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

[tirian]

Oohh, where??

I’ll DM you.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

I’ll DM you.

me too please

 

[tirian]

me too please

Lol, I just didn’t know whether I would break forum rules by posting links. I will DM you too, but anyone else can simply search YouTube for “Fire Bob Iger” and “Disney Rumors.”

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I’ll DM you.

Samesies, please!

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Lol, I just didn’t know whether I would break forum rules by posting links. I will DM you too, but anyone else can simply search YouTube for “Fire Bob Iger” and “Disney Rumors.”

thank you!!

 

[FettFan]

Avatar 2 in New Zealand too.

lol.

James Cameron's Avatar 2 and 3 to hit screens in December 2014 and 2015

Director, who is currently working on two screenplays, says some of the profits from his sci-fi sequels will go to green causes

www.theguardian.com

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Any ideas on what they are planing to get attendance up at EPCOT?

Not have a park they let rot for 25+ years that’s entirely dependent on meat market festivals with food booths and 80’s bands?

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Not have a park they let rot for 25+ years that’s entirely dependent on meat market festivals with food booths and 80’s bands?

But I liked Eddie Money and Bryan Adams!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

But I liked Eddie Money and Bryan Adams!

Eddie is dead...

I’d be all up for Adams if he was there....instead of Inner Circle or Night Ranger

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Not have a park they let rot for 25+ years that’s entirely dependent on meat market festivals with food booths and 80’s bands?

I was excited about seeing Don Mcclean this year!

 

[artvandelay]

I'm watching a place I dreamt about as a child, that I have countless found memories of, being torn apart by events that have nothing to do with the way the company is run.

Welcome back. Always good to see you here.

 

[FettFan]

Because Ken and Barbie with kids are competing against their friends on who can have the most lavish “magical” family vacation with staged photos on over The Facebook / Instagram pages. One family trying to outdo the other family.
A family I know asked if it’s worth it and I said no. I explained all of the planning and crowds levels.
They had a great time at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. Better water park and three if the best wooden roller coasters. Better quality at the fraction of the cost.

I know if I were a millionaire right now, I would totally invest in starting a decent regional theme park here in Louisiana.
While my last trip was fun enough, it was more because of the people I was with than the Walt Disney World experience as a whole.

 

[tirian]

I've been told the property as a whole is profitable right now, but just, and is improving for the most part.

Some areas are performing better than expected, others are below - particularly EPCOT. This shouldn't really come as a surprise, as the park operated as a park-hop due to its limited headline attractions. All attention is on the Studios for most guests, and of course MK is always a popular choice.

Here is a photo walk around EPCCOT yesterday, around midday. Shots are not designed to emphasize high or low guest numbers, just the view as it happened.

Walk-through of EPCOT July 29 2020

Walk-through of EPCOT July 29 2020

www.wdwmagic.com

Numbers are not in the hundreds, but way below the 10,000+ goal. I'm told some type of attendance driver is being looked at.

It’s one heck of an NBA contract propping up the resort.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I was excited about seeing Don Mcclean this year!

I heard the song he started during arts festival just ended 8 minutes ago...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It’s one heck of an NBA contract propping up the resort.

That’s why both sides were so adamant about that bubble for the start.

Disney pays a multi billion dollar contract from one department...and “collects” the costs/fees and throws that in P&R.

Completed legal number skewing. Smart.

 

[tirian]

That’s why both sides were so adamant about that bubble for the start.

Disney pays a multi billion dollar contract from one department...and “collects” the costs/fees and throws that in P&R.

Completed legal number skewing. Smart.

Exactly. I don’t know how much money it really brings in, though.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I've been told the property as a whole is profitable right now, but just, and is improving for the most part.

Some areas are performing better than expected, others are below - particularly EPCOT. This shouldn't really come as a surprise, as the park operated as a park-hop due to its limited headline attractions. All attention is on the Studios for most guests, and of course MK is always a popular choice.

Here is a photo walk around EPCCOT yesterday, around midday. Shots are not designed to emphasize high or low guest numbers, just the view as it happened.

Walk-through of EPCOT July 29 2020

Walk-through of EPCOT July 29 2020

www.wdwmagic.com

Numbers are not in the hundreds, but way below the 10,000+ goal. I'm told some type of attendance driver is being looked at.

How much of this is a function of the NBA and MLS money? I have to imagine that's anchoring this whole thing.

 

[RSoxNo1]

We're on a secret email list. We get our marching orders from Michael Eisner.

I'm about 70% sure that @pheneix is Michael Eisner.

In all seriousness, I know he's been a long time poster here but if you look back at the threads that @pheneix has posted in, he shows up when things are bad. I don't think it negates the content of the original post or subsequent discussion, but there is an agenda to the posts.

 

[RSoxNo1]

My Honda and Toyota are proof of that.

Just bought a 2020 Accord Sport this week.

My first car was a Civic. Probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

It replaced my 2008 Civic.

 

[Riverrafter21]

Just bought a 2020 Accord Sport this week.

A sport huh? With that kinda dough maybe you’re Michael Eisner