EPCOT Explorer
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Good God, that would be terrible..:dazzle::lol:
Crazy thing is...We thought we had it bad NOW.
Hindsight Bias, how you torture us so!
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New Titles and Positions Announced including Jim MacPhee
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Good God, that would be terrible..:dazzle::lol:
Crazy thing is...We thought we had it bad NOW.
Hindsight Bias, how you torture us so!
jedimaster1227
Active Member
I wouldn't look at this as a loss at all. Yes, Epcot won't have him at the helm, but the projects he'll be dealing with will be considerably larger, if not more impactful on the resort.
For the first time in months, I'm not worried about Jim or others in management whom I know or have worked with in the past. It has been a dark time in terms of information when it came to this buyout/restructuring, and most of the people whom I was most worried about seem to be safe, if not better than they were before. I'm still waiting on word from a few others, but I can say that this is the first night I've been able to breathe easy on the subject since September.
Here I go again on my "positive" outlook!
Heres where I go on my more rare "negative" outlook.
The answer to your question: you really don't want to know.
I think this is the case with most major organizations right now. Streamlining the org in the event (likely event) that this economic downturn lasts longer than hoped for.
krankenstein
Well-Known Member
Good God, that would be terrible..:dazzle::lol:
Crazy thing is...We thought we had it bad NOW.
Hindsight Bias, how you torture us so!
Evan, given the trend we have been seeing, we had to know it was coming. With the economy like it is, Rasulo has his excuse.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
I wouldn't look at this as a loss at all. Yes, Epcot won't have him at the helm, but the projects he'll be dealing with will be considerably larger, if not more impactful on the resort.
For the first time in months, I'm not worried about Jim or others in management whom I know or have worked with in the past. It has been a dark time in terms of information when it came to this buyout/restructuring, and most of the people whom I was most worried about seem to be safe, if not better than they were before. I'm still waiting on word from a few others, but I can say that this is the first night I've been able to breathe easy on the subject since September.
Here I go again on my "positive" outlook!
Heres where I go on my more rare "negative" outlook.
The answer to your question: you really don't want to know.
OK, the first point really cheers me up. Thanks, Adam.
The WDI Point though: What does this mean? They can't function without WDI? How will the delegate new things for the parks? General upkeep and refurbs even?
THAT has me worried.
WOW LEAVE IT TO DISNEY TO DO THE MOST RETARDED THING POSSIBLE
Macphee was there only talented manager and now to take epcot away from him and give it to yet another flunky? Get serious WDW is over and done with
The ONLY possible good thing in this article is that WDI is now in charge of greenligthing projects for the parks and people like crofton all the way down will have NO SAY SO whatsoever in what is constructed in the parks. There job is simply to maintain day to day operations.
Macphee was there only talented manager and now to take epcot away from him and give it to yet another flunky? Get serious WDW is over and done with
The ONLY possible good thing in this article is that WDI is now in charge of greenligthing projects for the parks and people like crofton all the way down will have NO SAY SO whatsoever in what is constructed in the parks. There job is simply to maintain day to day operations.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Evan, given the trend we have been seeing, we had to know it was coming. With the economy like it is, Rasulo has his excuse.
Honestly, compared to the WDI news...I would have the parks plastered in a campaign if it meant WDI was OK.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
WOW LEAVE IT TO DISNEY TO DO THE MOST RETARDED THING POSSIBLE
F&CK this company already
Macphee was there only talented manager and now to take epcot away from him and give it to yet another flunky? Get serious WDW is over and done with
Eloquent as always.
I guess you didn't hear the part that MacPhee's change is a good thing. It's WDI that's the issue.
Lee
Adventurer
Magic 8-Ball says:
At first glance:
Good for Jim. That'll work out nicely, I think.
Dan C. - Potential for much suck...but I hope not. Rather have his dad than him.
Meg - Good for us. New role appears much more administrative, less decision-making.
Erin - I see no real impact.
WDI - Could go either way. They have needed to trim some fat, drop dead weight, and get their ducks in a row for a while. This could do that, and leave them lean and mean. Or....it could neuter them somewhat. Time will tell there.
krankenstein
Well-Known Member
Honestly, compared to the WDI news...I would have the parks plastered in a campaign if it meant WDI was OK.
Honestly, WDI hasn't been able to do what it is capable of in years because of the direction of the "DisneyParks". Until someone gets in place that will allow WDI to do what it is capable of, I'm kinda meh on the issue. The talent will be around if Disney ever decides to do things right again.
jedimaster1227
Active Member
I'm always glad to provide the positive outlooks when I can! :wave:
I meant to mention Dan in my previous post but I was eager to reply quickly. While I won't go in depth, everything I've heard about Dan and his "training" has been nothing but strong and positive. In the grand scheme of things, he's been quietly preparing for this job for a while, so I'm not entirely suprised it happened this way. I can't judge based on reputation alone, but once I know more firsthand of what he is capable, then I'll truly judge.
As for WDI, it will still exist as it always has, just in a streamlined form... From what I've heard, it will have less Imagineers on the payroll with that loss including at least one of the major players in the field on his way out. Mind you, "special projects for Walt Disney World Resort" is a very broad concept, and considering who is at the helm (and how fond of WDI's work he already is), I have no doubt that Walt Disney World will have plenty of use for WDI in whatever form they turn up as in the coming months, if not years.
Who are you to judge? Really? :veryconfu
F&CK this company already
One piece of advice: Stop bothering with the company if you feel so strongly about the situation... :animwink:
You are looking at this in the completely wrong vein. Jim was promoted, not removed. What he will be doing is far greater than he could have ever accomplished as a park's VP. The range of work that he has before him is far wider than a single park. Now his talents will be put to work for the enhancement, expansion and maintained quality of the resort as a whole.
As I said before, this is a good thing.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Dang. :brick: What's the worst he can do?Magic 8-Ball says:
At first glance:
Good for Jim. That'll work out nicely, I think.
Dan C. - Potential for much suck...but I hope not. Rather have his dad than him.
Meg - Good for us. New role appears much more administrative, less decision-making.
Erin - I see no real impact.
WDI - Could go either way. They have needed to trim some fat, drop dead weight, and get their ducks in a row for a while. This could do that, and leave them lean and mean. Or....it could neuter them somewhat. Time will tell there.
And OK for WDI...Perhaps this could be a good thing. I'll keep being hopeful.
Thanks for your reply though, Lee.:wave:
EPCOT Explorer
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Ahh...OK. I think I have a inkling at what Disney is trying to do here. I'm a little less nervous, but still reproachful. We shall all see in time, I suppose?:lol:
How does this effect...*ehem*...Current projects?
It would be a good thing sure...IF DISNEY was actually planning on building anything at WDW thats non-dvc and for at least the foreseable future all projects are CANCELLED!
They have shifted him sideways like they did to Sklar and Goodman and when they don't have any work for him there gonna shove him out the door.
While you wait for adams answer I can tell you it will have NO effect on current projects simply because, as I have said for months, there are no major ride projects coming up besides the mandatory space rehab!!
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
WOW...Big stuff this week, eh?
Hope the DtD changes rectifies a few things...:lookaroun
yankspy
Well-Known Member
"Special projects" is very vague. It does not necessarily mean new things. Heck, anything could be a special project.
MousDad
New Member
I will take jedi's word that MacPhee's is not a demotion, despite my initial impression. I'm deeply concerned that one of the MK masterminds is now replacing him and heading the greatest theme park stateside, though.
I still say that as more and more of this shakes out, the image I keep seeing in my mind is Bob and Jay sitting in the office, agreeing that a reorg is necessary, and Bob saying "Jay, you just go handle this the best way you know how. Let me know what you come up with, buddy." And then I keep seeing Jay walking out and rubbing his hands in maniacal glee.
I still say that as more and more of this shakes out, the image I keep seeing in my mind is Bob and Jay sitting in the office, agreeing that a reorg is necessary, and Bob saying "Jay, you just go handle this the best way you know how. Let me know what you come up with, buddy." And then I keep seeing Jay walking out and rubbing his hands in maniacal glee.