Model3 McQueen
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I'm convinced this is how Pixar pier came about.
"Paradise pier needs a refurb? OK I'll approve only if we bastardize it." "I dont care, add some pixar or something!" - Chapek, probably
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I'm convinced this is how Pixar pier came about.
"Paradise pier needs a refurb? OK I'll approve only if we bastardize it." "I dont care, add some pixar or something!" - Chapek, probably
I like the idea of PatF actually being in NOS but I’m just not willing to trust Chapek n Co with NOS, especially that part of the land. Magnolia park bordered by the Haunted Mansion, NOS train station and French Market/ Mint Julep Bar is Disneyland to me. It’s one of my favorite spots if not my favorite. Eating a beignet and sipping on a mint julep back there is a joy. We ve done it the past couple trips. Which reminds me - get a Passionfruit mint Julep when you go! Great combo of light mint flavor with Passionfruit and a slice of lemon. Not too sweet and refreshing.
I don’t recall the Indy refurb. The announcements from 2020 on have been downright depressing.
SuddenStorm
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Here's the article for the announced refurb that never happened- https:///2019/11/indiana-jones-adventure-major-overhaul-tm1/
I agree. Really, I just wish they'd let the park rest for a couple years after they finish the Tomorrowland entrance. There's been a staggering amount of change inside Disneyland- Toontown, Jungle, Snow White, the ROA/Galaxy's Edge changes, Project Stardust, etc. that I'd love for them to let the place settle and see how things look before starting anything new.
I'll make sure I check out the Julep!
I agree. If this was still the Iger / Staggs era I might be curious to see what they do with Tomorrowland but as it stand now- yeah take a break with DL WDI. Take a long break.
Too Many Hats
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Is it? Seems infinitely less relevant than Star Wars. I'd love to be wrong, as Raiders of the Lost Ark is among my absolute favorite films.
Totally agree that the ride works on its own. Nonetheless, IP and merch are everything to current leadership, and it seems unlikely Chapek and friends would invest in meaningfully fixing the ride without slapping a fresh IP on it. And since even an overlay of this massive attraction would cost a fortune, I think we're stuck in broken snake, broken boulder, broken lava purgatory for the foreseeable future.
PiratesMansion
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According to Twitter, Magic Kingdom held its 47th annual cast member canoe race today.
Which is really interesting, since Magic Kingdom stopped operating the canoes for guests in 1994.
Hmm.....
Which is really interesting, since Magic Kingdom stopped operating the canoes for guests in 1994.
Hmm.....
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lazyboy97o
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Hmm? They really have kept the canoes all of these years and just not operated them.
PiratesMansion
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Exactly.
Always fun to see what a resort with boatloads of cash flowing in daily just "can't" do.
lazyboy97o
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“Worlds most visited theme park.”
CaptinEO
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Cast members also got Wishes fireworks from the early 2000s this month. Maybe CMs get the best Disney experiences these days! Next they'll be getting Captain EO.
truecoat
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I wonder if the Indy movie coming next year will factor into bringing this refurb back. It would be a little embarrassing to have it in its current form if they do a premiere at the park.
I’d like to think so but that always comes with the scary thought of what movie tie ins they have in mind
They resisted on Jungle Cruise though. Then again JC is an opening day non IP attraction.
Sharon&Susan
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Anyone know why they moved the Mirabel back to Paradise Pier Gardens after it was in Frontierland for just a few months?
I’d imagine easier to manage lines.
Man what are they doing out in Disney World? They’re taking away the ability to pre purchase Genie + for hotel guests. So now you have to wake up before 7am to purchase it and book some rides or you may be $hit out of luck. Just keep making a bad system worse instead of admitting the system sucks… for guests. Waking up at 6:30 am when I’m wrecked from going to the parks 3 days in a row sounds so fun.
Are there any perks for guests staying on property anymore? This kind of stuff doesn’t have me rushing to book my first trip out there.
Are there any perks for guests staying on property anymore? This kind of stuff doesn’t have me rushing to book my first trip out there.
Phroobar
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They will probably close it down a week before just like they did to the Country Bears movie before it was released.
No Name
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This is one of the most downright idiotic things I’ve seen them do recently because I can’t figure out how it benefits anyone. I really think Genie+ should just be included as part of the hotel (like Universal includes express pass which is much more expensive) but evidently that’s a long way off.
waltography
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It sounds like they're hoping to artificially reduce the number of guests who purchase Genie+ so that when they stop sales for the day early on, they can say "well, you didn't wake up early enough to buy it"; that's the only conclusion I can make from this decision.
So why not only sell it to hotel guests since that’s their bread and butter out there anyway? Or better yet really fix the system and not put another “bandaid.” I’d have to imagine enough hotel guests were purchasing it to make some nice revenue and it would maybe even entice more hotel sales. I get there a business and their job is to make money but there has to be some thought for long term health and customer satisfaction. They keep charging more and giving less. It’s ok to leave 2 cents on the table sometimes to ensure customer satisfaction and the long term health of your business.