"Own" a "Piece" of Disney

v_misses_epcot

v_misses_epcot

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Figments Friend said:
Gee i don't know guys...


Am i the only one who sees the cutting up of old attraction peices to be sold as gimmicky trinkets a 'sacralige" of sorts? It seems a bit sad in a way that these brilliant and memorable attractions should end up this way. Just seems a little cheesy and painfully obvious that Disney is using this as a ploy to squeeze a few more dollars out of it's die-hard Guests.

What would Walt think about this?? I mean, how do you think he would feel about this idea of cutting up peices of these classic attractions and selling them this way?

I suppose one way i could look at it is this: It puts these dearly loved places and events in the hands and posession of those that can REALLY appreciate and value them...

I don't know ...it still seems like a sacralige (or however it's spelled).
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First of all, my response:



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why? IMHO, it's a cute idea and all but why don't they just sell the whole piece of the ride instead of cut up little squares? :rolleyes: I did read later on one of the later post that they're selling them but weren't selling at all? Well, they obviously haven't auctioned them off on ebay because I can be pretty sure they'd sell for a good amount of money on there. If a piece of toast with a picture of the virgin mary can win tons of money, I'm sure a piece of attraction will make even more. And please noone get offended by the virgin mary toast, someone back me up here, they did sell that a few months or years back.

ANYHOW!!! X_X

I have to agree with figment, very cheesy indeed. Remember people, my opinion. Just goes to show you what people will buy nowadays. (including myself.) Getting a picture to the backstage area to that ride sounds more appealing to me then a pin with a few glued on pieces of two little squares or some pieces of sheet metal from tower of terror.
 
DisneyFreak529

DisneyFreak529

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That is the best idea!! I always wanted to ride 20,000 but never got the chance to. My first visite to Disney World was in 2002 when I was 24. I would love to buy this bin for my husband. He always tells me how cool the ride was.
 
Dayma

Dayma

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Although I kinda like the idea I am a little torn on if it is a good idea to destroy current items. Taking 20k and destryong each piece sounds a little harsh. On the flip side I guess it does not matter since it end up on ebay anyways...:(
 
WDWScottieBoy

WDWScottieBoy

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I had a friend pick up the 20K pin yesterday for me and he said there were still a lot of them there. I wanted him to get me the CoP 30th pin as well but he said they had sold out of it already. If the CMs at Disney are saying you can buy what's left after 30 days, tough luck. The CoP pin didn't last a week so I'm guessing the 20K pin won't last more than a week either.

And for the ToT pin...they're using a piece of the cable, eh? So now when the elevator drops...it really drops, no?!? :lol: It's interesting how they can use a piece of a ride still in service, let alone a piece that is vital to the ride! :lol:
 
yensidtlaw1969

yensidtlaw1969

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WDWScottieBoy said:
They're using a piece of the cable, eh? So now when the elevator drops...it really drops, no?!? :lol: It's interesting how they can use a piece of a ride still in service, let alone a piece that is vital to the ride! :lol:
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I know you were joking, but incase there are some people out there who don't know, I'll explain. The cable gets worn out over time and they have to constantly replace it to make sure that it doesn't snap. This is probably one of the cables that has been replaced and is no longer servicing the attraction.
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Oh, I got my 20K pin of of Ebay. I'm hoping for a Haunted Mansion Pin! No, I don't want my favorite attraction ripped up, but if there's stuff no longer in use as there is for the Tower Cable, I might as well have a piece, right? :D .

I wonder if they'll do Mr. Toad or Fantasmic . . .

Yensidtlaw1969.
 
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HennieBogan1966

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This is a good idea on two fronts. Marketing is the first. Trading card companies have been doing this for several years, especially with Nascar, where you can obtain cards with pieces of tire cut from race tires used during certain events.

Secondly, the hard-core collecters market. I'm sure that I will look for a couple of pins in particular. (I could tell ya which ones, but then I'd have to kill ya!!! Lol. just a joke).

It's another way for guests to take a piece of the magic home with them that can be a more permanent part of their lives. Way to go Disney!!!!
 
OliveMcFly

OliveMcFly

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I just payed for the 2 I got over Ebay. Honestly, I think it's a great idea. Perhaps Disney is realizing that guests over the years have becomed attached to these rides. I think it's great to have a piece of it.
 
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HennieBogan1966

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I think it sure beats the old attractions being sent to the scrap heap, or rusting away somewhere on a backstage lot, never to be seen again. If they can sell a monorail car........
 
WDWKat26

WDWKat26

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Hehehe, i'm sorry I have to say it!

These pins with a "piece" of the ride in them, courteousy of Hurricanes Charlie, Frances and Jeanne!

It's a new way to clean up the debris, let's cut up the pieces from the rides that came off and put them in pins! :)

Just kidding ;) I think it's a cute idea!
 
MKCP 1985

MKCP 1985

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Just an update to those who were interested in purchasing the 20K pin - when I was at WDW last week, there were still P-L-E-N-T-Y available, and they had been for sale for over a week. If you assumed they sold out quickly, you may still have time to get one if you'd like.

I'm not a pin guy, per se, but I got this one. The next pin of this type coming up for sale soon will be ToT pins, with pieces of cable from the lift (!)but that doesn't hold the same attraction to me, personally, because the attraction is still around and hopefully always will be.
 
Laura

Laura

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MKCP 1985 said:
Just an update to those who were interested in purchasing the 20K pin - when I was at WDW last week, there were still P-L-E-N-T-Y available, and they had been for sale for over a week. If you assumed they sold out quickly, you may still have time to get one if you'd like.
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I bought one on Jan 30th and there were tons of them everywhere so I don't see them selling out anytime soon!
 
DisKid

DisKid

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The next pin picture was released. It is Maelstrom

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Kwit35

Kwit35

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I think it is kinda ugly, but, gotta have it! Love that ride, want a piece. This will be my forth pin ever! (if i can get one) NUMBER 6, WHERE ARE YOU?!?
 

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