DCLcruiser
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That still sounds like the full Parks Panel, but they are advertising that Fortnite reveals will be included.
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Sorry! I jumped too quickly. I thought The Parks Portion would suffer with a heavy support of Fortnite.,
bmr1591
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Basically, they're streaming it in the game and if you watch, you get a cosmetic item you can use in the game.
I'm not sure how this reaches a target audience or why the common Fortnite player would be interested in a Disney Parks panel, but okay...
Edit: Actually, this makes me think that Fortnite is getting something in the parks to try and draw in the younger demographic. Perhaps the Play Pavilion isn't dead after all.
DreamfinderGuy
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I rescind my statement about Imagination not happening, I’m on board the delusion train with y’all for another year just because this would be really funny
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Rhinocerous
Premium Member
It makes sense, given the site prep they likely already did for Play! I made a post awhile back detailing all the ways this could work to their benefit. (And I hate it.) But that would push Inside Out back to Imagination, which could go either way for our favorite purple scamp.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
Or simply push Inside outside without a destination to land.
SJN1279
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Yes, I have also noticed a return to Jack Sparrow. Captain Red was not cutting it.
Yo Ho, Yo Ho! The Pirates Conquest from Disneyland to the Big Screen - Disney Parks Blog
Fan favorite attraction Pirates of the Caribbean first opened to the public on March 18, 1967, at Disneyland Resort, and it quickly became one of the most iconic and beloved attractions at Disney parks worldwide. It’s inspired experiences at Disney parks around the world, and spawned a...disneyparksblog.com
This article makes me think Jack Sparrow will be in it themed as well... Seems like Disney back to promoting Jack Sparrow a lot looking at this article... hmmm. Happy to see though!
Very thankful.
easyrowrdw
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I'm with the Imagineers on this. lol I have no idea who these people are. Googling, it seems like Owl House skewed older. I think Disney should stick with a younger theme for that area, as that's what they have now and so much of the rest of what's at the park has height requirements. Also, the show was canceled(?) so it doesn't seem like a wise investment at this point.
Bocabear
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Yeah...no clue who any of these characters are... Reminds me of taking my neice to WDW years ago and her wanting to meet "The lady with Red hair"...She didn't know who it was, I still have no idea what character it was....And she only wanted to meet her because it was someone in a costume.....lol
Homemade Imagineering
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Jeff Vahle supposedly hates anything beloved, all I’ve heard from people is how much he hates things like CoP, CBJ, IASW, etc… seems like it’s either placing all the blame on him for things like slashed maintenance/shoddy overlays, or he truly is that insufferable
Homemade Imagineering
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Rhinocerous
Premium Member
I have heard nothing about the man, whatsoever. That being said, what you've described sounds like he hates "classic" attractions with short-but-steady lines. He likely would prefer newer, flashier attractions that can be heavily marketed and potentially tip the scales towards booking a trip and/or generate LL revenue.
Homemade Imagineering
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Pretty much yeah. Only skepticism I’ve got around the statement is the fact Brayden is the one who has been vocalizing Vahle’s supposed viewpoints. I just find it interesting seeing others here corroborate the same thing
uncle jimmy
Premium Member
Going on a limb here;
Not allowing streaming, pictures, etc. I think it is so they can ensure the correct information and pictures go out to the fans at home. Let's not forget when they brought select media to privately view projects at WDI and then over the next days they each dropped new info.
Also to have this streamed for cast members, I feel like they're going to be a part of the presentation similar to the old Parks DVD.
Not allowing streaming, pictures, etc. I think it is so they can ensure the correct information and pictures go out to the fans at home. Let's not forget when they brought select media to privately view projects at WDI and then over the next days they each dropped new info.
Also to have this streamed for cast members, I feel like they're going to be a part of the presentation similar to the old Parks DVD.
Parker41056
Active Member
The 1.5 billion investment in Fortnite is a bit of a head scratcher. I understand that Fortnite platform was huge and still has some value but I do think this opportunity has missed it's prime. As a father of two teenagers who were avid players for many years, they both have since moved on to something newer and fresher. Disney is such a large vessel that changing course quickly seems to be a barrier. They may be too slow to this initiative as well. Look at Tron for example. Building a clone that too an eternity while Universal has built and entire theme park in the same time. Universal is winning because they are faster to market and more hip. Even Disney+ was too late and Disney had to buy loads of expensive content to make it work. Just think Disney needs to be faster with a swifter approach to these types of things.
Both hard core fans and casual visitors are becoming a bit 'burnt out' on the idea to drain every penny you can from consumers. Hard core fans are tired of the Blue Sky and canceled projects. They are tired of the lack of originality and the effort to just use IP. They are seeing a very distant vision of Walt's dream. The company was built on originality that became IP. Casual fans find the lack of the Magical Express, difficulties using Genie+ and Lighting Lanes booking system very cumbersome. How many times have you noticed at the parks that guests are staring at their phones trying to book a ride or order food rather than enjoining the immersive theming and making memories with families/friends. Rather than finding additional ways to bleed money from guests what about providing an over the top magical experience that warrants a return trip sooner than later. This theory also has a huge ROI.
I could go on and on but the point is, Disney listen to your base and provide a healthy base of storytelling, maintenance, originality, and some industry leading ideas. Fan events such as D23 should be a 'time to shine' moment and one that should offer immense free advertising from influencers like many in this forum. This should be YouTube, Disney+, Fortnite, etc. Have ambitious plans and and be excited to share with your base. If that's not the goal, find new leadership that can deliver!
Both hard core fans and casual visitors are becoming a bit 'burnt out' on the idea to drain every penny you can from consumers. Hard core fans are tired of the Blue Sky and canceled projects. They are tired of the lack of originality and the effort to just use IP. They are seeing a very distant vision of Walt's dream. The company was built on originality that became IP. Casual fans find the lack of the Magical Express, difficulties using Genie+ and Lighting Lanes booking system very cumbersome. How many times have you noticed at the parks that guests are staring at their phones trying to book a ride or order food rather than enjoining the immersive theming and making memories with families/friends. Rather than finding additional ways to bleed money from guests what about providing an over the top magical experience that warrants a return trip sooner than later. This theory also has a huge ROI.
I could go on and on but the point is, Disney listen to your base and provide a healthy base of storytelling, maintenance, originality, and some industry leading ideas. Fan events such as D23 should be a 'time to shine' moment and one that should offer immense free advertising from influencers like many in this forum. This should be YouTube, Disney+, Fortnite, etc. Have ambitious plans and and be excited to share with your base. If that's not the goal, find new leadership that can deliver!
James Alucobond
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The stake is in Epic Games, not Fortnite alone. They own a distribution platform that exists in parallel to Steam, EA Play, Battle.net, etc.
Rhinocerous
Premium Member
I do think we tend to idealize who and what Walt was. (I'm as guilty of that as anybody.) At the end of the day, he was a businessman in charge of a large company who played a bit of a character in public.
That said, his playbook for success was to deliver above and beyond expectations, believing that would engender loyalty, trust, and repeat business. He was right. Today's Disney have become the carnies that spurred Walt to build Disneyland in the first place.