Disney America

[Lofatrules]

cont.

Just to clarify one of my statements. Disney has backed off the idea of building anything in other parts of the country in the past few years even before 9/11. THe reasoning on a corporate level was the WDW and DL are destination locations. If they were to build in a different area, be it seasonal or not, especially only a single park they would be creating a regional destination and not a national one. They are afraid of stealing their own business. First of all, by giving people a Disney close to their home they may never even make the supposedly magical trip to FL. or Ca. Also as a regional park they would not have the Lodging, Resort, and Recreational outlets they do in Fla and to a smaller extent in Ca. to pad their revenues. Revenues which come with much less overhead than the park itself does. In short Disney is not really interested in being a day trip. There isn't enough money in it

 

[Lord Alfred]

Just a couple of quick notes that I have heard somewhere (that you can take with a grain of salt!)

1. Many of the concepts that were originally developed for America are now in Disney's CalAdv. Since attendence in that park is down so much, and the poor choice of theme is often cited as a reason, it may behoove Disney to shut it down for a year and completely re-theme CA as Disney's America. This would be a better choice than Fla. as DL is more of a regional destination anyway and does not bring in the foreigners like WDW does.

2. There have been rumblings that there have been plans and money planned for a fifth park in WDW a couple years down the road. The scuttlebutt now says that the fifth park idea will be shelved and this money will now be re-invested in the current parks for upkeep, new attractions, etc., with the majority emphasis placed on adding new attractions to Epcot and restoring it to its former glory.

Sounds good to me!

 

[argentina]

Just an idea

I respect American culture and history, and when I went to WDW I accepted that; but I think they hadn't made Disney America, because overseas visitors would haven't gone there. I mean, even if I respect American culture, I wouldn't pay $50 for seeing a park themed with American history. I wouldn't entretain me, and even if that entretains you, I think Disney realized they would lose some money.

 

[The_CEO]

Re: Just an idea

Originally posted by argentina
I respect American culture and history, and when I went to WDW I accepted that; but I think they hadn't made Disney America, because overseas visitors would haven't gone there. I mean, even if I respect American culture, I wouldn't pay $50 for seeing a park themed with American history. I wouldn't entretain me, and even if that entretains you, I think Disney realized they would lose some money.

You have a good point.. Did you enjoy Epcot? Thats what were aiming for...