Podcast Impressions on "After Hours"-Believe It Or Not, I (Mostly) Agree

[JimmyV]

100% yes... This was an event that was designed for an empty park.. It wasn't advertised well that it was an empty park, extra cost event.. anyone calling it not a success doesn't get it or didn't understand that you were paying extra and the park is guaranteed to be empty...

Or maybe the person saying it isn't a success is a Disney accountant. If Disney finds itself giving away tickets and cutting the price in half, it might not be a success for all involved. As I said, this isn't a zero sum game. It can be a tremendous success from the guests' perspective but only a marginal success (or failure) from Disney's. Don't know yet. But it's hard to read this thread and conclude that this is a success all the way around. If Disney wanted/anticipated this level of attendance I'd be very surprised. There is "exclusive" and then there is "empty". The latter describes the Epcot after hours event that didn't survive.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/dah-4-28-16.3506251/

 

[pjweaver]

Picture 2000 people paying $150 or $300,000 total.
Let's go light and say 300 front line CMs at 10/hr so $18,000 in man hours
Maybe 30 supers at $18/hr so $5400
Free drinks and ice cream, maybe $3000 in actual cost
Even if utilities are another $50,000 they made money and people smile and boosted shares. Well worth the price tag compared to a VIP Guide at $450/hour with a minimum 4 hour tour. I kust feel bad for those CP members who will be working until 5:00 am and learning what the real world can be like.