Disney Dish: Poseidon's Fury Closure, Star Tours Updates, and Universal's Future Attractions

Universal Orlando Attractions Update

• 🔱 Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure will close on May 9th, ending its run as an opening day attraction.
• 🚀 The closure of Poseidon's Fury and the Sinbad Stunt Show are seen as potential precursors to new attractions, possibly related to Nintendo or Harry Potter.
• 💡 Discussions are ongoing for a Legend of Zelda attraction to potentially replace Poseidon's Fury, leveraging the medieval adventure theme.
• 🪄 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion into the Sinbad Stunt Show area is also a possibility, potentially including a Womping Willow spinner or Shrieking Shack dark ride.

Disney Parks News and Developments

• 🌟 Star Tours will receive new video segments in 2024, with rumors suggesting appearances from The Mandalorian and Grogu.
• 🎢 A potential Avatar ride at Disneyland might utilize Star Tours ride vehicles as simulators due to space constraints.
• 📝 A listener comment highlights the detailed severability clause in the Reedy Creek Improvement District contract, noting its advanced legal drafting.
• 💰 The governor's proposal to add tolls and hotel taxes to Reedy Creek is discussed, with legal analysis suggesting these funds would first go to repay Disney bonds.

Theme Park Dining and Guest Experience

• 🍽️ A Universal Orlando dining survey explored guest expectations for variety beyond typical quick-service fare, suggesting interest in wraps, sushi, salads, and more ethnic options.
• 🧐 The survey also touched on dietary needs, noting the inclusion of kosher but not halal options, and the potential for growth in Muslim populations.
• 💡 Offering new foods as appetizers or sides is suggested as a lower-risk way for guests to try unfamiliar items.

Listener Stories and Technical Insights

• 🕹️ Several listeners shared their experiences being in the hot seat on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" at Hollywood Studios, including one who won a trip to see Regis Philbin.
• 🏛️ The presence of Monty Hall and Bob Denver names in the cement at Hollywood Studios is explained by their past involvement in shows like "Let's Make a Deal" and a celebrity handprint program.
• 💻 A discussion on long virtual queue wait times for Annual Pass sales suggests Disney may be throttling traffic to prevent server overload or due to complexities in fraud detection and credit card transaction processing.