The awesome marketing power of VMK

[lovethattink]

Ok, I have to admit, I'm sucked into it. Even my dh is getting caught up in VMK, and he doesn't even play. We did the Christmas quest last night. After leaving the Bear Hall, we passed by the candy shop. DH asks if we're buying penny presses today...

So far we've bought countless boxes of gobstoppers since summer. Not to mention all the Buzz Lightyear pictures that grace our entertainment center. Then there's all the awesome Tinker Bell stuff that I find while cutting through the stores. Oh yeah and the pins too. (There have been some really great Christmas pins that have put a dent in the pocket) Then there's the pineapple dole whips that just call out to us!

We use to go to MK only once in a blue moon. Starwarskid thought he was too "old" for MK. Now he begs and pleads to go there instead of any other park. He'll even suggest he gets a hair cut at Main St. Barber shop instead of anywhere else. Just so he can get to MK. In addition, he's invited any friend or relative we have with passes to spend the day with us there.

Besides having lots of cool stuff that makes us the envy of all in the kingdom, our toddler has really benefited from VMK. He has become best of friends with Buzz Lightyear, Stitch, and the Incredibles. At 19 months old, he can name most of the Disney characters he sees. Heck, he thinks the entire World is his! With his broad smile and hand waving hello, he's got cast members and guests just wrapped around his finger.

I guess as we approach the New Year, I'll have to figure more $'s in the budget for Disney purchases. Who knows what great "stuff" VMK will offer at the parks in the new year! All I know, is I'll be there, because they've (VMK) got me sucked in.

 

[disvaclub92]

That is so cool. That is why VMK is so awesome - makes it Magic Kingdom fun for the older kids, like me. But hey, I could just people watch in Magic Kingdom too.

I am sucked into it too, but thank goodness I do not live as close. lol

 

[JeanJoe]

LOL, lovethattink, if you forwarded your post to Disney, you'd probably make a marketing exec who works for the Mouse very, very happy...

Yep, the Mouse knows how to market...

 

[cat_herder]

Not to mention all the Buzz Lightyear pictures that grace our entertainment center.

What do the Buzz Lightyear photos cost?

 

[Tampa]

..He'll even suggest he gets a hair cut at Main St. Barber shop instead of anywhere else. Just so he can get to MK...

 

[VirtuallyMe]

I have to agree with you here...

DH and I have a trip next month and we probably wouldn't have had that trip if it wasn't for VMK- We actually go to Naples first for business then will drive up to Orlando stay at Disney and explore the parks and then fly out from Orlando.

Also had a disney shopping year for our youngest- he is getting most of the singalong dvd's he is a little young to ask for them- but dh wants them lol

So yeah it is definitely a great marketing tool- I can tell you if this was 2004 going into 2005 - this trip would not be planned- the only reason I okayed it was because it is my chance to get some of the good stuff from the parks without begging or bartering.

I wish my kids got to go though- they are staying home- yeah dh and I are looking foreward to our solo trip- but we don't discuss it much in front of the kids because they don't get to go- they can't miss school with 6 weeks gone already from Rita- they can't afford another week for Disney at this point.

And my husband is desparetely attempting to plan another trip for March- but don't think we will swing that one financially- he may get to go alone though- but is feeling very guilty about the possibility.

But like mentioned before... do send in your comments to the big white marketing glove- they will love to hear that- and can help keep VMK available to us all

 

[lovethattink]

What do the Buzz Lightyear photos cost?

The cheapest photo package is $16.95

 

[GirlWithSpunk]

thats kind of expensive considering its just a picture!!

 

[lovethattink]

thats kind of expensive considering its just a picture!!

Lol, you're right! However it's not just a picture. It's also a wanted poster. But yes, still expensive!!