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DVC, I would have to disagree here. I think the change occured when EuroDisney flopped. They took it on the chin with it after pouring in boatloads of money. I think it really scared Ei$ner from spending anything. I have always had the feeling that Mikey-boy really wanted to be the next Walt...

Well, if BK is truely about Animals that exist only in our imagination, then hello Sully & Mike. Something around this theme would be a great start for BK and might fit in well with the "Big December Announcement". I really don't see M. Inc. working in the Magic Kingdom anywhere (FantasyLand...

5) Management is trying to do the right thing, but they are being terribly inept. Yeah, that's my vote. They are trying to "save the company" but they are doing it wrong. Apparantly rather than try and generate business which takes a lot of work and is really a lot of trouble, they are going...

does it seem like Disney Management is sitting around in a room having the following discussion: Exec #1 "Attendance is down and we won't get our bonuses" Exec #2 "That's bad, really bad" Exec #3 "Well, if we cut costs we can still make our profit goals for bonuses" Exec #1 "What...

I was thinking about 2 things (any more and my brain begins to smoke and make all sorts of "clinking" sounds that annoy the dog). First, if Disney may be entering a "changing of the guard" phase similar to the early 80's, then what else is similar to that time? - company stock lower than...

Yoho: I guess the "side" I fall on is that while balancing your expenses with your demand is appropriate, I'm hoping that they aren't applying a turnicate for a nosebleed. That's where the 5 month .vs. 5 years vision comes into play. Yeah, all that stuff in the beginning was intended to make...

Just don't open the parks at all, just lock the gates, send everyone home permanently, put a sign up on the interstate, close down all the offices, turn off the power, the phones, the sewer, the water, board up the studios in Burbank and don't make anymore films, can the Fox Family deal because...

Is is just me or has Disney morphed into The Repeat, Replay Company? I mean, what is it with them? The Disney Channel seems like it carries about 30% old ABC rerums, now their doing reruns (basically) at the theaters. Yeah, yeah, I know, they are just adding more screens, technically. But both...

Perhaps I shouldn't be bouncing on my head so much....

I think A.V. meant that DisneySea a la OLC was living up to Walt's business model while Disney itself was still trying to operate under Eisner's. From the pictures of TDS, I would agree with A.V.

It's called Disney's Southern Backyard and will have a whopping 17 attractions on a beautiful 1/2 acre lot. Here's the breakdown: PuppyLand: The Many Steps in Poo -- come experience the delightful world of man's best friend and the presents he gives you each and every day. PawPrints in...

Well, I haven't put in a spinner yet, but I do offer 17 exciting attractions (remember that Disneyland and DCA had 22 when it opened and I'm on MUCH less land). PuppyLand: The Many Steps in Poo -- come experience the delightful world of man's best friend and the presents he gives you...

I agree with you, A.V. that pictures/message boards alone will not not change Disney management's opinion one bit. In fact, they most likely will have zero effect on them. What will change them is doing what you are doing (and I am planning on doing) - travel 1/2 way around the world to go to a...

I just looked at Laughingplace.com's coverage and I'm thinking to myself -- "I know I said I have to pay off the credit cards from the last 2 trips first --- but ...." as I think about how to finance a trip to Tokyo as soon as possible. I think we are seeing the Internet revolution hit...

<QUOTE>The "theme" of the ride has changed from "trip to outer space" to "ride a g-force trainer simulation," which, in ten words or less, is precisely the reality of the situation. </QUOTE> Here's me hoping..... 1) I hope that WDI ties in some kind of ride film so it's not basically a...

<QUOTE>My point is that you can't point to DisneySeas and say, "They got it so WDW should too!" WDC spends the money for WDW. OLC spends the money for DisneySeas. </QUOTE> I agree. I thought you were making the point that OLC isn't concerned about budgets and expenses (like other threads have...

Other stories have confirmed that budgets ARE a concern at OLC and it's not the "visionary" company in Walt's image that everyone would have to believe. My opinion is that what we see in DisneySeas is an example of Disney using OLC's money to advance it's reputation. How? Well, they get to...

So then it's GCurling, DVC (I'm assuming that's the logo on the shirt), and the Capt. So what do I win? All expenses paid vacation to my backyard, complete with water sprinkler theming?

Hey, take a look at gcurling's site and you will find that the gent on the left side of the pic is gcurling. So that leaves only DVC and Capt Crook. I'm puttin' the Capt in the middle, so DVC is on the right That makes it gcurling, Capt, DVC. I know I'm 1 for three for sure.

Johare said: I'll have to take exception with 2/3 of this one. While the ride on Popeye is better - MUCH WETTER - I found no story to tell and I think that's the heart of a themed attraction. Decoration is only part of it. However, if I'm judging raft ride to raft ride, I'll tip my hand...