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A Spirited Perfect Ten
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Cesar R M
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I bet you never heard the complains from comcast's internet business. Some would suicide if they merged with Time Warner.
Or I am wrong and the merge was the other news/tv/movie division?
Cesar R M
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SirLink
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Walt Disney Studios whilst that is the large production arm I was merely referring to that as the ones responsible for the terrible live action films.
What your thinking of is DisneyToon Studios the ones that were in part responsible to the direct-to-dvd stuff.
They aren't...look at what they are producing the last movie from Disney Studio that was dark and risky was Tron Legacy. Everything has been a by the numbers very safe. You can't claim a movie studio is 'top notch' when they refuse point blank to make edgy groundbreaking films. The best parts of Disney film slate are Marvel Studios and Lucas Arts currently.
I do love it how when you give out critical thinking the fanbois rush to defend anything Disney produces good, mediocre or even down right bad.
SirLink
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If they would go with darker themes and aim to be edgy and boundary pushing to aim for that BBFC 15 rating, then they would be doing some good.
But then again I will gladly pay money to go to see Minions, cause those film know exactly what they are to be upbeat and funny.
No, it isn't.
And it could have been prevented. They handled the Blackfish story like it was a grenade instead of going on the offensive. If I knew people high up there, I would have offered my consulting services on their 'problem' and I'm sure things could have gone differently.
But adding a cheap thrill coaster will staunch the bleeding, so it isn't a bad thing.
I was enjoying some Starbucks and watching Kraken earlier this week ... still one great coaster. Still, my favorite in O-Town.
Nemo14
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more than Manta?
I am not a techie (just ask my PML pals as they worry daily about how it affects my street cred!), so I really don't know enough to offer an opinion (unlike say when a 27-year-old tech writer scores the only major story on NGE with unprecedented access since I DO have journalism in my background and I DO get what it all likely means).
So, I'm sorry, but have folks like @flynnibus or any of our other techies weighed in?
Did Dr. Blondie have a cupcake party for bloggers and forget to invite me?
Clearly, TWDC wants the world to know that it owns Marvel and Lucas. From Disney Infinity to theme parks (that aren't in the swamps) to pushing the properties on ABC and ESPN etc, everyone is supposed to know who is Spidey and Darth Vader's daddy. Ya know?
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
And will NEVER be planted...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Yes - the chipped and peeling paint and the spilled food, I usually WALK these days instead of taking the tram, healthier and one skips the ghetto trams.
I'm going to try one of our local locations next week (I wanted to try tonight, but I hate the whole Friday night crowds,) but I do recall all the Lifestylers tweeting about the Dr. Phillips locale when it opened, so I assumed they got free grub because that's the only thing that will get them to that side of town.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Start sharpening it now you will need it.
I knew when I posted the remark about drinking at Epcot that people would be only too happy to share their "I NEVER did anything like that" recollections. These forums have so many members that you can always get a counterpoint on any topic whatsoever. Gold stars to all who have never participated in "drink around the world" or similar shenanigans. Truly. It is too bad that "to drink or not to drink" is so divisive among otherwise tolerant and like-minded individuals. :lookaroun
The point I would like to make to the "I never" crowd is this: There are going to be people who are going to drink at Epcot, especially at night and most especially in the World Showcase. The presence of a few who get overserved does not turn the entire population of World Showcase during food and wine or any other time into a drunken mob. I recognize you are unlikely to change your mind no matter what may be written or shared, so this post is for those who do choose to partake, to give them a voice in the discussion.
Now, who's up for a discussion on refillable mugs or pool crashing at Deluxe hotels?
Nothing wrong with drinking at WDW. I had more alcohol over five days than I likely had in the two months prior combined. But I never was drunk. I was never obnoxious (leave this one for my pals here). I was never using the 'f-word' at the top of my lungs while walking thru World Showcase or out of Disney-MGM.
The behavior has changed. Part of this absolutely has to do with Disney shilling booze in a way that it only used to do for timeshares. George Kalogridis and Co absolutely want you to know that getting tanked is part of a MAGICal WDW vacation (to be fair, though, after seeing the new Hub or riding one of the MK attractions, drinking is a very logical option for those who don't smoke for medicinal reasons!)
Again, THIS would be a story for the O-Sentinel, but Soup & Salad Sandra won't touch it. What has happened to journalism in this country? (rhetorical, as I know!)
So FP+ worked for you?
What's the point, Goof?
Of course, it did. It has ever since it has debuted. I've never had an issue with it and I've played it like a fine violin. But I'm always going to game the system.
Again, I'll 'steal' Coke no matter how much money Disney wastes on RapidFill or any other crazy a$$ system. And I firmly believe that Jesus would too! (Jesus my lawn man, before people get bent ... out of shape ... over that!)
Mike S
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