That Miceage paragraph is so depressing. They're basically saying nothing new for any
of the North American parks, and what has been announced is being cut back.
So, people here are questioning the credibility. But--honestly--has anyone, including our
much beloved insiders here, had a great track record, lately? Disney has been doing a
great job keeping things sealed as tight as a drum, it would seem. Or information isn't
being divulged due to, perhaps, a climate of fear surrounding the leakers?
Even our beloved Spirit had a post about a large Star Wars announcement a while back,
and nothing materialized. And his track record is pretty solid. It seems the sands shift
far too quickly these days.
And perhaps we just have to get used to the parks being considered 'a mature business' that
Disney feels can bring in money without any major additions. Epcot is a giant restaurant and
shopping mall (Spirit's comparison calling it 'Pleasure Island' had a sickening resonance), DHS
waits for, I don't know, some Star Wars cash to come in, MK is done for many years, DAK
gets one Avatar ride, and oh, did we mention a new shopping mall is getting lots of love,
because it's basically all rental property. DVC for restaurant and retail chains.
I try to be optimistic. I sneak in a few drops of pixie dust here and there to try to keep my
glass half full, but Disney does their best to evaporate them faster than I can add them.
Heavy sigh.
