The economy is bad, yes, but honestly, Disney could do this regardless, especially in WDW, seeing that it's the cash cow for WDC.
USO and HP?...I think that it will effect SOME competition, but nothing too drastic. HP will be a large draw, though. It's getting me..:lookaroun
Phase Two is coming with Pixie Hollow and the possible Dark Ride. Rasulo croaked out that it would be after the fact, and "when we are finally done", so I think it'll be a bit after the fact...if at all. We shall see. Disney is bad with Phase Two's...
Yes but lets be realistic HP is one ride and some shops, when has one ride UNi built ever taken people away from WDW?