Mini Magic Kingdom Update.

Sped2424

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Same camera bottom image was from months ago, the top image is now. Same camera, same settings and same focus. But for those heading to the kingdom soon you'll see what I am talking about in person, the rose is dim, distorted and really bad looking and now you can clearly tell it's see through and not all together there. Could flash pictures be an issue and be damaging the screen as time goes on? It almost looks like there are dead pixels in the screen, as you can see a bunch of white dots that were just frozen there during my last visit. Either way It's sad and it needs help
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Mr toad has been missing for over 4 weeks now, anyone know where he might have gone? I am worried he isn't coming back. That was the last little hint that he was ever here really.
The mine train is coming along and now I can see workers there during the day drilling away and crafting the woodwork on snow's cottage there is also way more shrubs everywhere now. Men were drilling away to the right of the drop of the mine train, leading me to believe there is a show scene there. When they were drilling that part of the drop would light up and you could make out a little cave almost, perhaps the witch right before you plunge down? Pirates has its dead men tell no tales audio, however its very low and you have to listen for it to hear it, blown speaker? Splash has scaffoldings everywhere yet I haven't seen any workers on either visit, but it does seem like they are doing something. Also to add to my frustration Be our Guest is randomly giving people staying at the resorts fast passes to enter the restaurant during lunch time. Meaning unlike the rest of the guests they don't have to wait in 30-40 minute lines to eat lunch, they just walk on in this made waiting far longer than it used to be. I used to wait about 30-35 minutes to get in the restaurant for lunch, yesterday due to all the fastpass guests I waited an hour mind you this is in february, what happens during peak times?

Fastpass + Is actually good and I liked the system, I only wish you could get one more fastpass a day, and be able to parkhop and fastpass. Then I would really have no issues. Epcot is building a playground for the flower and garden festival, perhaps based off Maleficent? Just a guess as they usually tie the playgrounds into an upcoming film. Anna and elsa's meet and greet was 2-4 hours all day long and the cronut is fantastic, never had one and got it at the refreshment port!
 

Sped2424

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Thanks for the update, @Sped2424. What possible reason is there to take Mr. Toad away? How are the crowds in early February?
Toad has been missing for over 3 weeks as someone told me he was gone in early January, so this isn't a good sign. The crowds for Epcot weren't bad, but Magic was actually pretty busy. But nothing over 60 minutes. However fastpass made it an issue getting into the be our guest restaurant for lunch, as random resort guests could make a fastpass reservation for whenever they wanted, while the rest of us had to wait in line. Not a fan of that at all.
 

Sped2424

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Honestly I don't know why, I heard a rumor that some guest broke the statue but that would have to be insane, they would have to jump over the pet cemetery and head knowingly all the way to the back and then slam it or something WITHOUT getting caught. So that's bogus, I just wonder what happened to it, I mean its nothing major but it was a nice little reminder of what once was.
 

Soarin' Over Pgh

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Honestly I don't know why, I heard a rumor that some guest broke the statue but that would have to be insane, they would have to jump over the pet cemetery and head knowingly all the way to the back and then slam it or something WITHOUT getting caught. So that's bogus, I just wonder what happened to it, I mean its nothing major but it was a nice little reminder of what once was.


The first thing I thought was "someone stole it" but then remembered WHERE it was and how hard it would be to get to it, swipe it, and get away without being seen by at least one person, let alone HM staff or surveilence cameras.

It's a shame to see it gone, though... I hope it's replaced soon and not just forgotten. I purposely hunted it down and photographed it when I was there last year... as it was my first WDW trip and I am more used to DL and being able to, ya know, go on the ride itself.

Also, it sucks that's happening to the rose. I hope it gets fixed as it really is a cool effect. I didn't photograph that room (it was too dark and I didn't want to blind people with my flash) nor care much for it, but for what it's worth, and the effort put INTO that room, it should have it's effects running. C'mon Disney. You're better than this. :\

I would fully expect broken/breaking down effects and lack of theming elements at my local amusement park. Not at Disney, where I'm spending thousands of dollars on a vacation. The more hen pecks I hear about, the more ticked off I'm becoming over the whole resort. :\
 

raymusiccity

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Same camera bottom image was from months ago, the top image is now. Same camera, same settings and same focus. But for those heading to the kingdom soon you'll see what I am talking about in person, the rose is dim, distorted and really bad looking and now you can clearly tell it's see through and not all together there. Could flash pictures be an issue and be damaging the screen as time goes on? It almost looks like there are dead pixels in the screen, as you can see a bunch of white dots that were just frozen there during my last visit. Either way It's sad and it needs help
tumblr_n0oujbRAZI1rb3d4bo1_1280.jpg

Mr toad has been missing for over 4 weeks now, anyone know where he might have gone? I am worried he isn't coming back. That was the last little hint that he was ever here really.
The mine train is coming along and now I can see workers there during the day drilling away and crafting the woodwork on snow's cottage there is also way more shrubs everywhere now. Men were drilling away to the right of the drop of the mine train, leading me to believe there is a show scene there. When they were drilling that part of the drop would light up and you could make out a little cave almost, perhaps the witch right before you plunge down? Pirates has its dead men tell no tales audio, however its very low and you have to listen for it to hear it, blown speaker? Splash has scaffoldings everywhere yet I haven't seen any workers on either visit, but it does seem like they are doing something. Also to add to my frustration Be our Guest is randomly giving people staying at the resorts fast passes to enter the restaurant during lunch time. Meaning unlike the rest of the guests they don't have to wait in 30-40 minute lines to eat lunch, they just walk on in this made waiting far longer than it used to be. I used to wait about 30-35 minutes to get in the restaurant for lunch, yesterday due to all the fastpass guests I waited an hour mind you this is in february, what happens during peak times?

Fastpass + Is actually good and I liked the system, I only wish you could get one more fastpass a day, and be able to parkhop and fastpass. Then I would really have no issues. Epcot is building a playground for the flower and garden festival, perhaps based off Maleficent? Just a guess as they usually tie the playgrounds into an upcoming film. Anna and elsa's meet and greet was 2-4 hours all day long and the cronut is fantastic, never had one and got it at the refreshment port!

I'm guessing that the 'dead men tell no tales' being subdued, is a combination of not wanting to encroach on the mermaids song segment, and letting political correctness rule the day.

As far as crowd size, last Wednesday was probably a 3. (Scale of 1 to 10). Fast Pass + was just about even on most of the attractions, except Peter Pan, of course. Fast Pass+ worked great for making changes during the day. The kiosk location next to Pete's Silly Side Show had no lines at all.
 

Sped2424

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I'm guessing that the 'dead men tell no tales' being subdued, is a combination of not wanting to encroach on the mermaids song segment, and letting political correctness rule the day.

As far as crowd size, last Wednesday was probably a 3. (Scale of 1 to 10). Fast Pass + was just about even on most of the attractions, except Peter Pan, of course. Fast Pass+ worked great for making changes during the day. The kiosk location next to Pete's Silly Side Show had no lines at all.
Political correctness I could see, if that line wasn't so memorable to many. It really does sound like a blown speaker when you are riding it. I wouldn't assume the worst just yet. I went on monday of this week and the lines were fairly large at magic, and most fastpass kiosks had very long lines as well, I think its cheerleading week however which may be to blame.
 

aladdin2007

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Political correctness I could see, if that line wasn't so memorable to many. It really does sound like a blown speaker when you are riding it. I wouldn't assume the worst just yet. I went on monday of this week and the lines were fairly large at magic, and most fastpass kiosks had very long lines as well, I think its cheerleading week however which may be to blame.

the park was a zoo on monday, it doesnt seem any different any other day anymore either, always slammed. It was impossible to get on most anything. We did get on the jungle cruise, long line but it kept moving, until a fastpass line built up and then it stood dead still for 10min.
 

Sped2424

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the park was a zoo on monday, it doesnt seem any different any other day anymore either, always slammed. It was impossible to get on most anything. We did get on the jungle cruise, long line but it kept moving, until a fastpass line built up and then it stood dead still for 10min.
Yeah me and my friend were expecting a slow season/day and everything was really packed.
 

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