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Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
From WDW Prep School’s social media feed:
Free Dining is officially out!
Stay dates:
(as long as you check IN during this timeframe, you can get it for your whole trip)
* August 20-September 29, 2018
* November 24-November 27, 2018
* December 7-December 23, 2018
Minimum stay: 4 nights
What you get for free:
* Value and Moderate Resorts: Quick Service Dining Plan
* Deluxe Resorts: Regular Dining Plan
* Costs to upgrade:
Quick Service to Regular - $22.99 for adults (age 10+), $4 for kids (age 3-9)
Regular to Deluxe - $40.76 for adults (age 10+), $14.24 for kids (age 3-9)
Quick Service to Deluxe - $63.75 for adults (age 10+), $18.24 for kids (age 3-9)
Resorts that are INCLUDED are:
* Value - All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Pop Century, Art of Animation suites
* Moderate - Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Ft. Wilderness Cabins
* Deluxe and DVC - Grand Floridian, Old Key West, Beach Club Resort and Villas, Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, Boardwalk Inn and Villas, Saratoga Springs Resort
EXCLUDED rooms: campsites, 3 bedroom villas, Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms
Ticket requirement: 4-day Park Hopper tickets
Here’s how you can book it.
* Want to make a new reservation on your own? Just click on the offer on the Disney World promotion page and book it from there - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/resort-stay-dining-package/
* Have an existing reservation you made and want to modify it? Log in to your My Disney Experience account, go to your resort reservation, and click “modify reservation” to try to apply the promotion. If you have trouble modifying, you could attempt to make an all new reservation (you won’t lose any existing dining reservations you might have made) in a new browser or using incognito mode on your current browser.
* Have an existing reservation made with a travel agent? They’ll have to try to modify it for you.
If you run into issues and have trouble finding it for your trip, be sure to keep checking over the next few days.
Travel agents put lots of reservations on hold, and if their clients don’t end up booking, those are released and available to others.
Free Dining is officially out!
Stay dates:(as long as you check IN during this timeframe, you can get it for your whole trip)
* August 20-September 29, 2018
* November 24-November 27, 2018
* December 7-December 23, 2018
Minimum stay: 4 nights What you get for free:* Value and Moderate Resorts: Quick Service Dining Plan
* Deluxe Resorts: Regular Dining Plan
* Costs to upgrade:
Quick Service to Regular - $22.99 for adults (age 10+), $4 for kids (age 3-9)
Regular to Deluxe - $40.76 for adults (age 10+), $14.24 for kids (age 3-9)
Quick Service to Deluxe - $63.75 for adults (age 10+), $18.24 for kids (age 3-9)
Resorts that are INCLUDED are:* Value - All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Pop Century, Art of Animation suites
* Moderate - Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Ft. Wilderness Cabins
* Deluxe and DVC - Grand Floridian, Old Key West, Beach Club Resort and Villas, Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, Boardwalk Inn and Villas, Saratoga Springs Resort
EXCLUDED rooms: campsites, 3 bedroom villas, Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms
Ticket requirement: 4-day Park Hopper tickets Here’s how you can book it.* Want to make a new reservation on your own? Just click on the offer on the Disney World promotion page and book it from there - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/resort-stay-dining-package/
* Have an existing reservation you made and want to modify it? Log in to your My Disney Experience account, go to your resort reservation, and click “modify reservation” to try to apply the promotion. If you have trouble modifying, you could attempt to make an all new reservation (you won’t lose any existing dining reservations you might have made) in a new browser or using incognito mode on your current browser.
* Have an existing reservation made with a travel agent? They’ll have to try to modify it for you.
If you run into issues and have trouble finding it for your trip, be sure to keep checking over the next few days.
Travel agents put lots of reservations on hold, and if their clients don’t end up booking, those are released and available to others.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
They picked the weeks that are crazy busy during the holidays. Left out the first week of December when it's not that bad.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
So, Port Orleans excluded from free DDP? And Poly? And Contemporary?
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
Booked for Sept 15-21 at Coronado. Haven't told my daughter yet. She might go into cardiac arrest.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
Have fun! Food & Wine Festival will be in full swing, weather won’t be as oppressive as July or August but still plenty warm, Halloween decorations will be up.
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
Planning on taking my daughter to the Halloween party this year. We never been there.
glvsav37
Footballguy
Lasseter's 6 month hiatus is coming...what is Disney/Pixar to do?
IMO, i think they are dropping him...they almost HAVE to in the current climate. It may take a huge buy out, but I think the studio is safe w/o him. Shame, it is a huge loss of talent, but if the stories are true, then it is a self destruct of epic proportions.
IMO, i think they are dropping him...they almost HAVE to in the current climate. It may take a huge buy out, but I think the studio is safe w/o him. Shame, it is a huge loss of talent, but if the stories are true, then it is a self destruct of epic proportions.
glvsav37
Footballguy
chaos at AK...Na'vi river journey has been down for 3 straight days and Flight of Passage has been down for 2 with intermittent stoppages at other times. Problem seems to stem from fire alarm issues, and being that both rides share the same show building, once the alarms trigger in one, they both go down. Could be a design flaw of Yeti promotions.
wlwiles
Footballguy
Can confirm - just returned from a 5 day stay at the Pop Century. Refurbed rooms are very nice. Queen beds are so much better than the doubles. Room had hardwood/laminate floors, 1 queen bed and a second queen bed that folded up against the wall (Murphy bed?) and was a table during the daytime. Wife was very very happy with the added storage areas in the bathroom/closet, plenty of room to stash snacks, clothes, toiletry accessories, etc. Beds sit up off the ground a decent bit so plenty of room to store suitcases and bags under beds.
I've never been a fan of the hustle and bustle of the value resorts, and having to bus absolutely everywhere with no other walk/monorail/boat options, but came away from the Pop fairly impressed with the rooms.
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
The Ref
Footballguy
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
Got a BS email today telling us that the main pool in Coronado is closed the week we're there. Called to see what they are offering as compensation.....nothing. I'm sure the timing of the announcement, one week after free dining opens, was no coincidence.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
The new LGM-themed ride in the new Toy Story Land is the same design as Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at DCA Cars Land. This ride will be so much more fun than it looks. If you’re working together with a good ride partner on Mater, you can really toss yourself around, much more so than a standard scrambler ride.
PIK95
Footballguy
bagger
Footballguy
Yeah Maters ride is under rated. Looks like a kiddie ride but can be really fun.
glvsav37
Footballguy
the Alien Swirling Saucers? unfortunate that Disney fans refer to attractions as their acronym....lol...hence it is now known as AS2
Lots of TSLand content come out today...sorry I had a rough day at work today and no time to post any of it here.
Huge animatronic Wheezy will sing "You got a friend in me" at the end of slink dog coaster
Ride though footage on Slink dog coaster
ABC did a few segments from there today
I'm hearing though, that they are a bit behind schedule and may not be doing AP/DVC previews, we will see
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glvsav37
Footballguy
Dates for "Disney After hours" were released today. It's a separate ticket event where they allow only a small number of guests into the MK.
Even though it officiality starts at 10pm on most nights, they allow ticketholders in starting at 7 pm
Most attractions are open, and includes free ice cream, bottle drinks and popcorn
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
The new popcorn bucket at Pixar Fest is Little Green Men themed. You open the LGM’s mouth to access the popcorn inside. DLR APs are creating LONG lines at the popcorn stands selling them.
We saw this with the Sulley popcorn buckets when Pixar Fest kicked off. At rope drop a line at least 50 long assembled at the popcorn stand across from Carthay Circle to be the first to buy Sulley. The LGM buckets are much higher demand.
We saw this with the Sulley popcorn buckets when Pixar Fest kicked off. At rope drop a line at least 50 long assembled at the popcorn stand across from Carthay Circle to be the first to buy Sulley. The LGM buckets are much higher demand.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
The kid refused to believe me wen I told her the official name of the LGM ride is “Alien Swirling Saucers”. This triggered a brainstorm of alternate ride name possiblities we chose not to take contemporaneous notes of in case she runs for office someday. (We work a little blue when Mom has Book Club.)
jb1020
Footballguy
Agreed, thats just a fun ride. Much more to it than meets the eye. Its hard to explain though.
glvsav37
Footballguy
Some time lapse footage of laying the foundation for the GoG coaster at epcot. 960 cement trucks 
!!
crazy thing is, I always imagined that the Univ of Energy building was pretty big anyway...being the original ride was 45 minutes long. But to be adding this much space is crazy.
!! crazy thing is, I always imagined that the Univ of Energy building was pretty big anyway...being the original ride was 45 minutes long. But to be adding this much space is crazy.
jb1020
Footballguy
Thats insane. I guess I didn't realize they were going have to add to the building. I mean, RnR is a legit coaster, but its not like the building is massive. At least it doesn't seem massive, maybe it is? You don't even see the Universe of Energy building in that video.Some time lapse footage of laying the foundation for the GoG coaster at epcot. 960 cement trucks
crazy thing is, I always imagined that the Univ of Energy building was pretty big anyway...being the original ride was 45 minutes long. But to be adding this much space is crazy.
glvsav37
Footballguy
Actually it is. I just checked google maps and its like the size of a NASA launch building. I guess they just hide it well. I figure thats what GOG will resemble when done. I saw some shots of the back of universe of energy a week or so ago with 2 large square holes cut out of it. Speculation is these will be the 'launch' area, like what is between the main entrance and large ride building of RnR Coaster.
adding: in my posted photo, my scale is off between the 2. if you look at the size of the cars for both, the UoEnergy building ones are smaller, but the main buildings look the same size...which makes UoE building actually much bigger. Supporting my claim above that there is so much room in that building, I wonder how it will be used overall. I mean it fit a 45 minute ride originally. Maybe there will be some part of the ride inside that original building, and then they move you to the larger, fast building for the 2nd half...sort of like test track, but just all indoors. IDK?
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glvsav37
Footballguy
Is a brand new Epcot Hotel actually happening?
Experts are saying that the hotel (if true) would be built on the Living Sea's side of the parking lot...and some are even saying it could be built right in entrance plaza area. IDK, i think enough people hated the 'Leave a legacy" tombstones there, as hotel building would really kill the front to Epcot.
Obv this is nothing that is happening tomorrow, but worth keeping on the radar.
Also, Epcot construction related, construction walls have been build around the old Univ of Energy as it begins to change into a GoG ride sometime in 2-3 years.
This s still a guess and it takes years to build one of these, but its something to watch.
Experts are saying that the hotel (if true) would be built on the Living Sea's side of the parking lot...and some are even saying it could be built right in entrance plaza area. IDK, i think enough people hated the 'Leave a legacy" tombstones there, as hotel building would really kill the front to Epcot.
Obv this is nothing that is happening tomorrow, but worth keeping on the radar.
Also, Epcot construction related, construction walls have been build around the old Univ of Energy as it begins to change into a GoG ride sometime in 2-3 years.
AcerFC
Footballguy
The Commish
Footballguy
I thought it was going to be IN Hollywood Studios
And why did I think they were rebranding RnR to Guardians? We were at HS this past weekend, and I can't figure out how people spend a whole day there. We were ready to go by 1pm. I think it's better to come later and stay til close/fireworks.
glvsav37
Footballguy
@AcerFC and @The Commish
yes SW hotel will be built adjacent to studios, presumably with an entrance right into the new land (like The Grand Californian in DL does right into DCA).
RnRC is being rebranded in Paris, not in Orlando. once TS and SW land, plus Mickey's Runaway Railway ride (replacement for Great movie Ride) comes on line, there will be much more to do and explore in HS. Also, talk of a new Fanstamic show, on the horizon, to keep people there.
Plus, they just started construction on a brand new Cast Member parking structure behind HS. The current CM parking lot is located right behind Indy Jones show theater, which some speculate would give them room for an Indy jones expansion opportunity.
yes SW hotel will be built adjacent to studios, presumably with an entrance right into the new land (like The Grand Californian in DL does right into DCA).
RnRC is being rebranded in Paris, not in Orlando. once TS and SW land, plus Mickey's Runaway Railway ride (replacement for Great movie Ride) comes on line, there will be much more to do and explore in HS. Also, talk of a new Fanstamic show, on the horizon, to keep people there.
Plus, they just started construction on a brand new Cast Member parking structure behind HS. The current CM parking lot is located right behind Indy Jones show theater, which some speculate would give them room for an Indy jones expansion opportunity.
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glvsav37
Footballguy
IDK, it will indeed be popular. and expensive
you planning on doing the VIOD experience at Disney Springs when you go...I'm def booking it
AcerFC
Footballguy
It is on the list but Im not sure if we will make it over to Disney Springs at all.
I did just book a beachcomber Shack at Typhoon Lagoon for the day though
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
glvsav37
Footballguy
#### really? then I'm out too...my little guy is 8 as well....and he is the real SW nerd in the family right now.
If thats what they say, i would assume so.
glvsav37
Footballguy
what day? we will be there 8/3 but IDK if thats set in stone now that they have the H2Glow party there at night....i want to do that but the only dates we can do is 2nd or 4th, so i cant do back to back visits at a waterpark.
(i think you guys are leaving before that though, right)
AcerFC
Footballguy
yes. We are booked for Thursday July 26th. They are having one of those parties there that night. But we will be eating at Hoop Dee Doo Review
We are leaving on the 31st
AcerFC
Footballguy
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
jb1020
Footballguy
They have their ways.
We tried to get in the test track single rider line when my kid was 6 (you had to be 7 or 8) and the CM spit out the question directly at my kid before I even knew there was an age limit. Of course my boy proudly told the CM he was 6....no dice buddy.
I'm sure you can coach your 8-9 year old up a bit, but my guess is if a CM suspects you're trying to pull a fast one they'll have a creative way to ask and get an answer before you or the kid even knows whats going on. I would guess they're trained on such things.
That does look pretty awesome though.
Did anyone see the cost on that? I clicked on the "buy tickets" tab and looked like too much trouble.
jb1020
Footballguy
Been stalking wait times again. Maybe after after spring break/before summer is the time to go?
Currently...nothing over 90 minutes! Mine Train is the most at 85. Space, Splash and Thunder all 40 or less.
Early March when I was there MK has 11 attractions 90 minutes or more.
Currently...nothing over 90 minutes! Mine Train is the most at 85. Space, Splash and Thunder all 40 or less.
Early March when I was there MK has 11 attractions 90 minutes or more.
glvsav37
Footballguy
funny....did the same with my daughter this past trip. Just turned 10 and considered a Disney Adult even though she eats less then my 8 year old. So we decided to let her be 9 for 1 more year. We tell her if anyone asks, she's 9 and leave it it that.
flash forward to departure day, nice vacationing family arrives at the airport, carryon's in hand we are going through security and what happens next?
Mr TSA Agent, holding our ID's and kids birth certificates: "And How old are you, little miss?"
Daughter: "9"
Me and Wife: "Ohh no...10, she's 10!!"
the one person she shouldn't have lied to.....
Thankfully nothing happened....but I thought for sure I was gong to be the next guy to get the special 'TSA pat down' after that one.
glvsav37
Footballguy
Sad news if you are a fan of the dining experience at Whispering Canyon. Effective immediately, no more ketchup fun and I'm hearing all the other antics like the fist full of straws, and oversized refills, napkin waving are stopping as well.
Offical word is that they are 'revamping their offerings' but I don't think you will see any of the 'fun' returning to this location.
Offical word is that they are 'revamping their offerings' but I don't think you will see any of the 'fun' returning to this location.
jeter23
Footballguy
I saw this was done due to customer complaints, like there are not a million other "normal" places to eat. Ridiculous.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
OH FOR ####’S SAKE
I’m glad the kid and I built that 15-ketchup-bottle pyramid on our table while we had the chance. People applauded. A three-generation table let us finish and take photos before asking for ketchup and going to work on their own ketchup-bottle structure. No harm was done, laughs were had, memories were made.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
I bet these are the same customers who post two-star reviews of Five Guys on Yelp and ##### that the hot dog they had was average.
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