News Round Up 2016

[graychef]

News/Rumor

Chip and Co. reporting that MNSSHP tickets go on sale May 5.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Audition information was posted for Elena of Avalor, and it looks like there may be a show of some sort for her introduction.

There are two sets of auditions - one for look-alikes, and one for actor/vocalists

The actor/vocalist position is looking for someone who is bilingual and can play guitar/sing, but it will be a 2-3 month position
The look-alike position is looking just for bilingual, and will be a full time position with no end date

Interesting about the vocalist role .. maybe recording for a show? Perhaps added to the Disney Jr show or something?

 

[Indybill]

News/Rumor

Chip and Co. reporting that MNSSHP tickets go on sale May 5.

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

 

[Irish_Mike]

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

Color me surprised.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

Not just big, but enormous - some of those October nights went up over 28% (and this isn't a small dollar item). You wonder how high they wanted to go before the Magic morning and nights were disasters.

 

[Taylor Nicole]

News/Rumor

Chip and Co. reporting that MNSSHP tickets go on sale May 5.

And here I thought Disney would be nice to me on my birthday.

 

[Roxyfire]

Not just big, but enormous - some of those October nights went up over 28% (and this isn't a small dollar item). You wonder how high they wanted to go before the Magic morning and nights were disasters.

Any reasoning why a Tuesday (10/4) would be more expensive than a Sunday (10/2)?

 

[sachilles]

Any reasoning why a Tuesday (10/4) would be more expensive than a Sunday (10/2)?

Sputnik day special?

 

[skier_pete]

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

Wow - I wonder when people will stop going to these massive wastes of money. It's too bad we can't get people to collectively agree to not show up. Disney will only get the message on these prices when people stop going. I was THINKING about going in October, but now I am 100% not going.

 

[Roxyfire]

Sputnik day special?

If only that were true

 

[TwoMisfits]

Wow - I wonder when people will stop going to these massive wastes of money. It's too bad we can't get people to collectively agree to not show up. Disney will only get the message on these prices when people stop going. I was THINKING about going in October, but now I am 100% not going.

I'd encourage no one to buy a ticket just for this week...I don't think we'd have to actually boycott to get reasonable prices...

 

[Eoghann]

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

I am shocked—shocked—to find that gambling is going on in here!

 

[rteetz]

News

Valet parking relocation at Wilderness Lodge

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/05/valet-parking-lot-relocation-at-disneys.html

 

[rteetz]

Another big price jump:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/break...s-full-pricing-breakdown-go-on-sale-tomorrow/

Not surprising whatsoever. Just wait until tiered pricing hits all WDW tickets... I'd still like to do the Halloween party once but I'd probably go during the lower priced dates.

 

[Irish_Mike]

I'd estimate that the Christmas party goes over $100 next year - it's already borderline for the later dates.

Are those parties worth the price?

 

[Eoghann]

I'd estimate that the Christmas party goes over $100 next year - it's already borderline for the later dates.

Are those parties worth the price?

If they stay as crowded as they've been, I'd say no. But people will probably pay it.

The parades are nice and the extras, but the mass of people makes it really hard to actually do anything.

 

[rteetz]

I'd estimate that the Christmas party goes over $100 next year - it's already borderline for the later dates.

Are those parties worth the price?

I've never done either but I know most prefer the Halloween party to the Christmas party.

 

[circus4u]

A few "Frozen" fans would like to see something special in the film's sequel.
A campaign to #GiveElsaAGirlfriend has gone viral.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/04/entertainment/elsa-girlfriend-frozen/index.html

 

[pepperandchips]

Wow - I wonder when people will stop going to these massive wastes of money. It's too bad we can't get people to collectively agree to not show up. Disney will only get the message on these prices when people stop going. I was THINKING about going in October, but now I am 100% not going.

If they stay as crowded as they've been, I'd say no. But people will probably pay it.

The parades are nice and the extras, but the mass of people makes it really hard to actually do anything.

Are those parties worth the price?

NO!

I have been the past two years and after last year's crowds I decided it was the last time unless something major changes. I love the Boo to You parade but I don't love it anywhere near $100 worth. If they announced they were capping attendance I would consider purchasing a ticket.... After the first reports rolled in to describe what they're doing to control crowding.

 

[Irish_Mike]

NO!
If they announced they were capping attendance I would consider purchasing a ticket.... After the first reports rolled in to describe what they're doing to control crowding.

Part of me is curious if Disney would have gone this route, had the After Hours event garnered more support. Charge more for the party tickets, but limit the attendance at some hypothetical number.