Do you think Disney would ever get into Casino gaming?

[Lord Manhammer]

Another thread about Disney building a park in Singapore made me wonder if Disney would ever partner with or somehow get into the casino gaming business, such as including a casino on a DCL ship...

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Another thread about Disney building a park in Singapore made me wonder if Disney would ever partner with or somehow get into the casino gaming business, such as including a casino on a DCL ship...

I think it's highly unlikely. Walt didn't approve of it, and that attitude has stayed with the company for years.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

I think it's highly unlikely. Walt didn't approve of it, and that attitude has stayed with the company for years.

Walt didn't approve of cast members having facial hair, piercings (on males), or tattoos either, and well, there you have it...

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Walt didn't approve of cast members having facial hair, piercings (on males), or tattoos either, and well, there you have it...

And look how long it took for those changes.

 

[BrianL]

They are launching an ESPN branded betting service, though it is entirely run by a third party. They Licensed the brand though.

 

[SteveMouse]

Not in Florida.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I get people like to gamble but it is a vice and so I'm not so sure it is on brand. Not gonna lie the thought of combining the parks with gambling is a bit repellent to me, I mean people neglect their kids in casinos all the time. Just not a good look to combine family and vice.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Is there money to be made? Then yes.

Walt didn’t approve of serving alcohol in the parks either and, well…

 

[_19disnA]

Disney would probably do it through a 3rd party, so they could claim they are not directly involved. Didn't they do that a number of years ago when one of their movie divisions wanted to release some R-rated movies?

Reminds somewhat how various religions seemed opposed to gambling, but then it is OK to have on-site bingo nights. Just seems like a way to rationalize what they are doing. To me, casinos or sports betting or bingo are all just different types of gambling.

 

[Mle8308]

I bet the new huge cruise ship they bought will have gambling on board. It’s a cruise ship geared towards the Asian market and supposedly it’s an expectation that gambling is part of the experience. On that ship, I say yes.

 

[disneychrista]

Do the Disney Cruise lines have casinos? If not I could see this. I don't see them adding casinos to the theme park resorts.

 

[Mle8308]

Do the Disney Cruise lines have casinos? If not I could see this. I don't see them adding casinos to the theme park resorts.

No, not on any of the current ships or the upcoming Treasure.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Didn't they do that a number of years ago when one of their movie divisions wanted to release some R-rated movies?

Well yes, they had Miramax which was run by the Weinstein's. Kind of funny that Pulp Fiction which was distributed by Miramax might be considered a Disney movie.

It’s a cruise ship geared towards the Asian market and supposedly it’s an expectation that gambling is part of the experience

The new Encore Casino in Boston is very heavily targeted toward the Asian market and gambling is a big part of that so I agree with you.

 

[Disneylover99]

Sure. If there’s money to be made, Disney is probably looking into this.
So, yes. I think it will happen eventually. It wouldn’t surprise me.

 

[Skippyboo]

If they do, probably under ESPN branding like they are doing with the sport betting. They don’t have Casinos on the ship but they do have Bingo which you have to pay for and you win money.

I can see that new ship they bought for Asia having some sort of gaming.

 

[Disneylover99]

And look how long it took for those changes.

But once changes are made, and the sky doesn’t fall, change becomes easier and happens faster.

 

[Kitty 34]

It sure would keep this grandma happy while the kids are on the rides.

 

[Micca]

Kind of funny that Pulp Fiction which was distributed by Miramax might be considered a Disney movie.

Coming soon to the France pavilion at Epcot: "Royale With Cheese!"

 

[HopperFan]

Not where it will ever compete against themselves, like Florida and WDW. Pretty sure they have spent millions trying to keep gambling away from Orlando.

Don't believe it will ever be on a Disney Cruise ship, it's not necessary and since ships move I don't think it would be welcomed in some markets.

And there is ... Draft Kings and Disney.

 

[Mle8308]

Well yes, they had Miramax which was run by the Weinstein's. Kind of funny that Pulp Fiction which was distributed by Miramax might be considered a Disney movie.

The new Encore Casino in Boston is very heavily targeted toward the Asian market and gambling is a big part of that so I agree with you.

Yes, Encore is definitely that! Looks like we're both in MA!