Lasseter coming to WDW for Food and Wine

[pilferk]

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

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-epcot-international-food-wine-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]

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

 

[pilferk]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.