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[Phicinfan]

I know @marni1971 has hinted at it, but have you added the potential new build or redo of Dinoland in AK that has been talked in some threads?

 

[PJBuckeye]

I know @marni1971 has hinted at it, but have you added the potential new build or redo of Dinoland in AK that has been talked in some threads?

Where has he done this?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I know @marni1971 has hinted at it, but have you added the potential new build or redo of Dinoland in AK that has been talked in some threads?

The one that may happen within 10 years?

Yeah, I have a link to the side ready for the update when I get around to it. Thanks!

Where has he done this?

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...ollywood-studios.903114/page-319#post-7707032

 

[MisterPenguin]

Updated Ellen's Energy status:

Future World pavilions:

• A replacement for Ellen's Energy Adventure
  • Guardians of the Galaxy ride taking over Ellen's Energy Adventure (greenlit), however, the new tech of the coaster has pushed the project back to maybe 2021
  • The new tech might be sitting to flying position.
  • Double however: GotG being the IP may be off the table now with other contenders in the mix
    
  • But plans to rollercoaster it are still on
  • The current main building will be a fully themed queue, but a ride building will be built behind it with a connecting corridor, pre-preparation (water management) back stage is starting soon.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Added:

DHS:
Some of the big props in Pixar Place are being removed and will reappear in TSL [very likely]

DAK:
Dinoland's days may be numbered (moreso Dino-rama theme and not Dinosaur the ride) [likely being considered, weak on actual execution]

It's Tough to Be A Bug refurb: Apr 23-29, 2017 [official] [done, Hopper Fixed and movie updated to digital]

MK:
Mr. Incredible and Frozone move to Move it Shake It. Chip and Dale move to Town Square (leaving Frontierland) where stitch met. Stitch move to Tomorrowland. [strong] [done]

 

[disneygeek90]

Anything else recently @MisterPenguin ?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Anything else recently @MisterPenguin ?

A few updates I should be able to get to sometime today.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Epcot:

Future World pavilions:​

• A replacement for Ellen's Energy Adventure
  • Triple however: GotG may not get any big presence in any of the parks at all. [likely... to keep changing] {added}
  • It's not TRON (despite several internet rumors) [likely] {added}

World Showcase

• the Ratatouille Ride ...
  • none of the current dining options should change [strong] {added}

DHS:

Both Star Wars Lands will open in 2019 [official]​

• it was officially announced on Feb 7, 2017 that both SWLs will open in 2019
• Anaheim's SWL is likely to open early 2019 and Orlando's mid to end of the year. [likely]
  • However, rumblings to get both opened the same time: Memorial Day? Labor Day? [weak] {added}

Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studio, currently being built

• Rumor is May 2018 opening [strong] and [strong] {added}

• Tower of Terror will not get the Guardians of the Galaxy overlay that the one in Anaheim is getting [confirmed by Bob Chapek]

• Reaffirmed: ToT will remain untouched by GotG [strong] {added}

AK:

Dinoland's days may be numbered (moreso Dino-rama theme and not Dinosaur the ride) [likely] [likely] {second 'likely' added}

 

[IanDLBZF]

FYI, there is a rumor that Cruz Ramirez from Cars 3 will debut on Friday at Hollywood Studios. With the movie coming out Friday I'd expect that there is going to be an announcement this week.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...greet-coming-this-summer.927418/#post-7750106

 

[MisterPenguin]

DHS:

Mickey Ride replacing (not overlaying) the Great Movie Ride (2019, 3-4Q. Starting this August... or a little later, but way before Christmas) [strong]

• The contract with TCM was ended early by TWDC [strong]
• Why sooner than later? So it could open with SWL in 2019. {added}

Cruz Ramirez (Cars 3) M&G coming to the dead end of Pixar Lane, probably Friday, June 16. [likely] {added}​

​

Shows:

• Fantasmic!
  • An update is constantly talked about internally, but is just at the 'possible' stage. {added}
    
  • A "daytime Fantsmic" idea was being kicked around, but not so much anymore {added}
    
  • Indy is safe for now. [likely]
• Mermaid, Beauty... are all long running shows and plans were made for replacements but then delayed. Will they ever be updated with, e.g., the Aladdin show that was in Anaheim or the Tangled show that's on the cruise ships?
  
• The Theater of the Stars where Beauty and the Best plays is also talked about as being changed: demo'd for something new or possibly enclosed [and here] {added}

MK:

Tomorrowland refresh: ..

• Carousel of Progress is getting a refurb, most likely updating final scene and reskinning the AAs [likely] {added}

Epcot:

World Showcase

• a major update, or complete replacement of Illuminations [strong] early summer 2019, possibly or even probably including drones
  • delayed because Happily Ever After got priority. {added}

Entrance / Central Spine

• as a 'phase I' project likely to happen first: there will be a major renovation of the entrance and the central hub of Future World and Innoventions (and maybe the phrase 'Future World' and 'Innoventions' won't survive) [maybe starting 2017]. And say good bye to the memorials out front. Done by Oct 2021.
• Update: Spine pushed back in timeline. {added}

 

[grim-grinning_toast]

You are incredible, thank you so much for taking the time to do this!!! It's very helpful

 

[Princess Leia]

DHS:

Mickey Ride replacing (not overlaying) the Great Movie Ride (2019, 3-4Q. Starting this August... or a little later, but way before Christmas) [strong]

• The contract with TMC was ended early by TWDC [strong]
• Why sooner than later? So it could open with SWL in 2019. {added}

Cruz Ramirez (Cars 3) M&G coming to the dead end of Pixar Lane, probably Friday, June 16. [likely] {added}​

• Mickey Ride replacing (not overlaying) the Great Movie Ride (2019, 3-4Q. Starting this August... or a little later, but way before Christmas) [strong]
  • The contract with TMC was ended early by TWDC [strong]
  • Why sooner than later? So it could open with SWL in 2019. {added}
    
  • wdwthemparks on the Mickey Ride

​

Shows:

• Fantasmic!
  • An update is constantly talked about internally, but is just at the 'possible' stage. {added}
    
  • A "daytime Fantsmic" idea was being kicked around, but not so much anymore {added}
    
  • Indy is safe for now. [likely]
• Mermaid, Beauty... are all long running shows and plans were made for replacements but then delayed. Will they ever be updated with, e.g., the Aladdin show that was in Anaheim or the Tangled show that's on the cruise ships?
  
• The Theater of the Stars where Beauty and the Best plays is also talked about as being changed: demo'd for something new or possibly enclosed [and here] {added}

MK:

Tomorrowland refresh: ..

• Carousel of Progress is getting a refurb, most likely updating final scene and reskinning the AAs [likely] {added}

Epcot:

World Showcase

• a major update, or complete replacement of Illuminations [strong] early summer 2019, possibly or even probably including drones
  • delayed because Happily Ever After got priority. {added}

Entrance / Central Spine

• as a 'phase I' project likely to happen first: there will be a major renovation of the entrance and the central hub of Future World and Innoventions (and maybe the phrase 'Future World' and 'Innoventions' won't survive) [maybe starting 2017]. And say good bye to the memorials out front. Done by Oct 2021.
• Update: Spine pushed back in timeline. {added}

Nitpicking here, but it's TCM, not TMC

 

[MisterPenguin]

Nitpicking here, but it's TCM, not TMC

Thanks!

Fixing...

 

[MattyBear]

Any update on the timeline for the Disney Uber like service?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Any update on the timeline for the Disney Uber like service?

Nope. Just that one ad they were looking for drivers; and previously, surveying guests about whether they would use such services.

Since they were only advertising for drivers among their CMs, it would take a CM who has been accepted to spill the beans.

 

[The_Jobu]

Nice list!

 

[cinderellafan6]

Awesome!!!!

 

[montyz81]

DHS:

Mickey Ride replacing (not overlaying) the Great Movie Ride (2019, 3-4Q. Starting this August... or a little later, but way before Christmas) [strong]

• The contract with TCM was ended early by TWDC [strong]
• Why sooner than later? So it could open with SWL in 2019. {added}

Cruz Ramirez (Cars 3) M&G coming to the dead end of Pixar Lane, probably Friday, June 16. [likely] {added}​

​

Shows:

• Fantasmic!
  • An update is constantly talked about internally, but is just at the 'possible' stage. {added}
    
  • A "daytime Fantsmic" idea was being kicked around, but not so much anymore {added}
    
  • Indy is safe for now. [likely]
• Mermaid, Beauty... are all long running shows and plans were made for replacements but then delayed. Will they ever be updated with, e.g., the Aladdin show that was in Anaheim or the Tangled show that's on the cruise ships?
  
• The Theater of the Stars where Beauty and the Best plays is also talked about as being changed: demo'd for something new or possibly enclosed [and here] {added}

MK:

Tomorrowland refresh: ..

• Carousel of Progress is getting a refurb, most likely updating final scene and reskinning the AAs [likely] {added}

Epcot:

World Showcase

• a major update, or complete replacement of Illuminations [strong] early summer 2019, possibly or even probably including drones
  • delayed because Happily Ever After got priority. {added}

Entrance / Central Spine

• as a 'phase I' project likely to happen first: there will be a major renovation of the entrance and the central hub of Future World and Innoventions (and maybe the phrase 'Future World' and 'Innoventions' won't survive) [maybe starting 2017]. And say good bye to the memorials out front. Done by Oct 2021.
• Update: Spine pushed back in timeline. {added}

IS the Mickey ride a wholesale tear down of the building or just a gut and ride replacement?

 

[LukeS7]

Not sure what exactly yet, but it appears there's going to be something with POTC happening sooner rather than later: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/potc-hidden-skull.927920 maybe @marni1971 or @peter11435 can shed more light on it (though probably not due to their posts being vague already )

 

[MisterPenguin]

IS the Mickey ride a wholesale tear down of the building or just a gut and ride replacement?

Building stays, guts removed.

 

[jt04]

Building stays, guts removed.

Apparently the gondola construction has commenced.