_caleb
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Thanks for the heads-up. I may have to break ground first and then do a second round of raising to get to $2B.
Gonna need some killer concept art... and the Saudis love those 1:1000 models.
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Gonna need some killer concept art... and the Saudis love those 1:1000 models.
britain
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I’ve often wondered how Disney could make successful run at smaller regional entertainment centers. DisneyQuest wasn’t cutting it. I used to think it would have to legitimately be “Magic Embassies” in buildings themed to the nines, TDS fortress quality, you know.
But I didn’t think of a business model would support anything like that.
THEN I just recently heard about how Congress is now permitting studios to own movie theaters.
Muah-HA!
It’s not a miniature park crammed in a themed entertainment center. It’s an AMC reinvented to Disney Cruise Line levels of quality. The only place you can see the newest Marvel movie, dine with Elsa, and play an interactive Jedi VR game.
But I didn’t think of a business model would support anything like that.
THEN I just recently heard about how Congress is now permitting studios to own movie theaters.
Muah-HA!
It’s not a miniature park crammed in a themed entertainment center. It’s an AMC reinvented to Disney Cruise Line levels of quality. The only place you can see the newest Marvel movie, dine with Elsa, and play an interactive Jedi VR game.
_caleb
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That’s a great idea! (One that Disney will steal from you and claim as their own!)
Only thing working against this one is the coronavirus (or any epidemc). You think Disney has the stomach to launch yet another initiative that would have to shut down in an outbreak?
Also, there are LOTS of malls that are struggling and/or closing. Maybe an opportunity for a footprint a bit larger than just a movie theater.
I like it! If Disney doesn’t jump into this, I’ll pitch it to my Saudi friends.
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Heppenheimer
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How about more stand-alone resorts? Maybe try venturing outside of their warm-weather comfort zone with something like a ski resort? It was one of the projects that Walt wanted to develop.
DisneyDebRob
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Always wanted that ski resort. Now you are making me think again, if done right how amazing something like that could have been.
Sad to hear that. What was their role/department?
Heppenheimer
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I had fun with that concept in the Imagineering forum:
Imagineering a Disney Mountain Resort
For some reason lately, mainly because the weather is about to change where I live into the winter ski season, I've been wondering, if Disney ever decided to revisit the idea of opening a ski resort, what would it look like? What unique features would offer? And I say "revisit" because Disney...
I didn't quite finish it, but maybe I will when I have more time.
Nubs70
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I have trouble how a Disneyfied ski resort would be received.
To theme areas with a bunch of toons would be tacky. To theme the resort as a ski resort, it already is a ski resort.
To have a huge amount of after ski activities would presume a high demand for after ski activities for which most do not have the energy after a day skiing. Everyone from age 5 on up ski all day. There is no stroller parking at Vail, the kids are active.
The only differentiator would be in service. However, most ski resorts have already WDW beat hands down in level of service.
dolbyman
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Supervisor, but can't say what park or area (privacy reason)
Heppenheimer
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I think a Mont Tremblant-style resort would work for Disney:
Ever hear of Apres-Ski? Its practically a way of life in European resort towns.
DCLcruiser
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Agreed. The Lodge and/or Ski-Village is where the More Disney would come into play.
_caleb
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That and the Peter-Pan-style Pirate-themed chairlifts!
DCLcruiser
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You don't already hum "I can fly, I can fly" while going up the mountain?
Nubs70
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Yes I know of Apres Ski. I have skied all over the Rockies for years and go from first tracks to last off the mountain. By the end of the day, I am beat. I do a good hot tub with drinks, dinner,.a bit of TV then to bed.
Nothing like hip deep powder. The closest thing to floating on a cloud.
A forum member did say that it was that this time period that 10-15% of TWDC would be let go.
JoeCamel
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I think the comment was that the company would have 10 -15% less employees than it did precovid at that time not that an additional 10-15% would be let go
That should tell people something.
DisneyDebRob
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Agree for the most part. Maybe a adults only ski resort. Tons of hot tubs.. beer flowing.... maybe a nude mogul run.. ok, that last one would hurt, and be a bit cold. Anyway, I agree no way on Disney characters but I bet they could come up with something amazing.
As for ski resorts beating WDW in service, some yes. I’ve been to Stowe, Killington and Mt.Snow on the east coast and Vail and Big Sky. Service has been good but compared to Disney of the 70’s and 80’s, no comparison, Disney wins hands down. Maybe today it’s a lot closer but haven’t been out west in awhile but Disney still beats the east coast resorts.
JoeCamel
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Probably that they come out of this 10 - 15% smaller