News Round Up 2021

[Missingmypooh]

I thought the general consensus (most commonly accepted rumor as of now) was that Cosmic Rewind is also having a later opening date next year like Tron. This link suggests ‘but it’s projected to open ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary — which is October 1st, 2021! Of course, this could change, so we will keep you posted.’ Is their hope that Cosmic Rewind opens this year?

they can hope... but the weather sealing is something that’s done for 6+ month projects. So cosmic rewind would need to be almost 100% done right now (no kinks) and then opened up in time to be for the 50th.
The October 21 timeline isn’t realistic.

but the 18 month celebration having cosmic rewind somewhere in there could be highly plausible.

 

[mrsap]

Something Interesting Is Happening With Disney’s FastPass Signs

 

[Ensusieasm]

Disney Begins Testing ALL FOUR Harmonious Centerpiece Arms at EPCOT

Are those barges going to be out of sight most of the day? Or will those massive things be permanently on display all day long?

 

[mrsap]

Are those barges going to be out of sight most of the day? Or will those massive things be permanently on display all day long?

I was wondering the same thing! I was wondering if it will go into that little area under the bridge, where the globe from Illuminations went at night, or do they stay stationary? PS - your avatar is beautiful! I’m obsessed with sunrises/sunsets!!!

 

[CarolynFH]

Are those barges going to be out of sight most of the day? Or will those massive things be permanently on display all day long?

According to the signs around the lagoon, by day they’ll be a huge fountain.

 

[Sweettears]

I have no information but I would say that they will be on permanent display. They are to massive to move on a daily basis plus I believe that they have been joined together. I think the connection is somewhat complex and would be far too difficult to repeat daily.

Maybe they will add some lighting of sorts once it has been completed to make it somewhat more attractive.

 

[mrsap]

I have no information but I would say that they will be on permanent display. They are to massive to move on a daily basis plus I believe that they have been joined together. I think the connection is somewhat complex and would be far too difficult to repeat daily.

Maybe they will add some lighting of sorts once it has been completed to make it somewhat more attractive.

They are massive!! There’s definitely lighting, they tested it last week!!

 

[CarolynFH]

I have no information but I would say that they will be on permanent display. They are to massive to move on a daily basis plus I believe that they have been joined together. I think the connection is somewhat complex and would be far too difficult to repeat daily.

Maybe they will add some lighting of sorts once it has been completed to make it somewhat more attractive.

They are anchored in the lagoon, so they’re not going anywhere. That’s why Disney has designed them to be fountains during the day. Check out this blog post: https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...-water-fountain-testing-underway-at-epcot.htm.

 

[Sweettears]

Makes sense. Probably will add an interesting element to what would otherwise be an empty lagoon. I don’t think that the boats are running anymore which added some interes. Could be wrong on that though.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Makes sense. Probably will add an interesting element to what would otherwise be an empty lagoon. I don’t think that the boats are running anymore which added some interes. Could be wrong on that though.

The boats are still running - we rode one a few weeks ago.

I personally think they are huge eyesores (they are MASSIVE and diminish that beautiful view across the lagoon, esp at sunset) but I admittedly resist change when it comes to Disney sometimes and am trying to hold final judgement until the fountain effect is up and going

 

[mrsap]

Morning!

 

[Missingmypooh]

Something Interesting Is Happening With Disney’s FastPass Signs

They covered it with... tape?!? I get the aesthetic of that area but that looks hella tacky.
It’s interesting their doing one sign at a time...

 

[mrsap]

They covered it with... tape?!? I get the aesthetic of that area but that looks hella tacky.
It’s interesting their doing one sign at a time...

I’m hoping they’re using tape because it’s a temporary thing!!

 

[Missingmypooh]

I’m hoping they’re using tape because it’s a temporary thing!!

Let us hope it’s a new queue area for increased capacity!

 

[mrsap]

Let us hope it’s a new queue area for increased capacity!

That would actually be great! But there are still groups that can use FP’s, so they would need a place to enter. And if that was the case, using the FP line for overflow, why didn’t they utilize it this week when they knew they were to capacity? So many questions

 

[mrsap]

Sporks & New Plant-Based Items Now Available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Guests Can Purchase Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Spork at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[mrsap]

Transportation and Ticket Center Receiving New Color Scheme for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

 

[mrsap]

Disney Parks Foodie News: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Edition

Is it me, or does everything shown here look delicious?!?!

 

[sherlockmiles]

Disney Parks Foodie News: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Edition

Is it me, or does everything shown here look delicious?!?!

I haven't had breakfast and am starving - reading that article did NOT help. You are completely correct about the level of deliciousness.

 

[mrsap]

I haven't had breakfast and am starving - reading that article did NOT help. You are completely correct about the level of deliciousness.

Maybe if we tip enough, we can get Grub Hub or Uber Eats to deliver?! I mean, I’m only a hop, skip and a jump away in NJ!!