Recent content by markjohns1

I'm not too worried about the anecdotal evidence of "no buzz" for Tron Legacy. For what it's worth, there was no audible buzz during the Toy Story 3 trailer when I saw Alice opening weekend. I guess that means it won't be successful? Avatar seemed to only be generating geek blog buzz too and...

Um, this post was not nearly as apropos as you believe it was. The point, which you didn't even attempt to address, is that WDW is covered in advertising and promotion in many forms. It's a little inane to criticize this paint job as being shameless advertising when it's everywhere else...

Don't you all see what's happening here? First, they put ads on buses, monorails, and other modes of transportation. Next thing you know, that advertising will bleed into the parks. Characters, icons, and logos will start to creep onto merchandise. They'll try to get us to be walking ads for...

You're one step closer to being a happy camper. I'll be a Saints fan in Week 12 as well. Seriously, that game was wild. Pats were putting on a show for three quarters, but my Colts came through when it counted. It's too bad that Belichick is getting all the credit for the Colts victory...

What was the price before? Most off-property mini golf courses are $10-11 per round for adults. Those places have mini golf as their only draw, too, so Disney's prices seem just fine. As far as getting less product at a higher price, I'd agree but I don't think they cut the course down to 15...

It probably wouldn't change the wait time much at all for most attractions. Those who would've been going through the FastPass line would now be in the Standby line. Total removal of FastPass would just remove a convenience for guests. That said, having FastPass for the attractions the OP...

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I would recommend trying Green side first and see how that goes. A lot of guests have a much tougher time with the enclosed space than with the spinning (which most don't notice if they follow instructions). Guests generally are also nervous because they don't know what to expect, and Green...

I know I've listed my Twitter ID in my profile as my website. Not too useful, as it takes a few clicks to get to, but that's an option. I am @Markjohns1 on Twitter. I've been reading more than writing on there these days, but would certainly love to live vicariously through others on their...

Relax on the cast members. It is their job, and for consistancy it should be strict. It's really sad, too, because I've seen many adults throw tantrums way worse than their children ever do. Just be prepared that if you sweet talk, or yell at, the entrance cast member, you'll likely have to do...

I can't speak for fyn, but I want to believe him because I want him to be right. He speaks about positive things coming, and I hope it's true. It has nothing to do with his posting style for me. Just like I hope you're not right regarding nothing of substance coming to WDW anytime soon. It's...

Obviously it's not that extreme, but I do see how it can seem almost like PR spin. I guess it just doesn't bother me. It's clear he's extremely passionate about everything Disney, and I think that comes through in his delivery. But I really don't want to try to presume his intentions or...

What is so threatening about sequels? What is so threatening about leveraging a franchise in the different areas of your business? That's good business, unless you handle it like Eisner did in his later years. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings seem to have done OK. Pixar never said they...

Yes it was, but that's not the problem. Convincing Jobs, Lasseter, and Catmull of a buyout by Disney was, and that credit goes to Iger. Why is that so hard to understand? And you're right, Eisner was the problem, but there's no evidence to suggest that Random Joe off the street could've stepped...

In addition, Podcasters like Lou are making a show for an audience. There may be some in that audience that would be excited about hearing about SSSC or SGE. They are simply reporting on changes and additions to the parks. Excitement breeds excitement, and makes for a more interesting listen...