On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[MerlinTheGoat]

So basically the TLDR version of this mess- Iger and Chapek represent tracks A and B respectively of Mr Toad's Wild Ride. Instead of vehicular homicide, it's corporate implosion. Both sides still ending in a trainwreck and the Bobs are sent to hell. That about right?

Sounds fun, does it have a single rider line?

Also, hello and welcome back Photodave.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

So basically the TLR version of this mess- Iger and Chapek represent tracks A and B respectively of Mr Toad's Wild Ride. Instead of vehicular homicide, it's corporate implosion. Both sides still ending in a trainwreck and the Bobs are sent to hell. That about right?

"Hi Bobs!"

 

[aladdin2007]

what is all this now about Main Street being changed into something else?? Im reading different stories about this on various sites but is it just some rumor or is this really being considered? They already no longer wear the themed costumes anymore as of this week from what I saw on another site. wow

 

[CaptainAmerica]

what is all this now about Main Street being changed into something else?? Im reading different stories about this on various sites but is it just some rumor or is this really being considered? They already no longer wear the themed costumes anymore as of this week from what I saw on another site. wow

Uh. What?

 

[PhotoDave219]

So basically the TLDR version of this mess- Iger and Chapek represent tracks A and B respectively of Mr Toad's Wild Ride. Instead of vehicular homicide, it's corporate implosion. Both sides still ending in a trainwreck and the Bobs are sent to hell. That about right?

Sounds fun, does it have a single rider line?

Also, hello and welcome back Photodave.

Actually I’m on my way out. I’ll be back again next year!

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Actually I’m on my way out. I’ll be back again next year!

"I'll be back on Christmas Day!"

 

[EagleScout610]

Toy Story Runaway Emotional Princess Whilrwind Avenue.

Fixed for you

 

[aladdin2007]

Uh. What?

another site is showing the cast member costumes on main street are no more and they have been changed to shorts etc...black shorts and red vests white shirts.

 

[asianway]

another site is showing the cast member costumes on main street are no more and they have been changed to shorts etc...black shorts and red vests white shirts.

Sounds like DL guest control

 

[aladdin2007]

Sounds like DL guest control

it specifically stated new costumes and here in FL, but yeah something seems off to me, or they are incorrectly posting. they said these were the new costumes for Main Street...Im sure someone will find out for us.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Seriously, I'm grateful for any hope that at least the WDW PATF overlay might be scrapped. Perhaps someday (with more a more sensible and competent TWDC and WDI behind the wheel) they can revisit a PATF ride. But it deserves a new location that doesn't come at the expense of an existing classic.

I can't add much to the discussion about the layoffs. While i'm glad some of the more incompetent and corrupt people in executive leadership (and even imagineering) might end up being removed, I'm sad this will likely hurt front line cast members. I have a high degree of respect and admiration for most of them. They'll likely be hit the hardest, and don't deserve it.

I also wonder how this mess is going to affect general upkeep of the parks. Basic cleanliness, attraction maintenance etc. Especially safety. Back the Disneyland dark age, the park operators operated the parks so cheaply that several people were killed via neglect of safety regulations. Hopefully we don't see a repeat of this.

And while this is all interesting, I wonder what the aftermath of all of this will be. If Iger and Chapek eventually get the boot, who will end up taking their place? Someone who cares about TWDC and wants to try and salvage and restore its former glory, or yet another bean counter that only views it as a cow to be milked dry and shot when it has served its financial purpose to them?

 

[peter11435]

another site is showing the cast member costumes on main street are no more and they have been changed to shorts etc...black shorts and red vests white shirts.

It’s the same costume they have been using for Main Street parade audience control for years. The only change is there is now a shorts option.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I also wonder how this mess is going to affect general upkeep of the parks. Basic cleanliness, maintaining attractions etc.

I worry about this too. DLP has continued refurbishing work and its wonderful to see how good the parks look now (even on twitter).

I don't want that to stop.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

The impact on maintaining attractions could be dangerous---i.e. the BTMRR accident at DL.

 

[aladdin2007]

It’s the same costume they have been using for Main Street parade audience control for years. The only change is there is now a shorts option.

ok okay so it does not apply to the main street shops etc only control?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I worry about this too. DLP has continued refurbishing work and its wonderful to see how good the parks look now (even on twitter).

I don't want that to stop.

France is not a hot mess so theme parks are not particularly dangerous there and the clientele is allowed to go to Paris.

 

[castlecake2.0]

ok okay so it does not apply to the main street shops etc only control?

Just looked it up, it’s just for Park wide crowd control. All the Specific Main Street Costumes are the same

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

That's right. 747 plane production ending. At least 16K Boeing staff expected to get laid off.

That plane was being phased out anyway...jumbo jets are a way of the past, except for international travel.

 

[aladdin2007]

Just looked it up, it’s just for Park wide crowd control. All the Specific Main Street Costumes are the same

thank you

 

[peter11435]

ok okay so it does not apply to the main street shops etc only control?

Yes no change for merch, foods, or trains. This applies only to the audience control costume and the only change is the option of shorts.