Bob Iger in HS

[CheekBoys]

https://twitter.com/InsideTheMagic/status/330797292867158019
https://twitter.com/InsideTheMagic/status/330800500108828672

 

[danlb_2000]

https://twitter.com/InsideTheMagic/status/330797292867158019
https://twitter.com/InsideTheMagic/status/330800500108828672

"@InsideTheMagic It has been confirm by 2 of my guest Relations manager friends that Bob Iger is here for a Announcement befor the fireworks"

Interesting. I try not to get my hopes up about these sort of announcements, but what would they trot out Iger for?

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Star Wars Land! Star Wars Land!

 

[Lee]

Interesting.
My hat's off to them if they can surprise us. It would be a masterpiece of secrecy.

 

[Turtle]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.

@Lee do you know if they've been developing a Star Wars land?

 

[danlb_2000]

Since this is Star Wars day at HS I can't imagine them announcing something that isn't Star Wars related. Of course that doesn't mean it will be something major. Could even be an announcement about the movies.

 

[twebber55]

Hes gotta be there for a reason (a big reason)

 

[unkadug]

"@InsideTheMagic It has been confirm by 2 of my guest Relations manager friends that Bob Iger is here for a Announcement befor the fireworks"

Interesting. I try not to get my hopes up about these sort of announcements, but what would they trot out Iger for?

What time are the fireworks?

 

[danlb_2000]

What time are the fireworks?

9:45

 

[Lee]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.

@Lee do you know if they've been developing a Star Wars land?

I'm not aware if any Star Wars lands developed recently for any US park.
But...there are concepts out there, like for Paris, that could be fairly easily lifted into DHS.

If something does come to WDW, I'd expect exactly that, a co-op deal with DLP.

 

[StageFrenzy]

Probably something unrelated to parks, most likely movies.

 

[heatherkatheleen]

I will be revisiting this thread at fireworks start time to (hopefully) see splendid news of a wonderful announcement! #wishfulthinking (I know this forum doesn't support hashtags but I felt it necessary).

 

[Atomicmickey]

Benches.

 

[Jakester]

Please make a HUGE Announcement to knock Harry Off Guard. I will be watching you Mr Iger and The Fireworks

 

[ParentsOf4]

Interesting.
My hat's off to them if they can surprise us. It would be a masterpiece of secrecy.

Well, if it happens, Star Wars land won't be that big of a surprise. It's been reported to be under discussion for some time by reputable sources and let's not forget the recent survey. The speed would impress me though. If it happens, it will be the fastest the normally cautious Iger has ever made such a bold decision.

At the February earnings call, when asked about Star Wars, Iger did say:

But there is activity across our businesses, including online and mobile apps, and television, and consumer products, and publishing, as you would expect; and Parks and Resorts, that we've been working on now for quite some time. And time will start exposing all of that to the outside world.

The quarter before, Iger said:

Obviously, we've had Star Wars in the past. This gives us an ability to expand that presence in our parks.

Star Wars land might be the biggest announcement at WDW in a long time and much more exciting than the New Fantasyland or Avatarland. Depending on ones particular tastes, it could be the biggest thing since the opening of DAK.

 

[JenniferS]

Benches.

Dang, you just beat me.

 

[GSP Guy]

Curbing my expectations but my attention is undeniable.

 

[unkadug]

Benches.

I forgot about that one!

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Interesting.
My hat's off to them if they can surprise us. It would be a masterpiece of secrecy.

Like a certain thing in Iron Man 3...

 

[BryceM]

Star Tours closed throughout the day. It's "May the 4th", as in "May the Fourth be with you". Which in turn, is "Star Wars Day". And Bob Iger making is now making an announcement...

OH MY GOD PLEASE BE STAR WARS LAND.