Spirited News, Observations & Thoughts Tres

[MattM]

First, I don't see your point. Oh I don't ignore. I love keeping up with you and timmy. You guys make me laugh...A LOT! Everyone does not feel like going to research your posts that you keep talking about. If you are not motivated enough to show your point instead of telling people to go "look it up" then why post? By the way...how is the job coming along at Buy n Large?

I'm quite certain you don't see the point, funmeister. Too much spirit in your eyes, perhaps.

I'm not going to go back for my replies because you are too lazy to do so. I don't care to repeat myself. You asked, you can look it up. But you are right on one account, my motivation to carry on with you is very low.

I wish I could say I find you funny too, funmeister. But truth is, I always breeze past your posts because I've never read anything of substance. If I would not have been notified via alert of your reply to my post, I wouldn't have read it either.

As for the job, I sign my own check...front and back. But I'm almost certain you're familiar with my body of work, especially if you happen to be a Verizon customer.

You can have the last word. There are some nice storms rolling into Orlando, and I'm going to sit on the porch and watch them come across the lake. Red or White?....decisions decisions.

 

[TalkingHead]

Funny thing I picked up on a twitter feed....apparently one of the Disney crazies posted a question over on the DISboards:

"Where can I conceive a child in the Magic Kingdom without getting caught?"

Back row of COP for the last show of the day?

In all seriousness, it calls to mind those stories about people sprinkling cremated ashes inside Haunted Mansion and Pirates.

Not sure which is more disturbing: the conception or the disposal. I'm leaning toward the latter.

 

[TalkingHead]

OK, you totally lost me when you played a clip from the most overrated show in TV today. I think I fell asleep as soon as Don Draper opened his mouth. ... And for those folks who say the Spirit isn't always truthful, well, I do admit that when I see Matt Weiner at industry events that I ALWAYS lie and tell him how great the show is (but that is just the LA way).

So, as to your point, I thought the original show was dreadful and making guests a part of it was a marketing gimmick. Of course, the only reason the show was approved was because of the pics and PhotoPass people explaining how it would sell more packages.

The current show is wonderful. Disney music, projections and a little pyro at the end. Yet, most fanbois would rather watch the Move It, Shake it, Celebrate It show (no, not talking the gay film here). No idea why.

Spirit, I've finally found something I disagree with you about. Sorta.

Mad Men's been an excellent show until this season when it's been alternately interesting and tiresome. I'm not willing to write the show off just because it's come down from the heights of the previous seasons. Still holding out hope for the final one next year.

But you can tell Matt Weiner he needs to do something with his characters next season instead of recycling what we've already seen before. Draper has become one of the dullest characters on the show. Incredibly enough.

Just so Weiner'll give this opinion credence, tell him the Disney potties expert (who has assembled 15+ hours of HD video of Disney Parks and Resorts toilet stalls and urinals along with the background music that plays in those spaces of magical transcendence) says so.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Georgie K was at a D23 meetup held at House of Blues today. @WDW1974

Yeah, Jeffery Epstein (former disney geek, now spokesperson for d23 team) invited George K and Jim Macphee to house of blues for a d23 member mixer event. Basically just talked about future d23 events coming soon like the expo, sip and stroll, and merrily Christmas meetup,etc. Jeffery did say exciting announcements will come out of d23 this year from "movies and parks to television and beyond".

 

[Longhairbear]

Just a little bit of how Bob Iger spent his time in China this week (before coming back for a private gabfest between media folks and Prez Obama at Peter Chernin's digs in LA). Not much insight, but perhaps ... a glimmer as SDL slowly begins rising in the smog of Pudong:

http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/bob-iger-behind-the-scenes-of-disney-in-china/

The President, and China's president are here in Palm Springs right now for meeting.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Funny thing I picked up on a twitter feed....apparently one of the Disney crazies posted a question over on the DISboards:

"Where can I conceive a child in the Magic Kingdom without getting caught?"


Sadly the thread disappeared before I could view it.

Empty monorail car to Epcot.

Companion bathroom if you are quick.

TTA if you wear a skirt. Same with Haunted mansion.

All of the above suggestions are not recommended and are "do it at your own risk" as it violates the law

 

[Clever Name]

Empty monorail car to Epcot.

Companion bathroom if you are quick.

TTA if you wear a skirt. Same with Haunted mansion.

All of the above suggestions are not recommended and are "do it at your own risk" as it violates the law

I would think that Splash Mountain would be more appropriate.

 

[ChrisFL]

Commit to buy Spirit's food and drinks.

So, Spirit's spirits then?

 

[Calvin Coolidge]

To bring up a new topic, you see every once in a while rumors about the Rivers of America in MK getting bulldozed in favor of various new things, and obviously nothing has ever come of that yet, but I recently heard another rumor that a new possible replacement for RoA being proposed at the blue sky stage would include 1. a Be Our Guest-style table service/quick service hybrid restaurant based on the Haunted Mansion and 2. a "Woody's Roundup coaster."

Now obviously I wouldn't expect this to be received very well by fans, nor would I expect this to ever actually happen, but does anyone have any insight into how often ideas like this get brought up at the blue sky level? And does MK have capacity problems that severe that something like this would be considered?

And in the future, how often does everyone think Disney is now going to choose "building a restaurant" over "building a ride," considering that apparently Be Our Guest is a big moneymaker? Adding to that the success of the Cars Land restaurants, and the Harry Potter restaurants at IoA, will Disney ever build rides again that aren't tied to restaurants?

 

[Californian Elitist]

So, Spirit's spirits then?

Exactly. Tell him you'll treat to pretty much anything and you should get that invite.

 

[Computer Magic]

To bring up a new topic, you see every once in a while rumors about the Rivers of America in MK getting bulldozed in favor of various new things, and obviously nothing has ever come of that yet, but I recently heard another rumor that a new possible replacement for RoA being proposed at the blue sky stage would include 1. a Be Our Guest-style table service/quick service hybrid restaurant based on the Haunted Mansion and 2. a "Woody's Roundup coaster."

Now obviously I wouldn't expect this to be received very well by fans, nor would I expect this to ever actually happen, but does anyone have any insight into how often ideas like this get brought up at the blue sky level? And does MK have capacity problems that severe that something like this would be considered?

And in the future, how often does everyone think Disney is now going to choose "building a restaurant" over "building a ride," considering that apparently Be Our Guest is a big moneymaker? Adding to that the success of the Cars Land restaurants, and the Harry Potter restaurants at IoA, will Disney ever build rides again that aren't tied to restaurants?

I think there are 2 things you can count on with every new attraction (gift shop and dining option).

I see Disney adding a Meet and Greet before building a ride.

 

[Sue_Vongello]

To bring up a new topic, you see every once in a while rumors about the Rivers of America in MK getting bulldozed in favor of various new things, and obviously nothing has ever come of that yet, but I recently heard another rumor that a new possible replacement for RoA being proposed at the blue sky stage would include 1. a Be Our Guest-style table service/quick service hybrid restaurant based on the Haunted Mansion and 2. a "Woody's Roundup coaster."

Now obviously I wouldn't expect this to be received very well by fans, nor would I expect this to ever actually happen, but does anyone have any insight into how often ideas like this get brought up at the blue sky level? And does MK have capacity problems that severe that something like this would be considered?

And in the future, how often does everyone think Disney is now going to choose "building a restaurant" over "building a ride," considering that apparently Be Our Guest is a big moneymaker? Adding to that the success of the Cars Land restaurants, and the Harry Potter restaurants at IoA, will Disney ever build rides again that aren't tied to restaurants?

Or I wonder if every E-ticket will have an exclusive dining establishment attached now to expedite ROI for area expenditures.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Or I wonder if every E-ticket will have an exclusive dining establishment attached now to expedite ROI for area expenditures.

Or at this rate, no more e tickets will be original concepts/IP.

 

[HenryMystic]

Empty monorail car to Epcot.

Definitely the best option. Especially if it breaks down.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

To bring up a new topic, you see every once in a while rumors about the Rivers of America in MK getting bulldozed in favor of various new things, and obviously nothing has ever come of that yet, but I recently heard another rumor that a new possible replacement for RoA being proposed at the blue sky stage would include 1. a Be Our Guest-style table service/quick service hybrid restaurant based on the Haunted Mansion and 2. a "Woody's Roundup coaster."

Now obviously I wouldn't expect this to be received very well by fans, nor would I expect this to ever actually happen, but does anyone have any insight into how often ideas like this get brought up at the blue sky level? And does MK have capacity problems that severe that something like this would be considered?

I only could answer about MK Capacity problems. After FLE, MK still is going to having big capacity problems. I think is very possible that Disney would consider this because of the capacity problems although I would argue improving the other 3 parks would help MK's Capacity more.

 

[willtravel]

TWDC did tone down the "Free Dining" discounts in 2013. However, as you note, WDW rack rates are now so inflated that the "Room Only" discounts are joke. Even at 50% off, TWDC makes a killing.

Rack rate at Grand Floridian for the July 4th week starts at $518/night.

Compare that to Portofino Bay at $349/night. Included with that is the best perk offered by any theme park; unlimited FP.

WDW resorts need 35% discounts just to match Uni's rack rates.

WDW is getting the exact price they want even when room is a special offer. As in retail, you mark up to mark down thus you have made your profit. A well known retailor is notorious for that.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Back row of COP for the last show of the day?

In all seriousness, it calls to mind those stories about people sprinkling cremated ashes inside Haunted Mansion and Pirates.

Not sure which is more disturbing: the conception or the disposal. I'm leaning toward the latter.

Sort of an equal swap. One comes another goes. That last statement is wrong on so many levels.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

I still cannot understand why they want to demolish RoA when the Tomorrowland buildings could meet increased capacity.

 

[stevehousse]

Because who actually goes on ROA and rides the boat? Didnt i just ride a boat to get to the park in the first place? I don't know anyone that Goes on it. That is tons of wasted space that could be used for several rides in a new land or sub land!

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Because who actually goes on ROA and rides the boat? Didnt i just ride a boat to get to the park in the first place? I don't know anyone that Goes on it. That is tons of wasted space that could be used for several rides in a new land or sub land!

I do. It is a nice relaxing attraction that I try to do on every trip that I go to WDW.