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I’ll acknowledge in 5-10 years time this probably will be moot. Optically though do you think this a good look for TWDC?

If this was going to lead to this type of capitulation to begin with they would have been better off just staying silent like Morell/Chapek wanted since now the lesson from Tallahassee will be that Disney will submit to the state’s demands. The WDC’s problem has consistently been their refusal...

The state is likely still hoping their generally favorable tax/regulatory environment will counterbalance their unfavorable workforce/HR policy issues and public perception challenges that undoubtedly would persist for any companies looking to expand or relocate to the region. Comparatively...

In all honesty it doesn’t matter and some of them are probably secretly hoping it does get struck down in court. As long as they aren’t perceived as being the ones that stood in the way and risking getting their names put on blast by the Governor and his allies.

Having ever had a WDW AP or having taken a course in AP African American Studies is a sure fire way to never be nominated to the board. Prospective board applicants would be best suited to just wipe the letters “A.P.” from their vocabulary.

Has DeSantis said anything on record about Splash Mountain? Asking honestly because I don’t follow local Florida politics. As much as some hardcore Disney fans are wound up over Splash I just don’t know if this is what is grinding the gears of national conservatives and DeSantis’ sycophants. I...

I would argue optics, even if toothless. But I suspect you’re right. If realistically this new board doesn’t “make hay” then this won’t be politically advantageous for DeSantis’ political standing. So at least in the short term this board needs to “prove its worth” by creating as many...

The broader problem you’re going to have is a general fear from the usual Florida interest groups including the FL Chamber, AFSCME, league of cities, etc. I think the perception seems to be that this is a uniquely “Disney” problem and “better them than me”. Perhaps we may see some friendly...

I have to admit ignorance that I haven’t read the latest version of this bill nor have I kept up with all the 405 pages of this discussion. Typically when drafting this type of statuary language that type of experience (I.e. minimum bar threshold for years served, etc) would be a precursor...

I’ll just say since I assume this will sail through the senate too I’m very intrigued to see what kind of land management, civics, and general local governmental experience these new appointees will have. Politics aside : Hopefully there’s some semblance of balance between “serious experience”...

Unfortunately this is so par for the course in corporate America I’m not sure if this really rocks the confidence of investors, either. Blame the modern MBA programs that’s centered so much on short term quarter-to-quarter shareholder value, a deterioration in corporate governance and ethics...

I did/have…. and I listened to the earnings call. Ok, let me rephrase this since I didn’t mean this literally. What specifically did Iger do/say on the earnings report that would get him replaced? The 7,000 layoffs is not out of line with what the Street was anticipating. He underplayed the...

What happened on the earnings report? Or is this a joke in reference to McCarthy’s last supposed excuse for firing Chapek?

I definitely recommend going to Disneyland. As far as being angry: It’s natural to have nostalgia for rides we used to love don’t let it anger you that much. I think folks are just trying to warn you to keep your expectations in check. I do appreciate people sharing what’s being said on...

I hope you’re either armed with A) a shield; or B) salad dressing. Because I hereby predict an onslaught of whatever the equivalent of a bunch of virtual vegetables are about to be thrown your way lol. It’s an old fashioned food fight, bayou employee owned co-op style. 😉

Agree. Not sure if there’s anyway you can add trim brakes to the drop(s) but I thought I recalled some mention months ago they were looking at making changes to the drops to reduce the intensity of the splashdown/wetness to make the ride more appealing for families with young kids so as not to...

Better? Their boat sank and they got to walk a real plank. Disney should be charging them premium pricing for this one of a kind LARPing experience.

Happened to me as well when we stayed at the Grand CA over the holidays. We would cut through DCA entrance to get to DL. It was flagged as “suspicious activity”.

I still support the retheme as well to be clear, I think the story makes sense as backstory presumably leading up to the attraction and in the surrounding area. I do think the challenge will be making sure it fits the bayou/critter theme which will be more fitting with the log flume...

I’m fine with the backstory if it’s focused on the queue and QSR. I am concerned that if this is the totality of the ride this a bit too “Happy go lucky Food Networky” for a ride that features a large drop. In food terms this story is half baked. Needs a heaping tablespoon more “Bayou” and a...