A Spirited Dirty Dozen ...

[MerlinTheGoat]

Yes, but the difference is that once one would believe it when they told one about the 4 Keys to the Kingdom being ranked Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency. Now it has become blatantly obvious even for the more uninformed observer that Efficiency has moved up to at least number 2 on that list (and one can only hope that it will never become number 1).

Given the current condition of Space Mountain, I would question whether it hasn't already reached number one. I believe @tirian has it on good authority that the ride is not safe. They installed brakes to reduce the speed and force of the ride to prevent wear on the track and support structure.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...mes-takes-anaheim.915452/page-20#post-7316772

There were also several cases of rock work falling in guest areas due to a neglect in proper maintenance. This happened both in the queue for Splash Mountain as well as the area surrounding the Tree of Life. Thanks to very lucky timing no one was harmed. It is a dangerous thing to rely on luck not to be crushed by falling concrete or have a vehicle on a ride derail or crash.

This lapse in proper safety protocol would not be unprecedented for Disney. Recall that Disneyland also suffered through an age of extremely poor maintenance that led to guest injury and death. The concern that efficiency might become more important than all the other rules in running a Disney park (even safety) is not unfounded. It has before.

 

[Cesar R M]

Whatever. If you folks would rather share image macros than ideas you can have it.

What kind of "ideas" was it? you only complained about "perceptions" and "myths".

 

[Cesar R M]

Yes, but the difference is that once one would believe it when they told one about the 4 Keys to the Kingdom being ranked Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency. Now it has become blatantly obvious even for the more uninformed observer that Efficiency has moved up to at least number 2 on that list (and one can only hope that it will never become number 1).

didnt they changed it to 5 keys?
"Safety, Cost, Efficiency, Show, Courtesy" and safety as long the lawyers can push for that.

 

[brb1006]

Since this will be the final night of MSEP at WDW. Here's a video interview of the co-creator behind the parade.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Since this will be the final night of MSEP at WDW. Here's a video interview of the co-creator behind the parade.

I'll miss the parade. The music, like IASW, can get stuck in your head for hours.

 

[Cesar R M]

I'll miss the parade. The music, like IASW, can get stuck in your head for hours.

The first time I had seen it had that song stuck for my heads for a week. Same with IASW.. too catchy x_x

 

[Mike S]

I'll miss the parade. The music, like IASW, can get stuck in your head for hours.

Hopefully we don't wait too long for a superior replacement.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Hopefully we don't wait too long for a superior replacement.

I'll be down at WDW in December. Hopefully there will be some Holiday offerings at the parks that don't cost extra. Bummed DHS hasn't announced anything but I assume it will be all Rogue One in December. RIP electric parade.

 

[brb1006]

Somebody is prepared to livestream the final two showings of MSEP that will start at 9pm.

 

[NearTheEars]

We talked about cups earlier, it's on the popcorn too.

 

[Mike S]

We talked about cups earlier, it's on the popcorn too.

Baby steps. Next up, napkins.

 

[bcoachable]

Not sure if this is the place to post this (though honestly I have no clue what this thread is even about) but has anyone read through the book DisneyWar? It's basically 500 pages of the trials and tribulations surrounding corporate Disney during the Eisner years. I just crossed the 400 page mark last night and am absolutely fascinated by what I'm learning. Suddenly, so much of the current corporate landscape makes sense and it just further makes me look forward to the day when Iger and co are gone.

I read it this summer and had exact same thoughts...

 

[brb1006]

And MSEP at WDW is officially over.

 

[ford91exploder]

Hopefully we don't wait too long for a superior replacement.

Begin countdown from infinity by one when you reach zero WDW will have a new electric parade...

 

[ford91exploder]

I read it this summer and had exact same thoughts...

Disney War is REQUIRED reading if you want to understand what's going wrong with Disney corporate and the parks. When you read you will understand what is happening and why none of it is good for fans.

 

[ford91exploder]

didnt they changed it to 5 keys?
"Safety, Cost, Efficiency, Show, Courtesy" and safety as long the lawyers can push for that.

Replace 'safety' with 'Limiting Liability' and you've got it nailed, (Otherwise the attractions would not be allowed to degrade where to the point where parts are falling off - thankfully no one has been injured YET).

 

[jt04]

Disney War is REQUIRED reading if you want to understand what's going wrong with Disney corporate and the parks. When you read you will understand what is happening and why none of it is good for fans.

That book is about 10 years old. It was quite relevant then but not at all now. Just look at attendance during the ongoing great recession. The fans have spoken with their wallets. You haven't a clue.

 

[SorcererMC]

Just look at attendance during the ongoing great recession.

Current Disney management can only be given partial credit (if any) for the tourist boom (2011-15) that has occurred since the 2008 economic crisis.

(There was a coordinated strategy and concerted effort with Florida and US officials to promote FL tourism for economic recovery.)

 

[wdisney9000]

The fans have spoken with their wallets. You haven't a clue.

Should he just take a page from your book and make an extremely vague and wide spread prediction that could apply to anything and any time frame?

 

[LuvtheGoof]

Should he just take a page from your book and make an extremely vague and wide spread prediction that could apply to anything and any time frame?

Or maybe we should act like him and make constant disparaging remarks about everything Disney with no basis in fact?