'Galactic Gathering’ at Epcot Is Canceled

[disneynutz]

As posted here on the DIS.

DVC has canceled the paid event scheduled for April 10th.

Bill

 

[CarolynFH]

As posted here on the DIS.

DVC has canceled the paid event scheduled for April 10th.

Bill

Not at all surprised! I hope it was canceled due to lack of participation. It was WAY overpriced for what was to be provided.

 

[EdnaMarieMode]

I can't say I'm surprised. A SW event, at Epcot, with no other SW in the park, at that price tag? Even the biggest fans have their limit.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We weren’t interested.

 

[DougEMG]

Glad to see it cancelled. Maybe Disney will finally start to see that there is a limit to how much they can charge.

 

[disneynutz]

Glad to see it cancelled. Maybe Disney will finally start to see that there is a limit to how much they can charge.

Disney or DVC, DVC has really changed.

Bill

 

[sleepydog25]

Glad to see it cancelled. Maybe Disney will finally start to see that there is a limit to how much they can charge.

No, I don't think so, Doug. I believe they constantly test the waters, and when one doesn't work such as this event, they move on to the next a bit better informed. If they were to offer this a week before the opening of SWGE at DHS, and they charged $50 more, they'd likely sell out in hours. Greed knows no bounds.

 

[Ben E N]

I'm glad that both this and Reunion Station both flopped. The expensive fleecing of some of your best customers, and calling it "membership magic", is not a good business model.

 

[tjkraz]

This one was definitely an over-reach.

However, I expect more of the same to continue. If Disney selects a 200-seat venue for an event, they only need to appeal to 200 members. Not every event/offering needs to be positioned to appeal to thousands of owners, pass holders or day guests. I've never attended any of these DVC paid meals or events, but I'm not offended by their presence. If someone else feels they're worthwhile, more power to 'em.

 

[nkosiek]

There was a timing issue in addition to monetary issue here...it was to be held a day or two before Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, which had a date down 8 months prior to the DVC announcement.