TalkingHead
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His response to the WSJ article was even better. “Well, actually, it’s not accurate and crowds were low because it was hot on July 4th…” Are we sure he’s not posting here?
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News Bob Iger talks about attendance declines, ticket pricing, the feud with Ron DeSantis, and his huge optimism for Disney Parks and Resorts
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SplashJacket
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Legitimate question. Has there ever been a time at any Disney resort where zero discounts were offered and it was absolutely 100% full all the time? Outside the post-pandemic surge travel, I honestly don’t think there was ever a busier time.
They printed money when they could (as any other company could) and now they’re having to be brought back down to earth, I don’t even see how this is a special case, seems business as normal, to be completely honest.
They printed money when they could (as any other company could) and now they’re having to be brought back down to earth, I don’t even see how this is a special case, seems business as normal, to be completely honest.
His comments are hilariously stupid. In other words, he did exactly what he was supposed to do and read a bunch of pre-written comments written by the PR and Finance departments off a teleprompter. The parks are fine! Because 6 months of discounts are the norm, right? Florida is seeing an overall decline in tourists. Not according to several measuring sticks. The parks are slightly down because of the heat. Yeah, it's never been hot in Florida in the summer before.
SplashJacket
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Yeah that’s the most BS excuse I’ve ever seen. People don’t plan their WDW vacations on a whim, so weather is rarely a factor unless a hurricane rolls through.
That’s the oldest excuse in the book, one that six flags loves to flaunt pretty often.
Smugpugmug
Well-Known Member
He grabbed that statement from Disney Facebook groups where everything is fine and if you say anything remotely critical you get kicked out.
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
He got rid of the parking fees at the WDW hotels. Must have been a huge bale of straw on a camel for guests.
I caught that tidbit too. He and we have different opinions on “fixed the pricing” issue. I guess he thinks he can sell future price increases better than the other Bob. Since he expects turbocharged growth.
Let's not forget that Genie+ is cheaper at AK. /s
I feel more confused after hearing Iger speak.
networkpro
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- Yes
Other items that the article didn't cover but were discussed was the potential to spin off or partner with other companies for non core operating units like ABC and ESPN.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Anyone else surprised it was hot in central Florida on July 4th this year? No? Then why does he think that affected crowds.
Ayla
Well-Known Member
Has Iger ever been to FL in the summer? Serious question.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Sweaterman and sidekick tightpants might get too hot
Stick to the facts it has nothing to do with heat.
"nothing to see here. Pricing is fine. The parks are dead only because of heat."
It’s Thunderstorms.
Drdcm
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I’m not sure he would survive. The cardigans would probably give him heat stroke
Drdcm
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Ah you beat me to it. My bad
Ayla
Well-Known Member
Well, it seems sidekick tightpants has a 33% chance of becoming Iger part deux, along with Dana somebody and I forget the third person's name he brought to billionaire's summer camp with him.
mightynine
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To be fair, the other parks probably won't be able to handle the surge of guests booking trips right now to experience Journey of Water when it opens.
It’s going to be a fun 2-?? More years.