DAK 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom

[TrainsOfDisney]

So what you're saying is don't listen to all the pretend experts on these boards?

Who is pretending to be an expert? I have no clue what’s gonna happen next.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I don't consider my self a fancy pants economist, business person, or knowledgeable theme park operator, but in my opinion, it would seem short sighted to delay/cancel projects that you know are going to taken 2-4 years to complete (if not longer) for an economic situation that is likely to have the most effect in the next 1-2 years...

You don’t pay for things at the very end of the project.

 

[Coaster Lover]

You don’t pay for things at the very end of the project.

True, but you also don't see an ROI until a project opens. I guess this is the whole pandemic situation all over again where Disney paused all projects until the economy picked back up and Universal went full steam ahead. I'm honestly not sure which company benefited most from their respective strategy (and maybe it's too soon to say). I would think that you would want the new hardware ready so you could capitalize on the better economy as soon as it comes back around, but again, I'm no expert here.

 

[Casper Gutman]

True, but you also don't see an ROI until a project opens. I guess this is the whole pandemic situation all over again where Disney paused all projects until the economy picked back up and Universal went full steam ahead. I'm honestly not sure which company benefited most from their respective strategy (and maybe it's too soon to say). I would think that you would want the new hardware ready so you could capitalize on the better economy as soon as it comes back around, but again, I'm no expert here.

Universal not only paused all their projects, they altered their overall strategy and started slashing costs in their parks and opening cheap, cut-rate attractions in a policy that continues today.

By the way, the tariffs are likely only part of what is going to be a period of prolonged domestic and international instability.

 

[Casper Gutman]

So what you're saying is don't listen to all the pretend experts on these boards?

You don’t have the slightest idea about the expertise of posters on these boards.

 

[Agent H]

True, but you also don't see an ROI until a project opens. I guess this is the whole pandemic situation all over again where Disney paused all projects until the economy picked back up and Universal went full steam ahead. I'm honestly not sure which company benefited most from their respective strategy (and maybe it's too soon to say). I would think that you would want the new hardware ready so you could capitalize on the better economy as soon as it comes back around, but again, I'm no expert here.

Wouldn’t it be funny if this time Disney went all in and universal got scared not saying that is what’s going to happen but wouldn’t that be interesting

 

[lazyboy97o]

Universal not only paused all their projects, they altered their overall strategy and started slashing costs in their parks and opening cheap, cut-rate attractions in a policy that continues today.

By the way, the tariffs are likely only part of what is going to be a period of prolonged domestic and international instability.

It’s amazing how a couple projects that couldn’t be easily mothballed continuing has been retold as everything staying on track.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

There could be some very creative ways to spin budget cuts on construction projects “because of unprecedented demand” of fan favorite attractions.

For Dinosaur, I would appreciate that!

As for the tariff thing, I really think people are kind of overreacting to something that is likely to be very temporary. Let's just see what happens. I'll bet the tariffs are gone within a month.

 

[JackCH]

For Dinosaur, I would appreciate that!

As for the tariff thing, I really think people are kind of overreacting to something that is likely to be very temporary. Let's just see what happens. I'll bet the tariffs are gone within a month.

This is my thinking as well.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

For Dinosaur, I would appreciate that!

Muppets as well! Both can remain next to the planned expansions as well. Again, I’m not expecting either of those to happen but the odds are not at 0 I’m sure.

 

[JackCH]

Muppets as well! Both can remain next to the planned expansions as well. Again, I’m not expecting either of those to happen but the odds are not at 0 I’m sure.

Lol imagine that. All the controversial stuff gets cancelled and the popular stuff goes through.

"Due to budget cuts, Indiana Jones, the new MI show, and Cars are all cancelled. Encanto, Door Coaster, and Villains are still a go."

 

[Agent H]

For Dinosaur, I would appreciate that!

As for the tariff thing, I really think people are kind of overreacting to something that is likely to be very temporary. Let's just see what happens. I'll bet the tariffs are gone within a month.

I hope you’re right about the tariffs but if dinosaur’s final ride is delayed any further I fear the Indiana Jones ride wouldn’t end up being very good

 

[Casper Gutman]

For Dinosaur, I would appreciate that!

As for the tariff thing, I really think people are kind of overreacting to something that is likely to be very temporary. Let's just see what happens. I'll bet the tariffs are gone within a month.

Other then wishful thinking, I don't see any basis for this belief.

 

[Agent H]

Other then wishful thinking, I don't see any basis for this belief.

Maybe you are right but I need hope

 

[ToTBellHop]

Other then wishful thinking, I don't see any basis for this belief.

How many times will someone try to insert their own sane thoughts into a discussion about a crazy person. You can’t pretend a crazy person will act sane.

Of course, on the scale of Walt Disney World, 47 1/2 months is, indeed, a “temporary” delay.

 

[JackCH]

How many times will someone try to insert their own sane thoughts into a discussion about a crazy person. You can’t pretend a crazy person will act sane.

Of course, on the scale of Walt Disney World, 47 1/2 months is, indeed, a “temporary” delay.

Not to get too lost on debating this person because there really is no point and everyone has their set view of him… but this goes both ways. I don’t think anyone should be certain what his goals are or how long things will last.

Not that that is good for the role he is in, but still.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot to Support Tropical Americas Expansion at Animal Kingdom​

Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot to Support Tropical Americas Expansion at Animal Kingdom

Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot to Support Tropical Americas Expansion at Animal Kingdom

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[WorldExplorer]

Apparently some small igaunadons appeared at Disney's cast store. Which is baffling to me; the last time I see them in my Rama photos is late October.

Late shipment? I can't image why they wouldn't put everything they had in the games.

Anyway they didn't burn them; hooray!

 

[wdwmagic]

Apparently some small igaunadons appeared at Disney's cast store. Which is baffling to me; the last time I see them in my Rama photos is late October.

Late shipment? I can't image why they wouldn't put everything they had in the games.

Anyway they didn't burn them; hooray!

Remember that merch event they had at Wide World of Sports? That clear out really showed a glimpse behind the scenes of how immense the WDW merch operation is. I'm not at all surprised things turned up months later.

 

[wdwmagic]

Project Ro Approved: Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Expansion Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle​

Project Ro Approved: Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Expansion Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle

Project Ro Approved: Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Expansion Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle

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