I think Disney's attendance is going to drop SIGNIFICANTLY!
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HOW WILL UNIVERSAL'S EPIC UNIVERSE AFFECT WALT DISNEY WORLD?
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Dan Deesnee
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There used to be lengthy discussion about this on here for about the year after epic universe was first shown. Many, many people said that Disney couldn't care less about epic universe. I always took the stance that they cared very much and I can tell you with certainty after looking at what they released yesterday Disney is likely not feeling good at all about their future.
Epic universe looks amazing. So far all Disney has shown that they have planned for the next 5 years is an ever rotating small sample of concept art. None of it that exciting either in my opinion...
15 years from now we may look back at the opening of epic universe as the beginning of the Disney parks downfall from the spot at the top. I used to think of universal as a poor man's Disney, but these past few years have made me rethink that.
Epic universe looks amazing. So far all Disney has shown that they have planned for the next 5 years is an ever rotating small sample of concept art. None of it that exciting either in my opinion...
15 years from now we may look back at the opening of epic universe as the beginning of the Disney parks downfall from the spot at the top. I used to think of universal as a poor man's Disney, but these past few years have made me rethink that.
THIS is Disney's problem! They DO NOT CARE and it shows!
And they shouldn't! They are complacent in their decisions of what to build or what to do! Their complacency will result in their downfall, because I think Epic Universe looks amazing, even with only 4 lands and Celestrial Park entrance.
I think Disney will feel the hurt! If they announce something within the year and NOT TAKE 5 YEARS to build, they may bring the guests back to WDW
Dan Deesnee
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They seem to be both right now!
If Bob Iger wants to make a lasting legacy like Isner, he is going to have to step up his game and make a move VERY SOON!
JIMINYCR
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Anything new drives people to it. We’ve seen that many times when the latest attraction/ land opens up. Dis will see a defection of guests who want to try what looks amazing. See Disney try to roll out something to counter that with maybe discounts or promotions but that will not have a huge affect. Numbers will decrease for a while. But Dis has the brand, the popularity and the parks to hold on and last through the coming tide. They will in the near future, have to do something big to catch up and bring guests back to the magic. Don’t expect Epic to put Dis out of business. But it will feel some pain momentarily.
Disstevefan1
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EPIC will be a HUGE success. And we can hope it will result in the WDW parks to be less mobbed.
It will not doom WDW, just like SeaWorld still exists despite what WDW and Universal does.
Even Blackfish couldn't kill SeaWorld thank goodness.
It will not doom WDW, just like SeaWorld still exists despite what WDW and Universal does.
Even Blackfish couldn't kill SeaWorld thank goodness.
Disstevefan1
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Immediately, there may be an effect. But a year out, it's just more tourists in the pot of central Florida tourism due to the additional capacity a new park creates.
I think DHS and AK will be the most affected of the Disney parks, but the overlap isn't too huge. I'd be more concerned with Universal cannibalizing their own IOA numbers with this.
PizzaSpringRoll2017
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Epic looks literally on par with Disney Sea, and it’s right next to two other world class theme parks. Disney has opened fewer and fewer, worse and worse attractions for the past 15 years, and now they have NOTHING scheduled to open for a long time. Epic Universe and the general Universal Orlando Resort is going to permanently change the balance of theme parks in the US. This may be the beginning of the end for Disney, at very least the end of their domination
Disstevefan1
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Vegas Disney Fan
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I’m a combination of this and it’ll help spread out the crowds a bit. I think it’ll draw people away from WDW, but I think it’ll also increase visitation to Orlando so it’ll offset some of those loses, a lot of those additional trips will also visit Disney.
I expect a decrease in attendance at WDW but I’m not expecting it to be large enough to be noticeable to the average guest.
WDW will still be the number one andUniversal will continue to grow.
Both will be true.
Because a new park means more people. This is just adding capacity to the market. The only thing needed are more hotel beds and flights.
Disstevefan1
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CAPS LOCK WAS STUCK ON AFTER A BAGEL CRUMB FELL BETWEEN THE KEYS
Disstevefan1
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Did they? I think it was a third party.
Tell me more about the bagel.