On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[Kingoglow]

Hasn't it always been though? It’s not like every attraction built in the 50’s 60’s 70’s etc was a winner either. Obviously the pirates of the Caribbean’s and haunted mansions were exemplary and lasted through the test of time. But there’s countless others that weren’t on their level and have been replaced and forgotten. We judge the present rostr of new attractions based on its collective whole, we judge the past based on those that stood the test of time and further through a lens of nostalgia.

this is what I want WDI to be doing: every applicant must come to the interview with plans, schemes, ideas and concepts for the nextHauntedMansion, as measured by the original. I don’t mean to say that they ever replace the classic. Only that they use the designs as a measure of the imagination and big ideas each applicant world bring and, perhaps, elevate the ideas inside WDI.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

My list wasn’t complete, there are others I would put on that list.

Having RODE Mickey several times I can say It more than qualifies and based on guest feedback the vast majority agree.

As for rise, I think the jury IS still out on that IP change.

FTFY

Points taken...but “based on guest feedback”??

...you are and “disciple” for sure.

 

[lazyboy97o]

this is what I want WDI to be doing: every applicant must come to the interview with plans, schemes, ideas and concepts for the nextHauntedMansion, as measured by the original. I don’t mean to say that they ever replace the classic. Only that they use the designs as a measure of the imagination and big ideas each applicant world bring and, perhaps, elevate the ideas inside WDI.

That makes no sense but does show how well Disney has created this false idea that a small group does everything.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

That makes no sense but does show how well Disney has created this false idea that a small group does everything.

 

[lazyboy97o]

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I like how the big tubs of expensive Prismacolor markers are not near anyone and seem to have only been used for notes and caricatures of the team.

 

[mkt]

the service was better...

The service went downhill right around the time that Disney started hiring anyone with a pulse and started to take days off of Traditions.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The service went downhill right around the time that Disney started hiring anyone with a pulse and started to take days off of Traditions.

Well yeah...but a lot of that had to do with expansion as well.

Hard finding 55,000 willing to show for work in the financial purgatory of minimum wage

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

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That’s how it always is...everyday.

And in Orlando...the break out meetings are always held at Fulton’s (whatever it’s called now) with a lovely brunch with custom lobster Benedict prepared tableside.

Everyday. I swear.

 

[UNCgolf]

That’s how it always is...everyday.

And in Orlando...the break out meetings are always held at Fulton’s (whatever it’s called now) with a lovely brunch with custom lobster Benedict prepared tableside.

Everyday. I swear.

I think it's Paddlefish now.

I actually had some incredibly good ribs as a late dinner one night back when it was still Fulton's. About a decade ago, maybe longer. Honestly some of the better ribs I've ever had, which was shocking for multiple reasons.

 

[Laketravis]

Reading everyone's comments about then and now causes me to reflect back on the first couple of times I went to WDW in '72-'73. Just two resorts and the Magic Kingdom. The monorail was a ride. Renting little speed boats at the Contemporary was a unique experience. Space Mountain hadn't even been built yet but Tomorrowland Speedway, Haunted Mansion, and even the gondola sufficed. The concrete was still white and the landscaping still young. Being able to get an inside peek at the Utilidor was like 2001: A Space Odyssey.

And then I realize it's hard to be as innovative today when they simply aren't trying as hard as they use to. Which is disappointing because the technology and resources available today blows away anything Walt could have envisioned 50 years ago.

Shame on Iger.

 

[Getachew]

Reading everyone's comments about then and now causes me to reflect back on the first couple of times I went to WDW in '72-'73. Just two resorts and the Magic Kingdom. The monorail was a ride. Renting little speed boats at the Contemporary was a unique experience. Space Mountain hadn't even been built yet but Tomorrowland Speedway, Haunted Mansion, and even the gondola sufficed. The concrete was still white and the landscaping still young. Being able to get an inside peek at the Utilidor was like 2001: A Space Odyssey.

And then I realize it's hard to be as innovative today when they simply aren't trying as hard as they use to. Which is disappointing because the technology and resources available today blows away anything Walt could have envisioned 50 years ago.

Shame on Iger.

You got any good photos or videos that you would like to share?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You got any good photos or videos that you would like to share?

...shot on their iPhone?

 

[Mac Tonight]

Bonine is a brand name for meclizine.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

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Permanent teams of Bezos' 'two pizza boxes' size don't need to permanently wear name tags.

 

[Tay]

I read the first 5 pages and the dramatics. I mean the new Detroit? Climate change must’ve hit Orlando. People still downplaying the severity of COVID and wonder why cases are going up daily. Even if wearing a mask gives me a 1% chance of not catching a could be deadly disease I’ll take it. It is very uncomfortable well at least the regular ones are my N95 is tolerable but once again it’s to protect you. They wear masks in Tokyo and other parts of Asia in just as hot weather and no one there complains. Americans think wearing a mask is like stripping them of their rights for some weird reason.

I don’t think WDW or the other parks would be hit so hard if they discounted admission. I have no idea why they couldn’t just monitor park hopping instead of not doing it. No park hopping, no perks, no discounts for non AP holders, no free parking but expect people to pay full price to wear a mask all day in Florida’s summer heat. They don’t seem to want people’s money during a pandemic. I know they especially Igor has egg all over their faces thinking that Disney fans would run back to Disney once it opens back up. Fox acquisition was always so stupid to me.

 

[_caleb]

I read the first 5 pages and the dramatics. I mean the new Detroit? Climate change must’ve hit Orlando. People still downplaying the severity of COVID and wonder why cases are going up daily. Even if wearing a mask gives me a 1% chance of not catching a could be deadly disease I’ll take it. It is very uncomfortable well at least the regular ones are my N95 is tolerable but once again it’s to protect you. They wear masks in Tokyo and other parts of Asia in just as hot weather and no one there complains. Americans think wearing a mask is like stripping them of their rights for some weird reason.

I don’t think WDW or the other parks would be hit so hard if they discounted admission. I have no idea why they couldn’t just monitor park hopping instead of not doing it. No park hopping, no perks, no discounts for non AP holders, no free parking but expect people to pay full price to wear a mask all day in Florida’s summer heat. They don’t seem to want people’s money during a pandemic. I know they especially Igor has egg all over their faces thinking that Disney fans would run back to Disney once it opens back up. Fox acquisition was always so stupid to me.

First the closure was going to build lots of pent-up demand for the parks. Then it was masks keeping people away. Then it was the State Line travel bans. Now it’s the ticket price and limited services. Why can’t it just be that there’s a global pandemic and sane and unselfish people don’t want to travel to a theme park right now?

Disney wants money. They just don’t want money that comes stained with the irreparable PR of a superspreader event.

 

[Lilofan]

First the closure was going to build lots of pent-up demand for the parks. Then it was masks keeping people away. Then it was the State Line travel bans. Now it’s the ticket price and limited services. Why can’t it just be that there’s a global pandemic and sane and unselfish people don’t want to travel to a theme park right now?

Disney wants money. They just don’t want money that comes stained with the irreparable PR of a superspreader event.

When the closure started happening, millions of Americans were not furloughed/laid off yet, so the prediction of pent up demand made sense. The bloodbath has not stopped. After Oct 1 when big companies that got federal bailout money can start laying off again, it will not be pretty.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

When the closure started happening, millions of Americans were not furloughed/laid off yet, so the prediction of pent up demand made sense. The bloodbath has not stopped. After Oct 1 when big companies that got federal bailout money can start laying off again, it will not be pretty.

I thought the October 1 restriction only applied to the airlines.

 

[Lilofan]

I thought the October 1 restriction only applied to the airlines.

Add to that healthcare and paycheck protection companies but airlines got the most bailout $$.

 

[_caleb]

When the closure started happening, millions of Americans were not furloughed/laid off yet, so the prediction of pent up demand made sense. The bloodbath has not stopped. After Oct 1 when big companies that got federal bailout money can start laying off again, it will not be pretty.

Right. So next the economy will be the reason the parks are empty. We need the reason to be “public health.”