Orlando ads on TV

[SimonV]

OK, who has noticed the big TV advertising campaign for Orlando and the theme parks so far in September and October? This is the first time the Orlando Tourism Bureau has gone in for a big ad campaign at this time of year and they are curious to know what kind of impact it is making. Have people seen them; have they made any impression with you; and have they made you more likely to book (as opposed to waiting until the New Year)???

 

[Goofyish]

Thay make me sad because I'm not going until 2009

 

[TraceyL]

They make us all excited 'cos we've already booked
You know - the 'in x number of days we'll be there' type of excitement

 

[Booknut]

It is a huge campaign isn't it? It seems to be on telly every 10 minutes!

I've been bugging DH to go next year for 2 weeks and he thinks i'm in on this TV campaign to wear him down! I should send the Florida Tourist Board a thank you card

 

[UKDEB]

I don't remember seeing the ad, but I think it's safe to say that we Orlandophiles are not the target audience .

 

[paulh]

? This is the first time the Orlando Tourism Bureau has gone in for a big ad campaign at this time of year

Seam to rember them running ads after 9/11 hapened.Plus there have been pushes before,as far ia aware its nothing new
Paulh

 

[natalielongstaff]

i love the ads makes me feel all nostalgic

 

[T16GEM]

I love them! I keep saying to DH when they come on "Look Look!!!" he is getting fed up of me I think even though he is as much a Disney Nut as I am!

 

[Cyrano]

Can't say I've noticed them but similar to Debs I wonder if I don't notice when it is Disney

 

[Verity Chambers]

I've noticed them and love seeing them! Makes me excited for my next trip!

 

[Disneycrazycrewuk]

I have seen them several times now and it has the same effect every single time.........................I tingle from head to toe,roll on december

My ds (2yrs) goes nuts every time he see`s them now,he has no idea where he`s going for xmas

More ads please!!

 

[luke]

Noticed them myself, usually followed in the same ad break by a Walt Disney World advert (in connection with Virgin).

Like others have said tho, already loving anything Disney (and now Orlando) and having already booked, the ads are pretty much wasted on me

 

[Dimplenose]

I love watching the ads but they don't influence when I'm next going to WDW. Actually adverts have never influenced my decisions to visit Florida - first time it was dds age that was the deciding factor (I wanted to wait until she was old enough to remember this once in a lifetime trip LOL!) and after that it was when we'd saved up again.

Libby

 

[mark&sue]

I have seen the virgin ones and it winds me up everytime as the prices are obviously not during school holidays so does not apply to a whole load of people. Therefore no infuence for us, but as previously mentioned I can't see them influencing anyone on this board. We may like to see the wonderful footage of Disney but as previously said most people here have already booked.

susan

 

[Little Flower]

I love them!! it makes me all warm and tingly remembering AKL this summer. Also makes me kinda sad though - only 13.5 months to go until we get back.......argh........

 

[jen_uk]

I love the Orlando and WDW adverts! I phoned up and ordered the Orlando pack and I suppose it did encourage to book our trip for next year.

 

[vicki12a]

I've noticed them too and am counting the days (only 36 to go) every time i see the ads and my 7 yr old is soooooo excited everytime it comes on

Vicki

 

[Bigbluebear]

They arent very quick at sending out their planning dvds!

 

[jen_uk]

They arent very quick at sending out their planning dvds!

Mine came in 3 days this time but last year I think it took about 2 weeks

 

[Bigbluebear]

Mine came in 3 days this time but last year I think it took about 2 weeks

i suppose i should give them a bit of leeway due to the postal strike, but its been nearly 3 weeks since i ordered it.

I ordered Universals nearly 2 months ago and i still dont have that and its meant to take a fortnight!