News Round Up 2019

[JaxDad]

News

Tails removed from Slinky Dog Dash

http://blogmickey.com/2019/01/break...cles-in-toy-story-land-for-safety-inspection/

The article really did not provide much de-tail...

 

[Tiki Birdland]

The article really did not provide much de-tail...

Really takes away from the effect by removing the tail. Hope they fix it soon. Maybe the spring action is having an effect on the car? Looks like they could take a rod and stiffen the "spring" to address this.

 

[ejgonz2]

Remember when a movie breaking a billion dollars was like...unheard of?

1997 came along and Titanic hit $1b in just 74 days. The next highest grossing movie in 1997 was The Lost World Jurassic Park with $619m.

2003 had The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King which made $1.1b with Finding Nemo closest behind it at $899m.

I mean movies have been close since 1993 with Jurassic Park. But in 2018 we had 4 movies over $1b. Of the 4, 3 were Disney, with Avengers: Infinity War taking the cake with $2.05b.

Throwing these billions around is, like, the definition of money desensitization.

We’re also paying at least twice as much for movies than the late 90s. I care so much more about actual ticket sales than dollars.

 

[jknezek]

We’re also paying at least twice as much for movies than the late 90s. I care so much more about actual ticket sales than dollars.

100% this. The revenue numbers have to be adjusted for inflation, and even better adjusted for specific movie ticket inflation, to be useful at all when you are talking about decades. The raw data is fun to throw around, but it doesn't tell you much. Especially now that we have increased IMAX, IMAX 3D, regular 3D, and premium seating theaters. All of which throw the raw data out of the window.

 

[scrappinginontario]

We’re also paying at least twice as much for movies than the late 90s. I care so much more about actual ticket sales than dollars.

Another part of the equation is the theatres. All of our local theatres (Over 35 screens within a 10 mile radius) have gone to recliner seating. The same theatre that used to seat 300+ people now seats half of that if not even less. This also affects revenue and to me makes the numbers a bit more equivalent between the 90's and now.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

This might be an unpopular, incorrect opinion but I'm not so sure Captain marvel will make that much money.

I'm thinking maybe a little bit above ant man numbers.

I think people might just wait for avengers end game to watch in theaters.

Don't get me wrong, I'll watch it in theatres, but I'm not so sure how much money it will bring in.

Disney is looking to have such a big year, but I don't think all their movies can hit, or get closer to, a billion worldwide

 

[The Pho]

This might be an unpopular, incorrect opinion but I'm not so sure Captain marvel will make that much money.

I'm thinking maybe a little bit above ant man numbers.

I think people might just wait for avengers end game to watch in theaters.

Don't get me wrong, I'll watch it in theatres, but I'm not so sure how much money it will bring in.

Disney is looking to have such a big year, but I don't think all their movies can hit, or get closer to, a billion worldwide

Around Antman seems to be the most common projection for Captain Marvel.
I think Disney will have 4 over a billion (including Avengers which should break 2) then with Star Wars just under a billion. But Lion King, Frozen, and Toy Story arent a guarantee. And Frozen may have a controversy going that could help or hurt it depending on what they do with Elsa. If they don’t get good reception, they’ll underperform greatly (which is what I’m assuming for Aladdin, Dumbo, and Artemis Fowl).

Avengers hitting Force Awakens numbers will be what gets them their records.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle refurbishment scheduled

https://wdwnt.news/19010307

 

[Iowamomof4]

The article really did not provide much de-tail...

Ds12 said, "You know where they're going to go to get the tails replaced? The re-tail store!"

 

[Iowamomof4]

This might be an unpopular, incorrect opinion but I'm not so sure Captain marvel will make that much money.

I'm thinking maybe a little bit above ant man numbers.

I think people might just wait for avengers end game to watch in theaters.

Don't get me wrong, I'll watch it in theatres, but I'm not so sure how much money it will bring in.

Disney is looking to have such a big year, but I don't think all their movies can hit, or get closer to, a billion worldwide

I know this is only anecdotal at best, but I think my ds17 is looking forward to Captain Marvel with at least as much anticipation as Endgame. Every time he hears something about it he just gets all giddy and talks about how much he can't wait. It's a combination of him having read some of the Captain Marvel comics and the end credits scene from Infinity War. I could imagine him watching it at least twice in theaters if it's good. He doesn't usually see movies more than once other than Star Wars (since I'll pay for the whole family to see those a couple times at least).

 

[TheMaxRebo]

100% this. The revenue numbers have to be adjusted for inflation, and even better adjusted for specific movie ticket inflation, to be useful at all when you are talking about decades. The raw data is fun to throw around, but it doesn't tell you much. Especially now that we have increased IMAX, IMAX 3D, regular 3D, and premium seating theaters. All of which throw the raw data out of the window.

I think that is a big aspect - I think the regular movie ticket price hasn't gone up *that* much ... I mean, in the 90s I was paying like $8.50 and now it is like $13.50 - yeah, an increase but everything has gone up in 20 years .... but is the 3D and IMAX and specialty seating where now you are paying $18 or whatever a ticket

 

[OSUZorba]

Remember when a movie breaking a billion dollars was like...unheard of?

1997 came along and Titanic hit $1b in just 74 days. The next highest grossing movie in 1997 was The Lost World Jurassic Park with $619m.

2003 had The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King which made $1.1b with Finding Nemo closest behind it at $899m.

I mean movies have been close since 1993 with Jurassic Park. But in 2018 we had 4 movies over $1b. Of the 4, 3 were Disney, with Avengers: Infinity War taking the cake with $2.05b.

Throwing these billions around is, like, the definition of money desensitization.

Have to remember that the average ticket price has gone up quite a bit since '93 and 97. Also far more IMAX, Dolby, VIP theaters that charge even more for the tickets. The best theaters from 93 are at best dollar show quality nowadays, so it also wasn't as nice of an experience back then. Also kids still went outside back then, I know because I walked 2 miles when I was 9 to see Jurassic Park.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This might be an unpopular, incorrect opinion but I'm not so sure Captain marvel will make that much money.

I'm thinking maybe a little bit above ant man numbers.

I think people might just wait for avengers end game to watch in theaters.

Don't get me wrong, I'll watch it in theatres, but I'm not so sure how much money it will bring in.

Disney is looking to have such a big year, but I don't think all their movies can hit, or get closer to, a billion worldwide

you very well might be right - maybe it is just anecdotal but I just hear a lot more buzz about Captain Marvel than I did a bout Ant Man. And maybe I am overplaying the female lead aspect but, for example, my wife had no interest in Ant Man, really no interest even in the Avengers - but she is excited for Captain Marvel

Just think there is an additional audience for it vs other movies

But I do fully agree they can't all be mega hits - some of these are going to underperform

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know this is only anecdotal at best, but I think my ds17 is looking forward to Captain Marvel with at least as much anticipation as Endgame. Every time he hears something about it he just gets all giddy and talks about how much he can't wait. It's a combination of him having read some of the Captain Marvel comics and the end credits scene from Infinity War. I could imagine him watching it at least twice in theaters if it's good. He doesn't usually see movies more than once other than Star Wars (since I'll pay for the whole family to see those a couple times at least).

I think that could play a big role too as people will feel like they *have* to see Captain Marvel before they see End Game

 

[OSUZorba]

Another part of the equation is the theatres. All of our local theatres (Over 35 screens within a 10 mile radius) have gone to recliner seating. The same theatre that used to seat 300+ people now seats half of that if not even less. This also affects revenue and to me makes the numbers a bit more equivalent between the 90's and now.

I highly doubt you had any where near 35 screens around you in the 90s, though. Which this is part of it to. More times available and movies stay in their first run longer due to the massive increase in the number of screens.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I highly doubt you had any where near 35 screens around you in the 90s, though. Which this is part of it to. More times available and movies stay in their first run longer due to the massive increase in the number of screens.

though on the flip side, home theaters have become so much better that it is easier to wait until a movie comes out on streaming or whatever vs the past where seeing something on a "big screen" was a big deal. In some ways it is harder to get people to actually go to a theater now

 

[rteetz]

News

Baseline Taphouse now has a souvenir glass

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/photos-ba...nir-glass-now-available-at-hollywood-studios/

 

[Fantasia79]

News

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle refurbishment scheduled

https://wdwnt.news/19010307

Great. I’m going there in March....

 

[SaintsManiac]

News

Baseline Taphouse now has a souvenir glass

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/photos-ba...nir-glass-now-available-at-hollywood-studios/

Going to have to get one!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Baseline Taphouse now has a souvenir glass

https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/photos-ba...nir-glass-now-available-at-hollywood-studios/

Going to have to get one!

Bummer it is plastic though - just not sure how much I would use it

I did pick up a nice pint glass (actual glass) from Polite Pig our last trip!