Looks like Disney is continuing to add to its arsenal...Just thought that I would share.
http://apnews.myway.com//article/20070801/D8QOF5A81.html
http://apnews.myway.com//article/20070801/D8QOF5A81.html
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A new Disney Acquisition
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JimboJones123
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Huh -- that's expensive. I'm on the site and it looks kinda crappy too???
disneycouple
New Member
maybe Disney can help make a space thats safe for kids. To give them a place on the net.other than myspace and facebook. Kids need a place to express them selves without thinking could i be talking to a grown up trying to trick me.
Haha...yeah, it does look crappy. I would imagine that they are simply paying for the name and the clients. After that I am sure the site will get a pretty extensive overhaul. Who knows though, if the site is as popular as it seems to be, then perhaps they will apply the "If it aint broke, don't fix it". Maybe they see it as a prime marketing opportunity.
Hummer1676
New Member
Dang, I need to start a teen chat club and have disney buy me out at 350 million. Fricken crazy!
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
Sounds like they would be better remaking their Toontown product. Or VMK. Sounds lie somebody's nephew needed to sell their product and Uncle VP of Corporate Operations saw a way to do it. I have weird reservations about this, especially after going through the 1996 quality web site. Boy this almost feels like the VGA generation Sierra games. What was Sierra's online community? That thing was horrible.
I have thought about a site that limits its users to younger teens, and does background checks on its users in order to ensure safety. I don't know how feasible this would be, or how many out there would like to give up their SSN and other personal info over the internet, but it sure would provide a much safer place for kids to go.
It depends on how many users they have. Advertising is where its at.
kubfish
Member
Well, as someone in the IT biz it absolutely amazes me every time a company pays this much money for any web based biz.
The list is long and I don't think these companies realize its a complete waste of money. Disney has the talent to develop a site and promote such a site that would get loyal visitors to go to. 350m is a high price to pay and it goes under another of my ... Why didn't I think of doing this.
Honestly bad move DIS. But in the grand scheme of things what is 350m to Dis.
The list is long and I don't think these companies realize its a complete waste of money. Disney has the talent to develop a site and promote such a site that would get loyal visitors to go to. 350m is a high price to pay and it goes under another of my ... Why didn't I think of doing this.
Honestly bad move DIS. But in the grand scheme of things what is 350m to Dis.
WDWFanatic
Active Member
my 9 yr old neice plays with that game. sort of like VMK but more low tech.
Kingdom WDW
New Member
...And you have to pay for it, too.
VMK is better, but like gusgoose says, Disney has no point in clubbing penguins. Just kidding.
I know of Club Penguin, and I think Disney was wise in getting it.
Zip-D-Dude
New Member
I have heard of this and know some of my friend's kids use it regularly. Interesting news. I will have to let my kids check it out.
miles1
Active Member
My DS (13) and DD (6) are on this site a lot and spend a good portion of the time laughing. It may look dorky, but they've obviously hit on something. Maybe Disney figures it's easier to buy something already sucessful than to build their own from scratch. Anyone remember GO.com?
Summitplummet14
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My little sister has an account and she just loves it ,i think disney will do it good!
My little sister has an account and she just loves it ,i think disney will do it good!