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Hastin

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Join me as I share my passion for game shows, theme parks, simulation games, travel, interactivity, and whatever. One-time Disney Historian. Two-time Raithe Kole heist-helper. Summer Cowboy. Persistent Optimist.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 10d

In a world where "fandom" is quickly meaning self-aggrandized consumerism and the company itself is pushing it out; it's great to be part of a community of people that are passionate, heartfelt, honest, and creative.

Pure devotion to places we love.

See you in 2027 in California! Home #RetroMagic!

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Hastin @hastin.net · 5h

Joe's thread here really describes how I feel about the film as well. It's fun, somw fun ideas, and fun plot devices.

Awesome music. Great VFX, especially in IMAX 3D.

Joe Lozano 🎢🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐻 @joelozano.bsky.social · 6h

Just got back from my advance screening of Tron: Ares — and I really enjoyed it. Perfect? No. Flawed? Absolutely. But it’s a blast, especially in IMAX. There were moments when the NIN score literally shook the theater.

🥏 (1/4)

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Hastin @hastin.net · 9h

Greetings programs! Let's do this. #TronAres

Me in a Sam Flynn costume in front of a Tron: Ares poster!

Hastin @hastin.net · 15h

More Tier 0 days in 2025/2026 than in 2024/2025. A way to "raise prices" but not actually. Interesting to see April now has Tier 0 days, and so does March.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 15h

all the signage vibes of Cedar Fair or United Parks - we're a year or two away from a "Cash to Disney Gift Card" kiosk

WDW News Today @wdwnt.com · 21h

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Snack Carts Are Going Cashless

<p>As of today, select Walt Disney World Resort snack carts are now cashless. Cashless Disney Snack Carts One such location is this popcorn cart in the Cinderella Castle hub at Magic Kingdom. These locations have new signage designating them as cashless. Cashless LocationPlease pay with Credit Card, Disney Gift Card or Mobile PaymentDisney Gift Cards … <a title="BREAKING: Walt Disney World Snack Carts Are Going Cashless" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/10/breaking-walt-disney-world-snack-carts-go-cashless/" aria-label="Read more about BREAKING: Walt Disney World Snack Carts Are Going Cashless">Read more</a></p>

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Hastin @hastin.net · 15h

Welcome, JT!

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Hastin @hastin.net · 16h

They gave some early year Sundays to the lowest tier pass, and didn't change the price - that surprised me as well.

Hastin @hastin.net · 16h

I've seen the exact same thing for a half-sister who shares everything with *0 engagement*, she gets notifications like "There's three new things from [PAGE] you have not shared."

It's all to keep you feeling important and special, no matter what you do there, or if it gets any traction at all.

Hastin @hastin.net · 16h

Why it also sucks: Notifications are specific to what you *do* on the site, not who posts things.

A friend who checks every response a post of theirs gets notifications that are like "13 people people have responded to this post", and you have to tap in to see it.

An engagement monster.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 18h

This feels more like a goal of killing pre-arrival bands.

holleigh horror @teambercase.bsky.social · 18h

Just a FYI: APs aren't getting the $10 discount on MagicBands anymore lol
#WaltDisneyWorld #MagicBands

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Hastin @hastin.net · 18h

My gut feeling is that 2026 is gonna have no blockouts on Inspire for the holidays (given that they unblocked Jan 1), and we'll know on November 1st.

In the current calendar, Believe already has 12 less weekend blackouts than last year on the schedule.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 19h

wow, announced today of all days, imagine that

BlogMickey.com @blogmickey.com · 19h

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Announces Passholder Preview Dates & Details for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’

Walt Disney World Announces Passholder Preview Dates & Details for 'Zootopia: Better Zoogether'

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to experience the all-new Zootopia: Better Zoogether attraction

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Hastin @hastin.net · 1d

Also, the usual "price increase news dump" is kinda hilarious.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 1d

Down payment for the payment program has been lowered to $99. Seems like they starting to feel the squeeze on lower tier pass prices.

I still think those upper tier passes will have operational changes (fewer blackouts, something) when they go back on sale.

Going to exacerbate the Friday problem.

Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · 1d

Disneyland has increased ticket prices beginning today, Wednesday October 8th. Ticket prices, parking, Magic Keys, and Lightning Lane passes saw increases.

* Premier Pass and Lightning Lane prices are variable depending on the day

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Hastin @hastin.net · 1d

One thing that's become obvious to me doing historical research is that a lot of other things (dealership ads/articles, housing/developer ads, promotional pieces, etc.) paid for news and newspapers.

Not sure if news can survive "every headline has to stand alone with a few unrelated banner ads".

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Progress City @progresscityusa.com · 2d

Catalog sent to WED from the company wot did the wall carpet for the Harvest Theater lobby in The Land. Company run by family of Doris Hardoon!

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Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

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Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

"and the concepts come and go so fast you can't really rely on any expectations but the one vendor that sells $20 chicken tenders"

Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

Sunset Showcase was literally set up for this with the droppable curtain over Donald in the lobby and the LED Marquee - and yet, nothing.

Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

There's no indication at all that there's a major Walt Disney Studios release dropping this week at Disneyland - which feels like such a departure from a decade ago.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

"Work really hard and sell yourself out for years for an event that anyone with a $100 ticket could attend in 2010"

Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

Price increase "positive news" fodder that always happens around this time.

Hastin @hastin.net · 2d

oh yeah, prices are going up for sure

Scott Gustin @scottgustin.com · 2d

NEW: A new miniature of Rapunzel’s Tower from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled is coming to Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland Park. The ride is currently closed for refurb and reopens this winter.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 3d

It feels like Studios has completely forgotten how to create synergies with Parks.

The attraction overlay gets a single tiny sign, no map reference. How do you not put a photo op at the exit or something?

Hastin @hastin.net · 3d

"We brought back the popular theme park elecTRONica marketing concept for one night only featuring many of the same acts, but didn't put it in a theme park and locked it off to 'influencers'."

The absolute inconsistent marketing on this film feels like they want it to fail.

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Hastin @hastin.net · 3d

New signage on Batuu West for Docking Bay 7, feels like an attempt to advertise from the main walkway. Didn't see this on East last week. #SignageSunday

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