Who is going to win, Disneyland or Disney World?

[JasonDVC]

The NBA finals are set and wouldn't you know it, Disneyland(Los Angeles Lakers) is set to play Disney World(Orlando Magic) for the 2009 NBA Championship! So, which team will win?

 

[joan4mickey]

I said the same thing yesterday...and I have a big Lakers' fan living in my house, but I have been cheering on the "Magic" this season -for no reason-

 

[elemusing]

LOL - I didn't think of it like that. Wow - the parks should really play up this angle! Love it!

 

[kamikazecat]

My hubby is a huge Lakers fan and we will be in Orlando next week. He will be going to game 3 while my son and I tour DTD

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

I hope the Lakers wipe the floor with the Magic.

Signed,

A bitter Clevelander

 

[BuzzBiteyear]

I hope the Lakers wipe the floor with the Magic.

Signed,

A bitter Clevelander

LeBron, is that you?

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Since this thread isn't really theme park related, I've moved it to the Community Board.

 

[kingcrab]

I am thinking the Lakers, I hope Orlando wins since I am not a big fan of Kobie( he's Mike Tyson with a better lawyer).

 

[Handbag Lady]

Disneyland!


Go lakers!

 

[Glampire31]

I am kinda hoping Orlando wins.... I am getting sick of the Lakers

 

[korzmom]

ds18 is the biggest lebron fan but since the cavs didnt make it we're rooting for the magic...no kobe fans here! i love orlando so heres hoping it'll be a magical series. cavs will be back next season!!!

 

[DonaldTDuck]

As a proud Western Kentucky University fan I am of course cheering for Orlando and our own Courtney Lee. After taking us to the Sweet Sixteen last year to have this chance for a ring his rookie year is incredible. And you NBA fans know that for a rookie to start under Van Gundy he has to be good.

Gp Big Red!

Go Magic.

 

[Vixen]

I hope the Lakers wipe the floor with the Magic.

Signed,

A bitter Clevelander

Thats the way its gonna be!

xoxo
A true Lakers Fan

 

[Tikitoi]

Good way to peak my interest. DS say DW.

 

[bballmom56]

Go Magic!

 

[hellokitty86]

Really hoping the Magic wins- I love Dwight Howard!!

Didn't even think of the Disneyland/Disney World angle! Cute!

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Disney press release:

Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Presidents Celebrate NBA Finals With Friendly Wager

ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2009) – Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Disneyland President Ed Grier are squaring off – all in fun – as their local teams, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, head for the NBA Finals.

With both Disney parks asking guests “What Will You Celebrate?” in 2009, Grier and Crofton are getting in the act, making a celebratory wager on the outcome of the NBA Finals:

If the Magic win, Grier will walk down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park wearing a pair of specially made Mickey Mouse ears in Magic blue and silver. If the Lakers win, Crofton will don a pair of Lakers’ purple and gold mouse ears and walk down Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom.

“The Lakers are going to make your team very Grumpy this week,” predicted Grier to Crofton.

“But we have ‘Magic’ on our side,” countered Crofton. “And isn’t that what Disney is all about?”

Crofton and Grier went through their respective parks Wednesday looking for supporters. Grier shot some hoops with Donald and Pluto in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, while Crofton (along with Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale) drummed up Orlando Magic support in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.

The park presidents even pledged to turn the lights of their respective castles to their team colors in celebration of the historic pairing.

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