Entertainment cuts

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Well the third strike today will be the price increases...

Good job on Friday the 13th Disney!

What was the second?

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

 

[MrHappy]

for cripes sake, how much are bands like Hanson and Shela E? How bout cutting back on this "entertainment". I'd much rather see Kermit than Herman Hermits.

 

[T.Will]

What was the second?

Iger and Chapek still being part of the company? Or is that just a given?

 

[monothingie]

What was the second?

CM Layoffs

 

[T.Will]

CM Layoffs

I thought that was the first.

 

[Ojo4]

Of course this is in response to the disaster that has been GE, all domestic parks are in danger right now. A forecasted recession to look forward to and its obvious that TWDC is going to have to work their off to keep the parks profitable. Also of course entertainment is the first to get cut, the yearly payroll for a single character is well above a quarter of a million dollars.

 

[Mickeyboof]

Why can’t they just cut that awful Guest Experiences program instead!?

Who would miss the six flags uniforms, completely unthemed box, and obtrusive flat screen TVs (the one in Adventureland just screams cheap amusement park)?!

Then again, why provide “free” entertainment when you can have stands around the park to tell people about the up-sell opportunities!!

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

for cripes sake, how much are bands like Hanson and Shela E? How bout cutting back on this "entertainment". I'd much rather see Kermit than Herman Hermits.

Now we’re talking about Drunkytown. Those musical acts provide white noise to block out the sounds of retching and cursing.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

Iger and Chapek still being part of the company? Or is that just a given?

Iger stepped down from Apple’s board. A tease.

 

[T.Will]

Iger stepped down from Apple’s board. A tease.

Watch him still extend his contract. That'd be both hilarious and depressing.

 

[danlb_2000]

for cripes sake, how much are bands like Hanson and Shela E? How bout cutting back on this "entertainment". I'd much rather see Kermit than Herman Hermits.

They sell dining packages to those.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

for cripes sake, how much are bands like Hanson and Shela E? How bout cutting back on this "entertainment". I'd much rather see Kermit than Herman Hermits.

Honestly, though. I can see a majority of these groups at a casino somewhere or a state fair. These aren’t exactly unique offerings.

 

[kay8tch]

I'm bummed. I like to sit on the brick wall across from the hall of presidents and wait for the muppets show. It was so much fun. Very disappointing.

 

[mlayton144]

Of course this is in response to the disaster that has been GE, all domestic parks are in danger right now. A forecasted recession to look forward to and its obvious that TWDC is going to have to work their *** off to keep the parks profitable. Also of course entertainment is the first to get cut, the yearly payroll for a single character is well above a quarter of a million dollars.

I was wondering how much money a few performers could actually save in the big picture ? Quarter million per? Are you serious? How is that possible ??? I would assume to have a material effect but on P&L they will cutting a lot more costs that may not be apparent like background services like food quality , staffing rides , don’t extend park hours , etc

 

[tissandtully]

Your Joking about Muppets...right?

He’s always bashed the Muppets on this board. He messaged me one day to say that he blocked me cause I kept bringing up how he hates the Muppets.

 

[Sweet Thing]

as a former Magic Kingdom castmember I can tell you that Entertainment gets treated like kings and queens compared to the other roles and they definitely get paid more per hour.

As a former performer, I can tell you they don't.

 

[Nigel_Channing]

He’s always bashed the Muppets on this board. He messaged me one day to say that he blocked me cause I kept bringing up how he hates the Muppets.

How can someone hate the Muppets? That's almost the equivalent of saying one hates Christmas.
(Though the Muppets don't obligate you to spend time with relatives whom you'd prefer not to see).

 

[tissandtully]

How can someone hate the Muppets? That's almost the equivalent of saying one hates Christmas.
(Though the Muppets don't obligate you to spend time with relatives whom you'd prefer not to see).

I know right? At least not someone to be trusted. lol.

 

[Mickeyboof]

Bob & Bob should take a weekend to watch the numerous YouTube videos chronicling exactly why DCA and Hong Kong Disneyland were total flops. All shopping, all dinning and no rides or entertainment doesn’t make a theme park.

If low level cast members have to do Traditions, then Bob & Bob should too.