View Full Version : Tap ... tap ... tap ... is this thing on??
WDSearcher
03-28-2005, 12:55 PM
Over the weekend, Iger makes his first big managerial decision, and no one's here talking about it? Apparently everyone is too sated by Easter candy!
:earsboy:
athenna
03-28-2005, 01:02 PM
Well????? Are ya gonna tell us?? :earboy2:
Plus4206
03-28-2005, 01:17 PM
Did you see the thread about the Disney dolphine in Baltimore ? Maybe you can answer the OP's question.
As for Igers first move, I like it, but don't know enough about it to hold a discussion on it.
wtpclc
03-28-2005, 01:57 PM
Is this what you were referring to?
Strategic Planning Disbanded Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=775021)
Who was too sated by Easter candy? ;)
WDSearcher
03-28-2005, 03:01 PM
Did you see the thread about the Disney dolphine in Baltimore ? Maybe you can answer the OP's question. I sent a note to someone at DAK about it ... and then of course, it was Easter and no one was there! Hopefully, I'll get an answer for them soon.
As for Igers first move, I like it, but don't know enough about it to hold a discussion on it. It's never stopped us before! :teeth:
:earsboy:
Plus4206
03-28-2005, 03:11 PM
On another board an ex Dis poster is claiming this a a "massive" step in the right direction but like everybody else he's skeptical.
DisOrBust
03-28-2005, 03:18 PM
So your lurking over there too.....
On Another board?!?!?! ;)
How about we all read Disney War and then we can have a frank Book Discussion about whether Eisenr/Iger is more like Emperor/Vader or Sauron/Sauruman.
And we can discuss the Orcs of strategic planning in context. :banana:
WDSearcher
03-28-2005, 03:28 PM
You're all Star Wars geeks, aren't you. I have no hope of keeping up, in that case. I haven't seen a Star Wars film since ... well ... Return of the Jedi?
:sad2:
BRERALEX
03-28-2005, 03:36 PM
OT there hasn't been a star wars film since ROTJ.
Plus4206
03-28-2005, 03:47 PM
Well, in the end, didn't Ige...Vador turn on the EMperor and kill him ??? And everybody lived happily ever after............
No, I think we're more LOTR oriented, and there's not been a GOOD Star Wars Film since ROTJ, ROTS may be a good one, we'll see.
Anyway, any comments relating Disney managment to the Empire are rooted firmly in the Original Trilogy. pirate:
In either case, as has been mentioned at the super secret other place, Eisner/Iger makes for a good comparison to those nefarious villians in those movies.
Well, in the end, didn't Ige...Vador turn on the EMperor and kill him ??? And everybody lived happily ever after............
The question is, is their still good in him? Is he more Eisner now then Man, Twisted and Evil.
And who play's Luke?
Plus4206
03-28-2005, 03:57 PM
Judging by this first Massive step I'm a little more optomistic then I was about two weeks ago.
DisneyKidds
03-28-2005, 05:01 PM
No, I think we're more LOTR oriented.......
As if a LOTR geek us any better than a Star Wars geek ;).
I've read a couple of very unflattering articles regarding Murphy ("The Enforcer") and the whole Strategic Planning group. Getting rid of them can only be good.......it's what gets done in their absence that will matter most though.
WebmasterCricket
03-28-2005, 05:26 PM
Judging by this first Massive step I'm a little more optomistic then I was about two weeks ago.
That could just be because he has "forseen it" or that it is "according to plan" and we are all none the wiser to the real evil hidden beneath...
http://66.139.241.190/images/holo.jpg
rascalmom
03-28-2005, 06:29 PM
Other board???????
Please do share!
DVCconvert
03-28-2005, 08:10 PM
WD!....you're "still in the loop!" ;)
You're right that the masses missed that, it is meaningful - exceptionally so! - and IF similar "actions" are taken (shudder) I 'could' turn into an "miniME" fan! :earseek:
Honestly thou, this one is like closing a gate that was left open awhile - no real "surprise" that the cattle have left the field!
Murphy (aka 'The Enforcer') needed to have his wings cliped. When Bob brings back Traditions in it's full form I'll get down on my knees and thank my higher power! :teeth:
Seriously, this is a great develop if accurate as 'advertised'! :)
crusader
03-29-2005, 07:58 AM
And who play's Luke?
The invisible man.
Anyway, I'm happy to hear this. I do believe Mr. Cricket is right - there's a master plan. If ME had flown solo on this it wouldn't have the same effect.
WDSearcher
03-29-2005, 09:01 AM
WD!....you're "still in the loop!" ;)
Traveling more now ... harder to spend quality time on the DIS. :)
Murphy (aka 'The Enforcer') needed to have his wings clipped. When Bob brings back Traditions in it's full form I'll get down on my knees and thank my higher power! :teeth: I really don't think anyone or anything will bring back Traditions in its full form. The class really did need a bit of updating. I remember the week-long classes, and honestly ... I thought much of it was a waste of time. A little too much "cheerleading" and not really enough practical information. The first half of the first day was great, because you learned Disney history and you learned about the structure of the Company. After that, I felt that the stuff I was being taught needed to be at the local level. Spending four hours learning about grooming guidelines was a bit much. :groom:
:earsboy:
Plus4206
03-29-2005, 10:03 AM
RE:"Spending four hours learning about grooming guidelines was a bit much. "
For some yes, but for ........
DisOrBust
03-29-2005, 10:26 AM
Call me a doubting Thomas but I don't believe any good will come out of this :sad2: . Eisner is still too close not to be "pulling the strings" on this one. It frightens me to think what the "master plan" may involve :earseek: .
Is there anything left at Disney to Strategically plan for anyway??? IMHO, they have cut down the tree by eliminating animation/CGI/Pixar. Whats left to bear fruit??? You can only ''plan' to rerelease movied to video so many times the market is saturated.
WDSearcher
03-29-2005, 11:11 AM
RE:"Spending four hours learning about grooming guidelines was a bit much. "
For some yes, but for ........
Agreed. But for those folks, no amount of time would be enough!! :eek:
:earsboy:
DVCconvert
03-29-2005, 11:32 AM
Agreed. But for those folks, no amount of time would be enough!! :eek:
:teeth:
true, but some of those folks could always be casted at the Haunted Mansion.....as part of the attraction! :crazy:
Hey WD, I'm of the understanding WDI is in the process of wrapping up their 5 year plan - do you know when that planning process will conclude?
WDSearcher
03-29-2005, 01:05 PM
Hey WD, I'm of the understanding WDI is in the process of wrapping up their 5 year plan - do you know when that planning process will conclude? Nope ... sorry!
:earsboy:
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