Wasn't the logo on the ABC Theater the bight yellow with black letters one they started using like 10 years ago? ABC switched to a black logo with white letters so that's probably why it was taken down. Disney is famous for synergy; to not have the ABC theater would go against the Disney business plan.
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Abc Logo gone from ABC Theater!!!!!
- Thread starter tslrocks
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That wouldn't be possible because NBC owns Universal Orlando and the today show has done spots from there recently.
EPCOT_1138
New Member
ABC never used a yellow logo. It's always had its black one pretty much since the channel started.
It is true but HSM and AI have their respected audiances but that does not mean people want to see them in a theme park. Who Wants to be a Milionaire was extremly popular a long time ago but when they built the attraction it was not really that sucessful and is now making way for somethig new while rides like Pirates, Haunted Mansion, even Star Tours are still soaking in the crowds decades later. Hipster stuff just does not translate well into attractions. Being a business doesn't mean you make stupid decisions. You want to bring people into your park in droves? Build a Harry Potter or Star Wars land or something of that nature. An HSM or AI show is not going to get people to come to the park.
People want to be transported to another world when they go to a theme park not be reminded of mundane reality.
mousermerf
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During it's peak, TGIF had a yellow ball logo.
djkidkaz
Well-Known Member
You know what I hate about the Studios? All the "setup" for the attractions. I have to wait in a line for the attraction to start and then I have to watch and listen about the setup of the attraction. For example, LMA with the whole first 10 minutes being a person talking about how movies are made and were gonna see this and this, yadda yadda, then you see a quick scene and then back to more talking. Same goes for Indy Jones and even in the beginning of millionaire you had to sit there and listen to them tell you directions and then introduce everyone. Backlot Tour does the same thing with the ship scene. Its just too much listening and watching! Walt wanted the guests in his theme parks to be part of the show and the studios really removes this element which works so well at the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
The Studios needs more solidified attractions. You have TOT, RNRC, Muppets and GMR. Thats really it. One Mans Dream is great, but doesn't fit the Studios theme and should be in Magic Kingdom in a prominent spot. Backlot Tour is pretty lame since the majority of it has been removed. I think Monsters Inc should be moved to the Studios near Pixar Place and then add another E and D ticket near the rear of the Studios park and you'll be in business.
The Studios needs more solidified attractions. You have TOT, RNRC, Muppets and GMR. Thats really it. One Mans Dream is great, but doesn't fit the Studios theme and should be in Magic Kingdom in a prominent spot. Backlot Tour is pretty lame since the majority of it has been removed. I think Monsters Inc should be moved to the Studios near Pixar Place and then add another E and D ticket near the rear of the Studios park and you'll be in business.
steve2wdw
WDW Fan Since 1973
I seem to recall reading that it holds about 1000 people. I remember it seeming quite large.
coilback
Active Member
Think you were looking at the wrong studio. I work there (not in that studio but next to it) and the logo wasn't there yesterday.
coilback
Active Member
It's gone up top and in the front, but they did put new signage up on the side (facing the theater) advertising new shows on ABC
coilback
Active Member
I'm doubting that, it's not that much bigger than Drew Carey, and Drew holds nowhere near that
coilback
Active Member
It is a little bigger, but even if it held twice as much as Drew, it wouldn't hold 700 and 1000 is out of the question.
darthjohnny
Active Member
The ABC Theater is way bigger than the Sounds Dangerous Theater. Not saying it holds 1000 people, but it does pack a good amount.
coilback
Active Member
Let me give you some perspective. For it to hold 1000, it would have to be bigger than half the seating for Indiana Jones
brisem
Well-Known Member
Actually, The Disney Channel is doing what it needs to do--promote the Parks and Merchandising. Last year's two most profitable things were HSM and Hannah Montana. If you watch it, you'll see they push everything from Videos to movies to the Parks. All of it adds to the bottom line and more money to do the rehabs.
I believe cartoons have always been a part of Disney--maybe you heard of the cartoon character Walt Disney created--Mickey Mouse?
EPCOT_1138
New Member
No, I don't mean Walt Disney's classic cartoons, those are the kind of cartoons they SHOULD be playing. They shouldn't be playing this other new crap that isn't even quality enough for Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon. They should be playing stuff that has to do with Walt Disney, not some of this crap they have just to compete with the other childrens' networks. I just don't see how HM or HSM have anything to do with Disney. Disney should be about family, not cheesy childish "sitcoms" and musicals.
