Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
Seriously....No stream for the parks panel..That's the reason for this expo..
Seriously....No stream for the parks panel..That's the reason for this expo..
Maybe SW:GE will be a hard earned lesson to remember the next time the suits take on a beloved IP for an entire Land.
Seriously....No stream for the parks panel..That's the reason for this expo..
No that makes perfect sense with what I have been feeling on various other Disney updates. While I have not been to SWGE, the lack of classic Star Wars IP has me feeling that I will be hard pressed to have a really emotional connection to the expansion. I guess time will tell if the younger generations become attached to the new movies/characters. And perhaps Rise of the Resistance will be as good as promised....
When Avatar was announced as an addition to AK I was laughing. But having been there a few times, I think they managed to pull off an immersive and cohesive addition, one that I can enjoy without having any sentimental attachments to the movie.
I'll be interested to hear yours and others thoughts on SWGE. The headlines all seem to laud their newest attempt. But the rumblings of mismanaged IP continue to grow...
How could they stop you?Will attendees be permitted to tweet or post during the Parks panel?
Yes. Last year they let us for the Parks panel. For the Disney+ and Studios panel they make you seal your devices in an envelope.Will attendees be permitted to tweet or post during the Parks panel?
From what I’ve gathered, Epcot was designed to swallow MK level crowds without feeling as mobbed as the MK. The place is huge and deserves much more than what management has let it become. I say this as someone who saw Epcot in the mid to late 80’s and never forgot it. The original FW pavilions alone could handle 24k people per hour.
Does Epcot have any expansion pads besides the WS ones?
What on earth about what they’ve done makes you think mgm is “full day”?
Nothing of the sort...in fact - by not expanding footprint to accommodate full day crowds now - they basically locked it in for what it will be: a small collection of rides on a small footprint
I agree...they “hemmed it in” and used up most of the freed up backlot on two minilandsNotice I said what the aim was, not how well it was executed. Not only do I think they failed to make DHS a full day park, I actually think they harmed its prior position.
This is short-sighted. The panel should be broadcast as far and wide as they can get it. Why would Disney want their new attractions being advertised through the lenses of bloggers when they quite literally have the stage all to themselves. Apple learned this lesson, which is why they livestream their events. Disney is 'the brand', but they don't want people to hear about the event directly from them? Ridiculous.It makes sense from their viewpoint that they wouldn't give you their most popular panel for free.
The thing is I think people that follows rumors of Disney know the changes to Epcot are not a response to the Uni 3rd gate. The thing is the 2017 D23, Bob Chapek did mention a redo of Epcot although it was vague. That it self shows Disney was going to plan Epcot even if Uni did not announce their 3rd theme park gate.I think focusing on the Epcot stuff as something “new” to counter the Uni 3rd gate will come off as a letdown. It’s not new. It’s stuff that should have been done a decade ago. The parks, all of them, still need actual new things and expansions. Give us actual rides and attractions, not more rip and replace.
The lure of the expo is to be there when it happens. See people in real life. The smaller panels are the ones that should be attendees only. Livestreaming the important panels so as many people as possible can see them is just good business. Would you rather have 7K people watch your 40 minute advertisement or 200K+?
This is short-sighted. The panel should be broadcast as far and wide as they can get it. Why would Disney want their new attractions being advertised through the lenses of bloggers when they quite literally have the stage all to themselves. Apple learned this lesson, which is why they livestream their events. Disney is 'the brand', but they don't want people to hear about the event directly from them? Ridiculous.
The lure of the expo is to be there when it happens. See people in real life. The smaller panels are the ones that should be attendees only. Livestreaming the important panels so as many people as possible can see them is just good business. Would you rather have 7K people watch your 40 minute advertisement or 200K+?
Not Mike. Stop instigating fights. That's the reason this board has a terrible and toxic reputation.
Multiple posters have come onto this site to warn what posters are here working for the company.
These posters are always banned or disappear.
Notice that a person who seems to comment on every thread, day or night without seeming to have time to sleep, hasn't posted anything on this thread? These posters in question always seem to be able to break rules by being out of line, mean, nasty, cruel, and rude without getting their posts deleted or getting banned from this site while people who last back at the aforementioned posters get their responses deleted. Ever wonder why?
There are multiple people who are employed by Disney to gas up some spin on this board and the other Disney boards. It is not hard to figure out who they are.
I would argue they would still sellout even if they live-streamed the big panels.Which one makes them more money?
The Apple events are press events only - they do not charge admission as far as I know (It's invite-only). Sure I'd love it if they live streamed the parks panel, but it's not hard to understand why they don't.
Disney knows the panel will be broadcast by their fans, who also function as their most effective press. They give their bloggers the privilege of being "first" to continue to build up their followings and give Disney puff-piece reviews to the events that they get free tickets to. Disney understands that an exciting update from a well-liked blogger is much more valuable than a Disney Parks Blog press release. Every important piece of info will instantly be accessible the second the panel is done, anyways.
It was advantageous for Apple to broadcast back when they had Steve Jobs. It's not like having Bob Chapek be your messenger is going to give you any advantages as far as perceptions go.
I would argue they would still sellout even if they live-streamed the big panels.
Yes, press and developers (in the case of WWDC). It's not just Apple, though--lots of tech companies broadcast their events. Good point about Chapek--he's a snore.
By all means invite the bloggers, give them special access even. But the majority of the 7K people at the panel are not bloggers/influencers, they are fans. A blogger update is more valuable than a press release but a direct contact (aka livestream) with a customer is more valuable than both. And it would be watched over and over.
Why do you think timeshare presentations always come with free gifts? Because they want your attention and are willing to pay for it. People are begging to see this 40 minute presentation--let them!
Why do you think timeshare presentations always come with free gifts? Because they want your attention and are willing to pay for it. People are begging to see this 40 minute presentation--let them!
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