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pilferk · 09-07-2012, 09:31 AM

Apparently, John Lasseter is coming out to WDW for the Food and Wine festival....which I find quite interesting.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...-fest-dinners/

Lasseter hasn't spent much time at (or on) WDW since he took his larger role with Disney. I find it interesting he's going to make the trip out in October (and you'd think he's not just there to dine and dash).

I wonder if this is happy coincidence/a way to make some extra $$$ or if it means he's going to turn his attention to WDW, a bit.

ludari · 09-07-2012, 10:27 AM

He might be visiting the Food and Wine Festival because he does own a vineyard in Northern California.

pilferk · 09-07-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ludari

He might be visiting the Food and Wine Festival because he does own a vineyard in Northern California.

Very good point.

But his trips to WDW have been pretty few and far between.

Stacy's a freak · 09-27-2012, 03:13 PM

Is it true that Lasseter's wine is being sold at Be Our Guest? Without dipping into the abyss that is the MK Alcohol debate, I think that WDW selling Lasseter's wine is a conflict of interest of sorts. If nothing else, it's an unfair advantage, don't you think?

mcd2745 · 09-27-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stacy's a freak

Is it true that Lasseter's wine is being sold at Be Our Guest? Without dipping into the abyss that is the MK Alcohol debate, I think that WDW selling Lasseter's wine is a conflict of interest of sorts. If nothing else, it's an unfair advantage, don't you think?

I'm sure he'd call it "synergy".

Should I be surprised someone from the Finger Lakes (the best wine-making region in America IMO) has an issue with it?

Stacy's a freak · 09-27-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcd2745

I'm sure he'd call it "synergy".

Should I be surprised someone from the Finger Lakes (the best wine-making region in America IMO) has an issue with it?

haha! I do love my wine - enough to work at a winery one day per weekend. The perks are terrific!

pilferk · 09-28-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stacy's a freak

Is it true that Lasseter's wine is being sold at Be Our Guest? Without dipping into the abyss that is the MK Alcohol debate, I think that WDW selling Lasseter's wine is a conflict of interest of sorts. If nothing else, it's an unfair advantage, don't you think?

To answer the first question: Yes.

To answer the second: Probably...but not by strict corporate definitions. The Lasseter vineyard is a family business venture...though I'm sure he discloses his relationship with it to the SEC.

I think there's been enough curiosity from the Disney fans about the winery (and I'd be surprised if it wasn't a big seller) that Disney can plead demand, when talking to the press and public about it.

Fantasmiss · 10-01-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ludari

He might be visiting the Food and Wine Festival because he does own a vineyard in Northern California.

He is, but I guess you all know that by now, they'll be serving the Lasseter wines at the dinner.

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Stacy's a freak wrangles snakes Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Finger Lakes, NY Posts: 2,357	Is it true that Lasseter's wine is being sold at Be Our Guest? Without dipping into the abyss that is the MK Alcohol debate, I think that WDW selling Lasseter's wine is a conflict of interest of sorts. If nothing else, it's an unfair advantage, don't you think?