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    Work Happening North of Grand Floridian -- Ground Test for New Hotel?

    A little birdie told me there was a construction wall in the woods north of the Grand Floridian and that action was taking place in the area north of Grand Floridian, west of the Magic Kingdom. So I went and checked it out... sure enough it was true. Go-away green construction wall hiding "the...
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    50th Anniversary Mega Review

    Good morning, afternoon, or evening to you! I've just arrived home from an extended tour of all things Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking it all in as a guest and as a member of a much larger group. This has allowed me to see the 50th Anniversary situation from different...
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    Rumor Escape Rooms Under Development for Polynesian

    First thread in a very long time. :) I just wanted to pass on some information I received from a third party vendor. It would seem that the escape room concept is being developed once again after a pause for the past year and half. I'm told there are no plans for a theme park version, but the...
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    The CGI Paradigm Shift

    Recieved word recently that Disney is seeking to diversify its ability to produce movies and shorts in the event that the pandemic continues into the future, or in the event that such a crisis should ever occur again. According to sources, Disney is seeking to push forward with the same...
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    The Red Button Option

    I am likely to be announcing the biggest news/rumors I will ever make in this thread (at least, I hope so). As a preface to this information, please remember that this information should be treated as RUMOR. I cannot verify that any of the following information is true in part or in whole. You...
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    Cash-Strapped Disney

    Let me preface this post by saying I know much more than I'm going to say in this thread. That's just the way it's going to have to be in order to protect sources, prevent doxing, and keep jobs safe. Additionally, it lets those sharing info with me know that if something needs to be off the...
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    Politics RUMOR: Lin Manuel Miranda and Weird Al to Redo Hall of Presidents

    So put this one in the rumor category for now because it's not a done deal as of yet. However, with three separate sources reporting the same negotiations to me, I'm certain things are being worked on, whether they come to fruition or not. What I've been informed of is that Disney is interested...
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    WDW Still Struggling with Safety and Unions

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/deadline.com/2020/07/actors-equity-walt-disney-world-coronavirus-safety-plan-rejected-1202975296/amp/ This will likely weigh on the meeting Friday to determine if WDW goes forward with its opening. My money is still on the opening going forward, but it's no longer...
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    Redd the Pirate to Receive Makeover

    Just got info that Redd the pirate in PotC and in other park appearances will be receiving new attire for a bit of a makeover. The change is planned to occur next year with a ramp up in company attention for the character in June of 2021. The character's new look is being designed out of the...
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    Disney World Pricing, No Mulan Theatrical Release?

    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/disney-won-t-able-jam-174907477.html
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    New Character Experience Locations for MK Reopening

    Small update today, but here's where you can expect to see your favorite Disney friends waving and being picturesque while meet and greets are unavailable at the Magic Kingdom: 1) Main Street Train Station (Mickey and Friends) 2) Cinderella Castle Fantasyland Balcony (Princesses and Princes) 3)...
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    Universal Puts Disney's Reopening on Defensive

    First of all, thank you to my sources for all your info! This will be a longer read, but should give you a good view of behind-the-scene actions: Today I'd like to update you on Disney's plans for reopening Walt Disney World. Universal's June opening date has actually caught Disney off guard...
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    Disney and WDW Cast Unions Reach Reopening Agreements

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/disney-reaches-deal-walt-disney-193344468.html By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co <DIS.N> and unions representing workers at Florida's Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union...
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    What to Watch Going Into the Earnings Report

    Tuesday is the big day for the Disney company in which they will feature what is likely to be their worst ever earnings report. Going into that earnings report, here are some things to keep an eye on for the company going forward. 1. Several people have reached out to me to let me know that...
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    Former VP Details Original Star Wars Land Plans

    Read through this, then go back through my history and see if this doesn't line up 100% with what I said, even down to the original location of the cantina. And do you know why people normally can't tell this sort of thing unless it's anonymous? Because you'll be blacklisted in the entertainment...
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    Iger and Chapek Livid With Lucasfilm

    Alright, I usually am the one explaining what's going on behind the scenes, but I could use a little help with this one. I've got a friend in the know who says this morning (Pacific Time), both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek are unhappy with Lucasfilm and there is faster than normal movement going on...
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    What's Still On and What's Now Off

    I know I said I wouldn't be posting anything during the pandemic, but I received some information about the severity of cuts coming for projects at WDW. I thought I'd make a brief post about that, although there are much more important issues in the world today. I likely won't be checking in...
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    Changes for Galaxy's Edge Temporarily On Hold

    Per a reliable source, I'm informed that an upcoming meeting in two weeks to determine potential changes / expansions for Galaxy's Edge has been put on hold with a tentative meeting in April that exists more as a placeholder than anything. This meeting was to be attended physically or via...
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    Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Creatives Panel

    https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201909/7027/ So here we've got what I'm sure was supposed to be a self-congratulatory panel for significant players behind Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and instead it's a gaggle of incompetence. Expect any Q&A sessions to have questions screened beforehand...
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