TeriofTerror
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I see what you did there.
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Absimilliard
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ED92 and Disney Central Plaza (DCP) have a major feud going on. When DCP broke the news of the closure of Cinemagique yesterday, there were direct attacks on ED92 and vice versa...
Going back to the replacement of Cinemagique, a Marvel show there? The rumor is Rock n Roller Coaster and Stunt Show getting Marvelised... Would it extend out that far?
matt9112
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The kicker is EVEN if they do that you and I both know it won't be at current prices so are you OK with paying for that?
matt9112
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Because crowds?
Captain Chaos
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Hidey ho!
Soarin' Over Pgh
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Depends on price point. Considering better value resorts within a half hour drive of WDW with better amenities are currently cheaper than Disney hotels. For them to get my business back? Freeze hotel rate hikes and add noticeable value for my dollar.
I guess to answer your question-- it would depend on what's added and always with Disney- what's taken away.
PizzaPlanet
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I made the same mistake lol. I had to do a google search to find out they were actually two separate attractions!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
The price point for Disneyland and WDW has been absurdly high for as long as I can remember. I've been going to Disneyland since the 60's and WDW since about a year after it opened. The room rates, the parking fees and the admission price (and in the old days the ride ticket prices) have always been more than an average income earner could reasonably afford. However, the key factor here is that Disney has always offered substantial discounts but you've got to search for the bargains.
Some of you may remember The Magic Kingdom Club. If you worked for the government, certain large corporations, or were/are a member of the military, Disney discounts were ubiquitous. In addition to The Magic Kingdom Club, other discounters got in on the action as well. And when The Magic Kingdom Club shut down in 2000, there were plenty of other discounts available (although you had to spend more time hunting for them).
Had it not been for significant discounts (50% off and better on accommodations and admission media) I never would have even considered visiting either Disneyland or WDW. Does anyone recall back when the Courtyard By Marriott at Downtown Disney offered room rates based on the year? For example, they ran a special during October and November during 1998 that the per night room cost was $19.98. You could stay there for a week and the cost was only $139.86 plus tax. They ran that same promotion in 1999, 2000 and 2001 as I recall. Some other hotels had similar promotions as well.
I also remember that The Disney Store had a promotion many years ago in which they would give you a $50.00 gift card for every $100.00 you spent. I bought every annual pass voucher they had in stock and drove to another Disney Store the same day and bought out their inventory of annual pass vouchers as well.
In short, without big discounts I never would have known the pleasure of seeing Stitch toilet paper Cindy's castle.
Or see Cindy's castle as a beautiful birthday cake:
Sadly both of these are more creative than anything out of burbank seen recently...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Not long ago in a time BEFORE Iger there was ALWAYS something new at WDW even if it was just a show or a new menu item, Now it's all about what's been cut this week.
MotherOfBirds
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I must be the only person on Earth who doesn't react violently to the cake castle. I suppose it's because I was it's target demographic at the time.
We used to spend every school break and long weekend at Y&B or WL, and as much as I miss them, I don't expect I'll be able to afford to stay at a Disney hotel for several years at the least, barring winning lotto or getting on the Mouse's payroll. Even if I could afford it, I doubt I would at this stage. They can't demand these kinds of prices anymore any expect the newer crop of adults to pay. If they think the 50th is going to be enough to make guests choose them over a Hitlon or a Marriott, they're in for a rude awakening.
We used to spend every school break and long weekend at Y&B or WL, and as much as I miss them, I don't expect I'll be able to afford to stay at a Disney hotel for several years at the least, barring winning lotto or getting on the Mouse's payroll. Even if I could afford it, I doubt I would at this stage. They can't demand these kinds of prices anymore any expect the newer crop of adults to pay. If they think the 50th is going to be enough to make guests choose them over a Hitlon or a Marriott, they're in for a rude awakening.
wdwfan4ver
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You are not. I know someone outside of the internet that owns a Castle Cake replica and owns a Castle Cake plate. Disney did sell Castle Cake merchandise during WDW's 25th anniversary.
GiveMeTheMusic
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GoofGoof
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I liked the cake. It was just a temporary gimmick for the 25th anniversary. I think you had to be there. I wouldn't want to see them do the same thing for the 50th but it wouldn't surprise me if they do something.
DDLand
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Moana was the far more ambitious film in everything from story, setting, and as cultural showcase. Throw in a good score and it really is remarkable it didn't score a win. The inferior movie won no doubt.Zootopia won Best Animated Picture for this year's Oscars!
Though this says leaps and bounds about Walt Disney Company's Animation divisions. Since 2012 they've won everytime. 11 total wins within their library. Very impressive.
the.dreamfinder
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Honestly, the Academy should restrict voting for Best Animated Feature and Short to members who actually watched all the nominees. Disney films should win on their merit, not by default because kids of Academy members fill out the category or voters don't give a .
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lazyboy97o
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Unfortunately the animation awards still suffer from a serious lack of interest. Disney's sweep of animation awards is too often due to marketing and name recognition.
Quinnmac000
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uh oh...seems people aren't reacting well
http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/26/14746694/avatar-world-james-cameron-commercial-oscars
http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/26/14746694/avatar-world-james-cameron-commercial-oscars
wdwfan4ver
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I actually was at WDW during the 25th anniversary celebration. I graduated from High School during WDW's year around celebration of the castle cake and going to WDW was a high graduation gift. One of the people I was with bought Castle cake merchandise.