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By jedimaster1227 · Posted
After having sailed on the Disney Dream across Europe over the Summer, we were excited to have the chance to experience something entirely new... The Disney Treasure launched late in 2024, taking alternating seven night sailings to the Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Along our sailing, we would have the chance to visit our favorite Disney's Castaway Cay as well as the new Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in Eleuthera, Bahamas. As big fans of the Disney Wish (I've got another report to share from our somewhat-recent sailing there soon), we excited to see how the Disney Treasure would be similar and different from her sister ship... This is never a bad sight to start off your day! Given that our sailing was at the tail end of the year, the port (and several of our ports of call) were decorated for the holidays. The Grand Hall on the Disney Treasure is inspired by Disney's Aladdin. I spent a lot of time staring across this space. We love exploring the ship during the embarkation day "open house" period, as it allows you to visit spaces that are primary closed off to adults and non-paying guests (depending on the venue) before the ship has left the port. The it's a small world nursery is an adorable example of this. Presented in the classic Mary Blair style, there is a lot of character to take in... This moving train that circles the ceiling of the venue is one of my favorite details. Mickey & Minnie's Captain's Deck is a nice play space that can be annexed into either the Disney's Oceaneer's Club or the it's a small world nursery throughout the cruise, enabling children from either age group to have a chance to enjoy all that is found within. The Walt Disney Imagineering Lab in Disney's Oceaneer's Club is one of my favorite youth spaces in the fleet, and of course they have those amazing handwashing stations here as well. The Imagineering Lab has an interactive simulator which allows younger guests to ride virtual versions of classic Disney attractions. The space is filled with detail and authentic props from the parks... The costume from the former Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is one of my favorites. A model of the very ship we were sailing on, found on the very ship we were sailing on. Three of my favorite posters for three of my favorite attractions. A scale copy of the Grand Hall bronze statue found in the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab... Figment has found his way onboard! There are lots of themed spaces for kids to enjoy within Disney's Oceaneer's Club. Also a collection of some of the most adorable restrooms you'll find out of anywhere made by Disney. As my username implies, I kind of like Star Wars. Ok, I like it a lot. Enough to get really excited when I see a dianoga in the water... Especially excited to see an adorable lothcat twitching in its sleep. Marvel Superhero Academy is another impressive space within Disney's Oceaneer's Club, featuring interactive experiences and games... I was able to try my hand at being a certain web-slinging superhero in a battle against Ultron's army of bots. The space directly ties into the Worlds of Marvel dinner show, particularly the Avengers: Quantum Encounter show. Back in the Grand Hall we found Peter Pan guiding guests on a treasure hunt. And a friendly Genie overhead to welcome guests aboard. One of my most important stops on embarkation lunch is to Marceline Market where I indulge in delicious seafood... But maybe I'm just shellfish. Our home for the next seven nights! Complete with a very comfortable verandah! Sarabi is the ship's two-story flex venue which hosted shows, trivia, bingo and more throughout the cruise. A close-up look at the magic lamp found in the Grand Hall of the Disney Treasure. I'm not kidding when I say that "Let's Set Sail" is one of my favorite entertainment offerings across the Disney Cruise Line fleet. It's a high energy kick-off to your cruise featuring all of your favorite characters, great upbeat and emotional music (gets me every time) and tons of fun! The magic is so strong, the cast float on air! We've got royalty in the house! Make that double! How about triple? Simply the best! Not long after the ship sailed away from Port Canaveral it was time for our first dinner at Plaza de Coco! Located in the same space as Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure on the Disney Wish, this venue features in-story entertainment as well as authentic, fantastic Mexican food. These Chorizo Street Croquettes were among my favorite things I consumed throughout the cruise. Abuelita Elena's Shrimp Diabla did not disappoint! The show also features an authentic mariachi band to entertain guests and to set the evening mood. The Butternut Squash Enchilada was a fantastic meatless meal option. The Margarita Lime Cheesecake was a delicious way to cap off our meal. The level of detail in bringing Coco to life onboard is excellent. Miguel's family tree... I love the feel of this space! Like other Disney Cruise Line ships, the hallways and stairwells contain unique art that pays tribute to Disney content of all types and ages. Now for something I had been eagerly anticipating for some time... Welcome foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion Parlor! The Haunted Mansion Parlor is an extension of the Haunted Mansion attraction, with its own unique story, elements and lots of tie-ins to the original experience. This fish tank is one of the most notable elements within the space... But you won't find regular fish in here. Not unlike the attraction that inspired it, the Haunted Mansion Parlor features portraits that aren't quite as they appear... There's something more ghoulish that reveals itself in each of these, given time. The characters are similar to those you find in the Haunted Mansion, right down to the poses, but their stories and forms are not carbon copies of what you'd find on land. It was very appropriate that Captain Culpepper Clyne, also known to fans of the Disney lore as The Mariner, found his way into the Haunted Mansion Parlor. This character is based on one of the earliest Marc Davis sketches for Disney's version of what would become The Haunted Mansion. He at one point was represented in the attractions as a portrait whose staring eyes followed you. He also has a tomb in the Walt Dsieny World Magic Kingdom version of the attraction's queue. The Mariner also has his own themed drink and accompanying collectible mug available for purchase... Which I did. The Siren (previously pictured in portrait form) also has her own drink and mug available for purchase... Which I did. The mantle clock is similar but different to the grandfather clock found in the Haunted Mansion attraction. The Hitchhiking Ghosts make appearances in the bar mirror throughout the evening... A look at the venue's drink menu... There is a hidden drink option if you can solve a "chilling challenge" from within the digital menu... And here is what that option is. I love this tribute to former Imagineer Rolly Crump! Notice how these sconces look very similar to the "The Spirits Have Been Released" hidden menu item? The Haunted Mansion Parlor is filled to the brim with details including this candelabra which features a candle that is a nod to the Candle Man character that was once conceptualized for the attraction. There are blink-and-you-miss-it details throughout the Haunted Mansion Parlor... Like this portrait... It doesn't quite stay the same throughout the experience. Jumbeaux's Sweets is the ship's ice cream parlor and sweets shop. The space is incredibly cute! And there are lots of great ice cream flavors to enjoy! For all of you Taittinger enthusiasts, yes they have plenty onboard. The Jade Cricket Cafe is one of several coffee bars onboard. This one is inspired by the lucky cricket, Cri-Kee from the animated Disney film Mulan. Our night ended with an early rest knowing that our next day would be our first full sea day with lots to do throughout. -
I heard most park presidents were offered a pay cut or severance. Most took the severance. -
oh, and they started working on their website too! no longer shows as a "kiddie park". . .but has some nice pics, and a way to sign up to follow the progress: https://cotaland.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKfF_5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzZVMxZ0FlR3dTNjUycjVHAR7I9pwGkeKJobcZJdcTIyTQ4py2g_pxVjmM87705aIiHMeZ83SUcUhu6wCFHQ_aem_CWcNMUB15TJwohPSYC3yEQ#newsletter -
apparently the folks behind COTALand (at the Circuit of the Americas) - finally are listening to my (and our other friends advice / nudging), and have started promoting on their FB page! (these pics were taken by my friend Nick Carlos, 1/2 of the Quirky Coaster Couple) here are the pics COTALand uploaded of Circuit Breaker (the Tilt Coaster): Think you can handle Circuit Breaker? New shots just dropped—and this thing moves. Steep climbs, sharp drops, and nonstop speed from start to finish. 9 Airtime Moments 4 Different Inversions 5 Head-chopper Effects Only at COTALAND! and here is their update from yesterday, featuring Palindrome: (assuming this is by my friend, Matt Hughey; VP of Park operations) Construction Update! PALINDROME is taking shape — and it’s unlike anything else in the country. This groundbreaking ride will be: The first Infinity Shuttle Coaster in the U.S. The only steel coaster in the country to soar over an active road! Forward. Backward. Gravity-defying in both directions. PALINDROME is built to thrill — and it’s coming only to COTALAND. #COTALAND #Palindrome #InfinityCoaster #comingsoon
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By Chiselphane · Posted
Yeah I am totally kicking myself for going during preview instead of open, but who could have predicted this turn of events. I mean I'm glad I was wrong about them being 'ready', clearly they took in a lot of feedback (such is the state of the world that shocked is the response to a corporation learning a lesson or two and implementing it) but I can't help a twinge of bitterness, as I won't be able to get back until at best a year. But then I remember the night ride I had on Stardust Racers and I feel better again. It'll be interesting to see how well things scale up as attendance rises though. There's talk that they've fixed Ministry by removing a drop move towards the end of a ride. People who have ridden it prior to 5/23 reporting it's just skipping that movement during its' scene -
By SoCalJasonland · Posted
According to what I was reading in Southern California, they fired the park presidents at Knotts and Magic Mountain and the whole chain is going to run without full time management / park presidents at every single park so a few were promoted to regional managers while the rest were asked to go part time or let go completely. "Six Flags lays off Knott’s and Magic Mountain presidents The president positions are being eliminated at all 27 amusement parks in the chain, according to Six Flags officials. https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/23/six-flags-lays-off-knotts-and-magic-mountain-presidents/ -
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I could swear I brought it up in passing (over in the Fiesta thread). yes, he's been named GM. . so he's over Fiesta, Hurricane Harbor Houston, SFOT (where he's been spending a LOT of time the past couple of weeks)/Hurricane Harbor, Schlitterbahn (both New Braunfels and Galveston), and Frontier City!
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By Sledgehammer_77 · Posted
CP, KI, CR, CW, KBF, KD, MM, GAD, GAM, OT, FT, OG, MX ??? those I believe are guaranteed... perhaps they'll look into expanding three of La Ronde/NE/WOF/Dorney? -
I don't think anyone has mentioned Jeffrey Siebert is now GM(?) of the Texas region and over all the TX parks. Sounds great to me.
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By prozach626 · Posted
Holy crap! Those attractions at the waterpark are massive! Concept art is getting really good. -
By prozach626 · Posted
Media day was yesterday. It's crazy sad how these things never get talked about it here, anymore. Ten years ago, there would have already been at least 10 nerds at media day posting hundreds of pictures and writing reviews. I miss them. There are a lot of youtubers out there with POV's. I'm sharing these clips, since they're from a news channel and not TPR competitors. -
By prozach626 · Posted
^Thanks for the input! -
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