CaptainWinter
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Give Kevin, ahem, Yee some credit for participating in these discussions under his own name to suffer insults from anonymous strangers.
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Kevin Yee's Latest "Universal Tries, Disney Lies"
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Give Kevin, ahem, Yee some credit for participating in these discussions under his own name to suffer insults from anonymous strangers.
FERRARA12
New Member
Ooops Yee, sorry not Lee. Also, I shouldn't have called him a clown. (Kevin I apologize.) Its way too easy on a forum like this to forget that you're writing to and about other people. That said, I do find his articles maddening. I remember one article he wrote about Animal Kingdom in which he droned on about how the settings were immersive but too realistic and blah, blah, blah. I also find it frustrating that Lutz has so much insider news regarding Disneyland and his WDW equivalent at Miceage tells me what I all ready know.
KevinYee
Well-Known Member
I appreciate all sides of this thread - the even-handed replies and even the posts that are critical of my writings. I like to think I practice what I preach - that if I want Disney to listen to criticisms, I should listen to criticisms myself. So even when they sting, I try to find the value in them.
And there is *always* value to be had in people's opinion. It's seldom the reader's fault when the writer can't express something clearly (unless someone is reading too quickly, maybe, but usually it's the writer's problem to deal with at one level or another).
So I welcome the criticisms, especially when they offer constructive ideas for doing things differently.
As for insider scoop, I won't pretend that I am anywhere near Al's league, nor do I have his roster of insiders. I do offer my opinion and perspective on things, which is sometimes all I can do. I agree it's not enough for a reader to form a comprehensive opinion about something you see in the parks - I urge everyone to read widely and gather other opinions and experiences. Mine is but one voice.
And if my tone should forget that from time to time, I deserve the smackdown to remind me of it.
And there is *always* value to be had in people's opinion. It's seldom the reader's fault when the writer can't express something clearly (unless someone is reading too quickly, maybe, but usually it's the writer's problem to deal with at one level or another).
So I welcome the criticisms, especially when they offer constructive ideas for doing things differently.
As for insider scoop, I won't pretend that I am anywhere near Al's league, nor do I have his roster of insiders. I do offer my opinion and perspective on things, which is sometimes all I can do. I agree it's not enough for a reader to form a comprehensive opinion about something you see in the parks - I urge everyone to read widely and gather other opinions and experiences. Mine is but one voice.
And if my tone should forget that from time to time, I deserve the smackdown to remind me of it.
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
I guess Al really does read these boards:
Ha, I guess Al really does see this forum!
Ha, I guess Al really does see this forum!
floridabill
New Member
That "Star Wars Dream Park" art was pretty awesome.
It completely baffles me why Disney and Lucas have not collaborated on either a large LucasLand or an entire theme park. The amount of money to be made on such an effort would be astonishing. Sadly, I think that ship has sailed.
yes this would be very awesome and spectacular....But TDO is too cheap!! The only thing they do now when they are threatened is special events and cut backs!! That is the new WDW and we all have to realize it!!!
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
What's LOTR?
And while a Star Wars park sounds great, I'd rather they throw away the Streets of America concept and let Star Wars land take over.
A fifth park is the last thing I want from WDW. They should fix the parks they have now, THEN go on to the 5th gate.
Agreed. The guy stated he didn't write the title, yet the complaints about the title he picked continued. Doesn't say much for the reading comprehension on the board.
As for Lutz, at least he's honest. He doesn't try to hide his dislike for TDO. I'm supposed to dislike him because of that? Guess what? I don't like WDW management either.
CaptainWinter
Active Member
Testtrack321
Well-Known Member
I appreciate all sides of this thread - the even-handed replies and even the posts that are critical of my writings. I like to think I practice what I preach - that if I want Disney to listen to criticisms, I should listen to criticisms myself. So even when they sting, I try to find the value in them.
And there is *always* value to be had in people's opinion. It's seldom the reader's fault when the writer can't express something clearly (unless someone is reading too quickly, maybe, but usually it's the writer's problem to deal with at one level or another).
So I welcome the criticisms, especially when they offer constructive ideas for doing things differently.
As for insider scoop, I won't pretend that I am anywhere near Al's league, nor do I have his roster of insiders. I do offer my opinion and perspective on things, which is sometimes all I can do. I agree it's not enough for a reader to form a comprehensive opinion about something you see in the parks - I urge everyone to read widely and gather other opinions and experiences. Mine is but one voice.
And if my tone should forget that from time to time, I deserve the smackdown to remind me of it.
You're the only Disney writer, that I know of, that responds like this. It's quite refreshing, as much as we toss tomatoes in anonymity many writers mash away in the same vain, only they get more viewers compared to us! Thanks for being on these boards and responding to our comments and participating in other discussions.
Only comment: there's no Crush coaster coming to DHS; it's all Monsters Inc coaster. Lee and others have said that those plans were ditched awhile ago.
I do agree with you somewhat on the lies Disney told. It wasn't the last trip, there wasn't a shut down, and that's what it was sold as. It's as bad as the Glowing Away party and then the parade coming back a few years later across the esplanade!
DMC-12
It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
THIS! ^^^ This is why I like Kevin. He is not afraid to come over here and talk it out like a grown up person, while the frothy foamers blindly unleash their fanboi rage on him.
KevinYee
Well-Known Member
Sorry it took me so long to get to this. Anyway, enjoy.
Oh, and the price? It was expensive: $60. I swallowed hard and bought it anyway because:
1. it was a Disney-StarWars park map, fer cryin' out loud!
2. it's heavy poster board, not thin paper
3. it's a limited edition of 250
4. it's an artist selling his own stuff, something I appreciate
5. our family *loves* and collects park maps (we laminate the small ones from the gate and put them in a 3 ring binder)
6. see #1 above
The Empress Lilly
Well-Known Member
Kevin Yee is a fine reporter on WDW. I don't get the aversion. I should hope the more mature posters / readers would understand the concept of critical reporting.
As for his latest article, the subheader is indeed unfortunately close to being sensationalist.
However, I am not sure Kevin Yee is not onto something here. I too was left under the impression that this hard ticket $75 event did present a last chance to ride Star Tours. Had I had the opprtunity, I might´ve had parted with a fair bit of money for a closing night that wasn´t.
As for his latest article, the subheader is indeed unfortunately close to being sensationalist.
However, I am not sure Kevin Yee is not onto something here. I too was left under the impression that this hard ticket $75 event did present a last chance to ride Star Tours. Had I had the opprtunity, I might´ve had parted with a fair bit of money for a closing night that wasn´t.
BrerFrog
Active Member
I agree, but I just get carried away by SW. :lol:
thelookingglass
Well-Known Member
Last Tour TO Endor, not Last Tour OF Endor.Well, if we REALLY want to get technical, we never actually TOUR Endor (or even it's moon), do we?
I want my money back!!!!
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
Kevin,
Thank you for coming on here and responding to the users that are both complimentary and critical.
I also appreciate your acknowledging that you approach your articles from an objective standpoint, and acknowledge that you speculate on many things, but do so under the guidelines that you may have more insight than most.
On a personal note, Kevin was a guest on our show several months ago and was very professional both during the show and in our pre-show and post-show discussions. I didn't agree with everything he said on the show, nor do I agree with everything in each of his articles but I definitely appreciate his opinion and perspective on all things Disney. He has a history with the company, and his speculation and observations come from an expansive knowledge base.
Thank you for coming on here and responding to the users that are both complimentary and critical.
I also appreciate your acknowledging that you approach your articles from an objective standpoint, and acknowledge that you speculate on many things, but do so under the guidelines that you may have more insight than most.
On a personal note, Kevin was a guest on our show several months ago and was very professional both during the show and in our pre-show and post-show discussions. I didn't agree with everything he said on the show, nor do I agree with everything in each of his articles but I definitely appreciate his opinion and perspective on all things Disney. He has a history with the company, and his speculation and observations come from an expansive knowledge base.
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
Lutz will never have the guts to participate in a discussion though. He wants to spew his drivel without having to defend anything.
Right, but we never make it to Endor either.
You're right. Yee isn't as bad as most of the others.
I just thought it was a weird thing to get upset about.
Tigger1988
Well-Known Member
Was this supposed to prove something? We never make it to Endor, we never even make it close to Endor.