What "year" is next? And for how long?

[MainStreetFireman]

Just curious if anyone knew the answer to this....

When we last went to WDW (08/2006), it was "The Happiest Celebration" in honor of DL's 50th year. However, it seemed to last more than a year.

Now it is the "Year of a Million Dreams", which feels like it started sometime in the fall of 2006. When does this promotional cycle end?

So, does anyone know what the next theme is? I would really like to hear from some CMs in disguise who might be able to give some insight. TIA.

 

[BrianD]

YOAMD ends either on Sept. 30 or Dec. 31. There seems to be conflicting info on when this is. Epcot's 25 birthday is Oct. 1 this year but so far there is no mention of anything other than perhaps a celebration on that day. Not sure about a resort wide celebration though. I'm sure the WDW marketing geniuses are hard at work coming up with the next advertising promotion.

There was a time when you could tell people to visit WDW, because it was just Walt Disney World. That's all I need.

 

[Bob P]

As Brian said, there is not necessarily another marketing theme starting in January 2008.

Also as Brian said, the fact that WDW is there is good enough for me!

 

[MainStreetFireman]

There was a time when you could tell people to visit WDW, because it was just Walt Disney World. That's all I need.

I'm with you. It's a good/bad thing. I like sharing the magic, just not with the whole world at the same time.

 

[MainStreetFireman]

BTW, I didn't mean to imply that I needed an impetus to plan my next trip.

I'm just curious if anyone on the boards has some insight into the marketing thoughts of WDW.

Thanks again!

 

[m1ckeym0use1]

"Year of 365 Days!" starting January 1st...... (wait... is next year leap year?)

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Years ago when we went in l988 it was Mickey's birthday - they even had Mickey's birthdayland (where ToonTown is now). I'm wondering in 2008 if it will be connected to Mickey's birthday again.

 

[lttlmc3]

Years ago when we went in l988 it was Mickey's birthday - they even had Mickey's birthdayland (where ToonTown is now). I'm wondering in 2008 if it will be connected to Mickey's birthday again.

Oh my Gosh! I remember Mickey's Birthdayland! I was there that year! I remember the birthdayland express. I lost my tooth on that! Wow, what a way to bring back a memory! Thanks!