BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 From Inside the Magic... Walt Disney World starts summer with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train dedication, MyMagic+, Disney Side, a look ahead Beginning tonight, Walt Disney World is celebrating the start of the summer season a bit early with their big annual press event, inviting media from all over the world to see what’s new across the resort. Inside the Magic will be covering all the excitement beginning tonight and continuing through Friday morning. The vast majority of events are private, intended for the press to develop stories to share with their audiences – which is exactly what we intend to do! Because of the private events, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom over the next couple of days will find some areas and attractions temporarily closed or roped off.On Thursday, May 1 at 5pm, three attractions will close early: Ariel’s Grotto, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. On Friday, May 2, The Barnstormer, Dumbo, Pete’s Silly Sideshow, and Tomorrowland Speedway won’t open until 11am and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor won’t open until 1pm. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube as well as here on InsideTheMagic.net throughout the schedule of events below to see all the latest happenings and unveilings. Wednesday, April 30“Rock Your Disney Side” Party NIGHT: Disney has already announced another 24-hour day at the parks, this year calling it the “Rock Your Disney Side” party. But tonight a press event of the same name will take place, highlighting some of Walt Disney World’s newest offerings. They’re encouraging press to use hashtag #RockYourDisneySide to share tonight’s entertainment, so don’t be surprised when it takes over your Twitter feed, featuring pictures from the Festival of Fantasy Parade, Frozen, Festival of the Lion King, and more. Thursday, May 1Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and MyMagic+ MORNING: Disney will officially begin to roll out MyMagic+, describing to press the ins and outs of the new system, including FastPass+. We’ll have a chance to learn more about the development of MyMagic+ and its direction moving forward. AFTERNOON: The highlight of the whole event is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, which will be unveiled to press tomorrow. Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing all of the fun from within this brand new attraction including interviews and special footage captured within the ride itself. NIGHT: The day concludes with a special party in Fantasyland during which Disney promises “some surprises” worth bringing cameras to capture. Friday, May 2Seven Dwarfs Mine Train dedication and a look ahead MORNING: Though attention will be fixed firmly on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opening, Disney has much more to share. An “Around Our World” presentation early in the morning will feature a look ahead to “ever-evolving theme park offerings” at Walt Disney World, plus updates from Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line. Following that, a small dedication ceremony will be held for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It’s not a “grand opening,” so it’s unclear whether the ride will remain open after the ceremony or if Disney will announce an opening date there. It may or may not be accessible to the public after the dedication.Lastly, a panel discussion will wrap up the 3-day press event, summarizing all of the topics including MyMagic+, the Rock Your Disney Side summer, and the completion of New Fantasyland. Specific times and locations have been omitted from this schedule intentionally, by request of Walt Disney World, as the events listed here are not open to the public, intended only for the press to share the details of Disney’s latest entertainment offerings. Notably absent from the schedule is any mention of the 25th anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios tomorrow, May 1. Though it’s not part of the press schedule, we’ll still be covering its evening events. So be sure to follow along here and on our social media channels to stay on top of all the fun through Friday afternoon! http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/04/walt-disney-world-starts-summer-with-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-dedication-mymagic-disney-side-a-look-ahead/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 NIGHT: The day concludes with a special party in Fantasyland during which Disney promises “some surprises” worth bringing cameras to capture. You think the dragon is going to fly again?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 oooooohhhhh... aaaaaahhhhh... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 We need a reporter on scene to report back to us. Why can't FF.net get press credentials like some of those bloggers get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 We need a reporter on scene to report back to us.Why can't FF.net get press credentials like some of those bloggers get? An EXCELLENT question! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Where's Devores? He needs to get his camera and go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 An EXCELLENT question! Thanks Mo. But what's the answer?How many followers do you have to have to get press credentials? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Not sure, but based on the fact that I don't have any press credentials, I'm guessing that you, DIT and Lou just aren't enough. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 My question is, if part of this is focusing on the Mine Train Ride opening, can we hope that they will at least announce an opening date? (Or did i miss that in another thread?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 No opening date yet. But I would venture to say it will be opened for a certain 24 hour event. BradyBzLyn...Mo and Momof6....aka Marty 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Inside the Magic is posting updates and photos from the press event to their FB page if anyone is interested...https://www.facebook.com/insidethemagic?fref=nf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Inside the Magic has put up a page with photos, video and info from the press event...http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/05/rock-your-disney-side-party-highlights-entertainment-from-around-walt-disney-world-including-frozen-festival-of-fantasy/ A few excerpts... Walt Disney World welcomed invited press, travel agents, and their guests with a special party in Epcot’s World Showplace, dubbed Rock Your Disney Side. It’s the same name as the upcoming 24-hour party that will be held on May 23 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. But at this particular evening’s special event, Disney was showing off their newest entertainment offerings. Nearby, performers from the new Festival of Fantasy parade also posed for pictures. In honor of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, Mickey and Minnie Mouse walked the red carpet with event attendees. Typhoon Lagoon is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Goofy was ready for a pool party in its honor. The posting of selfies with the characters using hashtag #RockYourDisneySide was encouraged throughout the night, highlights of which were shown on big screens in the venue. The evening event was meant as an introduction to two days of information to come, focusing on an extended look at the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and MyMagic+. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Apparently Grumpy Cat rated her own name tag! Inside the Magic1 hr ·Grumpy Cay got her own Disney name tag. She hates it. https://www.facebook.com/insidethemagic/photos/a.391990882034.180401.10300702034/10151996363847035/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 The Instagram quote on that was "rode an E ticket ride. I gave it an F"I am obsessed with that cat. While I do feel bad and hope she isn't getting manhandled too much she is adorable. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Loved this comment... "Happiest Place on Earth? I hate it". https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialGrumpyCat/photos/pcb.677837608918646/677837315585342/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Grumpy Cat meets Grumpy Dwarf... https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialGrumpyCat/photos/pcb.677837608918646/677837335585340/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 So what was the big photo opp from the event? I missed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I want a Grumpy Cat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I want a Grumpy Cat.I'd like grumpy cat's bank account. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 My question is why the heck are they letting a cat into the parks?What about the kids who are allergic to cats? Besides cats are evil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 My question is why the heck are they letting a cat into the parks?What about the kids who are allergic to cats? Besides cats are evil.Thank you it's not a service animal is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 My question is why the heck are they letting a cat into the parks?What about the kids who are allergic to cats?Besides cats are evil. If they're letting in snotty nose, screaming, whining, booger eating, little brats, why not cats?And if they're allergic to cats, god forbid the little angels should sneeze. Solution, keep them at home.If you think cats are evil, then you just haven't been around enough kids.Oh, and have you noticed the huge rats, dogs, chipmunks, and ducks, that are in the parks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cats like mice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Here is my problem with this whole thing.......A CAT IS NOT MEDIA. So Disney, in their infinite wisdom, decided that a cat gets an invite to a super exclusive event and gets to ride a new ride they hyped so much guests are foaming at the mouth to ride. But not even CMs get to even so much look at it. Way to go Disney, way to go. Now a cat has more experience using MyMagic+ than 90% of your cast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Here is my problem with this whole thing.......A CAT IS NOT MEDIA. So Disney, in their infinite wisdom, decided that a cat gets an invite to a super exclusive event and gets to ride a new ride they hyped so much guests are foaming at the mouth to ride. But not even CMs get to even so much look at it. Way to go Disney, way to go. Now a cat has more experience using MyMagic+ than 90% of your cast. Let's face it....we're all just jealous because a cat has figured out the whole social media thing better than any of us . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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