NBA Experience at Disney Springs

[eddie104]

Never seen so many people wanting a place to fail just because they don’t like it. It’s obviously not going to appeal to everyone especially not the bunch on here.

 

[danlb_2000]

Never seen so many people wanting a place to fail just because they don’t like it. It’s obviously not going to appeal to everyone especially not the bunch on here.

So I am curious, how exactly do you think message boards should work? Should people only post if they think something is wonderful, and keep it to themselves if they don't think it's any good? You can judge something objectively even if it doesn't interest you. I think Tower of Terror is a great ride even through I have never, and will never ride it. Based on what we have seen of this, it doesn't look that well executed.

 

[kwoodfan1]

I am hoping for success, just so Disney doesn't sour on the idea of interactive sports attractions. Would love to see the WWoS get a huge area for this. Picture the NFL Pro Bowl Weekend on steroids. Run the 40, Home Run Derby, Soccer Trick Shots, etc. etc. etc.

 

[jt04]

I am hoping for success, just so Disney doesn't sour on the idea of interactive sports attractions. Would love to see the WWoS get a huge area for this. Picture the NFL Pro Bowl Weekend on steroids. Run the 40, Home Run Derby, Soccer Trick Shots, etc. etc. etc.

Not for me but I can see this and your ideas having a strong appeal. Not just for visitors but also locals.

 

[eddie104]

So I am curious, how exactly do you think message boards should work? Should people only post if they think something is wonderful, and keep it to themselves if they don't think it's any good? You can judge something objectively even if it doesn't interest you. I think Tower of Terror is a great ride even through I have never, and will never ride it. Based on what we have seen of this, it doesn't look that well executed.

It just seems like people are taking a very narrow minded approach to judging it. Instead of looking whether or not Disney may be trying to appeal to a younger demographic.

 

[danlb_2000]

I am hoping for success, just so Disney doesn't sour on the idea of interactive sports attractions. Would love to see the WWoS get a huge area for this. Picture the NFL Pro Bowl Weekend on steroids. Run the 40, Home Run Derby, Soccer Trick Shots, etc. etc. etc.

Yeah, I think a similar concept that combined multiple sports would have been a better way to go, but of course that wasn't likely to happen when it's sponsored by the NBA.

 

[worldfanatic]

I'm all for changes and new things around WDW. And I defended this project when it was 1st announced.
But the execution.........Wow.
It just looks so lame.
I can't imagine it being anywhere near profitable 2-3 years from now.
And I frickin' love the NBA.

 

[jt04]

I'm all for changes and new things around WDW. And I defended this project when it was 1st announced.
But the execution.........Wow.
It just looks so lame.
I can't imagine it being anywhere near profitable 2-3 years from now.
And I frickin' love the NBA.

People said the same about Disney Springs.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

Surprised to see Bob Iger there for the opening!

You think he’s vying for some type of stake in the NBA post-Disney?

 

[Jon81uk]

They always need restaurants at Disney Springs... it could morph into the NBA Cafe...I would be more willing to shell out $35.00 for that...lol

I think they are actually about full on restaurants, given the number of special menus and happy hours that get announced I don't think much more capacity is needed, but maybe some of the places available aren't what people want.

Personally I still think they need more entertainment options, maybe another show venue or something to do that isn't eating or shopping (yes I know there already is bowling and movies).

 

[wdwmagic]

I think they are actually about full on restaurants, given the number of special menus and happy hours that get announced I don't think much more capacity is needed, but maybe some of the places available aren't what people want.

Personally I still think they need more entertainment options, maybe another show venue or something to do that isn't eating or shopping (yes I know there already is bowling and movies).

The offers and specials are trying to foll out the quiet lunch periods. They are still largely at capacity in the evenings.

 

[danlb_2000]

People said the same about Disney Springs.

... and because someone was wrong once, no one can ever be right?

 

[danlb_2000]

You think he’s vying for some type of stake in the NBA post-Disney?

Would not surprise me in the least.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

Would not surprise me in the least.

I mean, he wasn’t at the Toy Story Land opening.

Priorities.

 

[Bocabear]

I am actually surprised that Disney has not done a Dinner Theater type experience in Florida... They have a couple in DLP Resort... Disney Springs could have used a Hyperion Theater and had a house run of the Complete B&TB Broadway Musical...Or the Broadway Aladdin... Little Mermaid...A big Disney Theatrical theater. I would rather spend my $ on something like that than NBA...though I will freely admit that I am not the target audience for this...

 

[jt04]

I am actually surprised that Disney has not done a Dinner Theater type experience in Florida... They have a couple in DLP Resort... Disney Springs could have used a Hyperion Theater and had a house run of the Complete B&TB Broadway Musical...Or the Broadway Aladdin... Little Mermaid...A big Disney Theatrical theater. I would rather spend my $ on something like that than NBA...though I will freely admit that I am not the target audience for this...

I have to speculate that Cirque may have something in their contract that gives them exclusivity on large venue entertainment on property.

 

[jt04]

... and because someone was wrong once, no one can ever be right?

No, just pointing out that the predictors of doom on this site have an extremely poor track record.

 

[danlb_2000]

I am actually surprised that Disney has not done a Dinner Theater type experience in Florida... They have a couple in DLP Resort... Disney Springs could have used a Hyperion Theater and had a house run of the Complete B&TB Broadway Musical...Or the Broadway Aladdin... Little Mermaid...A big Disney Theatrical theater. I would rather spend my $ on something like that than NBA...though I will freely admit that I am not the target audience for this...

I still like the idea of a proper theater where they could run the Disney Broadway shows.

 

[DisneyOutsider]

You think he’s vying for some type of stake in the NBA post-Disney?

Would not surprise me in the least.

I mean, he wasn’t at the Toy Story Land opening.

Priorities.

I don't think that's what's happening here. Bob Iger spends BILLIONS of dollars on NBA broadcast rights across ESPN and ABC, which is likely the only reason that this NBA Experience exists in the first place. If Adam Silver comes down from NYC to open their shiny new thing (as he should), of course Iger is going to show up and host him. It's not politics... just business on a multi-billion-dollar level.

 

[Magic Feather]

I am actually surprised that Disney has not done a Dinner Theater type experience in Florida... They have a couple in DLP Resort... Disney Springs could have used a Hyperion Theater and had a house run of the Complete B&TB Broadway Musical...Or the Broadway Aladdin... Little Mermaid...A big Disney Theatrical theater. I would rather spend my $ on something like that than NBA...though I will freely admit that I am not the target audience for this...

While not on the scale that you mentioned, Hoop Dee Doo and Spirit of Aloha both fit the bill as “Dinner Show” experiences at WDW.