News Round Up 2019

[WiredForFlight]

If this were to hurt the 5 diamond award I would think Disney wouldn’t be doing it then. Having that 5 diamond award is a big deal for Disney.

Agree, that’s why I can’t figure out if it’s true or not. Will ask the Mizner’s bar tenders this week when I am there (for last time?)

Definitely not going back if it is B&tB themed. Sad, always felt the Grand was my home resort, YC is pulling me more lately and killing off Mizner’s... I fear for the Grand.

 

[writerguyfl]

It would take a lot of work to move and change that area. Right next to TSL you have a cast parking garage. Then around that you have all the old studio buildings now used for various other things. While yes they could move all of that I don’t see it happening anytime soon.

The energy plant is back there, too. I'm not an engineer, but I'd guess that moving something like that would be stupid expensive.

Source/Link to Bing Maps: https://binged.it/2OrEqTZ

 

[rteetz]

The energy plant is back there, too. I'm not an engineer, but I'd guess that moving something like that would be stupid expensive.

Source/Link to Bing Maps: https://binged.it/2OrEqTZ

They probably wouldn’t move that. It’s needed for power. They would likely build around it.

 

[PolyRob]

News

Starting mid-April Fox property Family Guy will begin airing on Freeform at night.

It definitely works for the new "becomers"/14-34 demographic of Freeform, but its just hard for me to associate Family Guy with what was previously ABC Family 2 years ago.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Making Mizner’s Lounge B&tB themed literally is the dumbest idea I have ever heard Disney do to a bar/restaurant/resort. Definitely will end my going to Mizner’s if it is true.

Does not fit the Grand at all theme wise, I as an adult do not want to drink at what I feel is a kids theme, I just want to relax and listen to the band. Also Mizner’s is V&A’s lounge (needed for the AAA Five Diamond Award) so not sure a B&tB theme will fly for AAA.

To each their own I guess. A B&tB theme would significantly increase my desire to go. I go to Disney for Disney. I can go to a more adult themed/oriented bar anywhere. Though I really don't feel this would make me feel like it's a kid's theme by any means.

 

[mikepizzo]

The energy plant is back there, too. I'm not an engineer, but I'd guess that moving something like that would be stupid expensive.

Source/Link to Bing Maps: https://binged.it/2OrEqTZ

Oh I'm sure. I know they put trees on the map on purpose , of course. Just the way the park is laid out with lands on essentially either side of the backstage area gives the illusion that plopping a land between them is a no-brainer.

 

[siren0119]

News

“Thor” Star Idris Elba Reportedly in Talks to Star in Fox’s “Mouse Guard”

I won't lie, I'm a bit giddy about this one. We have known Dave Peterson (the Mouseguard graphic novel author) for years, the comic is beautiful and the story is interesting. We've played the RPG game based on the comic too, it's tons of fun. I don't know that Dave would sell his rights to the story fully to Disney, but MG would make an AMAZING land within the parks.

 

[OKW Lover]

The energy plant is back there, too. I'm not an engineer, but I'd guess that moving something like that would be stupid expensive.

Source/Link to Bing Maps: https://binged.it/2OrEqTZ

They probably wouldn’t move that. It’s needed for power. They would likely build around it.

I'm not sure that is actually an "Energy Plant" as in a generation facility. It might be a centralized hot/chilled water plant though. Either way its not a trivial thing to move.

 

[hertamaniac]

I'm not sure that is actually an "Energy Plant" as in a generation facility. It might be a centralized hot/chilled water plant though. Either way its not a trivial thing to move.

Yep, cooling towers/fans and runs. If we zoom in, it's labeled as a chiller energy plant.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Existing DVC members can purchase ownership interest in Riviera starting March 27th. Pricing is $188/point and maintenance fees are $8.31 per point

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...at-disneys-riviera-resort-beginning-march-27/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Making Mizner’s Lounge B&tB themed literally is the dumbest idea I have ever heard Disney do to a bar/restaurant/resort. Definitely will end my going to Mizner’s if it is true.

Does not fit the Grand at all theme wise, I as an adult do not want to drink at what I feel is a kids theme, I just want to relax and listen to the band. Also Mizner’s is V&A’s lounge (needed for the AAA Five Diamond Award) so not sure a B&tB theme will fly for AAA.

I think there is absolutely a way to do this with an adult theme ... I mean it is all libraries and wood and big bulky pieces. I think the references will be subtle

now, if they have an animatronic Lumiere serving the drinks, i take this all back

 

[Tigger's ally]

Agree, that’s why I can’t figure out if it’s true or not. Will ask the Mizner’s bar tenders this week when I am there (for last time?)

Definitely not going back if it is B&tB themed. Sad, always felt the Grand was my home resort, YC is pulling me more lately and killing off Mizner’s... I fear for the Grand.

I always tend to give things at least one try before ever saying never. While I liked Mizner's it was mainly for the band as the room, the bar and the atmosphere was always a little too stuffy for me. The room itself was actually elegant but very plain at the same time. IMO, it basically had zero theme.

 

[rteetz]

News

What’s New at Disney Water Parks This Spring

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 3/26/19 (Otter Grotto Update, New Tiger Cupcake, Pandora Water Creatures, Kali’s Back, and More!)

 

[skier_pete]

News

What’s New at Disney Water Parks This Spring

Hey - I noticed they actually showed the Splash Pack pricing. $44 + tax. Still not sure I would call it a great value, but less than some were speculating. If you didn't bring you towel it might be worth the purchase.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I always tend to give things at least one try before ever saying never. While I liked Mizner's it was mainly for the band as the room, the bar and the atmosphere was always a little too stuffy for me. The room itself was actually elegant but very plain at the same time. IMO, it basically had zero theme.

I am interested to see what happens to the bad. I know they said during construction they will be relocated to the main floor near where they will have a temporary bar - but if it was mentioned in the article about the new bar about where the band will be, I missed it

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Hey - I noticed they actually showed the Splash Pack pricing. $44 + tax. Still not sure I would call it a great value, but less than some were speculating. If you didn't bring you towel it might be worth the purchase.

yeah, noticed the same thing ... if you were going to buy the other things anyway probably works out to getting the towel for free

 

[Tigger's ally]

I am interested to see what happens to the bad. I know they said during construction they will be relocated to the main floor near where they will have a temporary bar - but if it was mentioned in the article about the new bar about where the band will be, I missed it

I don't think it was mentioned. Since it is outside of the footprints that were mentioned, I was hoping they were still going to be where they were.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I think there is absolutely a way to do this with an adult theme ... I mean it is all libraries and wood and big bulky pieces. I think the references will be subtle

now, if they have an animatronic Lumiere serving the drinks, i take this all back

Yeah, I love a library themed bar. Have been to a quite a few.

 

[scrappinginontario]

yeah, noticed the same thing ... if you were going to buy the other things anyway probably works out to getting the towel for free

You're quite right. Just a reminder though that people who are guests at Disney resorts may request free towels to use at the water parks.