MorphinePrince
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Some of the people in this thread are truly so laughable. If I was told I had to leave somewhere like CA for the tropical paradise that is Florida, I'd be packing the second I got home from work!!
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Mouse Trap
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The only thing close to a tropical paradise in Florida are the Keys
I'd classify Florida more as a tropical humid wasteland -- I write this as I attempt to enjoy my Florida patio. Looks like we'll dip below 90 degrees by 5PM today!
MorphinePrince
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The evenings have been real nice here this week, good weather for brews and fireworks!!The only thing close to a tropical paradise in Florida are the Keys
I'd classify Florida more as a tropical humid wasteland -- I write this as I attempt to enjoy my Florida patio. Looks like we'll dip below 90 degrees by 5PM today!
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
I'll agree with you there -- the evenings have been great this week. The previous three weeks were abysmal though. Run for your life lightning by 2PM and then a little break before torrential downpours at 6PM.
MorphinePrince
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Omg, yes!! Our trip this year was able to be stretched into two weeks and last week was utterly miserable. I don't recall the lightning storms starting so early in the day when I lived here. We got stuck at MK last Thursday around 1pm
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
Worth pointing out some of the exact language here that people seem to be glossing over:
"Initially, it will be home for at least 2,000 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Cast, Imagineers and employees, plus select corporate roles—driving further collaboration and creativity, while better integrating our business and functional teams."
Note "initially" and "at least."
"Initially, it will be home for at least 2,000 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Cast, Imagineers and employees, plus select corporate roles—driving further collaboration and creativity, while better integrating our business and functional teams."
Note "initially" and "at least."
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
It's not being glossed over, it's just not worth discussing -- like any business the idea behind building an office is to fill it with people. No one is expecting Disney to open these offices with the intention their employee count at said location will shrink.
DonaldDoleWhip
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Weaklings? I’d say it’s more “pick your poison.”The weather in the south only sucks if you're a total weakling. It's good to see people like you run from the south, makes it a more enjoyable place to live
Would you rather risk your home being destroyed by the next big earthquake (alternate choice: devastating wildfire) or the next big hurricane (alternate choice: spontaneous sinkhole)?
Do you enjoy perfect weather for vigorous outdoor activities year-round: skiing, snowboarding, surfing, hiking, you name it—or are you okay with flat terrain, constant thunderclaps, and donning a poncho throughout the stormy season?
Do you value having world-class restaurants and street food a few minutes away, or are you a super fan of Darden Restaurants, theme park food, and that one impressive neighborhood gastropub? Admittedly Orlando’s and Tampa’s food scenes have improved, but the variety isn’t close to LA or the Bay Area.
Different strokes for different folks, but I wouldn’t say choosing to take on higher costs for perceived benefits makes one a weakling.
TYOTimer
Well-Known Member
Close to MCO, and rapidly expanding with open areas to build. Plus, if Disney ever wanted a second chance at doing something like Celebration, there’s the space to do it there
WannaGoNow
Active Member
No, data doesn't lie.
The latest study (of many; this myth has been pushed despite years of research proving the opposite) shows there is no "millionaire flight" from CA, migration during the pandemic was mostly from CA urban centers to more suburban CA counties, and CA continues to attract more venture capital funding in total dollars than the next nine states combined.
Initially, Disney-MGM Studios was an animation and TV production hub.
the.dreamfinder
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the.dreamfinder
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Funnily enough, many themed entertainment vendors, including ones who work for Disney and UNI, are based in Vegas.if I want low government, cheap, and hot... I'll goto Vegas over the swamp
el_super
Well-Known Member
Location of offices has nothing to do with the finances of expansion. They don't make decisions on which attractions to build and where to spend money just because the office is located next door.
Long term planning wont suddenly change.
I will say there seems to be a bit of denial going around right now. Lots of WDI types saying "this isn't us" and "they cant move our team."
Some groups WERE told on Friday, but no one I know seems to have an idea if its close to the 2,000 already or not. Some additional language going out on Friday sees to suggest they would accept volunteers first too...
For what its worth, there is a separate WDI Office located in Anaheim that primarily focuses on Disneyland, so the presumption here is that everyone at 1401 can be moved and fall outside the category that will stay.
But all that said... This hasn't been rolled out the best way and it seems there is a lot of opportunity to diplomatically reverse course in the next 18 months.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
My point is, I think Disney THEMSELVES are underplaying this, probably to avoid internal panic before they have everything figured out. I think when this is all said and done, this will look a lot more like a full on HQ2 for The Walt Disney Company rather than just a "regional hub" for the DPEP segment.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
That's exactly the point I'm making. When they use "initially," it implies "and there's more to come that we haven't announced yet."Initially, Disney-MGM Studios was an animation and TV production hub.
People are acting like this move will be *just* 2,000 DPEP staff. It isn't.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
Nope. Employees can start moving into temporary offices in August. All affected cast will be notified by November 1. Relocation decisions will be finalized by February 1.
EeyoreFan#24
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Says the employees, corporate probably thinks it can. Who’s right will only be told in time.
flynnibus
Premium Member
flynnibus
Premium Member
If it were to be something more than office workers - where's the big campus and environment that Disney will start moving into? Where's the A-level office space TWDC would treat like home?