News Round Up 2016

[ParkHoppers]

I thought this article from a couple months ago really described the MLB product well and Disney's interest.
http://fortune.com/2016/05/05/disney-mlb-video/

Good stuff. Thanks.

 

[rteetz]

News

Coca-Cola store opens July 2nd

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/wo...-orlando-to-open-july-2-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Springs Grand Opening celebration through Labor Day.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...rand-opening-summer-celebration-starts-today/

 

[Jetku]

News

Coca-Cola store opens July 2nd

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/wo...-orlando-to-open-july-2-at-disney-springs.htm

Can't wait! I love club cool. I hope they have a huge assortment of international sodas. They've announced Beverly and Thums Up (I found locally once), both of which I find disgusting. I like all other Epcot flavors and hope for more.

 

[englishrose47]

Has any one like Beverley!!! But I will enjoy some new flavors

 

[ej119]

Disney has given up on the Muppets? If so why are they adding the Muppets to Liberty Square, and a Muppets restaurant to DHS?

I mis-typed and you caught it before I could edit! I mean't glad they're NOT giving up on Muppets.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-stake-in-mlb-s-video-arm-in-3-5-billion-deal


Here's an interesting tidbit...and a good move. It's a great product.

 

[minnie mum]

Yeah, but there's also two main differences between those two: the weather in California is a lot drier than in Florida, and Pandora has lots of fake vegetation. It should take a while before the paint starts to fade away, but still, hopefully it won't be too difficult to maintain.

If you want to talk about massive amounts of rock work, look at BTMRR and Splash. They've been around for a long time, and IMO, look pretty good. I think Disney has a handle on maintenance.

 

[Bay Max]

Has any one like Beverley!!! But I will enjoy some new flavors

I actually like the Beverly. Wish I could add a little gin to it.

 

[ColoradoDreamin]

$40MM for Dory would put it in record breaking territory in terms of week to week drop. (two consecutive weeks with less than a 50% drop)

Much more likely to be $30MM, $35 on the very high end.

Dory pulled in an estimated 13.4 million yesterday and that puts it around 52 million for the weekend. Seems 40 million was quite a small estimate even on my part. BFG didn't pan out as well, with only 7 million and looking at more 23 million despite very positive fan reaction to it (and critics). Maybe it will mean it will have a better run but people will still call it a disappointment. I am looking forward to seeing it

 

[Budshark]

Dory pulled in an estimated 13.4 million yesterday and that puts it around 52 million for the weekend. Seems 40 million was quite a small estimate even on my part. BFG didn't pan out as well, with only 7 million and looking at more 23 million despite very positive fan reaction to it (and critics). Maybe it will mean it will have a better run but people will still call it a disappointment. I am looking forward to seeing it

Yes, it kept all 4300 theaters. Weekend estimate (3 day) if the 42% drop holds is $41MM which is impressive - and would put Dory right on edge of tying or exceeding largest animated 3rd weekend. Monday will add over $10MM with the holding (hence 52 for the extended weekend).

BFG will record as a flop - no saving it at this point.

 

[luisov]

If you want to talk about massive amounts of rock work, look at BTMRR and Splash. They've been around for a long time, and IMO, look pretty good. I think Disney has a handle on maintenance.

I'm usually very critical of the maintenance work some Disney parks receive. I think it's a fair concern given how big the whole thing is. But you're right, Disney is usually pretty good at doing high quality rockwork and keeping it looking good. It might be a merit to those who made it in the first place, though. Look at Everest. It hasn't been touched since opening day (if I recall) yet it's still looking quite good.

 

[luisov]

BFG will record as a flop - no saving it at this point.

No wonder Disney keeps announcing these live-action remakes to their classic animated films. Every original film they release performs very poorly. Shame.

 

[wareagle57]

No wonder Disney keeps announcing these live-action remakes to their classic animated films. Every original film they release performs very poorly. Shame.

The BFG isn't original though. Other than Jungle Book, I wouldn't say the live action movies have been much better. Some have done ok at the box office, but nothing amazing. We don't have a big enough sample size yet. Beauty and the Beast will probably make a ton of money, but we have no idea if it will be any good. You are right that trying to make original movies is much riskier, but that's not just a Disney thing. That's a every major studio in the last 5-10

 

[luisov]

The BFG isn't original though. Other than Jungle Book, I wouldn't say the live action movies have been much better. Some have done ok at the box office, but nothing amazing. We don't have a big enough sample size yet. Beauty and the Beast will probably make a ton of money, but we have no idea if it will be any good. You are right that trying to make original movies is much riskier, but that's not just a Disney thing. That's a every major studio in the last 5-10

Oh yeah, I meant movies that are not adaptations or remakes of previous films/sequels. Adaptations from books/comic books/video games are fair game in my books. Walt Disney Studios has been doing terribly at the box office regardless, the only exceptions being mostly remakes of classic animated films. Narnia, Prince of Persia, John Carter, Lone Ranger, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Tron: Legacy, Tomorrowland... All of them either underperformed or flopped misserably in the last decade.

Unfortunately I don't think neither BFG nor Pete's Dragon will be box office hits, so it seems like the massive success all the other branch studios achieved for Disney this year will be balanced by quite a few failures.

 

[phillipsjp2003]

I actually like the Beverly. Wish I could add a little gin to it.

I like it too. Reminds me a very hoppy ipa

 

[Budshark]

I like it too. Reminds me a very hoppy ipa

No. Just no.

 

[rteetz]

The BFG isn't original though. Other than Jungle Book, I wouldn't say the live action movies have been much better. Some have done ok at the box office, but nothing amazing. We don't have a big enough sample size yet. Beauty and the Beast will probably make a ton of money, but we have no idea if it will be any good. You are right that trying to make original movies is much riskier, but that's not just a Disney thing. That's a every major studio in the last 5-10

Cinderella did well. Is there another BFG movie? I've never heard of it. Sure it's a book but making that into s movie doesn't make it not original.

 

[rteetz]

News

Coca-Cola store is now open

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/wo...coca-cola-store-orlando-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[wareagle57]

Cinderella did well. Is there another BFG movie? I've never heard of it. Sure it's a book but making that into s movie doesn't make it not original.

Yes it was. One of my favorites growing up.