News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

New Sulley headband

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/photos-fuzzy-sulley-horn-headband-scares-its-way-to-walt-disney-world/

 

[rteetz]

News

New Spider-Man Far From Home posters

https://twitter.com/rottentomatoes/status/1110189260483649536?s=21

 

[Iowamomof4]

News

March 27th Disney After Hours at AK now sold out

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/dis...-hours-sold-out-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Sold out as of 3/21 actually, per the DAH at AK thread here on the Dis.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Sold out as of 3/21 actually, per the DAH at AK thread here on the Dis.

We're always ahead of the game on TPAS!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Showtimes for Lightning McQueens Racing Academy

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2019/03/new-djs-ready-set-party-time-dance.html

Just to be sure I am reading this right - these are the show times for DJs dance party that is out in the courtyard, right? Not the actual academy show, correct?

 

[Moliphino]

NEWS

Beauty and the Beast themed bar to replace Mizner's Lounge at Grand Floridian

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/beaut...to-replace-mizners-lounge-at-grand-floridian/

The plans call for three rooms when the retheme is completed:

- The current Mizner’s Lounge area will be themed to the library from Beast’s Castle and will have tables and sofas as a seating area.

- Commander Porter’s mens clothing shop will transform into the ballroom and feature the main bar, which is said to be a u-shaped bar.

- Finally, the hallway outside of the patio will be themed to “the woods”.

Don't get me wrong, I'll be all over it. But it seems kind of weird to make another ballroom (BOG) and library (Enchanted Tales). Also not a fan of it being based on the live action film rather than the animated one.

 

[rteetz]

Just to be sure I am reading this right - these are the show times for DJs dance party that is out in the courtyard, right? Not the actual academy show, correct?

You’re right I misread that.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

The Cove construction update

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/fanta...etely-leveled-for-new-swan-and-dolphin-hotel/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Don't get me wrong, I'll be all over it. But it seems kind of weird to make another ballroom (BOG) and library (Enchanted Tales). Also not a fan of it being based on the live action film rather than the animated one.

I definitely get that ... in a vacuum I really like the concept and I think it fits really well and is sort of a "grown up take" on the tale (as old as time). But does seem a bit duplicate to BOG.

Though I guess with alcohol still not freely flowing in MK this is sort of like if there was a bar/lounge connected to BOG - just it's not right next to it

 

[rteetz]

I definitely get that ... in a vacuum I really like the concept and I think it fits really well and is sort of a "grown up take" on the tale (as old as time). But does seem a bit duplicate to BOG.

Though I guess with alcohol still not freely flowing in MK this is sort of like if there was a bar/lounge connected to BOG - just it's not right next to it

I actually don’t see how this version of BatB fits well. I’d rather see a Mary Poppins themed aesthetic.

 

[Firebird060]

I actually don’t see how this version of BatB fits well. I’d rather see a Mary Poppins themed aesthetic.

Just what we need a bar full of cast members speaking in Bad Cockney accents lol.. JK

 

[Moliphino]

Give me a Haunted Mansion themed bar with special effects. That would get me to drop Trader Sam's levels of money.

 

[sachilles]

The debate on the location (for BOG#2) not withstanding, I think it makes some sense. It's popular enough in the parks, that it's quite difficult to get in. This is somewhat redundant, but allows additional capacity. I think if it's going to be in a resort, it needs to be a MK area resort. Poly doesn't work for it. I suppose it could fit at contemporary.....but not really. Not a fit for Wilderness. I suppose it could have been made to fit in Reflections. I think the Floridian is the least objectionable spot of the MK resorts.

 

[SG131]

I actually don’t see how this version of BatB fits well. I’d rather see a Mary Poppins themed aesthetic.

Agreed. I also don't think BatB makes the most sense with BOG in existence. I think there are a lot of other choices of underrepresented IP they could use.

 

[Firebird060]

In saying all that about Mary Poppins, since I am assuming everyone on here saw Saving Mr Banks, I am not sure a Mary Poppins themed Bar would be something in line with the history of what inspired the Poppins Series

 

[siren0119]

Give me a Haunted Mansion themed bar with special effects. That would get me to drop Trader Sam's levels of money.

Hubby and I have been saying for a long time that they should do a HM themed table service restaurant. I know they did a one-off HM dining experience, but I would drop big bucks to eat in the HM ballroom!!!

 

[jade1]

I am not sure a Mary Poppins themed Bar would be something in line with the history of what inspired the Poppins Series

Correct, a regular bar would do that.

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: New Lotso Bear Hat Spotted at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[Tigger's ally]

NEWS

Beauty and the Beast themed bar to replace Mizner's Lounge at Grand Floridian

http://blogmickey.com/2019/03/beaut...to-replace-mizners-lounge-at-grand-floridian/

The plans call for three rooms when the retheme is completed:

- The current Mizner’s Lounge area will be themed to the library from Beast’s Castle and will have tables and sofas as a seating area.

- Commander Porter’s mens clothing shop will transform into the ballroom and feature the main bar, which is said to be a u-shaped bar.

- Finally, the hallway outside of the patio will be themed to “the woods”.

Wow, that is a tremendous amount of space for a bar. Great to see. Should be great if done right which being in the Grand I would think it will.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I actually don’t see how this version of BatB fits well. I’d rather see a Mary Poppins themed aesthetic.

That's fair - with regards to the Grand Floridian as the location ... I guess I meant a BatB in general fits the theme of a lounge (with the Library, etc.). Actually, if the Riviera is supposed to be set in the French Riviera, it probably would make more sense there