Disney Dish Podcast: New DVC Resort, Galaxy's Edge Pricing, and the Starbucks Story

New DVC Resort at Fort Wilderness

• 🎯 A new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort, potentially named "Reflections, a Disney Lakeside Lodge," is planned for the former River Country site at Fort Wilderness.
• 💡 The resort aims to attract guests with fond memories of Fort Wilderness camping but who no longer wish to camp, offering amenities like golf cart tours to view campground decorations.
• 🔑 Construction is expected to begin in 2019, with a goal of opening for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary.

Early Access Pricing for Galaxy's Edge

• 💰 Discussions revolve around the pricing strategy for early access to "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," with speculation on high demand leading to premium pricing.
• 🚀 Potential models include charging hundreds of dollars for limited entry, balancing revenue with guest experience and avoiding conflict with guests of the themed hotel.
• ⚠️ The introduction of such programs will be tested, especially with the upcoming opening of Galaxy's Edge and its associated hotel.

Future World and Spaceship Earth Refurbishment

• 💡 Rumors suggest a significant refurbishment for Spaceship Earth, potentially starting in 2020, to update its narrative on human communication.
• 🌐 The update aims to incorporate modern communication technologies like smartphones and may involve reimagining scenes from the Industrial Revolution onward.
• 🌟 A larger redo of Future World is also discussed, including a potential water feature spine connecting the Fountain of Nations to World Showcase Lagoon, and a new version of the Illuminations nighttime spectacular.

The Story of Starbucks in Disney Parks

• ☕ Starbucks first appeared in a Disney park at Disneyland Paris in 2009, with the first U.S. park location opening at Disney California Adventure's Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Pig Cafe in 2012.
• 📈 Market research indicated a significant percentage of guests entering parks were already carrying Starbucks cups, suggesting a strong demand.
• 🤝 The partnership evolved from initial informal observations to a formal agreement, driven by guest demand and Starbucks' market presence, leading to locations strategically placed near park entrances.
• 🛍️ Starbucks' presence is seen as a way to capitalize on guest spending, with delivery services now available at Disney Springs and a focus on caffeinated adults complementing Disney's efforts to reduce plastic straws and bags.