News Round Up 2018

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Brand conflict didn't hold back some of that adult oriented merchandise they used to sell at Jessica Rabbit's in Downtown.

To me, that is not at all the same. “Disney profits from gambling” is an entirely different animal IMO.

 

[The Pho]

To me, that is not at all the same. “Disney profits from gambling” is an entirely different animal IMO.

Not quite the same but still an off brand source of profit that nobody would associate with Disney.

And they do profit from gambling through video games. Just a different type of gambling that's more acceptable and child oriented.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Not quite the same but still an off brand source of profit that nobody would associate with Disney.

And they do profit from gambling through video games. Just a different type of gambling that's more acceptable and child oriented.

Again — just an opinion. Getting into the casino business is of an entirely different character to me than video games and movies and the occasional merch aimed at adults. It’s a whole new line of business that today would still garner terrible press, I think. It would make me think less of the brand, frankly.

I’ve made plenty of trips to Vegas — I’m not opposed. I’ve also seen gambling decimate lives. I don’t think Disney should enter that business when they are still very much family entertainment at the core.

I’ve shared my two cents so I’ll leave it at that — don’t want to get too OT.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Brand conflict didn't hold back some of that adult oriented merchandise they used to sell at Jessica Rabbit's in Downtown.

Not to mention the lingerie shop they had on main st when Disneyland first opened

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Not to mention the lingerie shop they had on main st when Disneyland first opened

Do you think that’s akin to Disney entering the casino biz “in this day and age”, though? A whole new line of business like this with its associated connotations?

We can all find a few one-off things that conflict brand-wise... and some wouldn’t fly today! That’s not really the same thing as entering a new business like this one.

 

[rteetz]

News

Special Orange Bird Magicband given to Parks Blog meet up attendees

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...ts-at-mnsshp-event-with-a-themed-magicband-2/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Do you think that’s akin to Disney entering the casino biz “in this day and age”, though? A whole new line of business like this with its associated connotations?

We can all find a few one-off things that conflict brand-wise... and some wouldn’t fly today! That’s not really the same thing as entering a new business like this one.

Not the same - more was associating that as a comparison to the comment about the Jessica Rabbit stuff

Though gambling is becoming more acceptable with sports gambling likely coming to more places/states.

Maybe if the old Pleasure Island was around it could fit with that .... I don’t think it will ever happen - at least actually on property - they’ve made their position clear given the cruise ships not having them

 

[skier_pete]

I won't let you share my inflatable mattress, but I'll bring trail mix for everyone I'm tagging along with @OhioStateBuckeye to this one. My first

I hope we form a DIS rumors board group and hang out in line sometime. (I'm already pretty certain I'm not waiting 8 hours in line for live action, but I still might buy the inflatable matresses for some of the others. (Want to do animation and the parks one of course.)

 

[jlundeen]

I hope we form a DIS rumors board group and hang out in line sometime. (I'm already pretty certain I'm not waiting 8 hours in line for live action, but I still might buy the inflatable matresses for some of the others. (Want to do animation and the parks one of course.)

hey that inflatable mattress might come in handy for waiting for some of the firework shows, too! If it folds up into such a tiny little piece , and could easily be inflated and deflated, it might save folks from sitting on the concrete in the parks!

 

[cmash95]

Maybe it's just me - but I hate the style of the Aventurra. It's that whole modern chic with no personality that all hotels (not just theme park hotels) seem to be going to. It's the reason I haven't rushed to stay at BLT. Even that bar area that tries to say "modern" but the furnishings just scream "cheap" to me. (And damn those seats look uncomfortable.)

its not just you. that hotel is way to modern to me. I tend to like to stay in classical style hotels like portofino or grand floridian.

 

[rteetz]

News

VIDEO - Set sail with Gunpowder Pete on Pirates of the Caribbean

 

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[rteetz]

I think Mad Tea Party looks like the best "upgrade" of the three.

 

[skier_pete]

So I didn't watch the whole Pirates video because I want to be surprised. The tea party is just some flashing lights and music, right? I mean,it's pretty much what I expected.

And SM is just pitch dark? No special music or anything? That seems less fun than the normal ride. SM is the coaster that bothers me the most to ride because of motion sickness and the snarkiness of it. To me this would likely make it worse.

 

[The Pho]

They just turned the lights off? Because that's awesome and now I really want to ride it more than I usually do. I was concerned they were going to do what they've done with Disneyland's Space and make it so bright you can see everything.

 

[Farro]

So I didn't watch the whole Pirates video because I want to be surprised. The tea party is just some flashing lights and music, right? I mean,it's pretty much what I expected.

And SM is just pitch dark? No special music or anything? That seems less fun than the normal ride. SM is the coaster that bothers me the most to ride because of motion sickness and the snarkiness of it. To me this would likely make it worse.

It makes sarcastic comments to you while you ride? Fantastic update!!!

 

[rteetz]

So I didn't watch the whole Pirates video because I want to be surprised. The tea party is just some flashing lights and music, right? I mean,it's pretty much what I expected.

And SM is just pitch dark? No special music or anything? That seems less fun than the normal ride. SM is the coaster that bothers me the most to ride because of motion sickness and the snarkiness of it. To me this would likely make it worse.

There is music in SM but you couldn’t hear it very well in the video.

 

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[soniam]

I hope we form a DIS rumors board group and hang out in line sometime. (I'm already pretty certain I'm not waiting 8 hours in line for live action, but I still might buy the inflatable matresses for some of the others. (Want to do animation and the parks one of course.)

I definitely see people meeting up. I already know @OhioStateBuckeye, but there are others on the boards that I haven't met in person that I hope to see at D23. I am also thinking about doing a VIP tour before the expo starts for Black Spire, so I will need to find some friends to join me I'll probably mostly be going along for the ride at the expo, since this is my first one. However, if it were a princess panel, then I won't be waiting at all. I get the impression that part of the fun of the expo is the times when you are waiting around with others.