Pressler leaving is NO REASON TO CELEBRATE!

[3IAlienKid]

A lot of people on these discussion boards are understandably excited Pressler is leaving. While I agree he was a big problem for the parks, I really think his leaving will not have a big impact on the parks for one single reason -- EISNER.

It's Eisner's vision for the parks to cost cut, quick fix, and turn everything into retail (in fact, at last weeks board of directors meeting, Eisner proposed yet another round of cuts which was approved, so it's clear he is still on this road). Pressler was Eisner's dream guy because Pressler's background was in retail -- he was trained to do everything Eisner wanted. So basically, Eisner had the ideas and Pressler was the "yes" guy to find new ways of implementing them.

Today, they announced Jay Rasulo (Disneyland Paris) to replace Pressler. I don't want to think it, but there's every reason to believe he's the same as Pressler. Eisner (who's control-freak personality is legendary) would not let anyone who thinks differently than him be in a position of leadership.

I just can't celebrate for the parks unless one of two things happens. Either

1. Eisner leaves, or
2. Someone like Frank Wells (whose legacy is being the only one who has ever been able to change Eisner's mind) steps in for the parks.

 

[pheneix]

>>>Today, they announced Jay Rasulo (Disneyland Paris) to replace Pressler. I don't want to think it, but there's every reason to believe he's the same as Pressler.<<<

Remember when I said that we are all gonna wish Pressler was back? This guy was one the people I had in mind when I made that comment. As one person pointed out to me "This guy would cut Mickey's balls off if he thought it could save a few bucks."

 

[3IAlienKid]

I forgot to mention, here is an article by Jim Hill who I think more articulately states what I was trying to.

Fall Into The Gap -- Jim Hill

 

[3IAlienKid]

originally posted by phenix
Remember when I said we are all gonna wish Pressler was back? This guy (Rasulo) was one of the people I had in mind when I made that comment.

Ugh. I knew it. :brick:

 

[alee4eva]

I'm not so sure. After all, Pressler did an exellent job with the disney store. I'm not saying the blame should be totally based on him for the cut backs in the parks--I realize Eisner had a huge part in that--but he was definitely the major reason for them.

 

[Rider]

I love the people here.

We all bad mouth Eisner and then someone comes and says its not really his fault. Its Pressler's.

Then when Pressler leaves, we all say its Eisner's fault.

I have a feeling that no one will ever be happy until Walt is thawed (joke).

 

[isnet396]

Originally posted by pheneix
"This guy would cut Mickey's balls off if he thought it could save a few bucks."

Whoever said that deserves some kind of award. Like CEO of the company.


Ian

 

[One Lil Spark]

Originally posted by alee4eva
I'm not so sure. After all, Pressler did an exellent job with the disney store. I'm not saying the blame should be totally based on him for the cut backs in the parks--I realize Eisner had a huge part in that--but he was definitely the major reason for them.

Is Pressler the one who was in charge of taking out all the adult clothes out of the Disney Stores?

Think about it though... no matter who we get in there, they are going to disrupt the "Disney Flow" and we'll be upset. Our expectations are high, and we only demand the best from Disney. Lets just see how things go with the Paris guy.

Have a great day everyone! :wave:

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

well, i still have mixed feelings about all this...always have. my initial reaction is that i'm very happy he's gone...now all we have to worry about is eisner (of course, this isn't including the 'new' guy) and then i think wait, #1. the new guy could be just as bad if not worse, and #2. IF eisner ever leaves...or IF he dies for that matter...his replacement could be just as bad, if not worse. it's all just a game of chance really....and obviously one that none of us (that i know of) has a hand in...so it looks like we'll all have to sit and wait to see what happens.

 

[TravisMT81]

it is time to clean house :lol:

 

[MicBat]

"This guy would cut Mickey's balls off if he thought it could save a few bucks."

LMAO!!!! Good one!!!!!!!!