How do you feel about the Marvel acquisition?

[JiminyandTink]

I actually hope they dont introduce anything Marvel into the current parks (except maybe a show of some sort in DHS and a store in DD), but I would be interested in seeing plans of what a potential 5th gate might look like for Marvel.

I just think it would have an odd feel in the current parks, the only thing I can think of is its own area in DHS, but I would still rather they focus on Pixar expansion or revive the old plans for a Roger Rabitt Toontown before they think about that.

 

[SirGoofy]

Best thing they could have done. They were losing the 15-30 male range, and now they can get it back.

Bravo, Mr. Iger.

 

[WDWmazprty]

Yeah, you can't expect the Marvel characters not to be somewhere in the parks. If Disney is smart and is in line with what a lot of people are thinking, they'll probably be in DHS; which makes a lot of sense.

 

[nolatron]

I don't understand why everyone automatically thinks this means Marvel will be entering the parks in some fashion.

Disney simply could be buying Marvel for assets and revenue generated by the comic universe and the movies.

Besides, do you know how many assets Disney actually owns these days?

Film
Walt Disney Pictures
Touchstone Pictures
Hollywood Pictures
Miramax Films
Pixar

Broadcast Television
ABC Network
Owned and Operated Television Stations
WLS - Chicago
WJRT - Flint
KFSN - Fresno
KTRK - Houston
KABC - Los Angeles
WABC - New York City
WPVI - Philadelphia
WTVD - Raleigh - Durham
KGO - San Francisco
WTVG - Toledo

Cable Television
ESPN (80%)
ESPN2 (80%)
ESPN Classic (80%)
ESPNU (80%)
ESPNEWS (80%)
ABC Family
Disney Channel
Toon Disney
SOAPnet
Lifetime Network (partial)
Lifetime Movie Network (partial)
Lifetime Real Women (partial)
A&E (partial)
A&E International (partial)
Jetix Europe (partial)
Jetix Latin America
The History Channel (partial)
Lifetime Real Women (partial)

Radio
ABC Radio
WDWD – Atlanta
WMVP – Chicago
WLS – Chicago
KESN – Dallas
KMKI – Dallas-Forth Worth
KRDY – San Antonio
WCOG – Greensboro, NC
WRDZ – Indianapolis
KABC – Los Angeles
KLOS – Los Angeles
KDIS – Los Angeles
KSPN – Los Angeles
KDIZ – Minneapolis - St. Paul
WKSH – Milwaukee, WI
WEVD – New York City
KDZR – Portland, OR
KWDZ – Salt Lake City
KIID – Sacramento
KMKY – Oakland
KQAM – Wichita
KKDZ – Seattle
WSDZ – St. Louis
WWMK – Cleveland
KMIK – Phoenix
KDDZ – Denver
WWMI – Tampa
KMIC – Houston
WMYM – Miami
WBWL – Jacksonville
WBYU – New Orleans
KDIS – Little Rock
WWJZ – Philadelphia
WWJZ – Philadelphia
WMKI – Boston
WDZK – Hartford
WDDZ – Providence
WDZY – Richmond
WGFY – Charlotte
WDYZ – Orlando
WMNE – West Palm Beach
WEAE – Pittsburgh
WDRD – Louisville
WDDY – Albany, NY
KPHN – Kansas City
WQUA – Mobile
WBML – Jacksonville
WFDF – Detroit
WFRO – Fremont, OH
WDMV – Damascus, MD
WHKT – Norfolk Radio Disney
ESPN Radio (syndicated programming)

Music
Walt Disney Records
Hollywood Records
Lyric Street Records

Publishing
Book Publishing Imprints
Hyperion
Miramax Books
ESPN Books
Theia
ABC Daytime Press
Hyperion eBooks
Hyperion East
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Cal Publishing Inc.
CrossGen
Hyperion Books for Children
Jump at the Sun
Volo
Michael di Caupa Books
Disney Global Children's Books
Disney Press
Disney Editions
Disney Libri
Global Retail
Global Continuity

Magazine
Automotive Industries
Biography (with GE and Hearst)
Discover
Disney Adventures
Disney Magazine
ECN News
ESPN Magazine (distributed by Hearst)
Family Fun
Institutional Investor
JCK
Kodin
Top Famille - French family magazine
US Weekly (50%)
Video Business
Quality
Wondertime Magazine

Parks and Resorts
Walt Disney Imagineering
Disneyland Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort
Disneyland Resort Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney Vacation Club
Disney Cruise Line

Other
Disney Theatrical Productions
Disney Live Family Entertainment
Disney on Ice
The Disney Store
Club Penguins
ESPN Zone
Disney Toys
Disney Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Disney Food, Health and Beauty
Disney Home Furnishings and Decor
Disney Stationery
Disney Consumer Economics
The Baby Einstein Company
Muppets Holding Company
Disney Interactive Studios
Walt Disney Internet Group


More detailed list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assets_owned_by_Disney

 

[jonnyc]

I don't understand why everyone automatically thinks this means Marvel will be entering the parks in some fashion.

I think the speculation is because Marvel property already exists in a direct theme park competiter.

In regards to the pole, if implemented right in the parks it could be amazing, but i do have reservations that if they do bring Marvel to the parks it will be done half-heartedly... and i do worry about the future of the Spiderman ride.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Iffy. If they confine them just DHS and TASTEFULLY, I'll be fine.

 

[prspeppers]

Iffy. If they confine them just DHS and TASTEFULLY, I'll be fine.

I think thats right on. If Marvel does enter the existing parks in some way, as long as its done tastefully I think people will generally dig it.....I think I will dig it. But If I see Spiderman and Green Goblin fighting on top of SSE in the next comercial instead of Mickey waving to me :hurl:

I think the whole deal is kind of exciting...I can't wait to see what kind of influence Disney has on the Marvel brand.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Oh no I dont see them fitting in anywhere with the gardens or topiary.

 

[Martian Crab]

Disney & marvel

I HATE superheroes. I've thought they were corny since I was a kid. It's disappointing to see Disney go out and buy up a franchise instead of creating one themselves; I guess they're not as creative as I thought. I liked the hokey heroes being relegated to universal because I don't go there...now they'll be polluting Disney with their presence. If Walt wasn't cremated he'd be turning over in his grave.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I think thats right on. If Marvel does enter the existing parks in some way, as long as its done tastefully I think people will generally dig it.....I think I will dig it. But If I see Spiderman and Green Goblin fighting on top of SSE in the next comercial instead of Mickey waving to me :hurl:

I think the whole deal is kind of exciting...I can't wait to see what kind of influence Disney has on the Marvel brand.

Exactly and thanks!:wave:

The styles clash so much....:zipit:

 

[disneypearl]

I'd hate to see Marvel characters move into the Disney parks. :hurl:

I agree

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

I'd hate to see Marvel characters move into the Disney parks. :hurl:

Ahh AGREED!!

 

[disfan411]

It's disappointing to see Disney go out and buy up a franchise instead of creating one themselves;

I agree. Marvel lacks the Disney feel and maybe they will make money some way through movies or other things but I like it better when disney starts there own great franchises. I would prefer Disney to think up characters of there own. Thats how they started and would prefer to see them continue to do that in the future.

 

[GizmoDuck]

Very disappointed by this.

Marvel characters do not belong in Disney and are completely different in both feel and ideology.

Additionally, I do feel sympathetic towards Universal. The Marvel heroes are a huge part of UI, some of the most recognizable characters they have. I think we should just keep them over there.

However, this will bring in much revenue for the Mouse, and that I am always a fan of.

(But to the people screaming "5th Gate!" ...get real )

 

[SirGoofy]

I love the people screaming that they don't belong in Disney are probably the same people who line up to ride Star tours, Indiana Jones, Twighlight ZOne, Rocking Roller Coaster, etc on every trip.



As for the commercial of Spidey fighting Gobby on SSE...yes please.

 

[WDWmazprty]

I love the people screaming that they don't belong in Disney are probably the same people who line up to ride Star tours, Indiana Jones, Twighlight ZOne, Rocking Roller Coaster, etc on every trip.



As for the commercial of Spidey fighting Gobby on SSE...yes please.

Agreed!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I love the people screaming that they don't belong in Disney are probably the same people who line up to ride Star tours, Indiana Jones, Twighlight ZOne, Rocking Roller Coaster, etc on every trip.



As for the commercial of Spidey fighting Gobby on SSE...yes please.

Not in Disneyland...:lookaroun:lol:


Yes, because a villain and genetically mutated super hero belong in a Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
:veryconfu
*sigh*

 

[SirGoofy]

Not in Disneyland...:lookaroun:lol:

What do you mean?

Yes, because a villain and genetically mutated super hero belong in a Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
:veryconfu
*sigh*

It's a commercial. Lighten up!:lol:

I don't want them in EPCOT(other than Stark in Innoventions).

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

What do you mean?




It's a commercial. Lighten up!:lol:

I don't want them in EPCOT(other than Stark in Innoventions).

I guess you missed my earlier post on the matter...Anyway, I've always thought it odd that Jones and ST exist in a MK Style park, especially in the original, Disneyland. While they fit the theme and the experience and all, it's DISNEYland...you know?:shrug: It works very well in MGM or a Studio Park, though.


And yeah, I'm just kinda agitated tonight.:lol: On and off line....:lol:

 

[SirGoofy]

I guess you missed my earlier post on the matter...Anyway, I've always thought it odd that Jones and ST exist in a MK Style park, especially in the original, Disneyland. While they fit the theme and the experience and all, it's DISNEYland...you know?:shrug: It works very well in MGM or a Studio Park, though.

Understandable. I don't want them in a Disneyland-esque park, but DCA, DHS, EPCOT(only some uses like Innoventions), DSP, and TDS are fair game.

And yeah, I'm just kinda agitated tonight.:lol: On and off line....:lol:

College does that.

I just finished hw a little while ago. Now I am being lazy.