Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2014/04/30/walt-disney-world-press-event-live-blog/" target="_blank"><b>4/30/14: Walt Disney World Press Event Live Blog</b></a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's interesting to see that they're apparently able to do some sort of printing onto the MagicBands. I know a lot of people have expressed interest in getting a patterned/character-branded one, so I wonder if they'll offer more options in the future. I also wonder how durable the ink is, since it will constantly be rubbing against things The jewel sorting game in the interactive queue looks fun, but the others don't seem especially great (though I can't figure out what the water one is supposed to do). I just wonder how much they'll hold up the queue from moving forward, like in Space Mountain, and how well the elements will all be maintained. These look like they'll see a ton of wear and tear
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Great to see the dual coverage from so many places! It's interesting to see that they're not (formally) announcing a schedule to roll-out MM+ at the other resorts, but they're not doing anything to deny it either And another recent development: it looks like the Mine Train will be open for runners during Marathon Weekend, since the Half and Marathon courses go right past it https://twitter.com/runDisney/status/461928112419536896/photo/1
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yes, I'm registered for the Dopey Challenge, which is a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon on consecutive days (48.6 miles in 4 days). The latter two races take you right past the Mine Train; I've run by the construction walls there so many times that it will be wierd to have it actually open!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Interesting that they're using the Rivers of Light name for the new nighttime show at DAK. I'm still not sure what it is, but it doesn't seem to be in any way related to the original concept of a lantern-lit procession. It does look similar to the Transformation scene from Brother Bear, which I've always thought would have made a perfect scene in WOC, so there's hope for something similar! I'm also not sure what to think of the Harambe Nights thing. It sounds like a lot of money for something that won't be all that unique. Of the 9 announced narrators, Viola Davis is the only name I recognize. I guess it's all after the park would normally close, so it's not detracting from the 'regular' stuff, but I'm not sure I understand the point of it
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Question: this article claims you can already make reservations for the mine train on fastpass+. But checking availability thru mydisneyexperience app on my phone for the end of may and early June, the attraction is not even listed as an option on any day. Why is that? Are the annual passholders restricted from getting fastpass for the mine train or is this ride only available to wdw hotel guests as of now? Someone in the know please explain. Thanks.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros My guess is that all of the FP+ spots have already been reserved. When an attraction is fully booked, it is removed from the list. I think the system would be better if they had a way to show that it was there but couldn't be booked, rather than just remove it Check and see if Anna & Elsa show up; I would guess that they have similar availability
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Attractions that don't have availability DO SHOW STILL on the list. That included the frozen meet and greet. But are shown to be fully booked and you can't get fastpass. Similarly other fastpass options are showing but fully booked or unavailable. The mine train is totally missing from the list. If it was offered then it should show on the list as unavailable the same way other rides and shows do.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That's strange. I've read reports from various people that the FP+ site temporarily crashed while everybody was booking their Mine Train reservations, and that over 50,000 were booked within the first 24 hours. I wonder why it's not showing up now. Sounds like a typical Disney website problem
