2009 Promotion Rumors

[mickekmania]

Hi all,

I called Disney today to inquire as to when the 2009 packages would be out (aprrox. mid to late August) and was told that Disney is going to extend YOAMD through 2009. This is the first time I have been told that and I have been calling at least 1x a week for the past 2 months

 

[TLinden16]

I'm going to move this over to the rumors board for you.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Hi all,

I called Disney today to inquire as to when the 2009 packages would be out (aprrox. mid to late August) and was told that Disney is going to extend YOAMD through 2009. This is the first time I have been told that and I have been calling at least 1x a week for the past 2 months

I hope you're right! We're going in January and would love to win more dreams.

 

[mitros]

After - YOAMD

I'm thinking it'll be- YOTMSMGWDWA



"Year Of Ten Million Slightly Miffed Guests Who Didn't Win Anything"

Make that 20 million!

 

[ThurlFan]

Well, I guess we'll probably save $$ on refillable mugs next year since they're probably not going to redesign them if they keep the theme (We went May of '07 for a full week and saw someone win a free dessert at the ABC commissary; a magical memory that we'll treasure always).

In fact, it will probably save us a lot of $$ on souvenirs in general. That monochomatic blue color scheme...yecccch. Yo, Mickey - 1982 called and wants its prom tux back!

 

[Another Voice]

The next theme will be a retread of the “Magical Gatherings” marketing from a few years ago. This time it will be based around family “celebrations” – birthdays, anniversaries, baby’s first trip, etc. The emphasis will be one all the “celebration” extras that you can buy (special name tags all the up to mortgage busting private parties) rather than on what Disney will do for you.

Expect lots and lots and lots of nostalgia based ads and hammer-like blows to grandparents to “organize trips”. Disney knows that all the disposable income today is with retired baby-boomers so they’re going after that demographic with everything they have. It's an easy of way getting eight customers all at once rather have individual families visit on their own.

The are even rumors that some facilities will be overlaid for the “celebration” theme along the line that the Plaza Inn at Disneyland is now a “Birthday Party” restaurant.

 

[paulh]

Wow Robo, running out of snazzy things to say cuz how many times have we seen that before in some way shape or form.

T.

you would be surprised how many people have just found these boards.they havent been on the boards for long and havent seen this question posted before(there are more than one page of posts thougth ).so its natural for them to ask it.rather that post sinide coments just dont post,someone will give the poster the info they wanted
Paulh

 

[Justish]

The next theme will be a retread of the “Magical Gatherings” marketing from a few years ago. This time it will be based around family “celebrations” – birthdays, anniversaries, baby’s first trip, etc. The emphasis will be one all the “celebration” extras that you can buy (special name tags all the up to mortgage busting private parties) rather than on what Disney will do for you.

Expect lots and lots and lots of nostalgia based ads and hammer-like blows to grandparents to “organize trips”. Disney knows that all the disposable income today is with retired baby-boomers so they’re going after that demographic with everything they have. It's an easy of way getting eight customers all at once rather have individual families visit on their own.

The are even rumors that some facilities will be overlaid for the “celebration” theme along the line that the Plaza Inn at Disneyland is now a “Birthday Party” restaurant.

Source on this? I've heard it too, but I can't find any proof or even START of this rumor? Someone said a CM told them YOAMD will be continuing, you say a new theme is on it's way...

WHAT MADNESS IS THIS!!???

Thanks!

~Ally

 

[TyRy]

Source on this? I've heard it too, but I can't find any proof or even START of this rumor? Someone said a CM told them YOAMD will be continuing, you say a new theme is on it's way...

WHAT MADNESS IS THIS!!???

Thanks!

~Ally

I've heard the celebrations rumor as well..not real clear on what type - just an emphasis on celebrations. As for what the CM's are saying, remember they say LOTS of things so take it with lightly. I remember reading stories on here about bus drivers saying/giving all kinds of information/rumors with very little of it being true.

Ty

 

[Takodacaleb]

TYOMBRAMSMPB

Ten Years of Mickey Being Rich And Making so Many People Poor

 

[Donald Duck Dad]

What about character Birthdays????

This is DONALD DUCKS 75th in 09!!!!!

How about some time for the "DUCK"

 

[Cheshire Figment]

It is the 30th Aniversary of the release of The Black Hole.

 

[ears4all!]

I read somewhere recently that at DISNEYLAND, that they were doing a thing called "Magical Gatherings" that you celebrate little Bobby's birthday and stay for a week. Here's where I got it. http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=dl080707xx#news3 It's a dependable website

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I read somewhere recently that at DISNEYLAND, that they were doing a thing called "Magical Gatherings" that you celebrate little Bobby's birthday and stay for a week. Here's where I got it. http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=dl080707xx#news3 It's a dependable website

I think it's called the Year of Celebrations. And it's rumoured to be the theme at WDW as well.

 

[swarlock]

After - YOAMD

I'm thinking it'll be- YOTMSMGWDWA



"Year Of Ten Million Slightly Miffed Guests Who Didn't Win Anything"

I haven't won anything and I'm a Florida resident. I'm OK with it.

 

[dopey67]

I was there is October and will be there a week from Saturday I have never seen dream team.

 

[bytheblood]

Please note that at this time this is only a rumor and nothing has been confirmed by Disney Corporation.

The next promotion after the Year of a Million Dreams is rumored to be "Magical Celebrations."

The emphasis will be on marketing the Disney parks and resorts worldwide to guests celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, graduations and the like. It supposedly will be a scaled-down version of the YoMD promotion, with fewer prizes. Like anybody has seen a lot now, right?

More rumor, this will be a smaller scale celebration until the launch of Walt Disney World's 40th celebration in 2011. Nothing has been confirmed by the Walt Disney Company.

An official annoucement should be expected sometime around August when the 2009 package rates are released.

 

[yitbos96bb]

After - YOAMD

I'm thinking it'll be- YOTMSMGWDWA



"Year Of Ten Million Slightly Miffed Guests Who Didn't Win Anything"

Funny you say that... and how true it is... I spent about 25 days in the parks during YOMD and won 1 thing... and it was the worst thing for me to win... the pin set, which got me into collecting those stupid pins which are more addictive than crack and more expensive too... Curse you YOMD... and all I WANTED was the Cinderella Suite night... sigh.

 

[CanadianGuy]

An official annoucement should be expected sometime around August when the 2009 package rates are released.

I'd be surprised if this announcement came at that time and not at the big press event in early October which would coincide with the start of a new 'business' year for Disney.

 

[racefanof88]

Can you imagine the birthday, anniversary, family reunion, first trip etc etc. buttons Disney will be handing out . There goes the whole celebration because EVERYONE will come up with something to celebrate on the chance to get a prize. Disney will run out of buttons.

We went twice during YOMD and I have to agree with the majority of posters. We never received a "dream" nor did I ever see the dream team. We went in February of 2007 and May of this year. So so much for the "dreams"............lol. The only team I saw was the "green team" you know the ones with their hands out............