Rumor or Conspiracy Theory - Disney America / Sweet Briar College's Closing

[Nubs70]

Even museums and interpretive centers cannot offer fully nuanced accounts.

I happened to stop in at Appomattox Courthouse while on business near Amherst. The story behind Lee and his actions at the surrender was fascinating. There is much about the symbolism that is not taught. For example, the fact he was at the surrender in the first place and why he is not wearing CSA insignia in his portraits.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Disney can barely build anything new in the existing US parks, they sure aren't building a new one elsewhere

 

[lazyboy97o]

I happened to stop in at Appomattox Courthouse while on business near Amherst. The story behind Lee and his actions at the surrender was fascinating. There is much about the symbolism that is not taught. For example, the fact he was at the surrender in the first place and why he is not wearing CSA insignia in his portraits.

That information is not exclusive property of the museum. Museums are a form of experience-based attraction, just like theme parks. That is why TEA has AECOM estimate theme park and museum attendance.

 

[Jackobark2112]

There does seem to be some elements of truth here. I'm still trying to nail down some more info. It does seem that this whole thing is more than speculation. I live less than 20 mins from sweetbriar and the community is really getting behind this. No one that is "in the know" is denying it. I hope to have more info soon and be able to give a more detailed post.

 

[RandomPrincess]

The Disney America thing was an Eisner pet project. It is doubtful they will every go back to this. How many of these rumors pop up every year? There is always some posting about an internet rumor of Disney coming to Texas, Midwest or Mid Atlantic area. Heck Disney didn't even follow through of the resort hotel they were planning to build at the National Harbor - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...851714a-0260-11e2-8102-ebee9c66e190_blog.html

 

[flynnibus]

Comical...

Sweet Briar closing is obviously a real ugly topic.. especially for those directly impacted... but it's also a contentious topic happening in the era of rampant social media. Meaning.. the stupid are readily enlisted to propagate unsubstantiated things or simply incredibly skewed stupidity or wishful thinking. The topic has got so much facebook and blog activity attached to it you'd think the Kardashians were alumni.

I feel for the alumni who are losing their alma mater - I scroll right past all the drama posts

 

[punkabella]

Comical...

Sweet Briar closing is obviously a real ugly topic.. especially for those directly impacted...
I feel for the alumni who are losing their alma mater - I scroll right past all the drama posts

I completely agree with these sentiments. I, too, went to a private all women's college and feel for my childhood friends who are alumnae. They have really done a great job of fighting an earnest fight to keep SBC open. I hope they are eventually successful. I'm definitely watching how it all plays out.

Anyone can write a blog post that links two unlikely topic together with a far fetched theory or rumor. I've never read that blog before nor does the blog interest me. It does interest me as it connects two topics I'm passionate about together.

 

[flynnibus]

Being a local... I get lots of SBC content in my feed... as I have several friends who are passionate alumni... but man drama really brings out the mental

A recent favorite... headline was something like "SBC charges $1500 to allow student to graduate". The story was that the school wasn't going to let someone graduate... BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T PAY THEIR PAST BILL. Yet, the author and the distributors were making the school out to be the scrooge because the kid's mom thought they should be able to walk away from their $1,500 debt because the school was closing in the future.

 

[punkabella]

Being a local... I get lots of SBC content in my feed... as I have several friends who are passionate alumni... but man drama really brings out the mental

A recent favorite... headline was something like "SBC charges $1500 to allow student to graduate". The story was that the school wasn't going to let someone graduate... BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T PAY THEIR PAST BILL. Yet, the author and the distributors were making the school out to be the scrooge because the kid's mom thought they should be able to walk away from their $1,500 debt because the school was closing in the future.

ermmm.. Even in the school system I work in, we won't let student's walk if they have a have an outstanding debt unless there are extenuating circumstances. I'm pretty sure colleges would be the same way. I think people blow it out of proportion knowing there are issues with the college continuing that is making the crazies come out of the woodwork.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Quick Update.

Judge approved a deal to keep Sweet Briar College open and just elected a new board of directors.

So again, we may raise the BS Flag and fly it high.

 

[punkabella]

I apologize for being a bad OP and not updating. Indeed Sweet Briar was saved and the Disney rumor gets squished like a little bug on a windshield of a car going to WDW on I-95. Thanks, @PhotoDave219!

 

[PhotoDave219]

I apologize for being a bad OP and not updating. Indeed Sweet Briar was saved and the Disney rumor gets squished like a little bug on a windshield of a car going to WDW on I-95. Thanks, @PhotoDave219!

It's a local Virginia story and the blogger who started this was just seeking attention/page views.

 

[Nubs70]

It's a local Virginia story and the blogger who started this was just seeking attention/page views.

Although, both WDW and SBC are organizations, each with.a unique heritage and culture, that are worth preserving.

 

[Brian]

I'd just like to weigh in here and say:

No new parks in the US for the foreseeable future.

Source: me.