ppete1975
Well-Known Member
Where do i take that bet? They might have to change their business model.. but too much has been spent and nba money backing it.
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NBA Experience at Disney Springs
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RobWDW1971
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It's definitely seen as a brand building marketing expense, but so was the NFL Experience in Times Square and I was shocked when that closed down so fast. That being said, I can see this remaining open for several years for the brand exposure.
Angry Warlock
Active Member
Still not tempted if it hasn't got a Genie elevator.
Its an Experience.......
Its an Experience.......
ChrisFL
Premium Member
Maybe they could do the opposite of what DisneyQuest did. DQ started as a...small entry fee I believe and then you just charged a card to play games, before they went to the single price model.
NBA experience should probably go to a small entry fee then just charge for each experience or something.
NBA experience should probably go to a small entry fee then just charge for each experience or something.
ppete1975
Well-Known Member
I think they are going to try and recoup some of the money and keep crowds down at the beginning (we know how busy new things are, and everyone will want to get their selfies in first. After the initial rush dies down and it starts having an echo they will prob either a) lower the entrance b) have coupons everywhere c) work it into the price of your meal or something.
Or it could be a huge success and they don't have to drop the price. Im sure they paid people to come up with this price point, and even though it sounds high to me maybe they know what the market will bear.
Hawkeye_2018
Well-Known Member
They will have to reduce the prices quite a bit for it draw in decent crowds
tribbleorlfl
Well-Known Member
I said this when this was first rumored/announced, but I wasn't expecting much and I'm not surprised early reviews aren't positive (and I say that as a sports fan). There's only so many interactive exhibits you can theme around shooting baskets and so many customized NBA jerseys you can sell. Aside from some historic artifacts to look at, honestly, what else could they realistically add to justify a $30+ admission price?
The only thing I can think of is player appearances, which both the previous NBA City and the also-defunct NFL Players Grill had in their respective early days. These player appearances would attract pretty decent crowds who in turn spent money on food and merch. But as they stopped booking player appearances, the crowds quickly disappeared as the experiences without were marginal at best.
Disney has a looonnnngggg history of booking player appearances (primarily at Disney Springs), so who knows.
The only thing I can think of is player appearances, which both the previous NBA City and the also-defunct NFL Players Grill had in their respective early days. These player appearances would attract pretty decent crowds who in turn spent money on food and merch. But as they stopped booking player appearances, the crowds quickly disappeared as the experiences without were marginal at best.
Disney has a looonnnngggg history of booking player appearances (primarily at Disney Springs), so who knows.
Cmdr_Crimson
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JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
With exchange, it is 50 bucks.
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
And let's face it, most people would never spend a day at the NBA Experience...it is an hour-2 hour experience... Too many other things to do..Unless you are not doing the parks and it is raining...With exchange, it is 50 bucks.
As far as I can tell every single one of your posts on here is a complaint about something so you must not go to Disney or spend any money there.
KBLovedDisney
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I just had a thought. Why didn't they build the Experience at the ESPN Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex? They could have promoted the said NBA "experience" with just a small store in Disney Springs so that the Complex would have gotten more use and foot traffic.
Just a thought. Think it would have made it more Disney-ish.
Just a thought. Think it would have made it more Disney-ish.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I imagine the NBA did not want to do that.
KBLovedDisney
Well-Known Member
But doesn't Disney kinda own the NBA now? Or is that only the media of ESPN?
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Because there probably isn't enough foot traffic at the ESPN to justify it. Most people aren't going to ESPN unless they are participating in an event there.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Can't wait till we can shift from 'opening countdown' to 'closing countdown'
The sad thing is.. with this model they can't even use stuffing the gate to counteract lack of enthusiasm. Giving away free or discounted admission will only work for advertising... not driving sales.
Unless there is some magic we haven't seen.. I'll say it now
The sad thing is.. with this model they can't even use stuffing the gate to counteract lack of enthusiasm. Giving away free or discounted admission will only work for advertising... not driving sales.
Unless there is some magic we haven't seen.. I'll say it now
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Because the NBA was kicked out of CityWalk and went to the similar venue at Walt Disney World.
How would Disney own the NBA? ESPN doesn’t own the sports it covers and broadcasts.
KBLovedDisney
Well-Known Member
Forgive my ignorance but I know nothing of the sports world and thought the two (ESPN and NBA) were in a way interchangeable if that makes any sense.
Also, I'm starting to believe that TDC owns just about everything.
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
quite the opposite...but thanks for taking time to personally attack me.