Tidbits June 2007

[WDWfanatic742]

With the fastpass report, I was there over the weekend and I know that Splash was being updated with the new fastpass machines I believe Thursday through Saturday. Space Mountain and Expedition Everest already had the updated machines with the new tickets.

[Crow]

yeah a new ST movie
the buses update is not wo problems. on my recent trip i know some of the drivers were a little frustrated w it not workin right. $24 mill for the system. didnt always say the correct destinations. the bus had to b stopped to push the buttons to update, which is good in a way.

[vizsla]

Thanks for the updates.

[rookie]

I don't have a problem with some Pirates movie stuff becoming part of the parks. I like the movies. I just don't want them to take over.

Any truth to the rumor that Disney/MGM is to be renamed Disney/Pirates Studios

[Crow]

im sure many will b happy about the wand going.
personally id rather have them move the Leave a Legacy tombstones.

[GrumpyFan]

Oh great, here we go with the wand again!
Personally, I would rather see the Hat at MGM/Pixar Studios go before the wand, but whatever.

[disneyfan369]

Thanks for the update!

[PirateLover]

Considering that the structure was only intended to be a 9-10 year structure

Does this mean that the integrity of the structure was only meant to last 10 years or that Disney itself only planned to keep it up for 10 years? I don't find the wand as disgusting as some people but I wouldn't care if it was gone either and with Spaceship Earth undergoing major rehab it just seems natural that they take the wand down at this time as well.
But I am also in agreement that the stupid hat needs to go.

[WDWfanatic742]

I believe it was meant to only be up for 9-10 years. I'm sure that they didn't even realize that it would even be up this long. Just as long as they don't change it from "Epcot" to "Siemens".

[Figment!]

Does this mean that the integrity of the structure was only meant to last 10 years or that Disney itself only planned to keep it up for 10 years?

Closer to the former.

Disney has kept other structures well past their recommended life, so it isn't a definitive sign either way.

[johnO]

A new Star Tours film might be good.

[tink4me]

Good stuff. This is alway sso very interesting to read. I really think that the bus system will help a lot. It seems like transporttation is always a hot issue and I'm glad that Disney is showing that they are aware and are trying to improve it.

[Figment!]

**Update**

[PirateLover]

Awesome, keep those updates coming Jason!

[January-2007]

So the American Adventure show will be open in September, just maybe not the room where you wait before you get in? We loved the show, haven't seen it in years but saw it a couple of weeks ago and thought it was amazing, definately on my must do list. I am so out of the loop, is the old Canada film going to still be playing in September? Love that too.

[DizneyFreak2002]

Thanks for the updates....

[serstar87]

Thanks for the updates Jason!

[Figment!]

So the American Adventure show will be open in September

It is currently scheduled to be.

not the room where you wait before you get in?

The American Heritage Gallery is off to one side of the main waiting rotunda. Its closure is not expected to cause any effect to Guests other than giving them less options while waiting for the next show.

[Figment!]

**Update**

[Crow]

so can we have a giant rat and a giant mouse meet and greet?
i peeked into the building in Japan few wks ago. all torn up. cant wait for it to reopen, as i missed sake in the lounge. they do have a temp eating place next to the water that i used a cs credit at. its not bad, but not the same. the CM there said end of August reopening and the temp spot will go away
thanks for the updates!