njDizFan
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I agree and I will definately accomplish both of those things soon. Although I have to admit I would miss DAK and the WS.
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Monorails to no longer operate during Evening Extra Magic Hours
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Kamikaze
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The problem with that reasoning is that you're accepting New Coke.
When New Coke was actually introduced, you know what happened? Coke fans didn't buy it. At all. They wrote letters, organized campaigns, etc. And this was before the wondrous internet to help. And what happened? They changed it back. Why would Disney listen to people complaining about changes to the parks when they still go? When profits continue to be good?
If you want to be taken seriously, the 'fan' has to stop attending. Thats the only way to change it.
Now, people say that even with the switchback from New Coke to 'Coke Classic', there was a change in the recipe, and thats still debated. But they got 99% of what they wanted, because they put their foot down and fought for it. Very few here (or on Disney fan sites in general) are willing to do that.
njDizFan
Well-Known Member
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
Coke Classic = 'Disney Parks of Yore'
New Coke or _____ Coke = Disney Parks Today
I just switched to saying New Coke because I didn't want to stare at the _____ in every sentence anymore.
cslafferty
Well-Known Member
I prefer Pepsi, myself, but I'm wondering how far back in this thread I need to go to find out how things are going without the monorails running during EMH?:shrug:
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
The anecdotes from the first night were not horrible.
Its more of an issue when the trains are actually breaking down, because they aren't prepared for it.
theguitarman
Member
You are correct, no doubt. However, there are two problems with this that I can see. First off, like you said, most people won't do this, so the few that do, essentially they are avoiding WDW, losing out on what is still a great trip, and not getting the message out. And second, this could always backfire... profits start to decline, Disney could sell the parks (without caring about maintaining creative input), cut operational budgets even more, ect.
To get slightly off subject, I am sure everyone on this board feels this way like me, but I just wish I could get hired in Imagineering... I feel like I would have the guts to make use of open door policies and really try to point out the simple things that can be done to really improve guest experiences!!!
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
They're already trying to sell the parks.
AMartin767
Active Member
What evidence can you offer to support this statement? The following from 3rd quarter results apparently contradict such a notion:
The commentary came after Burbank, Calif.-based Disney reported that its profit for the quarter climbed 11 percent to nearly $1.5 billion, up from a little more than $1.3 billion a year ago. The gains were driven by the company's television networks and theme parks, which offset a slump at its movie studio.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
This conversation again?
AMartin767
Active Member
Sorry. Didn't mean to drudge up an old discussion. 
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
Read the forums, bro. Its in quite a few threads.
Here are the first two discussions.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=767069
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=771363
Basically, its been confirmed that they've been shopped.
Just because the parks make money doesn't mean they wouldn't sell them.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
It hasn't been confirmed by anyone other than an anonymous internet poster. This rumor has not appeared anywhere but these forums. No other websites, not in print, nothing. Not to go down this road again, but this needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
njDizFan
Well-Known Member
Incorrect, there were other sites that picked up on this rumor, but the orignal was started on the Laughingplace website by our friend(at least mine) Spirit 74
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
What better sources do we have than Lee?
While I do find it strange that no 'real' media has caught hide nor hair of the story, Lee confirming it is basically as good as we can get as 100% fact in the DIC.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
Who was said to be looking for attention (which he got). The rumor fizzled there and only continues to pop up...here.
njDizFan
Well-Known Member
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Right...hhmmm... do you think Lee is the only "insider" on this site? Or any other site for that matter? Just a matter of fact - even within the company itself (on any issue) assumptions can be made, erroneous facts can be unintentionally presented, etc. As someone who knows several people within the company - I can guarantee incorrect leaks and stories have been posted by alot of different people. (And not to be intentionally inaccurate, I am sure). To assume anyone of us have all the answers (and positively correct ones) to what may or may not be going on at any given time is crazy talk... :wave:
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Thats not exactly accurate. That thread has gone from every topic from the sale, to Meg Crofton's promotion, to DVC, to potential upcoming attraction announcements, and the economy. If you actually read it - the discussion has been a much more "blue sky what-if" conversation.
mickey2008.1
Well-Known Member
Exactly! Where are the reports of how this new time schedule is affecting leaving the parks? Has anyone been there for ressies at a monorail resort after EMH? Was it more difficult to get there? Are there more busses? Is it still the same wait to get out of the park? Who cares about coke and park sales, this thread is about the monorail with a new operating schedule. Just the facts. Lets get this thread back on topic.:shrug: