A Flap in the Right Direction

[WDW1974]

Maybe the Magic Kingdom expansion CONFIRMED isn't much a rumor after all. They said MAGIC KINGDOM. Never said WHICH Magic Kingdom they were talking about. Now HKDL is getting an expansion to their Magic Kingdom. Hmmm.

Once again, WDW left in the cold. But, this is part of the new sheriff's master plan.

Sure ... after DCA ... and after HKDL now ... and after Shanghai ... and the new resorts in Hawaii and D.C. ... and after the new DCL ships join the fleet ... and after DL' 55th ... and after the additions at DSP and then DLP's 20th ... and after ... (c'mon everyone join in ...) ... after all that stuff gets done, then the new Sheriff will take care of WDW (put in your own qualifiers about economy, world conditions and who wins Idol in 2016)

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I don't know what Jim MacPhee is doing these days. I'd love to hear he's working on a real 40th celebration at WDW and not coordinating fanboi events while Disney does nothing itself.

I'd even love it if Jim were simply working in a true quality control capacity, literally spending his days taking stock of everything Disney is doing wrong so it can be fixed.

But whether he's involved in either of those things, Jim isn't working on anything in China out of Orlando ... and he isn't working in Anaheim either.

So the Sheriff has to be at some higher level ... but that would assume the mythical creature exists. You know like a functioning yeti!

Well, if I'm thinking like jt does.. That would make sense with all the refurbs and Maint. going on that we are all "breathlessly" applauding.:lol:


Guess we shall just have to wait and see if we are right when jt wakes up and he can validate our theories.:snore::lol:

 

[Captain Chaos]

So the Sheriff has to be at some higher level ... but that would assume the mythical creature exists. You know like a functioning yeti!

This sheriff is in B Mode???? And only looks like he is working cause of some strobe lights???

 

[Captain Chaos]

Well, if I'm thinking like jt does.. That would make sense with all the refurbs and Maint. going on that we are all "breathlessly" applauding.:lol:


Guess we shall just have to wait and see if we are right when jt wakes up and he can validate our theories.:snore::lol:

You'll need a doctor LOL... :ROFLOL:

 

[Captain Chaos]

Ok, taken directly from the book.... Eisner's own words:

"Companies like Disney are always founded by creative entrepreneurs, but eventually the founder dies or gets pushed out or moves on to something else. Inevitably the businesspeople take over - the managers - and they focus on preserving the vision that made the company great in the first place. They don't have any creative ideas themselves and they end up surrounding themselves instead with analysts and accountants to try to control the creative people and cut costs. In the process, they discourage change and new initiatives and reinvention. In time, the company begins to ossify and atrophy and die. It's important to have financial parameters and never to bet the house, which is how we always protected Paramount. But in a creative business you also have to be willing to take chances and even to fail sometimes, because otherwise nothing innovative is ever going to happen. If you're only comfortable running a business by the numbers, I can understand that. But then you shouldn't get involved with a creatively driven company like Disney."

I bolded the key phrase there... Iger has surrounded himself with analysts and accountants, and NO creative minds... And look at what is happening to the company... Say what you want about Eisner, jt, but he knew what he was talking about... Iger is killing the brand... Rasulo is killing the parks... Dare I say the company is beginning to "ossify and atrophy" like Eisner said???

Spot on... And what did Eisner say comes after atrophy?? The company dies?? OK, now is the time, now is the best time.. now is the best time for SAVE DISNEY PART 2..

 

[SirGoofy]

I'm so happy to see so many posters who I like finally seeing the day light!



BREAKING NEWS! I, SirGoofy, have just discovered the new sheriff. It took a while, but I was finally able to figure it out. Picture is below. You stay classy, WDWMagic.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

If making sense means I switched to the Dark Side, then so be it. Maybe I can live up to being as evil as the character in my avatar looks.

I'll get your membership packet out in the mail tomorrow. You'll take the next meeting topic: Why we haven't seen a new E-ticket in the MK in 20 years.

Use PowerPoint. I like PowerPoint. And I'll bring brownies. I like brownies.

 

[TalkingHead]

I'm so happy to see so many posters who I like finally seeing the day light!



BREAKING NEWS! I, SirGoofy, have just discovered the new sheriff. It took a while, but I was finally able to figure it out. Picture is below. You stay classy, WDWMagic.

That's classic.


"Excuse me while I whip this out."

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

I have to say, I've been very amused by the fact that the Magic Kingdom's newest E-ticket is being advertised on the guidemap cover now!

 

[SirGoofy]

I have to say, I've been very amused by the fact that the Magic Kingdom's newest E-ticket is being advertised on the guidemap cover now!

What is on the guidemap? Is it still MILF?

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Nope! The Magic Kingdom's newest E-ticket: SPLASH MOUNTAIN!

 

[SirGoofy]

Nope! The Magic Kingdom's newest E-ticket: SPLASH MOUNTAIN!

:lol:

I still find it amazing that MILF was on the cover even after HM came back up after rehab and was, and still is, the best attraction at MK. Heck I'd even put HoP on there now.

 

[dxwwf3]

Yeah they switched back to Splash Mountain in the middle of my trip a couple of weeks ago. When I first got a map at the resort, it was still MILF, but when we first visited the park, it had switched to Splash Mountain. It is pretty amazing that it really is the newest major attraction and a case can be made that the maps should feature the newest major attraction.

But yes I think HoP should be on the map now.

 

[EpcotServo]

BREAKING NEWS! I, SirGoofy, have just discovered the new sheriff.

And you know who I am right?

"But I shoot with this hand."

:lol:

 

[SirGoofy]

And you know who I am right?

"But I shoot with this hand."

:lol:

"Are we awake?"

"I don't know. Are we...black?"

"Yes."

"The yes, we're awake. But very puzzled."

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Yes, especially since The Haunted Mansion got a much better refurb than Pirates, which did end up on the guidemap cover. Although I do realize the new movies were a factor there.

 

[EpcotServo]

"Are we awake?"

"I don't know. Are we...black?"

"Yes."

"The yes, we're awake. But very puzzled."

I DO quote that alot, yes...

:lookaroun :lol:

 

[FigmentPrincess]

I know this thread is all over the place, but I saw this back in April. First time I had seen it in a while, it was kinda cool to watch it. Kids loved it.

 

[jt04]

Silly little boy... Eisner's book came out in 1998... 11 years ago.... I highly doubt it would be in the top 10 11 years later... but nice try...

I would expect a book being quoted for it's profundity to at least be in the top 1 million! 1998 and it's still in it's first printing. Ahem :lookaroun

Ok, taken directly from the book.... Eisner's own words:

"Companies like Disney are always founded by creative entrepreneurs, but eventually the founder dies or gets pushed out or moves on to something else. Inevitably the businesspeople take over - the managers - and they focus on preserving the vision that made the company great in the first place. They don't have any creative ideas themselves and they end up surrounding themselves instead with analysts and accountants to try to control the creative people and cut costs. In the process, they discourage change and new initiatives and reinvention. In time, the company begins to ossify and atrophy and die. It's important to have financial parameters and never to bet the house, which is how we always protected Paramount. But in a creative business you also have to be willing to take chances and even to fail sometimes, because otherwise nothing innovative is ever going to happen. If you're only comfortable running a business by the numbers, I can understand that. But then you shouldn't get involved with a creatively driven company like Disney."

I bolded the key phrase there... Iger has surrounded himself with analysts and accountants, and NO creative minds... And look at what is happening to the company... Say what you want about Eisner, jt, but he knew what he was talking about... Iger is killing the brand... Rasulo is killing the parks... Dare I say the company is beginning to "ossify and atrophy" like Eisner said???

You are quoting from a man that almost destroyed WDAS. Nuff said.

Well, if I'm thinking like jt does.. That would make sense with all the refurbs and Maint. going on that we are all "breathlessly" applauding.:lol:

You have picked up the scent!


Guess we shall just have to wait and see if we are right when jt wakes up and he can validate our theories.:snore::lol:

As I said, once every last D&G zombie :dazzle: realizes they were wrong and admits it, I'll be glad to say. Of course it will be perfectly obvious by then and you will figure it out your own self.

I know this thread is all over the place, but I saw this back in April. First time I had seen it in a while, it was kinda cool to watch it. Kids loved it.

Thanks, it's nice to know someone appreciates this thread.

 

[GothMickey]

I would expect a book being quoted for it's profundity to at least be in the top 1 million! 1998 and it's still in it's first printing. Ahem :lookaroun

OK, if we are going to get technical and quote sales rank on Amazon then on Barnes and Noble:

Sales Rank: 206,518

Top 500,000!!!!!!

You are quoting from a man that almost destroyed WDAS. Nuff said.

No, I quoted from a man that took a company on the brink of disaster and collapse and brought it back to life with successful movies, revival of the animation department, and expansion and growth in the theme parks. All that in the matter of 5-10 years. Where has your boy Iger been?? Sitting on his thumbs??? Getting punked by the Chinese???? Hiring MBAs to run theme parks??? I would have to say, Eisner's comments are dead on right. And Iger is now living proof of it.

And I once again ask you, if you claim to know so much, then spill the beans.