Disney Quest to close in July 2017

[ToTBellHop]

think they wanted an out... and found it in the contract verbiage

To me, the response to them coming in was tepid at best. Hopefully they can find a better concept. Perhaps an original like DisneyQuest?

 

[WhatJaneSays]

There is one about 5 mins away.

Where? The one on International is a good 30 min away from Disney Springs in even mild traffic.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

I didn't expect this, but the NBA to me isn't a good it. While there are international Basketball teams outside of the NBA, I really question the popularity of the NBA outside of the United States.

 

[EngineJoe]

I wonder if NBA will go back to Universal? They should have kept it open instead of shutting it down for Disney.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I can't think of many landlords who would pay for a remodel least of all Disney. What were they smoking?

It's not that uncommon of an offer when developments are trying to attract specific names.

I wonder if NBA will go back to Universal? They should have kept it open instead of shutting it down for Disney.

Universal kicked out the NBA.

 

[danlb_2000]

I wonder if NBA will go back to Universal? They should have kept it open instead of shutting it down for Disney.

My understanding is that Universal did want it.

 

[NearTheEars]

Interesting that they all of a sudden disagreed over the building. You think their plan would have come up during the infancy of the deal.

 

[Mouse Trap]

I didn't expect this, but the NBA to me isn't a good it. While there are international Basketball teams outside of the NBA, I really question the popularity of the NBA outside of the United States.

Let me slay this dragon for everyone. Basketball is VERY popular outside of the US, especially so in Asia.

 

[epcotWSC]

If this is true it's good news as I have no idea how they could maintain interest in a single sport that's not really a big deal outside of the USA. Now I could see a an ESPN sports bar with immersive themed levels and weekly events (autograph signings and the like) fitting in well in that building but realistically I don't know how that would hold up long term either.

That'd be a pretty good idea. Doesn't just have to be US sports. They can show sports games from all over the world.

 

[GhostHost1000]

This is good news

How about a Walt Disney museum tribute walk-thru or an interactive indoor mini-golf which would go well during all weather

 

[Tony the Tigger]

 

[grimb168]

Here's an idea. Clean up disneyquest. Put new games and fix the old ones. Put a great food area that is not the same burgers and fries (years ago we would get the spaghetti and meatballs from there that was really good)
Include this on the annual passes at all levels. People will go there and also spend money other places
Now, let the negative start

 

[alissafalco]

Here's an idea. Clean up disneyquest. Put new games and fix the old ones. Put a great food area that is not the same burgers and fries (years ago we would get the spaghetti and meatballs from there that was really good)
Include this on the annual passes at all levels. People will go there and also spend money other places
Now, let the negative start

^^^^^^^^^ this

 

[Biff215]

They really need a solid anchor in this building to help the West Side. I wasn't so sure about the NBA, but at least it was an update. Even though it has failed elsewhere, an ESPN Zone would likely do well here (DL's Downtown still has one). But then this creates a whole at Boardwalk. Let's be honest, Disney would rather have an outside tenant paying the bills so ESPN doesn't help here.

Would be nice if they could get the NFL on board, might be a better fit.

 

[Maerj]

Disney Quest could become the real life Pizza Planet. If not that, then how about a Star Wars floor, a Marvel floor, Pixar floor and a Disney game floor? A Tron area or attraction? They have so many intellectual properties they could base games off of, why not exploit them? I'd much rather have something like this than some sports place. They could even keep old school games there and make it a Wreck-It Ralph themed area.

 

[Jimmy Thick]

Theycould have a Nintendo floor.

Jimmy Thick- Mario Kart > Daytona

 

[FigmentJedi]

Disney Quest could become the real life Pizza Planet. If not that, then how about a Star Wars floor, a Marvel floor, Pixar floor and a Disney game floor? A Tron area or attraction? They have so many intellectual properties they could base games off of, why not exploit them? I'd much rather have something like this than some sports place. They could even keep old school games there and make it a Wreck-It Ralph themed area.

Ideally, a Ralph dedicated floor would have fully functional versions of Sugar Rush and Hero's Duty, not just the retro titles.

 

[networkpro]

Why not just do the same that universal did and make it a sports brew pub?

After seeing this I took a quick look at the demographics our professional sports and the average viewership for NBA was quite low in comparison to Football.
Professional Sports and live broadcasting rights/revenue ratios doesn't look like a long term industry to have much capital tied up in. The captive audience is escaping.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Here's an idea. Clean up disneyquest. Put new games and fix the old ones. Put a great food area that is not the same burgers and fries (years ago we would get the spaghetti and meatballs from there that was really good)
Include this on the annual passes at all levels. People will go there and also spend money other places
Now, let the negative start

I like this idea

 

[PREMiERdrum]

After seeing this I took a quick look at the demographics our professional sports and the average viewership for NBA was quite low in comparison to Football.
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NBA viewership is small but growing rapidly, and their demographics has become one of the most sought-after groups for advertisers... Look at the most recent NBA TV deal.. it's absurd. I'm not a huge NBA fan (save for the Cavs), and I'll take a hockey game over basketball any day, but the shorter games, huge star power, and eye-candy that the NBA has gotten so good at has it moving and growing, while attracting a younger and more dynamic fanbase when compared to MLB or NFL.