News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

They seem very focused/stuck on this idea of Athletes as celebrities and mixing with celebrities and then their personalities being (or wanting to be - looking at you Stephen A) celebrities by association.

I think the real challenge is ESPN became big because of Sport Center as people would go there for sports news and score updates, etc. - but now with twitter there is no need for a sportscenter ... so why would I go to ESPN? Or what could make me want to go there vs twitter? Talking heads? Live games?

Yep. I only watch ESPN now when there is a sporting event on that I like (college World Series right now) or Scott Van Pelts sportscenter.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep. I only watch ESPN now when there is a sporting event on that I like (college World Series right now) or Scott Van Pelts sportscenter.

I do like the idea of what they did with the 6pm sports center and turning it over to Michael and Jemele, and letting them be creative with it

 

[DisMommyTX]

According to wdwnt, at the very bottom of today's blog post (which I cannot figure out how to link):

Disney movie Magic

Very quietly, Disney debuted a new nighttime projection show at Hollywood Studios, taking place at 9pm nightly, 30 minutes before Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

 

[rteetz]

According to wdwnt, at the very bottom of today's blog post (which I cannot figure out how to link):

Disney movie Magic

Very quietly, Disney debuted a new nighttime projection show at Hollywood Studios, taking place at 9pm nightly, 30 minutes before Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

This debuted a couple weeks ago

 

[Irish_Mike]

News

Limited Edition DisneyQuest shirt on sale through July 4th to commemorate it's closure

 

[sachilles]

Some times it is hard to keep up, so forgive me if I've missed the posting somewhere.

As of today, there is obvious demo at CBR. We have a lot of permitting info to deduce what is going on. Has any official Disney source released any info regarding the project at CBR or the Gondolas, or even hinted when that info would be public.

Trust the shovels indicates that something is happening at CBR, so it's not in question. Just curious if there has been an official comment on it yet.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

Demolition had begun on Typhoon Lagoon's former Shark Reef attraction

I, personally, miss that feature. I was looking forward to taking my kids to do it this year now that they're old enough. DW and I had a blast at the Rainbow Reef at Aulani last year.

This was one attraction that made Typhoon Lagoon a seriously unique park.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

I, personally, miss that feature. I was looking forward to taking my kids to do it this year now that they're old enough. DW and I had a blast at the Rainbow Reef at Aulani last year.

This was one attraction that made Typhoon Lagoon a seriously unique park.

I agree, Shark Reef was something no other water park had, which made TL very unique. I loved it, but understand why they've closed it though. Hopefully something bigger and better will replace it sooner rather than later.

If you haven't been already, i'd recommend visiting Discovery Cove if you can. It's expensive, but totally worth it IMO.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

'd recommend visiting Discovery Cove

on my bucket list... With the five of us, it IS expensive!

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

on my bucket list... With the five of us, it IS expensive!

Definitely worth saving for! Hope you get to go one day

 

[Tigger's ally]

Yep. I only watch ESPN now when there is a sporting event on that I like (college World Series right now) or Scott Van Pelts sportscenter.

C'mon kid. The 30 for 30's are actually usually done very well. Actually wish there more of them.

 

[crazy4wdw]

News

Limited Edition DisneyQuest shirt on sale through July 4th to commemorate it's closure

Is Disney Quest still being replaced by the NBA experience?

 

[rteetz]

C'mon kid. The 30 for 30's are actually usually done very well. Actually wish there more of them.

Yes of course 30 for 30s are some of the best things they do.

 

[rteetz]

Is Disney Quest still being replaced by the NBA experience?

Yes.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

News

Disney makes formal statement about Hall of Presidents to clear up incorrect reporting by Vice.

https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/879803848617058304

 

[umichigan10]

C'mon kid. The 30 for 30's are actually usually done very well. Actually wish there more of them.

As documentaries they're really really good. I liked it better when it was a bill Simmons side project, but it still does well on its own

 

[Roxyfire]

I originally saw this posted on the WDW Subreddit, a rumor from Chip and CO that states disney is offering gift cards to some staying at value resorts who agree to forego Mousekeeping.

I'm not sure I actually believe it, but it would be an interesting discussion. No notes as to whether that would be length of stay or per day. My gut is length of stay as DVC housekeeping is $30/per day right? I'd imagine the workload for a value room is a lot lower.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Disney makes formal statement about Hall of Presidents to clear up incorrect reporting by Vice.

https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/879803848617058304

it reads a bit snippy like they are tired of having to deal with this

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

it reads a bit snippy like they are tired of having to deal with this

Yeah, it definitely sounds like they are getting a bit annoyed with it all now. Understandably.

 

[MissGina5]

Yeah, it definitely sounds like they are getting a bit annoyed with it all now. Understandably.

Im not convinced itll happen any faster now that Iger left his board. I would think Trump would have done it by now just to have his voiced immortalized