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Very well put. Actually, it's been a long time since Disney has been the type of company that would need corporate partnerships to help finance their attractions. They actually have the ability to host up and coming companies, foster new technologies and creative development. Epcot could take...

At least $5B is only a drop in the bucket compared to those stock buy backs! ;)

I find it interesting that you would even be concerned with the opinions of the naysayers. Their arguments are not very compelling. The information you present suggests that TWDC had a prearranged (supposedly recent) agreement on how the events would unfold. Would TWDC be that naive to expect...

Capacity would also be determined by the switch from forward to backward parts of the flume. Quick loading can give higher capacity but the timing of the switches may not allow for bumper to bumper boats like in IASW

That is a fascinating article. Disney must be tearing their hair out, having their BRAND machine derailed by China's push to limit Western influences. The Shanghai park might end up being a Disney park that is strangely detached from it's core collection of IP's, but on the other hand it might...

This rings so true. That entire mindset of pushing overtly branded merchandise is very ingrained now. It was a long time ago but I remember my teenage sister buying a very nice hat at Disneyland. It wasn't a "branded" hat. It didn't have anything related to any attraction in the park or any...

That quote was from the article but describes the approach that Disney takes to make everyone's experience less stressful. Remove choice and the perils of making a decision are eased. It sounds very Orwellian if you ask me. There was also this quote by Staggs about MagicBands and FP+: “It...

Reading THIS article today I couldn't help but think of some of the conversation around here. No doubt this particular description of Tom Staggs is vindication for Gary Snyder's earlier article, "Disney CEO Readies Magic Carpet for Exit"... ;) and this... Some interesting insights about...

There's always Willow's account: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/35440/20150225/exclusive-oscars-yoda-dress-explained.htm

Interesting how something can get unintended results. Even without the possible connection to the Yoda Mickey shirt in the recalled article, people think Willow's fashion statement was a bad idea. I wonder what the Chinese think of her dress?

We all have our regrets in life.

It's Steve Job's 60th birthday today. I have friends who had dealings with the man and, yes, he could be as intimidating as people say. But one couldn't fault him for his strong sense of vision. This simple quote by Mr Jobs illustrates how far the current TWDC has lost it's way by placing its...

And then there's this article: https://news.usc.edu/74982/arianna-huffington-challenges-usc-annenberg-students-to-report-whats-working/ Perhaps everyone is just being way too negative. :cool:

I understand how the overall Disney fan base can be more focused on the nuances of what's happening at the parks or onscreen versus the overall picture of what's happening with the corporate leadership and where it's taking the company. I can also see how discussions of questionable or...

That's beautiful!

I was just about to mention this - once the concept of "exploring" the parks was thrown out the window with Fastpass, the commando tactics took-off. Add to that Disney's concurrent marketing blitz that one isn't experiencing the MAGIC unless they are at a particular character-driven park. In...

Syd Mead must be involved.

Did you steal this off Tom Stagg's desk or something? ;) My two cents on the introduction of Frozen and other Disney properties to World Showcase... I have always believed that folklore and legends are what truly represent a culture. For many people in the world, these stories still...

I usually hate financial stuff but I find these posts fascinating. @PhotoDave219 is right -- are you an undiscovered financial guru? It's disappointing that others aren't taking such a critical look at Disney's business model, or is everyone riding on the same gravy train. Posts such as this...

Wow! That's really bizarre. I always had the impression that anyone misbehaving in a Disney park would be wrapped in a cloak by uniformed men and whisked off though a blind door offstage. Perhaps the viral videos of the drunk man getting pepper-sprayed at DCA has something to do with it. You...