Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

[Madteaparty001]

USD is not weaker compared to 2018/2019. Depends how you want to measure, but at YE 2018, USD/EUR was 1.14, USD/JPY was 109. YE 2019 it was 1.11 and 108, respectively. Today USD/EUR is 1.08 and USD/JPY is 154. CNH was 6.8, 6.9 and 7.15. I don't know the mix of revenues, but on the balance, I would say USD is either neutral or stronger for revenue purposes.

I believe I worded my post poorly. By weaker dollar I mean the purchasing power of $500 million in 2019 is more than 2024. Not that the dollar is weaker than other currencies in the global market.

 

[BayTower2010]

This is categorically false. Room rates did not increase beyond the "usual" year-to-year increases when ME was deployed.

You are incorrect, in the early years Disney admitted as much.

 

[Brian Noble]

I was actually booking rooms during that time. I know the prices did not change in unexpected ways between 2004 and 2006.

If you can point me to that disclosure, I'd be interested in reading what it actually says. "We paid for it out of guest spending" is not the same as "we increased the nightly rate enough to cover it."

The expectation was that the additional cost of ME would be re-paid by higher resort spending--but that's not in the room rate, that's in more food, an extra day at WDW rather than sneaking off to Universal, etc. because people were locked into the resort without a rental car. And in the days before ubiquitous ride sharing, that was probably true.

This is also why they added the dining plan and changed the ticketing structure from PH/PHP to Magic Your Way at the same time--all of that was designed to capture as much time, attention, and money as possible from anyone visiting Orlando and Disney.

 

[mickey916]

Advance Reservations for Cake Bake Shop Now Available on Open Table

 

[BayTower2010]

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I was actually booking rooms during that time. I know the prices did not change in unexpected ways between 2004 and 2006.

If you can point me to that disclosure, I'd be interested in reading what it actually says. "We paid for it out of guest spending" is not the same as "we increased the nightly rate enough to cover it."

The expectation was that the additional cost of ME would be re-paid by higher resort spending--but that's not in the room rate, that's in more food, an extra day at WDW rather than sneaking off to Universal, etc. because people were locked into the resort without a rental car. And in the days before ubiquitous ride sharing, that was probably true.

This is also why they added the dining plan and changed the ticketing structure from PH/PHP to Magic Your Way at the same time--all of that was designed to capture as much time, attention, and money as possible from anyone visiting Orlando and Disney.

Brian- I enjoy your posts but what I am saying is what I heard. It was early when the program started I was listing to one of those investor Q and A's. The question was asked how do you justify the cost of ME, the executive at the mic stated that you needed to understand how it works, the cost is passed on to the resorts who when they increase room rates take the expense into consideration when they set room rates. So every year when the room rates are adjusted, a little bit of the adjustment is for what their pro rated charge was for ME. As a DVC owner, I can tell you it was there in our DVC association dues. Do you really think that the cost was directly passed onto DVC members but Not to cash guests?

 

[Brian Noble]

So why didn’t Dues jump unexpectedly that year? (They didn’t)

I don’t recall seeing ME ever called out separately in a DVC budget. If anything it was folded into transportation. Even then I would expect to see an unexpected jump in that category that year. If you were an owner across 2004-2006 see if you have the detailed budgets.

That cost recovery doesn’t have to come from increased room rates. It can also come from increased food and beverage spend at the resorts and beyond.

 

[Brian Noble]

It occurred to me that this could have been offset by the ending of valet parking in the DVC budgets, but that ended two or three years later.

 

[BayTower2010]

So why didn’t Dues jump unexpectedly that year? (They didn’t)

I don’t recall seeing ME ever called out separately in a DVC budget. If anything it was folded into transportation. Even then I would expect to see an unexpected jump in that category that year. If you were an owner across 2004-2006 see if you have the detailed budgets.

That cost recovery doesn’t have to come from increased room rates. It can also come from increased food and beverage spend at the resorts and beyond.

Do not want to get arguementative, so we can just agree to disagree. I know what I heard and Disney never walked it back.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

ABC To Film Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Special Starting on November 2nd

Get ready for a sneak peek behind the magic! ABC will be filming its annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade special at Walt Disney World from November 2nd to 10th.

The filming will capture the festive atmosphere and enchanting entertainment of the park, including Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, special character appearances, and musical performances.

While the parade typically airs on Christmas morning, the filming takes place weeks in advance to allow for editing and production. This year, the filming will primarily occur at the Disney World Theme Parks, with additional segments captured at Disneyland Resort.

Here is the tentative schedule, so take it with a grain of salt, as things can and usually do change.

Animal Kingdom
Saturday November 2nd & Sunday November 3rd

Hollywood Studios
Sunday November 3rd & Monday November 4th

Magic Kingdom
Saturday November 9th & Sunday November 10th

Guests visiting the Disney World Theme Parks during the filming dates can expect to see cameras and production crews capturing the holiday magic. It’s a unique opportunity to witness the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating this beloved television special.

So, if you’re planning a trip to Disney World in early November, be sure to keep an eye out for the filming of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade and be a part of the holiday magic!

Dates and times are subject to change.

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Bad CM.

https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2024/10/...to-company-system-change-allergen-info-menus/

 

[wabbott]

Bet this is a fun read. Toggle to reader view to get around paywall.

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-mov...hocus-pocus-salem-history-excerpt-1235147056/

How Disney’s Sleeper Hit ‘Hocus Pocus’ Changed Salem Forever

In Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus, Shannon Carlin discovers how the 1993 Halloween classic brought eyes — and Instagrammers — to the Massachusetts town

by Shannon Carlin - October 31, 2024

 

[mickey916]

Breakfast Returns to Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom

Breakfast Returns to Satu’li Canteen​

Breakfast is served. Tasty breakfast bites will arrive at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on November 1!

Frittata and Beef | $14.29​

Vegetable-Goat Cheese Frittata with Wood-fired Beef tossed in Chimichurri

Slow-roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash | $13.29​

with Chorizo Sausage and Charred Onion Sauce

Cinnamon French Toast | $12.99​

with Blueberry Cream Cheese, Passion Fruit Anglaise, and Sausage

Tropical Pandoran Forest Fruits | $11.99​

with Fresh Yogurt, Muesli, and Honey

 

[chiburple]

Breakfast Returns to Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom

Breakfast Returns to Satu’li Canteen​

Breakfast is served. Tasty breakfast bites will arrive at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on November 1!

Frittata and Beef | $14.29​

Vegetable-Goat Cheese Frittata with Wood-fired Beef tossed in Chimichurri

Slow-roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash | $13.29​

with Chorizo Sausage and Charred Onion Sauce

Cinnamon French Toast | $12.99​

with Blueberry Cream Cheese, Passion Fruit Anglaise, and Sausage

Tropical Pandoran Forest Fruits | $11.99​

with Fresh Yogurt, Muesli, and Honey

I don't suppose anyone knows when they switch over to the lunch menu? We plan on going around 10:30am. Will they be serving both menus or lunch or breakfast?

 

[mickey916]

I don't suppose anyone knows when they switch over to the lunch menu? We plan on going around 10:30am. Will they be serving both menus or lunch or breakfast?

Nothing showing yet in the MDE app...maybe tomorrow since it opens then.

 

[chiburple]

Nothing showing yet in the MDE app...maybe tomorrow since it opens then.

Thanks! I'll check tomorrow

 

[Gary Stocker]

Breakfast Returns to Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom

Breakfast Returns to Satu’li Canteen​

Breakfast is served. Tasty breakfast bites will arrive at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on November 1!

Frittata and Beef | $14.29​

Vegetable-Goat Cheese Frittata with Wood-fired Beef tossed in Chimichurri

Slow-roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash | $13.29​

with Chorizo Sausage and Charred Onion Sauce

Cinnamon French Toast | $12.99​

with Blueberry Cream Cheese, Passion Fruit Anglaise, and Sausage

Tropical Pandoran Forest Fruits | $11.99​

with Fresh Yogurt, Muesli, and Honey

A much better option than that lumpia...sorry I found that gross...so much hype.

 

[Violetspider]

A much better option than that lumpia...sorry I found that gross...so much hype.

Totally agree! It wasn't horrible, but I'm one 'n done on the lumpia...

 

[Gary Stocker]

Totally agree! It wasn't horrible, but I'm one 'n done on the lumpia...

Might have been the first batch of the day..but that cream cheese glob ended up spilling into a pandora drain... maybe undercooked... Mr kemals more than made up for it...

 

[Violetspider]

Might have been the first batch of the day..but that cream cheese glob ended up spilling into a pandora drain... maybe undercooked... Mr kemals more than made up for it...

Mine seemed under-done as well. I had a very similar item at Disneyland back in 2019 and it was really excellent, so my expectations were too high I guess.

 

[mickey916]

I didn't care for the lumpia either.