelled Due to Poor Weather

 

[HokieRaven5]

Josh Duhamel To Star In ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ Season 2

 

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Posted Wait Times - January 23, 2022

 

[BrianL]

Josh Duhamel To Star In ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ Season 2

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What is that, Josh Duhamel's dirver's lisence photo? That's like the worst picture of the guy they could use.

 

[jpeterson]

What is that, Josh Duhamel's dirver's lisence photo? That's like the worst picture of the guy they could use.

I was thinking mug shot. But yeah. Not a great choice.

 

[BrianL]

I was thinking mug shot. But yeah. Not a great choice.

I was thinking mug shot too, but I kinda didn't want to make the suggestion that Josh had one. I've always liked Josh, but that's one heck of a bad photo!

 

[Vitamin D]

Disney has extended the Disney Park Pass system to January 18, 2024 for your park planning purposes.

Do people actually make reservations two years in advance?

 

[Madteaparty001]

I don't think I saw this posted.

Marvel Studios' Moon Knight Series Actor Dies in Skiing Accident

 

[easyas123]

Do people actually make reservations two years in advance?

I can't imagine doing so...although, between you & me we are scheduled to check into WL next Monday for four days and I still haven't purchased tickets, and obviously not made park reservations! We like to live dangerously.

 

[CarolynFH]

Do people actually make reservations two years in advance?

Some people on the Resorts board are eager to make resort reservations when they can, as early as 499 days before checkin. I gather from the Ft. Wilderness Campground board that some campsites book up that early, too. So I guess if they'll reserve a place to stay that early, they'll reserve their parks early too - especially for holidays when the parks have sometimes filled months or weeks in advance. BTW when we first started visiting WDW in the mid-1990s, people could and did book Hoop-De-Doo up to 24 months in advance.

 

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Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Honored with Window on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park