LIVE UPDATES: D23 Expo - WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS Presentation 6:30pm EDT

[wdwmagic]

The fact remains, regardless of what happened at D23, there are projects in advanced stages ready for construction and green lighting. So today has made no difference to me in terms of the future of WDW. If you have gripes with D23, that is a whole other issue.

 

[Captain Neo]

Steve Jobs should call Tom Staggs and say "son I am disappoint"

 

[Crockett]

Let's face it...they'll blame it on the looming Double Dip Recession.

Not trying to give any scapegoat excuses for tonight's sloppy & disappointing performance, but that is a big factor.

If the economy is as improved as many expect it to be in 10 years, I'm sure there will be much bigger things going on for WDW's 50th celebration.

 

[menamechris]

Lee said about 18 different things.

At one point it was "a new Disney decade," with lots of projects announced that might never get built.

Then it was a Fantasmic refurb, new parade for the 40th, and Grand Floridian DVC.

Then it was a statement that WDI was in "full lockdown mode."

Then it was the RFID technology.

And then there was the "expect nothing big" proclamation.

When you cover all of your bases, you're bound to be right at some point.

Yeah - I agree. All bases were covered. And I don't think ANY insider would have expected absolutely nothing for their largest and most profitable resort. It's like they hate Orlando.

And to add to your comments - no mention of a parade either - or 40th plans. And if corporate isn't involved....well, we know TDO isn't going to be bending over backwards to do anything beyond a random cast member reading the dedication...

 

[Captain Chaos]

Not to offend you Steve, but, when Disney creates a fan expo and creates a presentation about their parks and resorts, the disney fans who pay expect to hear something new. I would understand if this was a presentation meant for the general public, but this audience was full of fans who follow the disney parks blog and were probably updated on 95% of the things announced.

There is no harm in recognizing how terrible this presentation was, and it was extremely terrible. Anyway you look at it: theatrically, strength of speakers, review of projects...it was terrible. Also knowing that the disney company has most of their focus headed internationally means that disney world (what we're all about) will see their unfinished parks remain unfinished, and their broken rides remain broken. It's a really bad time to be a disney world fan, especially when we see billions of dollars going everywhere else when places like Animal Kingdom remain a half day park at best. Pretty embarrassing.

Very well said... this is utter failure on Disney's part... I mean, even though we pretty much already had an idea nothing new would be announced, the presentation was dull, boring.. lacked fire, lacked Disney passion... Tom Staggs was more boring tham Tom Bergeron... if that's how you spell his name...

 

[wdwmagic]

Steve Jobs should call Tom Staggs and say "son I am disappoint"

Well nobody compares to the master - Mr Jobs.

 

[wdwmagic]

Not to offend you Steve, but, when Disney creates a fan expo and creates a presentation about their parks and resorts, the disney fans who pay expect to hear something new. I would understand if this was a presentation meant for the general public, but this audience was full of fans who follow the disney parks blog and were probably updated on 95% of the things announced.

There is no harm in recognizing how terrible this presentation was, and it was extremely terrible. Anyway you look at it: theatrically, strength of speakers, review of projects...it was terrible. Also knowing that the disney company has most of their focus headed internationally means that disney world (what we're all about) will see their unfinished parks remain unfinished, and their broken rides remain broken. It's a really bad time to be a disney world fan, especially when we see billions of dollars going everywhere else when places like Animal Kingdom remain a half day park at best. Pretty embarrassing.

No offense taken You have fair points.

 

[lebeau]

The fact remains, regardless of what happened at D23, there are projects in advanced stages ready for construction and green lighting. So today has made no difference to me in terms of the future of WDW. If you have gripes with D23, that is a whole other issue.

I think that's what the gripes are about. We know stuff's going on that wasn't announced. People are griping about the presentation.

It was as bad as it could possibly be short of people being physically harmed.

 

[dizneycrazy09]

The fact remains, regardless of what happened at D23, there are projects in advanced stages ready for construction and green lighting. So today has made no difference to me in terms of the future of WDW. If you have gripes with D23, that is a whole other issue.

so how long do we have to wait to hear about these attractions?

 

[TalkingHead]

So obviously the Fantasmic refurb is no big deal or else they would have trumpeted it as a "bigger and better" Fantasmic.

 

[devoy1701]

Not trying to give any scapegoat excuses for tonight's sloppy & disappointing performance, but that is a big factor.

If the economy is as improved as many expect it to be in 10 years, I'm sure there will be much bigger things going on for WDW's 50th celebration.

A great time to expand on the current parks and close attractions that are in need of refurbishment is when attendance is lagging... And attendance is definitely lagging at WDW.

But you're right. I have a feeling it won't be for another 2 years until some else "big" happens at WDW. I say the Spring after FLE opens.

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

If the plan is to put Staggs in Iger's spot someday he'll need a personality transplant because his performance was dreadful!

 

[Scuttle]

They didn't even talk about the FLE timeline did they!?

 

[ronmeri28]

so how long do we have to wait to hear about these attractions?

Maybe once Princessland is complete.

 

[jt04]

What if Meg told them that WDW would make their own announcements on their own timeframe in the manner they choose and the place they choose.

Only explanation I have. :shrug:

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

so how long do we have to wait to hear about these attractions?

How old are you and how's your health?

 

[David S.]

Are there any other presentations at the convention where something could theoretically be announced for the parks? If not, it's kind of surprising that they would put the most-anticipated presentation (at least for most fans) on the very first day.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

If the plan is to put Staggs in Iger's spot someday he'll need a personality transplant because his performance was dreadful!

Yeah, he will absolutely need to meet with one of those "image consultants" or something before he takes over the company. Because, my god, he seemed completely bored up there.

 

[jt04]

If the plan is to put Staggs in Iger's spot someday he'll need a personality transplant because his performance was dreadful!

Yep, made Jay look like a rock star!

 

[danv3]

I think the presentation went on late because they were trying to figure out what they'd say when they got out there.

LOL. It kind of seemed that way.