Changes for Galaxy's Edge Temporarily On Hold

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m not a Florida resident and it brought me back just 3 weeks after my New Years trip specifically to see certain artists and broadway performers. I’m just 1 person buying food and Merch and staying at art of animation for a few days but that’s something.

Granted...but in saying that is the target audience for arts and it’s not a huge one in the off-season.

Iger indicated specifically on the earnings call that China will have no impact on US park capital projects.

People continue to misunderstand that Iger can say whatever he wants...that includes lies

They should kill the star wars hotel. IMO they are only focusing on a limited number of people and it does not make sense.

I agree...because they’ve done everything in their power to mishandle that franchise.

But now that they’ve committed...its and interesting case study/social experiment. I’m fascinated to see what happens. I’m guessing it’s just converted over to a Star Wars themed hotel in short order

 

[The Pho]

People continue to misunderstand that Iger can say whatever he wants...that includes lies

But his nose is the same size!

 

[CastAStone]

People continue to misunderstand that Iger can say whatever he wants...that includes lies

I’m not saying that he’s not gonna change his mind or that they don’t have contingencies but 1) Stopping capital spending to deal with a short term revenue shortfall that doesn’t impact the ability of company to continue as an ongoing concern would be just plain stupid, and 2) intentionally lying on an investor call is a felony.

 

[mikejs78]

People continue to misunderstand that Iger can say whatever he wants...that includes lies

The SEC would beg to differ.

 

[pastrypossum]

I generally don’t have much “insider information” to share and although I don’t have any specifics to share I can confirm (FWIW) a significant “Mandalorian” related project is indeed currently underway for Galaxy’s Edge...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The SEC would beg to differ.

Not correct at all...you can’t cook the books. Saying you are or are not planing to do something with part of a complex budget is not “regulated”

I think this may be why we always disgree...you trust what Disney (or any company) is telling you? They’re salesman...they twist like all Salesman do

 

[MisterPenguin]

People continue to misunderstand that Iger can say whatever he wants...that includes lies

Cool conspiracy theory, bro.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m not saying that he’s not gonna change his mind or that they don’t have contingencies but 1) Stopping capital spending to deal with a short term revenue shortfall that doesn’t impact the ability of company to continue as an ongoing concern would be just plain stupid, and 2) intentionally lying on an investor call is a felony.

Saying “plans are unchanged” is not a felony...because tomorrow it can be “plans changed”...or any second.

The case would have to me that that one statement directly boosted or depressed the value artificially...which it cannot.

Saying your manufacturing/producing/selling more product? Now that would be a no no

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Cool conspiracy theory, bro.

Nuance...

Stick to the charts...like tell me how the last Johnson was JUST like empire strikes back again...

That was a classic

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I generally don’t have much “insider information” to share and although I don’t have any specifics to share I can confirm (FWIW) a significant “Mandalorian” related project is indeed currently underway for Galaxy’s Edge...

Based on what?

And penguin needs a chart - preferably colored - to fully enjoy this drop

 

[pastrypossum]

Based on what?

And penguin needs a chart - preferably colored - to fully enjoy this drop

Well... A little porg dropped by recently and danced around an NDA.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Well... A little porg dropped by recently and danced around an NDA.

This is great...I don’t believe you one bit...but I laughed and this was well played.

Thank you

 

[No Name]

The proposed cuts are things that only cost them money, not makes them money.

If the proposed cuts are things only cost them money, they would’ve been cut long ago. Every element of WDW is deemed profitable whether directly or indirectly, or short or long term. What these cuts do is hurt long-term revenue in favor of short-term profits, which the company knows is an unhealthy default but may find beneficial at times to pad out the current quarter’s numbers.

As for the analogy, if you want to change it to cutting the budget of MCU films, that’s fine.

 

[No Name]

Cool conspiracy theory, bro.

I’m still wondering what new offerings that additional $800 million went to in Shanghai.

 

[Jedi Stitch]

Does anybody know what changes are on hold with Galaxy Edge?

 

[Bocabear]

Does anybody know what changes are on hold with Galaxy Edge?

They have not announced any real changes coming...Like Pandora, it is what it is and will probably remain that way indefinitely.

 

[Scrooged]

The only thing that seems to be "out of forecast" for the park's futures is the problem the corona virus is causing. That'll impact the world economy past the Asian park's problems. Travel bans being a primary issue. But otherwise:

 

[larryz]

I generally don’t have much “insider information” to share and although I don’t have any specifics to share I can confirm (FWIW) a significant “Mandalorian” related project is indeed currently underway for Galaxy’s Edge...

 

[Jones14]

There was a rumor that Falcon would be getting a new mission to both address it’s current flaws (and ratings) and allow them to capitalize on The Mandalorian’s success.

That would certainly seem like a logical play, and with season 2 on the way they could get the most out of the synergy of it all.

 

[mikejs78]

Does anybody know what changes are on hold with Galaxy Edge?

Changes that a proported insider said were coming that he's now saying are on hold.