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

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Lilofan

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UNCgolf said:
I don't think the company as a whole has been run poorly, but I think the parks have been. Maintenance levels, food quality, and so on have declined tremendously over the past couple of decades (which started with Eisner, but Iger certainly didn't do anything to fix it). Budgets have ballooned to insane levels and they still end up slashing things because they can't get them done for that gigantic price.

More importantly, (and this applies to the company as a whole to an extent) a lot of decisions have been made for short-term gain without much thought (or at least much care) for how they might affect things long-term. That's actually understandable to an extent, because their job in the current economy (for better or worse) is to maximize shareholder gains right now, not to worry about what might happen 15 years down the road when they will likely no longer be in their current jobs anyways. But it's certainly not good for parks fans who of course are concerned about what things will look like 10-15 years from now.

The company isn't on the verge of financial ruin, though. That's silly.
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Then why are Park execs given high accolades for their excellent leadership? ( Weiss, D'Amaro, Colglazier, Kalogridis, Ouimet, Grier, Staggs, Rasulo, Chapek, the list can go on and on. I agree with the short term gain. The lives and compensation for these execs are what can you do for me Now.
 
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Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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denyuntilcaught said:
So, this is the only one I disagree with. "Magnets, while nice, are not enough." You're paying for repeated entry in the parks. Everything else is extra, IMO.

You touch on other great points though. I wouldn't say it's a dumpster fire, but the criticisms are valid.
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The days of kissing customers butts in Florida are long over. It’s not coming back.

They’d love to be done with it in California too...but different audience.
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Lilofan said:
Then why are Park execs given high accolades for their excellent leadership? ( Weiss, D'Amaro, Colglazier, Kalogridis, Ouimet, Grier, Staggs, Rasulo, Chapek, the !its can go on and on. I agree with the short term gain. The lives and compensation for these execs are what can you do for me Now.
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...because they’re lying to promote a predetermined “result”

Did the mothership just land and drop you off? 👽🤪
 
Brer Oswald

Brer Oswald

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EPCOT-O.G. said:
Are we sure they're not the same person?

In all seriousness, I've enjoyed Martin's posts and not sure how to find his videos. Anyone have a link?
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No. Kevin has a ridiculously huge ego, and overall isn’t a very nice person. I don’t know Martin personally, not do I know anyone that does, but he definitely does not give off the same vibe.

Kevin is also a lot younger.
 
ParentsOf4

ParentsOf4

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SpaceMountain77 said:
From my perspective, a significant challenge to memory and nostalgia was attraction maintenance. The details that plussed many of these attractions were lost and not experienced by later guests.

With the Universe of Energy, for example, I can recall the original sensory experience upon entering the jungle. It was dark and cold. As the sun rose, it became warmer. You could feel the warmth of the day increase with the rising of the sun. There was a morning fog and swamp smell. You were in the jungle and could feel, hear, see, and smell it. To me, this is what makes an attraction immersive.
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marni1971 said:
The attraction opened with ceramic heaters in the foliage. In its first 15 years the diorama was phenomenal
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When I first visited Epcot in 1983, I remember being somewhat bored by it. But I was an undergrad and perhaps I didn't fully appreciate it for what it was.

However, I also remember being most impressed by the Universe of Energy. There was something haunting (dictionary meaning of the word) in the mood it set.
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Lilofan

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Sirwalterraleigh said:
That is one of the bigger assumptions you can make.

Don’t get your hopes up...the stocks decides everything.
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NickLovesDisney said:
Yeah no 😂

Bob Weiss has a bit of everything necessary in a leader and he does his job well. He and D'amaro understand the company values and honor Walt's legacy.
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D'Amaro 's loyalty ends if he gets bypassed to be the next CEO. Just ask Staggs, Rasulo, Mayer, etc.
 
NickLovesDisney

NickLovesDisney

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Lilofan said:
D'Amaro 's loyalty ends if he gets bypassed to be the next CEO. Just ask Staggs, Rasulo, Mayer, etc.
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Mayer is in a different category. Poor guy was being groomed to be the next ceo and then Iger played favorites and pulled the Chapek card bc he knew the ship was sinking. Then Mayer made a move to a company that now may be illegal in the US so the guy can't win ahaha.
 
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Lilofan

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NickLovesDisney said:
Mayer is in a different category. Poor guy was being groomed to be the next ceo and then Iger played favorites and pulled the Chapek card bc he knew the ship was sinking. Then Mayer made a move to a company that now may be illegal in the US so the guy can't win ahaha.
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Not so fast, TIk Tok is about to get huge and take over. Just because 1600 is blowing smoke about Tik Tok, is just hot air. Kevin Mayer is no fool.
 

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