Imagination! Being Replaced w. Dr. Doof?

[WDW1974]

Perhaps you can answer this, but what actually goes into a sponsorship with one of Disney's attractions? I'm really curious as to the reason a company (beyond the advertising) would enter into a sponsorship with Disney. Name association, perhaps some benefit I'm not aware of? And being Disney, it seems as if companies would be lining up to be involved with Disney, unless the partnership is so completely one sided as to not be worthwhile? Forgive my naiveté, but I'm just really curious.

It depends on the company. Coke, for example, gets exclusivity in what's basically a medium-sized city, but Disney also gets syrup for pennies. GM gets to showcase its autos to a captive audience. Those Chevys look great when the showroom doesn't have any BMWs or Hondas or Benz's in it. And Disney gets a fleet of top GM cars (don't know what they are this year ... they've been Escalades and Yukons in recent years) that are given to execs to use for free.

The benefits used to be more even ... but now, Disney gets far more out of things (naturally), which explains why WDW has about 25% of the sponsors it did say 20 years ago.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

The benefits used to be more even ... but now, Disney gets far more out of things (naturally), which explains why WDW has about 25% of the sponsors it did say 20 years ago.

Of course, Test Track 1.0 had nothing to do with that... at all.

 

[Gabe1]

Since Lego has it's own themepark I have trouble believing that one. Sure they have a store on property but it's a ltitle different than sponsoring an attraction. Who knows, anything is possible. Lego is certainly a good sponsor for Imagination!

Lego would be a weak offering after all this time. There is a Legoland, Disney duplicating on a smaller scale I'd be disappointed in Imagineering. Then again the bean counters might believe Disney could sway Lego fans from escaping to visit the real Legoland Park by having one of their own. I've seen Disney do Stupid so many times before so I wouldn't save never.

There is a Legoland Discovery Center in Suburban Chicago about the same size as a Pavillion that is successful and even has rides within that are fantastic for the small. It is packed always and I killed a half day in there with my niece.

http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/chicago/?gclid=CIzw3fH9pbUCFdSnPAodphkA6A

It could work.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I can think of so many cool sponsors.. why can't they make sponsoring an Epcot pavilion look more attractive? Apple, Crayola, Fischer-Price, Google, Leap-Frog...

 

[flFigment]

absolutely not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a HORRIBLE idea.

This could be the dumbest thing that I have ever heard that Disney has done since their "bold new vision" for Pleasure Island.

This attraction has been in neglect for years and they need to return it to its rightful glory and bring back Dreamfinder. Trash this new new ride and just admit that screwed up and return it to the fun filled ride that it was.
This is such a horrible idea I cant even begin to fathom them doing this. TDO has been absolutely destroying EPCOT bit by bit with things they have taken out and the prices that they have raised everything especially food to.
The entire debacle of Lights of Winter and then the piece by piece of dropping of entertainment experiences and all out Disney magic being kicked out by the MBA mentality is getting old and really needs to go.

They want to add Phineas and Ferb lets start looking across the way at an entire pavilion that is sitting empty except for a gift shop during a couple of festivals a year. They have an entire building that is empty an entire building let them add something instead of taking it away and then increasing the price of everything.

Figment and Dreamfinder hold a special place in my heart but they need to stay and TDO Orlando needs to be fired along with their attitude.

You all can be guaranteed that this will not go quietly with me. I am already conjuring the letter that is to be written sent, emailed, and dropped off in person to guest relations and sent to every person in management that is connected with this absolutely idiotic thought in their head.

 

[lego606]

I can think of so many cool sponsors.. why can't they make sponsoring an Epcot pavilion look more attractive? Apple, Crayola, Fischer-Price, Google, Leap-Frog...

Well... Apple, Crayola, Google, etc. have to agree to sponsor a pavilion. I'm sure Apple's been talked with, and I think they did have some kind of presence in Communicore at one point.

 

[Obi Walt Kenobi]

Not sure this is the right answer to the problem that is imagination, but at this point I would just like to see something move this place forward. Right now it's just a sad reminder of what it once was.

 

[HatboxGhost]

People actually like captain EO?? Sorry. Not knocking you. But we went to Epcot last night and my mom and I just found it so so lame. Maybe it's just that I'm younger than the era (born 1988) but I really didnt think the show lent itself to that theater that well. They should have kept honey I shrunk the audience.

The fact that you were born in 1988 is a partial factor. You really needed to be around that time to appreciate the Michael Jackson era. It is, without a doubt, dated but that is one of the reasons why I love it. Its a time capsule in a way.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

The whole Aperature thing has me cracking up. I could see a tour through Aperature Science... lead by Wheatley. You'd pass a hallway of potato batteries and one would blink on with it's yellow light. Then you'd move into another room filled with the white bouncy goo and you'd see Chell boining around. Ahhh good times. I'm too old to be geeking out over that I think but hey... I'm allowed!

 

[Beholder]

I don't care at all for the P&F idea. Keep what's left as original or inherent to EPCOT as much as possible. No more character/franchise layovers. It may work short term, and to the general public, it may not be a big deal, but, to me, it comes off as unimaginative, lazy, and tacky. EPCOT was, at one time, the most awe-inspiring place I'd ever experienced. Now, more and more, it's a place to peddle generic "stuff" and to shop. Time to turn the ship around, please.

 

[rael ramone]

It depends on the company. Coke, for example, gets exclusivity in what's basically a medium-sized city, but Disney also gets syrup for pennies. GM gets to showcase its autos to a captive audience. Those Chevys look great when the showroom doesn't have any BMWs or Hondas or Benz's in it. And Disney gets a fleet of top GM cars (don't know what they are this year ... they've been Escalades and Yukons in recent years) that are given to execs to use for free.

The benefits used to be more even ... but now, Disney gets far more out of things (naturally), which explains why WDW has about 25% of the sponsors it did say 20 years ago.

Which may be one of the things thats connected to MyMagic... you sponsor an attraction, in return you get the names & profiles of everyone that experienced it...

 

[Ember]

When I was little Figment was my favorite! My parents got me a Figment doll and I carried it everywhere until it literally fell apart. When I returned last year with my children I was so excited to show them my favorite ride ever and was so very disappointed in what the ride had become That being said, I'm grateful that they didn't get rid of it completely and I would be sad to see it go. I wish Disney would make an exhibit at DHS where you could walk through scenes from old rides. I don't need all the moving parts, but it would be a nice trip down memory lane to see scenes from Mr. Toad, the old Figment (I know there's a few in the new ride, but it's still not the same), 20,000 leagues, Snow White etc. I guess they just trashed all that stuff? Makes me sad

 

[KIDLOVESDISNEY]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tomman710]

It depends on the company. Coke, for example, gets exclusivity in what's basically a medium-sized city, but Disney also gets syrup for pennies. GM gets to showcase its autos to a captive audience. Those Chevys look great when the showroom doesn't have any BMWs or Hondas or Benz's in it. And Disney gets a fleet of top GM cars (don't know what they are this year ... they've been Escalades and Yukons in recent years) that are given to execs to use for free.

The benefits used to be more even ... but now, Disney gets far more out of things (naturally), which explains why WDW has about 25% of the sponsors it did say 20 years ago.

What's a typical sponsor's investment, ballpark? Are they providing the capital for the entire attraction or percentages or what ... how does say an investment in an attraction look in terms of figures coming from the sponsor?

 

[muteki]

The whole Aperature thing has me cracking up. I could see a tour through Aperature Science... lead by Wheatley. You'd pass a hallway of potato batteries and one would blink on with it's yellow light. Then you'd move into another room filled with the white bouncy goo and you'd see Chell boining around. Ahhh good times. I'm too old to be geeking out over that I think but hey... I'm allowed!

SSE should be narrated by Wheatley, and at 180 top the space core should float out and be all ".....spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace!" and follow you down the descent </dork>

 

[iheartdisney91]

the voyage of the little mermaid has been beaten to death at this point, and its not as great as it used to be, I see p+f as a show (taking place of VoLM) better than re working imagination around them

i dont want to see "Ariel" go either though.
it's what 1st made me love Ariel, from WAY back to my 1st trip to WDW.

 

[Walt's#1]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am totally with you! I loved the original ride, and it really gave the children something special at Epcot.
I say bring it back but better! Or I have also thought it would be nice to take a trip through Walt Disney's mind, his thoughts , his dreams and imagination. How inspiring would that be! The sky is the limit! It could also incorporate all of the many other amazing people associated with him and even incorporate current imagineers. But start with Walt, end with the fact that there is no end to the sparks, the dreams, the inspiration leading to amazing creativity..... The ride can be called "How to be like Walt" Walt is timeless... And motivating too.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

As much as I agree Phineas and Ferb would fit well in the Imagination Pavilion, I don't think they should be the primary focus. Figment and Dreamfinder should remain the stars of the show.

That being said, a Phineas and Ferb attraction to replace Captain EO/new Imageworks could work...

 

[Walt's#1]

After thought.... After reading many of the other posts, this could be a great opportunity to incorporate some of the scenes from many of the original rides that are so near and dear to many of us.....
"And to think, it all started with a mouse".......

 

[Walt's#1]

Oh how I would love to be working on this one!