Well... David Koenig has suffered the same fate as Jim Hill
http://www.o-meon.com/pages/news&features/n&f_04-20-05.html
http://www.o-meon.com/pages/news&features/n&f_04-20-05.html
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Disneyland Disses Second Dissident Author
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imagineer boy
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No! Not David Koening. 
He's probably the best author on Disneyland history ever....
He's probably the best author on Disneyland history ever....
imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
BTW, when does his next golden anniversary book come out?
TheOneVader
Well-Known Member
Well, at least he was able to still conduct his tour.
Yes, his tour was totally free. The manager seemed hellbent on kicking him out. Seems as though they are on some kind of misguided crusade these days... I personally don't care that Jim Hill got the boot, but Mr. Koenig has done some very nice writing about Disney's signature park.
Woody13
New Member
mkt said:
Since he only had 9 people on the tour, do you think he may have said to them, "Hey guys if Disney Security asks you if you paid any money for this tour or this 1950's gudiemap, just say "No"?
After all, he said in the article that he was prepared to pull a "Spartacus", therefore, he's not beyond lying.
ToTBellHop
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This is still Disney's prerogative, even if Koenig is much better than Mr. Hill. Disneyland's official policy is that no non-CMs may give tours, as they stated for CNN yesterday.
Woody13 said:
I believe the tours was a "Thank You" for some of the people who bought his book at a local book signing.
It's definitely Disney's perogative whether or not to kick people out, but it's such a touchy subject lately...
Snapper Bean
Active Member
GaryT977 said:
I agree with this. Even if he wasn't charging for the tour per se, it appears that the tour was part of a commercial purpose (related to his book). Disney shouldn't have to accomodate other people trying to make money on their property.
Snapper Bean
cherrynegra
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Well, I'm curious to know if they're going to go after all "tour guides." Even the ones from foreign countries with their little flags. What was most telling to me is the part of the article where people who spoke languages other than English would overhear the foreign guides give misinformation and pure made up stories about the park. Walt buried under the flagpole?? Walt frozen somewhere? Seems to me that's a lot more harmful to your company than any story Jim or David would give. :lol:
And if you're going to go after guides giving tours, free or not, then be fair about it and go after everyone. They all have a financial interest one way or another. Don't just single out those you don't like and play stupid with the rest.
And if you're going to go after guides giving tours, free or not, then be fair about it and go after everyone. They all have a financial interest one way or another. Don't just single out those you don't like and play stupid with the rest.