CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
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EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot
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Magic Feather
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And to think, in an alternate, COVID-free universe, all of the big three attractions could be open by the time Rat is officially open.
I’m also not convinced that we won’t have copious amounts of previews before the official day.
I’m also not convinced that we won’t have copious amounts of previews before the official day.
SplashJacket
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I 100% agree. If they have a big grand opening ceremony at Rat, I wonder if they will even have a significant ceremony in MK.
I definitely think the grand opening date is more a grand ceremony than an actual opening, but I'm no insider, so what should I know.
Little Green Men
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But we’re not in COVID free universe. We’re in a pandemic which people conveniently ignore.
RSoxNo1
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Eyesores Present, Chapek OK'd Them
RSoxNo1
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I would expect previews in September definitely, and June/July greater than 0% chance.
doctornick
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It's seems like it would be easy to have previews for AP as a "reward" for them sticking with the parks - which would also help to lessen the rush once the ride opens officially. Heck, you can even have the creperie open too for previews with "special" deals. I mean, if they are determined to avoid having significant lines due to social distancing, given APers a chance to ride before it opens in earnest really is the best method.
And it wouldn't be tough to see them also having some sort of DVC previews or after hours thing. They know there is a bunch of discontent among DVC given how tough it is to use points with the pandemic and showing some goodwill in the form of something that is very cheap to offer would help to promote how they do "special" things for those DVC owners.
I mean anything is possible but it would silly to me to not cash in on some easy goodwill with something that is otherwise just sitting there unused.
BubbaisSleep
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It's weird cause I didn't say that & I didn't specifically point out Universal. All local theme parks seem to be halting future construction projects after finishing their current ones, even Seaworld/BGT is holding off on opening their new coasters according to rumors.
I was talking about actual rides but maybe I should have been more specific. Yes we can throw a show or parade anywhere to pass time. As of now, there are no plans or ongoing construction. Soon will be the first time in a very long time that there is no ongoing construction or deconstruction at either Universal park. 2023 isn’t far, so it’s not much of a leap construction doesn’t start soonish.
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Sue_Vongello
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If Disney didn’t have a history of stretching out projects way longer than is required simply to spread out capex, even in great economies, then it would be much easier to accept that COVID is the sole culprit of these delays. But in reality, COVID only maybe delayed them by 3 months and then Disney went into full drag feet mode because they had a scapegoat. Of course this isn’t saying the pandemic isn’t serious but if Disney was really concerned about cast member safety then they wouldn’t have opened the parks during the summer period and they would have stopped work for much longer. But it’s their park and their choice to delay them however they like, but let’s just not let them scapegoat COVID, when they themselves only use it when it’s convenient.
EDIT: I don’t know why that quote is attributed to two people. Glitch?
Phicinfan
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Uh what? I assume this is sarcasm, but since it is very early for me.... are you saying this might be a thing???
Phicinfan
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I thought I saw a putty tat??
Seriously, I am not shocked at this at all. The fact they stopped work on Tron(or will) and delayed other things.... it was inevitable they needed to move this to add to what is coming the 50th. I find it more telling folks that I have not heard any official announcement yet for Harmonious or Space 220 restaurant.... just sayin
ToTBellHop
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They have sealed it up and stopped talking about it. Anything can happen. They certainly give the impression that they’d gladly open GotG first, which is crazy.
Why open anything at MK for its 50th?
CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
:/ I’m really bummed about this! We’re spending a lot of money to go and my kids would have loved this ride.
At least it’ll be there next time and may not have 3 hour waits.
It’s almost like before 2005 they used to be proactive, have thoughtful plans, and executed on a strategy of long-term growth, but since then they seem to be more knee-jerk reactive and don’t have a clue what they are doing from one month to the next except to make quarterly financials look good for shareholders (like Mr Iger’s retirement fund). Make it up as you go instead of careful planning. How the mighty have fallen.
There is plenty of room for a socially distanced queue stretching around World Showcase without blocking the International Gateway.
They also have the option of using a virtual queue. (Universal almost certainly will use a virtual queue for Velicoraptor)
At least at Universal, socially distanced queues will be gone long before October.
Waiting till October has nothing to do with a need for socially distanced queues. By August, WDW may be the only place in the US socially distancing.
For whatever reason, Disney is opting to remain mostly stagnant until October. Most likely, they have decided to focus on the next Fiscal year (which begins October 1st!), and have chosen to truly restrain spending for the rest of this fiscal year. (Connected to that, without the College program being active, they are deprived of much of the cheap labor they rely upon for park operations... and surprise, yesterday they said they hope to bring back the college program in late 2021)
Space 220 has started hiring kitchen staff. Restaurants across the US are increasing capacity. By summer, Space 220 will be open... it’s not a big enough deal to require huge announcements.
Lack of announcement for Harmonious is more surprising and suspicious. At this point, I suspect October 1st.... maybe they are just trying to space out the 50th anniversary announcements to keep ongoing buzz.
Might also be that Harmonious is simply undecided at this time.
skyphotographer
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Disney once again proving how cheap they are.